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2024-10-29T06:15:08Z

Shiro: /* Microman Arts (2014-2015) */ Just a really weird and unneeded statement

[[File:Microman logo.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA64agJPR8w ''Meeeee-ku-ro-maaaaaaan!'']]]
'''''Microman''''' (ミクロマン ''Mikuroman'') is the name applied to a broad series of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toy lines sold in Japan from 1974 onwards. It is significant to ''Transformers'' due to it spawning the ''[[Micro Change]]'' subline and ''[[Diaclone]]'' spin-off, both of which heavily contributed toy molds that would go on to form much of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]].

Outside of ''Transformers'', ''Microman'' is also a major stepping stone in the journey from the original ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''–the first ever range of action figures–to the industry standard of 3.75-inch figures as we know it today.

==Overview==
===Origins and ''Microman'' (1974-1980)===
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''Microman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s roots lie, perhaps surprisingly, with the original 12-inch ''[[Joe Colton|G.I. Joe]]'' range of toys, which introduced the world to the term "action figure" when released in 1964. Takara imported the line in Japan in 1970 as "''NEW GI Joe (ニューＧＩジョー)''", but when the militaristic styles of "America's Moveable Fighting Man" received only a tepid market response, they instead repurposed the molds to create ''Henshin Cyborg''. The titular character was a cybernetic superhero with a distinctive chromed head and translucent body parts that revealed his inner mechanical parts. Henshin Cyborg could "transform" by replacing his modular limbs with weaponry, or by donning separately sold costumes to embody other popular characters from the ''Transformers'' universe, like [[Devilman Crybaby|Devilman]] or [[Mazinger Z]].

Then, the {{w|1970s energy crisis}} happened. The increased cost of oil meant that the planned expansion of ''Henshin Cyborg'' into vehicles and playsets was untenable. These cost concerns–coupled with the acknowledgement that Japanese household space is typically too limited for a collection of such large toys–led to Takara creating the 3.75-inch scale ''Microman'' as, effectively, ''Henshin Cyborg'' shrunken down to about a third of its size. The line included bases, converting vehicles, figures, and piloted mech suits; notable highlights include [[1975]]'s [[Robotman]], Takara's first toy that could transform (or rather, [[Partformer|partsform]]) from a robot to a vehicle, and [[1978]]'s "Cosmo Countach", a primitive robot that could come apart and be reassembled into a Lamborghini supercar.<ref>[http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~mikuro/sub1-6.htm "Micro Command" toys, including the Cosmo Countach]</ref>

In what would end up being a [[Pre-Transformer|remarkably prescient move]], American toy manufacturer {{w|Mego Corporation|Mego}} would choose to license the use of molds from ''Microman'' alongside other Takara lines, introducing the western world to the '''''[[Micronauts]]''''' franchise in 1977. ''Micronauts'' gained a tie-in comic series from [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] in 1979, which proved popular enough to outlast the toyline. ''Micronauts'' was one of the earliest toylines in the American market to utilize the 3.75-inch figure scale (the first being 1975's ''Adventure People'' by Fisher Price); bolstered by the [[Kenner]] toyline for [[Star Wars (franchise)|some space movie or other]], it became the standard for many lines of the era, and a format for action toys that survives to this day. In particular, Mego's alterations to existing ''Microman'' engineering would come back around to influence ''G.I. Joe'', resulting in the creation of its "''A Real American Hero''" franchise. The impact of ''Microman'' on the global boys' toy market can scarcely be overestimated, despite the fact that ''Microman'' itself is little known outside of Japan.
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===''New Microman'' (1981-1984)===
[[File:MicromanMicroChange.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|Takara has re-used some of ''Microman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s parts, along with some other new parts, and has reconstructed another ''Microman'', and renamed it ''New Microman''.]]
1981 saw a shake-up for the ''Microman'' line. The transforming mecha aspect of the line was spun off into '''''[[Diaclone]]''''' which, like ''Microman'' before it, was a third-scale miniaturisation of its predecessor. The tiny "Dianaut" pilots inherited the bright colours and chromed heads of ''Henshin Cyborg'' that had since become a hallmark of ''Microman'', and the Cosmo Countach served as inspiration for the "[[Diaclone#Car Robots|Car Robots]]" series toy "No. 1 Countach LSP500S"–predecessor to the Autobot [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]], and the first fully-fledged transforming car-to-robot toy ever designed, according to [[Hasbro]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100513020804/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/movie-news/TRANSFORMERS-HALL-OF-FAME-INAUGURAL-MEMBERS.cfm Hasbro press release for the 2010 Transformers Hall of Fame inductees (archived)]</ref>

Meanwhile, ''Microman'' was rebranded as ''New Microman'', with a renewed focus on its action figure characters. The story lore that had been building up in the ''Microman'' toy catalogues was streamlined, with renewed emphasis placed on the Microman pilots being refugees from [[Micro Earth]], fighting against the mutated [[Acroyear]]s by joining forces with human children like [[you]]–an alliance facilitated by the Microman characters being at 1:1 scale with their action figures. This unique selling point was especially evident with 1983's "[[Micro Change]]" subseries, which introduced robot figures and vehicles that could transform into ordinary household objects like ''[[Mini Vehicle|Penny Racers]]'', [[Mini-Cassette|audio cassettes]], and, um, [[Megatron (G1)/toys|handguns]].

Takara exhibited their ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'' toys at the [[1983]] [[Tokyo Toy Show]], where an anonymous Hasbro representative saw the potential in these transforming robots and, in short order, the toys were reborn in Western markets as '''''[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]'''''. Takara would soon shutter the ''Microman'' and ''Diaclone'' brands in favour of ''re''importing ''The Transformers'' alongside its tie-in animated series (which the previous lines both lacked).
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===''Micro Millennium'' (1998-2000)===
[[File:Microman Magne Powers catalogue.jpg|right|upright=0.8|thumb|Before adopting LEDs, ''Magne Powers'' made use of bishie sparkle.]]
Fifteen years after being taken off the market, ''Microman'' returned amidst the hype of the upcoming futuristic-sounding space year [[2000]] (you had to be there) in the form of two distinct series. The ''Replica Microman'' series was aimed at older collectors and consisted of reissued and redecoed molds from ''Microman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s heyday. The other series, aimed at children, began life as ''Magne Powers'' before rebranding in its second year as ''LED Powers''. The Microman figures in the ''Powers'' range were all-new designs, though some sets also featured strange appearances from pre-existing ''Transformers'' molds. The toyline was supported by a manga serial in ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' and a 52-episode anime series, with a companion short film released in Japanese cinemas alongside the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]] [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)#Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals|Metals]]'' episode "[[Cutting Edge|Convoy's Great Transformation!]]" and a ''[[Licca Kayama|Super Doll Licca-chan]]'' short film as part of the ''[[1999 Summer Toei Anime Fair]]'' anthology.

Unfortunately, the ''Powers'' range underperformed and Takara, which was dealing with financial issues, reduced the size of the line before cancelling it altogether. The ''Replica Microman'' series survived until 2003, but only in the form of limited editions and exclusives to retailers such as [[e-HOBBY]].{{-}}

===''Microman 2003'' (2003-2007)===
[[File:Microman 2004 catalogue.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|The invention of "Full Action Bodies" allowed ''Microman'' to become the dopest shit ever.]]
Another new line of figures appeared in [[2003]], appropriately named ''Microman 2003'' and re-envisioned as an adult-oriented collectible. The first series of this toyline, ''Micro Force'', established a new style of body construction proudly advertised as "Full Action Bodies", which featured over thirty points of articulation and interchangeable sets of hands. The line evidently proved enough of a success, and it dropped the ''2003'' from its name, expanding into subsequent years with mech suits, the "Material Force" range of blank figures for customised builds, and licensed crossover toys for popular ''Transformers'' characters like [[Batman]], [[Superman]], [[Evangelion Unit-00|Rei Ayanami]], [[Evangelion Unit-02|Asuka Langley Soryu]], [[Chun-Li]], the [[Predator (alien)|Predator]], and [[Godzilla]] (the figures actually going inside rubber monster suits!) among many others.

Following the Takara/Tomy merger in [[2006]], the ''Microman'' line was put on a brief hiatus. It returned in [[2007]] with the ''Wecker Signa Project'', a series of toys of the characters from the low-budget {{w|tokusatsu}} show ''{{w|Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker Signa}}''. Each release came with a DVD or CD featuring episodes or other media from the show, and heavy focus was put on the unmasked forms of the female heroes, played on the series by {{w|Japanese idol|idols}}. After ''Wecker Signa'', ''Microman'' quietly came to a close, but the design team evidently used the experience with its idol stars to resurrect the "Full Action Bodies" in ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R]]'', as you'll see [[#GT|below]].{{-}}

===''Microman Arts'' (2014-2015)===
[[File:Microman Kantai Collection Kongou.jpeg|right|upright=1|thumb]]
With TakaraTomy having learned the lesson from the [[GT Sister]]s that {{w|Moe (slang)|moe}} anime girls were the way forward, the ''Microman'' brand resurfaced as ''[https://www.takaratomy-arts.co.jp/specials/hobby/ma/ Microman Arts]'', released by the subsidiary company [[TakaraTomy A.R.T.S]] (or T-ARTS). ''Microman Arts'' consisted entirely of highly detailed recreations of characters from pre-existing brands, including the anime series ''{{w|Love Live! School Idol Project}}'', [[Sega]]'s ''{{w|Project 575|Go! Go! 575}}'', and TakaraTomy's own ''{{w|PriPara}}'', but the most prolific subline by far featured the {{w|Moe anthropomorphism|anthropomorphised}} World War II warship girls of wildly popular browser game ''{{W|Kantai Collection}}''.

After two years from T-ARTS, ''Microman'' came to a close, with not a single chromed head in sight and apparently no plans for a return on the horizon. Despite its long lifespan and history of innovation, the ''Microman'' brand went into dormancy, even while ''Diaclone'' got a full-throated [[Diaclone#The return|reboot]] and the ''[[Micronauts]]'' came back in comic form.{{-}}

===''Altered Nano'' (2024–)===
[[File:T-SPARK Project M.jpeg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|Kept you waiting, huh?]]
And ''then'', at Shizuoka Hobby Show 2024, TakaraTomy dropped [[T-SPARK]], a boutique label encompassing a number of collector-oriented brands including ''Transformers'', ''Diaclone'', ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'', and ''[[Zoids]]''. Among this vast array of products were prototypes for a series codenamed [https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/projectm/ "Project: M"], an action figure line promoted off the back of being designed by ''{{w|Metal Gear Solid}}'' and ''{{w|Death Stranding}}'' art director {{w|Yoji Shinkawa}}. "Project: M"'s accompanying artwork and prototypes showed familiar concepts like Micro Knight, Spy Magician, and the iconic Easter Island head, suggesting that we would finally be seeing the return of ''Microman''. But naaaaah, this was a ''completely different'' line of 3.75-inch scale spacemen hailing "the nano world" called ''Altered Nano''. Maybe it's a [[trademark]] thing.{{-}}

==Toys==
As a ''Transformers'' Wiki, a full list of all ''Microman'' toys falls rather outside our scope. However, noted below are the toys in ''Microman'' that have directly borrowed from ''Transformers'', alongside convincing cases of the reverse happening.

===''Transformers'' in ''Microman''===
====''Microman: LED Powers''====
{{anchor|MachSpeeder}}
[[File:Microman toy Mach Speeder.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Redeco" feels like a strong word.]]
*'''Mach Speeder with Rider Arthur''' (Micro Bikes, May 18, 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-14'''
**''Series 4'': '''Laser Microman'''
**''Accessories:'' LED Rotor Sword
:Part of the ''LED Powers'' "Micro Bikes" assortment, Mach Speeder (マッハスピーダ ''Mahha Supīda'') is a redeco and retool of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]] [[Road Rocket (G2)#Generation 2|Road Rocket]], transforming into a Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle. Mach Speeder is predominantly cast in red plastic with gold metallic flake, with black robot parts. The main gimmick of ''LED Powers'' was that each Microman featured an LED bulb in their chest; when their "Energy Pack" backpacks were attached, the bulbs would activate and [[Light-piping|pipe lighting]] through the rest of the figure. As such, the light-up electronics present in Road Rocket were removed for Mach Speeder, and retools were made to the toy's handlebars and buzzsaw weapon to allow ''Microman'' figures to grip them.
:Mach Speeder was packaged with ''Rider Arthur'', who could mount Mach Speeder's vehicle mode and illuminate its "LED Rotor Sword" with his own electronics. This mold was also used to make [[#HyperSpeeder|Hyper Speeder]] below, [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Sideways (RID)#Toys|Sideways]], and ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' [[Road Rocket (G2)#Robotmasters|Road Rocket]]. The latter two Transformers retained the retools made for ''Microman'' compatibility (apart from the saw handle), but reinstated the mold's electronics.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/MicroBikes.htm More information on Mach Speeder with Rider Arthur at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|RoadBison}}
[[File:Microman toy Roadbison.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, is that [[Throttle (GoBots)|Throttle]]?]]
*'''Road Bison with Rider Walt''' (Micro Bikes, May 18, 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-15'''
**''Series 4'': '''Laser Microman'''
**''Accessories:'' LED Muffler Cannon
:The other release in the "Micro Bikes" assortment, Road Bison (ロードバイソン ''Rōdo Baison'') is a redeco and retool of the other ''Generation 2'' Laser Cycle, [[Road Pig (G2)#Generation 2|Road Pig]], transforming into a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide touring motorcycle. Road Bison is predominantly silver with red and black highlights and, as with Mach Speeder, features gutted electronics and altered handlebars to allow compatibility with its partner, Rider Walt.
:This mold was also used to make [[#HyperSpeeder|Tornado Bison]] below, ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Axer (G1)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Axer]], and ''Robotmasters'' [[Sideways (RM)#Robotmasters|Double Face]]. Again, the latter two Transformers retained the retooling and reinstated the mold's electronic innards.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/MicroBikes.htm More information on Road Bison with Rider Walt at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|MicroTrailer}}
[[File:Microman toy Micro Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I was hired to take photos, not apply stickers."]]
*'''Micro Trailer with Pilot Edison''' (Micro Trailer, July 19, 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-20'''
**''Series 5'': '''Secret Breaster'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 blasters, gun barrel piece, 4 cannons, 2 smokestacks, rifle
:The centrepiece of the "Secret Breaster" theme, the Micro Trailer is a redeco of the [[Action Master]] vehicle [[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]. The trailer is cast predominantly in pearl white and translucent green, with black tyres and mostly gold accessories; a sticker sheet is provided for additional detail. The Micro Trailer retains all of the functionality of the original Armored Convoy; its cab transforms into a "Stealth Jet" mode that can seat one pilot and a gunner, and the trailer unfolds into "Battle HQ Base" mode, revealing battlement positions for more figures. Naturally, the set no longer includes [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM|Optimus Prime]], instead coming with Pilot Edison; since Action Masters were about 3.75-inch scale anyway, the vehicle is a good fit for ''Microman'', but even better is that the 2 mm holes in ''Microman'' figures' feet are the same size as those in the Action Masters' soles, allowing them to be pegged into place on the trailer's mounting points.
:Two additional Micro Trailers were available in limited quantities; see [[#DarkTrailer|below]].
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/Microtrailer.htm More information on Micro Trailer with Pilot Edison at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|HyperSpeeder}}
[[File:Microman toy Hiper Speeder and Tornado Bison.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mmm, citrus!]]
*'''Hyper Speeder with Master Microman Laser Arthur and Tornado Bison with Laser Shakunetsu''' (multi-pack, August 2000)
**''ID number:''
**''Series 5'': '''Secret Breaster'''{{fact}}
**''Accessories:'' LED Rotor Sword, LED Muffler Cannon
:Released during the "Secret Breaster" portion of ''LED Powers'', this is a multi-pack gift set exclusive to [[Toys"R"Us]]. It contains: "Hyper Speeder" (ハイパースピーダ ''Haipā Supīda'', misspelled as "Hiper Speeder" on the toy), a redeco of Mach Speeder in predominantly translucent lemon yellow with black and translucent orange robot parts and a green-tinted Rotor Sword; Master Microman Laser Arthur, a variant on Mach Speeder's partner Rider Arthur; Tornado Bison (トルネードバイソン ''Torunēdo Baison''), a redeco of Road Bison in predominantly translucent orange with yellow and gold robot parts and a green-tinted Muffler Cannon; and Laser Shakunetsu, a new character created from a combination of winning entries to a ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' competition. The two Micro Bikes retain all the functionality of their previous releases.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/toysrusmicrobikes.htm More information on Hyper Speeder with Master Microman Laser Arthur and Tornado Bison with Laser Shakunetsu at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|DarkTrailer}}
[[File:Microman toy Dark Trailer.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Dark Trailer with Laser Dark''' (September 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-20'''
**''Series 5'': '''Secret Breaster'''
:This special "[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]" version of the Micro Trailer was available as a campaign promotion via Takara. Limited to 100 competition prizes worldwide, the "Dark Trailer" is a monochromatic version of the Micro Trailer, replacing the translucent green with opaque black, the other plastics with various shades of grey, and altering the paint applications to more fitting colours; the gold plastic used for most of the weapons remains the same, as does the sticker sheet. Pilot Edison is replaced with an eeeevil repaint, Laser Dark.
:The set might have come in a plain white box with a small explanatory sticker on the side.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/microman-led-power-black-lucky-draw-micro-trailer.1065311/ Pictures of Dark Trailer with Laser Dark from a fan's collection]</ref>{{-}}

{{anchor|FlameTrailer}}
[[File:Microman toy Flame Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Anybody got $3500?]]
*'''Flame Trailer with Laser Edison''' (September 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-20'''
**''Series 5'': '''Secret Breaster'''
:''Another'' Lucky Draw version of the Micro Trailer, the "Flame Trailer" was limited to 50 competition prizes and, other than replacing the translucent green plastic with translucent red, was much the same as the regular Micro Trailer, down to including the same stickers, the same pilot (under the name "Laser Edison"), and even the same box (if this eBay auction is to be believed<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220709140038/https://www.ebay.com/itm/304352099893 eBay auction for a pre-owned Flame Trailer (archived)]</ref>).{{-}}

{{anchor|RocketBase}}
[[File:Microman toy Micro Rocket Base.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Not really compatible, but they're making a damn good go of it.]]
*'''Micro Rocket Base with Shining Edison''' (Micro Base, October 27, 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-26'''
**''Series 6'': '''Shining Tector'''
:Part of the final series of this iteration of ''Microman'', the Micro Rocket Base is a redeco of the [[Micromaster]] [[Rocket Base#Toys|Rocket Base]], omitting that set's pack-in partner [[Countdown (G1)#The Transformers|Countdown]] as well as the mechanical grabber arm accessory. The Micro Rocket Base is decked out in a striking black, grey, and gold colour scheme, the rocket itself is painted silver with a smokey translucent booster section, and a new sheet of gold, ''Microman''-themed stickers is provided for details.
:The base transforms from a comparatively compact launching pad modelled on the Space Shuttle crawlers, with a gantry tower and a large rocket ship. Both rocket and base unfold into multiple ramps, platforms, and "buildings", along with a small "scout vehicle". Though originally designed for Micromasters, the various seats ''can'' accommodate ''Microman'' figures, though no concessions are made to make the set more compatible with the rest of the line. The set is bundled with a green Microman named Shining Edison.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/rocketbase.htm More information on Micro Rocket Base with Shining Edison at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|GoldRocket}}
[[File:Microman toy Gold Rocket Base.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Seriously, this is the best photo we could get of this thing.]]
*'''Gold Rocket Base'''? (Micro Base, November 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-26'''
**''Series 6'': '''Shining Tector'''
:A Lucky Draw version of the base, possibly known as "Gold Rocket Base",<ref>[https://www.micromanforever.com/2000LEDPremiums.htm "Shining Promotion Prize (11/00) (...) Gold Rocket Base (50 prizes)"]</ref> was available as a campaign prize, limited to 50 pieces. Presented in an unchanged box from the original release, this version of the Rocket Base replaced the black plastic with white, and presumably featured other changes. Information is really scarce.{{toystub}}

===''Microman'' in ''Transformers''===
====''Beast Wars'' (Japan)====
[[File:BWJ VolcBase.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The dimensional adventure game of pitfalls and perils!]]
*'''Volcano Showdown: Armor VS Snapper''' (Vs Playset, [[1997]])
**''ID number:'' '''VS-X1'''
**''Accessories'': Scenery mat, red ball (x8), cannon, cannon platform, cage segments, back panel
:Available only in the [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)|Japanese version of the ''Beast Wars'' toyline]], the [[Volcano Base#Toys|Volcano Base]] is part of the "Volcano Showdown" (火山の対決 ''Kazan no Taiketsu'') versus set also containing [[Armordillo#VSX1|Armor]] and [[Snapper#VSX1|Snapper]].
:The volcano itself has a battery operated feature; when loaded with the included red balls, the volcano has an "erupting" feature where it causes the red balls to pop out the top of it and roll down the molded cascading slides on its face. A constructible cage can attach to the side of the volcano in addition to a large cannon platform which can also launch the included red balls. Also included is a thin plastic mat with earthen scenery printed on it that is intended to be placed underneath the whole set.
:Due to the scale of various sculpted details on the Volcano Base and its general incompatibility with the two figures it comes with, it has been hypothesised that this playset was originally slated for an abandoned ''Microman'' line.{{-}}

====''Beast Wars II''====
*'''Diver & Niagara Base''' (March [[1998]])
**''ID number'': '''X-2'''
**''Accessories'': Two cannons, missiles (x5), leaves (x7), play mat
:Released exclusively as part of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#BWII|Beast Wars II]]'' with [[Diver (BW)#Toys|Diver]], the [[Niagara Base#Toys|Niagara Base]] is a playset of a plastic mountain. It has multiple tree plumes, two projectile-launching cannons and a Venus fly-trap (with a pressure panel that causes it to snap shut when pressed) that can be attached in various ports on the mountain. Also included with the playset is a plastic play mat with water and Earth terrain printed on it to place underneath the playset. An identical play mat was included with the Volcano Base playset.
:The mountain itself has no molded water details or paint operations, but instead has a divot on top which is intended to be filled with ''actual'' water which collects in a molded basin at the bottom of the mountain, to emulate an actual waterfall.
:Though we lack official confirmation, the Niagara Base has long been reported to be a recommissioned toy from a ''Microman'' line. At the very least, it clearly wasn't designed with contemporary ''Transformers'' toys in mind, not even Basic-sized ones, as the base interior is designed around a considerably smaller scale of figure.
::*''[http://tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/Diver/diver.htm More information on the Niagara Base (with Diver) at TFU.info]''

[[File:BWII-toy TakoTank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You know about the Octorok, right? All you have to do is deflect that rock it spits out.]]
*'''Ikard & Tako Tank''' (October 1998)
**''ID number'': '''X-5'''
**''Accessories'': motorcycle, 6 missiles, pump
:Part of the ninth wave of ''Beast Wars II'' toys, the [[Tako Tank#Toys|Tako Tank]] is a large mechanical octopus, packaged with its pilot, [[Ikard#Toys|Ikard]]. Twin puppet-rods in the back give control of the front two tentacles, which are made of a soft rubbery plastic, and are also one of the most fun play-features in ''Transformers'' ever. A plunger in the back runs through the body, which activates a removable pump in the tank's "mouth". A small wheel behind each "eye" allows them to spin in concert, though for what purpose is unknown.
:The tank-head splits open to reveal a removable motorcycle Basic-scaled toys can ride. This bike has two flip-around spring-loaded missile launchers, featuring small pegs that are compatible with the [[Claw Jaw#Toys|Claw Jaw]]/[[Scuba#Toys|Scuba]] mold's tentacle-hands. The wheel assembly can serve as either a traditional land-based vehicle or swivel and tilt to perform as a hoverbike. The launchers fold up into the bike's rider compartment for storage inside the Tako Tank, so the Tank cannot be "piloted" in this form; however, once the bike is deployed, there is room to seat a Basic-scaled figure in the left-over socket to pilot the tank body, plus a nice window for them to look out of.
:Like the Niagara Base, there is speculation that the Tako Tank was originally an unreleased ''Microman'' concept. This may explain the bike's dubious-at-best compatibility with its pilots and why – uncharacteristically for Transformers toys by that time – there was no mode that could store all the missiles at once.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/Ikard/ikard.htm More information on the Tako Tank (with Ikard) at TFU.info]''{{-}}

====''Super Link''====
[[File:En-toy Kicker-TakSS03.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|KICKER KICKER YOUR ELBOWS KICKER]]
*'''Kicker''' (March 25, 2004)
*'''SL Grand Convoy and Kicker''' (2004)
*'''Kicker Energon Edition''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SC-14''' (Kicker), '''SS-03''' (SL Grand Convoy set)
**''Accessories:'' Energon Sword, chestplate, backpack, belt, Destron Clone Sword (SL Grand Convoy set only)
:Part of the fourth wave of Takara's ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)#Takara Super Link toyline|Super Link]]'' toyline, the [[Kicker Jones#Energon|first Kicker toy]] is based on the ''Microman 2003'' body construction. He is super-posable, and his parts are fully interchangeable with other ''Microman'' figures. He is armed with a small, non-transforming silver version of the [[Energon Saber]] (which is also compatible with [[5 mm post]]-holes), plus his torso armor and belt are removable.
:A [[Kicker Jones#GrandConvoy|second version of Kicker]] (pictured) was available as part of the limited-edition "Transformer X Microman Anniversary Set", celebrating the 30th anniversary of ''Microman'' and the 20th anniversary of ''Transformers'' in Japan, alongside an exclusive variant of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Kicker2pack|Optimus Prime]]. This set also includes a pale-gold-chromed version of the Energon Saber accessory, as well as a chromed "[[Energon Sword|Destron Clone Sword]]" exclusive to this set.
:A [[Kicker Jones#EnergonEdition|third and final Kicker]] was available as part of a Lucky Draw competition, limited to 100 pieces. He also comes with a red-chromed Energon Saber accessory. Contest entries were found in the ''Super Link'' soundtrack CD and the first three volumes of the ''Super Link'' DVD and the prize winners were announced in August 2004.
:This toy is notorious for being ''incredibly'' breakable, with the knee and elbow joints in particular made up of thin pieces of hard plastic. The two-pack version uses clear-black plastic rather than opaque for these pieces, making it ''even more'' susceptible to breaking with even moderate pressure. The "Energon Edition" version is also cast in translucent plastic, in this case red with orange paint applications. With reports of even the standard version already having been broken when ''mint in box'', let's hope you didn't pay aftermarket prices for the Lucky Draw figure.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Kicker/kicker.htm More information on Kicker at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/AnnivKicker/kicker.htm More information on Anniversary Kicker at TFU.info]''{{-}}

====''Robotmasters''====
[[Image:ArsenalForceWeapons.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|The Arsenal Force weapons are the new-mold, sprued-together Decepticon solitarium accessories that can combine, and are not to be confused with the new-mold, sprued-together not-solitarium Autobot weapons that don't combine, or the new-mold, not-sprued-together Decepticon solitarium accessories that combine with each other but not explicitly the rest. It's all very simple.]]
{{main|Solitarium#Toys}}
*'''Wrecker Hook''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-04''', July 15, 2004)
*'''Air Hunter''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-06''', July 15, 2004)
*'''Wingstun''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-08''', July 15, 2004)
*'''Psycho-Orb''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-09''', July 15, 2004)
:Most of the Decepticons in the first wave of the ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)#Toys|Robotmasters]]'' toyline came with a [[solitarium]] (read: translucent plastic) accessory that could combine to form the [[Arsenal Force]] weapon. These toys were [[Tow-Line (RID)#Robotmasters|Wrecker Hook]], [[Air Hunter#Robotmasters|Air Hunter]], [[Wingstun#Robotmasters|Wingstun]], and [[Psycho-Orb#Robotmasters|Psycho-Orb]], and they came with the [[Boost Hammer]], Sacred-Cut Sword '[[Gazan]]', [[Jamming Trident]], and [[Calamity Defenser]] respectively. This is notable since all four toys were redecoes, meaning the new tooling for the Arsenal Force pieces had to come from ''somewhere''... and since the abruptly-cancelled final portion of ''LED Powers'', "Shining Tector", was focussed around translucent plastic weapons that could combine to form bigger weapons and armour, ''and'' the solitarium parts feature identical handles to the ''LED Powers'' accessories, it was not hard to speculate that their origin lay in ''Microman''.
:Each of these four weapons were also redecoed multiple times; see the main [[solitarium]] page for more information.

*'''Ligier''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-03''', July 15, 2004)
*'''R-Blade''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-05''', July 15, 2004)
*'''Bound Rogue''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-07''', July 15, 2004)
:Three more new-mold weapons were included with three Autobots from the first wave of the toyline. They are not explicitly referred to as being made of solitarium, but if you strip off that [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome coat]] they're covered in, you'll find the same translucent green plastic as the Arsenal Force weapons. Later redecoes, also listed on the main solitarium page, make clear that they must be part of the same sprue or mold set as the first four accessories. The three weapons are [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Ligier]]'s JS Laser Gun, [[R-Blade#Robotmasters|R-Blade]]'s Flare Gun, and [[Bound Rogue#Robotmasters|Bound Rogue]]'s Type 93; all three share the same handles that suggest they were designed for ''Microman''.

*'''Smokesniper''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-13''', September 9, 2004)
*'''Gigant Bomb''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-14''', September 9, 2004)
:Another two solitarium weapon molds were released during ''Robotmasters'': [[Smokesniper#Robotmasters|Smokesniper]]'s [[Radial Pod]] and [[Gigant Bomb#Robotmasters|Gigant Bomb]]'s [[Pulverizer]]. While not officially part of the Arsenal Force, they could be attached with some creativity. They also feature the same size handles as the other solitarium weapons, again suggesting a ''Microman'' heritage. These two weapons were not redecoed.{{-}}

====''Collector's Edition''====
[[File:G1-toy GaMede.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|The last gasp of {{w|bishonen}} before ''Microman'' went moe.]]
*'''Magnificus & Ga'mede''' ([[2005]])
**''ID number'': '''68'''
**''Accessories'': 2-piece "Photon Armor" bandolier, holster, gauntlet, "Magno Gun" pistol, "Photon Wave Rifle", "High Frequency Machete", six pairs of hands, hand-rack, ''Microman'' stand

: Available only with the [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] [[Magnificus (G1)#Toys|Magnificus]], ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' [[Ga'mede#Toys|Ga'mede]] is a [[redeco]] of the ''Microman'' 2004 series [https://www.micromanforever.com/2004KMSP02.htm Microman "Walter"]. He is a ''super''-posable 3 3/4-inch action figure, and has six pairs of interchangeable hands for different poses and weapons (two clenched fists, two splayed palms, two flat palms, and three different pairs of gripping hands), and includes a mini "rack" to store the ten hands not plugged into the figure's wrists. Unlike regular modern ''Microman'' figures, his head is painted rather than chrome silver. Since he's roughly the same size as the 1980s ''Microman'' figures, he can pilot Magnificus's tank mode just as the original figures could.

: He comes with an unchromed-black set of the weapons and wearable accessories from the ''Microman 2003'' series MF1-01 Commander Microman: a machinegun that can attach to his bandolier's back (albeit a bit loosely), a pistol with leg-holster, and a machete that clips into a wrist-gauntlet. He also comes with a ''Microman'' stand to help him stay upright, though only one of the footpegs on it is sized to this style of ''Microman'' figure.

:Much like Kicker, this set celebrates the shared history of Takara's ''Transformers'' and ''Microman'' lines, pairing a ''Microman'' toy that homages various Japanese '70s/'80s sci-fi style shows with a reproduction of a Transformer in its original ''[[Micro Change]]'' coloration.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Gamede/gamede.htm More information on Ga'mede at TFU.info]''{{-}}

====''GT''====
[[File:GT Anna.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2|And I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.]]
*'''GT-R Prime''' (''ID number:'' '''GT-01''', May 25, 2013)
*'''GT-R Saber''' (''ID number:'' '''GT-02''', May 25, 2013)
*'''GT-R Megatron''' (''ID number:'' '''GT-03''', July 17, 2013)
*'''GT-R Maximus''' (''ID number:'' '''GT-04''', September 28, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[DOGMASK]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R]]'' was a small franchise produced by TakaraTomy in co-operation with the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. This somewhat whimsical series depicted a [[micro-continuity]] in which faction leaders from ''Transformers'' series past are reimagined as grand tourer racing cars. Each Transformer was paired with a ''Microman''-based {{w|race queen}}, featuring a high amount of articulation, interchangeable sets of hands for multiple poses, and outfits based on real life race sponsors. They were retooled and redecoed from the 2005 ''Microman'' "[https://micromanforever.com/2005El.htm Micro Sister]" body by the mold's original ''Microman'' designer [[DOGMASK]].<ref>Article on ''Transformers GT'' in [[Transformers Generations 2013]], p. 34</ref>
:GT-R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GT|Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|Maximus]] are partnered with [[Misaki#GT|Misaki]], [[Anna#GT|Anna]], [[Noa#GT|Noa]], and [[Hiiro#GT|Hiiro]] respectively.{{-}}

===Honourable mentions===
====''Microman''====
{{anchor|Escargot}}
[[File:Microman toy Escargot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Straxus strikes fear into the sparks of his enemies at 0.048 kilometres per hour.]]
*'''Escargot''' (Mecha-Cosmo, 1975)
**''ID number:'' '''No.1'''
**''Series:'' '''Project Victory'''
:Part of the "Project Victory" series' "Mecha-Cosmo" assortment, the Escargot is spherical vehicle with battery-powered, motorised wheels. The Escargot is named after its snail-like shape when its two wheel-on-stalk accessories are pegged onto the front. Its bubble cockpit seats two Micromen (not included), and its modular construction allows it to be reconfigured into a radar tower, or a battle chariot, or whatever your creative mind can come up with.
:The comic story "[[Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic|Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel]]" made use of the Escargot's design as transportation for the [[Precursor World]] version of [[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxus]] who – in homage to his [[Straxus (G1)#Marvel The Transformers comics|Marvel UK appearances]] – had been rendered a disembodied head in a jar.
::*''[https://micromanforever.com/escargot.htm More information on Escargot at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|MicroKnight}}
[[File:MicroKnightMC11.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Visionaries|Knights]] of the [[Star Power|Magical Light]]!]]
*'''Micro Knight''' (1979)
**''ID number:'' '''MC-11'''
**''Series:'' '''Police Keeper'''
**''Accessories:'' Pulsar Gun, Energy Backpack, Police Keeper Shield
:Released as part of the "Police Keeper" series, the Micro Knights were a range of Micromen in the style of medieval suits of armour, featuring a high level of sculpted detail and almost covered in chrome, save for the characteristic Microman white gloves. Two waves of Micro Knights were produced, with each individual toy differentiated only by colour and ID number.
:The Micro Knights – the second wave especially – proved difficult to find during the toyline's lifespan; like many ''Microman'' toys, they saw a reissue in the ''Replica Microman'' series in 2000, which also added a handful of new variations to the Knights' ranks.
:The manga "[[God Neptune comic 1]]" [[Repurposing|repurposed]] the blue Micro Knight, ID number MC-11, as the original body of the drone that would be reformatted into [[Magna Convoy]].
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/MCXmicroknight.htm More information on the Micro Knights at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}
{{-}}

{{anchor|GiantRobo}}
[[File:Microman Giant Robo G-1.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|Not to be confused with Giant Robo G-2, which features bright colours and rap music.]]
*'''Giant Robo G-1''' (1979, cancelled)
**''Series:'' '''Rescue Team'''
{{toydesigner|[[Tsutomu Inoue]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>''Takara SF Land'' by [[Kōji Igarashi]], p49.</ref>
:Intended for release in the "Rescue Team" series, a resin prototype of the Giant Robo G-1 appeared for solicitation in the 1979 edition of the ''Takara General Catalog'', the company's periodical for potential vendors and other toy industry professionals. G-1 was intended to be a line centrepiece, pulling out all the stops: in addition to the traditional cockpit for a Microman figure as expected of larger toys, it was intended to include a compartment for the pilot's accessories, a motorised walking gimmick, radio control functionality, and even a voice changer. After being passed over for ''Microman'' proper, the design bounced around the Takara offices until it saw release in 1980 (sans about half the gimmicks from the original pitch) as the [[Diaclone#Early Diaclone|Great Robot Base]], the flagship release and mascot of the nascent mecha-focused spin-off line ''[[Diaclone]]''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The large robot's transformation mechanism was based on the prototype for the unreleased Microman toy, Giant Robo G-1. This robot would later evolve into Diaclone Robot Base.|link=https://twitter.com/_necronomitron_/status/1631449712376315904|site= Twitter|name=Koji Igarashi in p.104 of ''Diaclone World Guide'', translated by Necronomitron|year=2023|month=03|day=03}}</ref>
:Starting with "[[Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic]]", the appearance of the Giant Robo G-1 was used as the [[Statue of The One]], an effigy of the Precursor World's [[The One|legendary creator]].{{-}}

====''New Microman''====
{{anchor|Bulsonic}}
[[File:Microman toy Bulsonic.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'd love to see the face of [[#Microman Arts (2014-2015)|one of the moe anime girls]] peering out of this.]]
*'''Bulsonic (Blue Type) with M009 Kenji''' (Armored Suit DX, January 1983)
**''ID number:'' '''DX3'''
**''Series:'' '''Micro Robot'''
:The third and final release in the "Micro Robot" Armored Suit range, and the only one to carry the "DX" suffix, Bulsonic is a large suit of power armour that transforms into a space jet. In robot mode, a Microman pilot can be housed in Bulsonic's chest, with their face being visible behind the clear plastic screen at the front of Bulsonic's helmet. Bulsonic was available in "Blue Type" (pictured), "Red Type" (which inverted the red/blue colour layout), and "Real Type", the latter of which was a military green version and included an additional plastic sprue with landing gear and other accoutrements for buyers to customise the toy into looking more realistic. Each Bulsonic came with a variant of the Microman M009 Kenji; Blue Type's was yellow, Red Type's was light blue, and Real Type's was dark green. Bulsonic also happens to hold the distinction of being the last ''Microman'' toy designed before the line refocused into ''[[Micro Change]]''.
:The "[[Metrowars]]" manga depicted a minor [[virtual redeco]] of the Blue Type Bulsonic as a body for [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] – giving him a blue helmet and more of a suggestion of a face than the clear screen of the ''Microman'' toy – in reference to a long-standing Japanese fandom theory that Straxus' original Marvel design was based on Bulsonic in the first place.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/ASDXbulsonic.htm More information on Bulsonic at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

====''Replica Microman''====
{{anchor|Arcee}}
[[File:Microman toy Arcee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1|Forget the [[Arcee (Animated)#Toys|teacher]] and the [[Arcee (Energon)#Toys|bike]] and the [[Arcee (G1)/toys#BotCon2001|spider]], ''this'' is the first toy of Arcee.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''M18X'''
**''Accessories:'' Angelic Wings
:Originally released in the 1977 ''Microman Command'' line, the "Lady Command" range was an assortment of female Microman pilots in vibrant colours, each of whom had a name beginning with "A" – Ann, Alice, Annie, and Ai.<ref>[https://www.micromanforever.com/M18X.htm 1977 Lady Command series at micromanforever.com]</ref> Being girl toys in a boy's line, the Lady Command were produced in smaller numbers than other figures; their rarity made them a perfect candidate to appear in the ''Replica Microman'' series of reissues in November 1999. As with the Micro Knights, this allowed for additional variants and new members to join the Lady Command ranks.
:One such new member was produced as a Lucky Draw figure in conjunction with the publishing group Kodansha and their then-new guidebook, "The Official Guide to Takara SF Land", which paid tribute to the various sci-fi toylines by Takara over the years. In tribute to the shared history of ''Transformers'' and ''Microman'', this new Lady Command figure was named Arcee – though whether or not she represents [[Arcee (G1)|"our" Arcee]] or is simply named for her is unknown.
:Arcee is a redeco of the standard Lady Command body in white, with gold chromed limbs and a silver head. She includes a pair of "Angelic Wings" which can peg into her back, though their official placement is in the sides of her thighs (just go with it). Arcee came in an all-white version of the standard Lady Command packaging: a capsule in the shape of the [[Statue of Liberty]] (again, just go with it). Only five Arcees were produced.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/sflandprize.htm More information on Arcee at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

==Fiction==
===''DreamMix TV World Fighters''===
[[Image:DreamMixRobotman.jpg|right|200px|thumb|It's roomier in there than you'd think.]]
As part of [[DreamMix TV]]'s attempt to pull in more ratings, [[M121 Mason]] was invited to battle bunches of other beings, including [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], on the television show ''[[World Fighters]]''. Mason could summon the help of [[Robotman]], and some battles even took place on [[Micro Earth]]. {{storylink|DreamMix TV World Fighters|DreamMix TV World Fighters}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[Microman Inn]] was an establishment in [[Warsaw]], [[Indiana]], across the road from the [[Acroyear (motel)|Acroyear motel]]. {{storylink|Devastation issue 2|Devastation #2}} Presumably, they have something of a rivalry.

===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Wyatt Toys]] advertised ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''Microman'' toys for sale in the [[Detroit Powell Press]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.micromanforever.com/main.htm Microman Forever (English fansite)]
*[http://www.edit.ne.jp/~sashida/MICROMAN/micro.html Microman Maniacs (Japanese fansite)]
*[http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~mikuro/ Micro-Earth (Japanese fansite)]

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Blue Bolts (RID)

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Shiro: The Hasbro pulse product preview youtube video thing used she/her and referred to "Legends" (sic) as the source for her gender, that feels extremely definitive to me

{{factions|autobot|maximal}}
{{disambig2|Ultra Magnus's weapon|Ultra Mammoth's weapon|Blue Bolts (Timelines)}}
:''Blue Bolts is an [[Autobot]] weapon from the [[Robots in Disguise continuity family]] and sometimes future [[Maximal]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:MistakenIdentity Omega Guns stock.jpg|thumb|300px|This gun has more attack names than some Transformers get in their whole lives.]]

'''Blue Bolts''' (aka '''Bluebolt''', '''Blue-Bolts''', and '''Bluebolts''') is [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]'s personal "all-purpose firearm",<ref>[[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|''Car Robots'' God Magnus bio]]</ref> featuring a laser cannon, a gatling gun, and two smaller missile-like barrels. Ultra Magnus can use a variety of combat abilities with Blue Bolts' specific weaponry, such as the Arm Laser, the Arm Cannon, or even a combination of the two.

Blue Bolts can also be wielded by [[Omega Prime]]—the [[Combiner|combined form]] of Ultra Magnus with his [[relatives|brother]], [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]—who can likewise perform variously-named attacks with the weapon.

Incarnations of Blue Bolts can act as an independent [[Battle Master]] with her own robot mode. In [[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|at least one far flung future]], a [[Maximal]] "All-purpose [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]]"<ref>[[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Dark Amber Leo Prime bio]]</ref> Bluebolt turns to the legends of the great Maximal and [[Autobot]] leaders of yore in search of hope for their dying universe with clear eyes, a full spark, and potent knowledge of necromancy.

==Fiction==
===2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
{{Charstubfiction|{{storylink|Ultra Magnus (episode)|Ultra Magnus}} {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}} {{storylink|The Two Faces of Ultra Magnus}} {{storylink|Mystery of the Ultra Magnus}} {{storylink|Power to Burn!}} {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}} {{storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}} {{storylink|A Friendly Contest}} {{storylink|Peril from the Past}} {{storylink|Maximus Emerges}} {{storylink|The Human Element}} {{storylink|Mistaken Identity}} {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} {{storylink|Galvatron's Revenge}}}}

===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{CRnote|Blue Bolts||Bluebolt}}

====''Legends'' comic====
[[File:Legends Devil God Fire Convoy.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
After [[Megatron (RID)|Devil Gigatron]] reformed and began working with the [[Dimensional Patrol]], [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|God Magnus]] and [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]] learned to merge with him as well, going even further beyond [[Omega Prime|God Fire Convoy]] to create "Devil God Fire Convoy". This three-part being still used Bluebolt as attached weaponry. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

====''End of G1 Universe''====
[[File:EOG1U Bluebolt.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Blue Bird of Happiness]]
With [[G1 World|the universe]] drained of most energy and soon coming to an end, Bluebolt, on orders from [[Primus|Vector Sigma]], went on a long journey to bring the dead body of [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] to [[Earth]] where he could be revived with [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s [[Angolmois Energy|remnant energy]] in the planet's crust. {{storylink|Dark Amber Leo Prime#Masterpiece|Dark Amber Leo Prime bio}} The resurrection ritual was interrupted by [[Untite]], who summoned an undead [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] to restrain Bluebolt while Untite approached the corpse to eat it. However, the magic circle was already complete and activated, unifying Leo Prime with Unicron's energy to create [[Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. Bluebolt believed this black warrior to be Leo Prime resurrected, but the new being mocked this belief, only being convinced to save the Maximal by the [[Energon Matrix]] within him. After Untite weakened Dark Amber in battle, Bluebolt offered her body for Dark Amber to consume and gain energy from, only to be rejected. Dark Amber instead elected to eat part of the planet, recovering and taking down the Seeker. {{Storylink|Dark Amber Leo Prime (First)}} Bluebolt watched on as her "hero" also took care of Untite, but corroborated the hyena's revelation that Earth was soon to explode with them on it. After the stubborn Dark Amber used Unicron's power to restore the planet to a verdant, living one, Bluebolt joined him and the rebuilt Untite in travelling throughout the universe to fix other planets. {{storylink|Dark Amber Leo Prime (Second)}}

===Dreamwave ''Robots in Disguise'' comic===
When [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] got involved in an attempted [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]/[[Decepticon]] heist of a nuclear facility, he used Blue Bolts to take down the villains while arguing with [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]. He would drop his weapon in the subsequent confrontation with [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus...to the Rescue?}}

===Fun Publications comics===
In the [[Universe War]], [[Omega Prime]] fought with Blue Bolts on his shoulder. During [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s collapse, the Autobot combiner escaped through a portal, {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}} ending up in another, unexpected universe to deal with [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] and his [[Dead Matrix]]. He still carried Blue Bolts on his person. {{Storylink|Revelations Part 1}}

Later events would lead to the resurrection of [[Unicron]]. Omega Prime soon joined the [[Mini-Con Civil War|civil war]] taking place within the [[Mini-Con]] colonies, with Blue Bolts fully mounted on his back now. {{Storylink|Revelations Part 4}} It was utilized to great degree in taking down the [[Decepticon]] Mini-Cons and the full might of the "Omega Arsenal Blast" was unleashed on Unicron himself. {{storylink|Revelations Part 5}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
[[File:RID01 and CR Blue Bolts all configurations.jpg|thumb|upright=3.5|This thing doesn't even have a robot mode yet and it's already [[Megatron (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|giving Megatron a run for his money.]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''God Magnus''' (2000) / '''Ultra Magnus''' (Super Class, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}
:''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Ultra Magnus]]'s weapon (referred to as simply "gun" in the English and Japanese instructions and properly named in both bios) can be configured into three different modes (referred to in Japanese as "Vulcan Mode", "Laser Mode", and "Laser & Vulcan Mode" and aligned to the "Magna/God Vulcan", "Magna/God Laser", and "God/God Fire Burst" attacks) and, when plugged into the proper connectors, generate different sound effects. The Japanese release is slightly different in that it uses different missiles, features darker, metallic-flaked plastics, and, as expected, Japanese voice clips. When Magnus combines with the large ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Optimus Prime]] toy to create [[Omega Prime#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Omega Prime]], Blue Bolts can be attached to receiving stalks on his shoulder blades to produce three more configurations with an entire second set of devoted sounds. Lastly in something of a freestyle mode Blue Bolts can be stored atop either pair of four devoted raised posts in Magnus's vehicle mode in all manner of (silent) configurations, any of which are just tall enough to allow a deluxe car to still scooch underneath.

:Pressing a red button found on the bottom of his jet boosters plays a sound clip of "Ultra Magnus, Transform!" ("God Magnus! Transform!" in the Japanese release), and more clips can be unlocked with the Blue Bolts weapon. The Japanese Bluebolt sound clips for God Magnus are as follows:
{{collist|2|
:*God Magnus
:**Magna Vulcan: "Bababababa!" (バババババ!)
:**Magna Laser: "Bishūn! Bishūn! Bishūn!" (ビシューン! ビシューン! ビシューン!)
:**God Burst: "'Goood' subabababān!" (「ゴーッド」スババババーン!)
*God Fire Convoy
**God Vulcan: "Dobabababa!" (ドババババ!)
**God Laser: "Doshūn! Doshūn!" (ドシューン! ドシューン!)
**God Fire Burst: "'God Fire' sudodododo!" (「ゴッドファイアー」スドドドド!)}}
:For the English release, the Blue Bolts sound clips are similar but different to the Japanese ones, particularly with the combined weapon sound clip now yelling "Fire!" (followed by blasting sounds) for Ultra Magnus, and yelling "Omega Fire!" (with more blasting sounds) for Omega Prime.

:[[Sonokong]] also released God Magnus in [[South Korea|Korean]] markets, outwardly similar to the Takara release but using the Hasbro version's sound effects.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Blue Bolts at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CR Black God Magnus with Black Bluebolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Black Bolts?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Black God Magnus''' (2000)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Black God Fire Convoy''' (Giftset, 2000)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles

:This [[Black redeco|black repaint]] of Ultra Magnus (and Bluebolt) is ''hugely'' rare, to the extent that its very ''existence'' is occasionally questioned. Only ten units are known to exist, having been offered in a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' prize draw that seemed to slip under everyone's radar. The toy received a second, equally limited run in a box set with [[Optimus Prime (RID)#SuperBlack|Black Super Fire Convoy]].
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1795/Car+Robots/Black+God+Magnus More information on black Bluebolt at Transformers at the Moon]''

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[[File:Car Robots Clear Bluebolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|"Clear" Bolts]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''God Fire Convoy Special Clear Version''' (Giftset, 2000)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles

:The God Fire Convoy Special Clear Version (ゴッドファイヤーコンボイスペシャルクリアバージョン) set includes a unique clear version of the Ultra Magnus figure not available anywhere else, paired with a clear Super Fire Convoy, who together combine to form Clear God Fire Convoy. The set includes a not-actually-very-clear variant of Bluebolt principally distinguished from its retail counterpart by the flip-up reticle (here recolored from its usual blue to a fluorescent lime green) and the red parts (cast in clear plastic).

:The giftset was exclusive to Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores. Released in November 2000, it was limited to 3000 pieces; reportedly, only 100 Toys"R"Us locations carried the set, and limited customers to one purchase on the day of release.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/ClearGodMagnus/godmagnus.htm More information on "Clear" Bluebolt at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Universe 2003 Blue Blots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Dark Bolts]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Super Class, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles

: The ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Sam's Club-[[exclusive]] Ultra Magnus was more-or-less unchanged from its ''Robots in Disguise'' counterpart, with the only noticeable difference being that his dark blue parts had become a much darker blue. This extends to Blue Bolts' stocks.

: Exciting. On the other hand, it was way cheaper than getting the original.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/TFUUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on ''Universe'' Blue Bolts at TFU.info]''

===''Cybertron''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus & Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Magnus is a repackaged version of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' version of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Ultra Magnus, and was sold in a Costco-[[exclusive]] multi-pack with a red redeco of the 2003 ''Universe'' [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]]. As such, it includes a Blue Bolts identical to the ''Universe'' version.

:The ''Cybertron'' branding left it rather up in the air whether this box set constituted a new iteration of the characters in the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|''Cybertron'' franchise's fiction]] or what until the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] settled the issue in [[2015]] by seizing on the resemblance to the original ''Robots in Disguise'' decoes to [[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 26, 2015|rule it the appearance of the original brothers]] (with Blue Bolts akimbo) in their various [[#Fun Publications comics|convention comic adventures]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/CostCoUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Blue Bolts at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
[[File:Encore Bluebolt.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.3|Busted Bolts]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''God Fire Convoy''' (Multi-pack, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles

:In this ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' reissue giftset, Super Fire Convoy and God Magnus have slightly different plastic colors such that Bluebolt is marginally more saturated in a gesture towards [[Show-accuracy|show accuracy]].

:Most of the production run had the Bluebolt's voice samples swapped, so that the line "Magna Laser" plays in "Magna Vulcan" mode and vice versa. This issue, along with a printing error on the box and widespread complaints of overall poor quality control, led to the set being recalled by [[TakaraTomy]].<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-god-fire-convoy-lg64-seaspray-and-rione-lg65-targetmaster-twin-twist-lg66-targetmaster.1124163/page-60#post-15674212 TakaraTomy apology and recall notice]</ref>
::*''[https://ridforever.info/toys/other-toys/encore-toys/god-fire-convoy-2 More information on ''Encore'' Bluebolt at RID Forever]''
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:HasLabBluebolts.jpg|upright=2.5|thumb|You need that ''BLUUUUUE''bolts! For a ''TRUUUUUE'' jolt!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Omega Prime''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise 2001]]'' / ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]''
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''God Fire Convoy''' (ゴッドファイヤーコンボイ)
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[[January 30]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sodl6lRkifQ Hasbro Pulse | Transformers: Legacy RID 2001 Omega Prime HasLab Fanstream | January 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref>|[[Hiroyuki Taiga]] (concept artist),<ref>[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref> [[Studio DTW|Dave White]] (product photography), [[Nick (Hasbro)|Nick]] and [[Tony Colella]] (sculptors)<ref name = "Missile Stream">[[March 7]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pkz6oTI7W4 Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 7, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Mark Maher]].</ref>
}}

:Part of [[Hasbro Pulse]]'s [[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]] [[Omega Prime#Legacy|Omega Prime]] package, "Autobot Bluebolts"—"Bluebolt" (ブルーボルト) in TakaraTomy markets—is a roughly [[Size class|Deluxe Class]]-sized figure transforming into [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Legacy|Ultra Magnus]]'s signature weapon. While formally billed as a "[[Battle Master]]" in Hasbro markets, the figure breaks apart into six modular components in the style of the long-running [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]]/[[Armorizer]] gimmick to power up any figure with compatible [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]]. Bluebolts can be wielded in "weapon pack" mode by Ultra Magnus and Omega Prime (the combined form of the included [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Legacy|Optimus Prime]] and Ultra Magnus) in all modes just like the original, in addition to the new feature of stowing away in Ultra Magnus's legs and chest when not in use.<ref name = "HasLab Reveal">[[February 21]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqvJx2CNWP0 Hasbro Pulse | Transformers HasLab: Legacy RID 2001 Omega Prime | Painted Model Reveal] on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae and Evan Brooks.</ref>

:Omega Prime was revealed on [[January 30]], [[2024]], with the crowdfunding campaign beginning soon after. The project reached 50% funding in only 24 hours, beating all three previous ''Transformers'' HasLabs. It reached full funding on [[February 9]], [[2024]], in only ten days—three times quicker than the previous record holder, [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Legacy|Deathsaurus]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Exciting news! The #HasLab campaign for #Transformers: Legacy #RobotsInDisguise 2001 #OmegaPrime has achieved its goal with 10,000 backers! A massive thank you to all the incredible fans who made this possible – your support has truly brought Omega Prime to life!|link=https://twitter.com/HasbroPulse/status/1756013964993991002|site=Twitter|name=Hasbro Pulse|year=2024|month=2|day=9}}</ref>

:On [[March 7]], HasLab designer [[Evan Brooks]] revealed in a Hasbro Pulse livestream that due to widespread fan demand (and more importantly a patch of unused space he and [[Hisashi Yuki]] found in the set's white plastic [[sprue]]), Bluebolts would now include the weapon's traditional paired white missiles.<ref name = "Missile Stream"/> The non-firing missiles are essentially continuous lengths of [[5 mm post|5mm wide pipe]] with a 3 mm connection point for ''Generations'' standard-issue [[Fire Blast effect]]s on one end. Additional tabs along their width allow the missiles to stow on Bluebolts's back in robot mode.

:At the closing bell on [[March 14]], the set clocked in at 28,230 backers, beating the previous Transformers record by quite a fair margin (Deathsaurus, with 27,442) and coming in second only to ''Marvel Legends'' Galactus as the most successful project in HasLab history.<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/collections/haslab/products/transformers-legacy-robots-in-disguise-2001-omega-prime The Omega Prime HasLab campaign] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]</ref>

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C2vNqMmuIwP/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Bluebolts from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''

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==Notes==
*As per God Magnus's original designer [[Hisashi Yuki]], the original conception of Bluebolt was that it was picked up on a "weapon planet" (兵器の星 ''heiki no hoshi'') by God Magnus during his self-imposed exile prior to his appearance in the series. The weapon would have possessed the unique ability to "power-link" (パワーリンク ''pawārinku'') with its bearer, drawing on their life force and thus varying in output with God Magnus's (and God Fire Convoy's) physical condition.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=配信記念のおまけに、アニメでは入りきれなかったマグちゃんとブルーボルトの関係性の当時の設定キャプション。今回のクラファン案に反映させました♪|link=https://twitter.com/TOYROBOYUKI/status/1770366135227351414|site=Twitter|name=Hisashi Yuki|year=2024|month=3|day=20}}</ref><ref name = "CR bio">{{citesocial|quote=万能火器ブルーボルト ゴッドマグナスが宇宙を放浪中に立ち寄った兵器の星で手に入れたスーパーウエポン。 ブルーボルトは、それを操るマスター(主人)と直接パワーリンクして威力を発揮する特殊武器で、ゴッドマグナスのコンディションによりその威力が左右される。必要に応じて変形する。|link=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJGafWXa8AAPiyb?format=jpg&name=medium|name=''Car Robots'' documentation|title=c-023 機動隊長ゴッドマグナス}}</ref> "Power-link" seems to be coincidental to the later "[[Powerlinx]]" term (which was not used in Japan).
*Yuki was also the one to pitch personifying Magnus's original weapon at the very first design meeting for HasLab Omega Prime, throwing up a rough sketch of a humanoid mode on a napkin.<ref name = "HasLab Reveal"/>
*Bluebolt's form in the [[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'' comic]] is a [[Redeco#"Virtual" redecos|virtual redeco]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Skywarp (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Maximal Skywarp]], which was in turn a head retool of Deluxe Class [[Airazor (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Airazor]].
[[File:Blue Bolts bot mode first concept.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.6|The first attempt at a robot mode for Blue Bolts. Also known as "peak performance."]]
*''End of G1 Universe'' author [[Hayato Sakamoto]] dropped an extensive thread on the comic's development in commemoration of the HasLab Omega Prime campaign successfully reaching production that included quite a bit of information on Bluebolt's Maximal incarnation:
**Bluebolt's name, given to Sakamoto by [[TakaraTomy]] along with the "blue ''Kingdom'' Skywarp" directive, was explained to him as a play on [[Silverbolt (Magnaboss)|Silverbolt]], the original mold use of Skywarp's original toy, so as to make an elaborate riff on the old [[Silverstreak#Conceptual history|Bluestreak/Silverstreak conundrum]]. The very earliest concepts for the character would have seen Bluebolt literally be Skywarp in disguise.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=で、ブルーボルトなのですがダークアンバーレオプライムの漫画用にタカトミ側から出されたキャラクターでどうも同型のスカイワープの海外名シルバーボルトの青バージョンって事でついた名前の様でゴッドマグナスの武器とは偶然重なったみたいでした。スカイワープの変装との初期案もありました。|link=https://twitter.com/hayatoron/status/1766832896369971440|site=Twitter|name=Hayato Sakamoto|year=2024|month=3|day=10}}</ref>
**Noting the seemingly coincidental shared name with God Magnus's signature weapon, Sakamoto pitched an elaborate origin for the character where the idiosyncratic wad of guns and hinges was realigned into a crude robot mode before ultimately being rebuilt into a full-fledged Transformer.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=その没ネームでは折角名前が被ったので万能武器のブルーボルトがロボットモードを手に入れて太陽系第3惑星でビーストボディを手に入れるというシーンを描きました。それに合わせビーストモードでも武器モードを考えました。|link=https://twitter.com/hayatoron/status/1766837268386550118|site=Twitter|name=Hayato Sakamoto|year=2024|month=3|day=10}}</ref>
**This scene was cut, but Sakamoto left himself a backdoor to pick up the plotline in future stories by giving bird Bluebolt the otherwise inexplicable title of "All-purpose Weaponizer" (万能ウエポナイザー ''Bannō Weponaizā'') in [[Dark Amber Leo Prime]]'s [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' bio]], a play on the Blue Bolts cannon's description of "all-purpose firearm" (万能火器 ''bannō kaki'') in God Magnus's [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|original toy bio]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=物語が進んだら先ほどの設定も使えるんじゃないかと思ってMPダークアンバーレオプライムの説明書にブルーボルトがウエポナイザーという設定が書かれてます。そしたらまさか本当にロボットに変形するとは！いずれビーストのブルーボルトも出して欲しいですね。みんなゴッドファイヤーコンボイ買おう！|link=https://twitter.com/hayatoron/status/1766838912318935469|site=Twitter|name=Hayato Sakamoto|year=2024|month=3|day=10}}</ref>
**He was gobsmacked to see the weapon re-imagined into an independent robot way ahead of his pack-in deeplore plans in a blockbuster HasLab campaign, as a Weaponizer<ref>While billed as a "[[Battle Master]]" in Hasbro markets, the product copy in [https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810944843/ TakaraTomy's listing for the set] explicitly lists Bluebolt as a Weaponizer (ウエポナイザー ''Weponaizā'').</ref> with noticeable shared design cues,<ref>To him, anyway.</ref> no less, which spurred the thread.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=ゴッドファイヤーコンボイのクラウドファンディング達成記念という事で付属武器の新ロボ、ブルーボルトです！予約期限はもうすぐですよーー。今回特に関わってないのですが、ダークアンバーレオプライムの漫画に出てきたブルーボルトの意匠も入ってて僕は買いです！|link=https://twitter.com/hayatoron/status/1766830976397947209|site=Twitter|name=Hayato Sakamoto|year=2024|month=3|day=10}}</ref>
*It bears remarking that Yuki is usually Sakamoto's boss as TakaraTomy's "head of localization" for domestic collector product and both the HasLab campaign and the comic would have started cooking around the same time in 2022.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bluebolt''' (ブルーボルト ''Burūboruto'')

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:End of G1 Bluebolt model bot.jpg|''End of G1 Universe'' robot mode
File:End of G1 Bluebolt model bird.jpg|''End of G1 Universe'' beast mode
File:End of G1 Bluebolt birdgun.jpg|''End of G1 Universe'' weapon mode (unused)
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Battle Masters]]
[[Category:Cybertron weapons]]
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]
[[Category:Maximals]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) weapons]]
[[Category:Universe (2003)]]
[[Category:Weaponizers]]
[[Category:Female Transformers]]

Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)

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'''''Beast Wars: Transformers''''' is a [[franchises|franchise]] that began in [[1996]], following the end of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''. It was a massive reinvention of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]], featuring robots that changed into realistic, organically styled animals instead of the traditional vehicles and mechanical beasts. The accompanying cartoon was another visual break, being the first fully-[[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] ''Transformers'' series. It also did the seemingly unthinkable and replaced the original factions of [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s with complete new ones called [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. Though originally [[Ruined FOREVER|decried by fans]], ''Beast Wars'' dramatically reinvigorated the brand after flagging sales in the ''Generation 2'' franchise.

"Beast Wars" is also frequently used as a catchall term for the overall [[Beast Era]] in which [[Beast Wars continuity|''Beast Wars'' and other series]] occur.

The ''Beast Wars'' franchise features the following primary components:
*[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|A toyline]] — ([[1996]]–[[2001]])
*[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|A cartoon series]] — (1996–[[1999]]) called ''Beasties'' in many Canadian markets to appear less violent (''Ha!'').
*[[Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|A video game]] for PC and [[PlayStation]] based on the first season of the cartoon.
*[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|A video game]] for the [[Nintendo 64]] based on the [[Transmetal]] and [[Fuzor]] versions of the characters from the cartoon's second season (and some from the toyline).
*[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)|A video game]] for the PlayStation, with the same name and general concept as the N64 game, but significant differences.
*Several [[List of Beast Wars comics|comic series]] that were produced both during and after the franchise's original run.

==Overview==
[[File:OptimusPrimalVsMegatron BeastWarsWave1DeluxeCommercial.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|''Beast Wars'' marked a revolutionary point in ''Transformers'' history, with all new factions, radical new toy developments, and (at the time) cutting edge computer animation.]]
From [[1992]] to [[1995]], [[Hasbro]]'s attempt to revive the ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' brand with ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' proved to be not as successful as originally hoped. Facing the reality of cancelation, Hasbro was left with the decision of either ending ''Transformers'' for good or trying something ''dramatically'' different to breathe new life into the brand; ultimately, they chose the latter. The major change in direction followed organizational changes within Hasbro. The company had previously acquired rival toy manufacturer [[Kenner]] as part of their [[1991]] [[Tonka]] acquisition.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20081102035722/http://www.hasbro.com/default.cfm?page=ci_history_hasbro The History of Hasbro] (archive copy)</ref> In 1995, they transferred their boys' toy lines from the Hasbro headquarters in [[Rhode Island]] to Kenner's offices in Cincinnati, [[Ohio]]. Kenner was tasked with revitalizing the brand with new ideas and, in [[1996]], ''Beast Wars'' was the result.

Lead designer [[Chris Gross]] inadvertently kicked off the ''Beast Wars'' concept when he proposed a stylistic change from hard-edged, blocky robots to {{w|Bio Booster Armor Guyver|Guyver}}-inspired "organic" machines.<ref name="vinnie">[http://obscuretf.com/hhk/BC04interviews.html BotCon 2004 Interview with Vinnie D'Alleva], p1</ref> The "[[mutant head]]s" on the first few Beast Wars toy designs were conceived of as a way of easing the transition from traditional ''Transformers'' into ''Beast Wars'' by showing that there was a robot within the beast, not just an animal that transforms into some kind of monster.<ref name="vinnie"/> The ''Beast Wars'' line title was inspired by a past toyline of Kenner's, namely the ''Future War'' line of ''{{w|Terminator (franchise)|Terminator}}'' toys, which was chosen based on the idea that it portrayed a "visceral conflict".<ref name="vinnie"/> The show would not have been made unless a drastically new concept from the original ''Transformers'' was created, as Generation 1 was considered a stale property at the time.<ref name="vinnie"/>

To promote the new toyline, an animated TV series was created by [[Canada|Canadian]] production company [[Mainframe Entertainment]], who had pioneered in [[computer-generated imagery]] with the success of their first animated series ''{{w|ReBoot}}''. Television writers [[Bob Forward]] and [[Larry DiTillio]] were brought in to serve as the series' story editors. Having never worked on ''Transformers'' beforehand, the two brought a fresh perspective to the series, and created a whole new world and lore from the ground up. Voice talent for the show was based in Vancouver, [[British Columbia]], with such actors as [[Garry Chalk]], [[David Kaye]], [[Scott McNeil]], [[Richard Newman]], [[Venus Terzo]], and more, first joining the ''Transformers'' voice acting legacy through ''Beast Wars''. Many would even return to ''Transformers'' to lend their voices to the casts of later animated series, such as those belonging to the [[Unicron Trilogy]] of the mid-2000s.

By mid-[[1999]], ''Beast Wars'' had spanned three-and-a-half years of new toys and three seasons of the TV series, with new developments and new innovations constantly brought to the table year after year. While the cartoon ended that year, the toyline crept along passed its formal lifespan with a few final releases just making it out to retail stores and fan conventions in both [[2000]] and [[2001]].

==Japanese release==
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In Japan, the first season of the North American cartoon was aired in [[1997]] with what was basically a gag dub, striking a markedly lighter tone full of adlibs and pop culture references added to the dialogue, meant to up the humor and appeal to a much younger audience than the English version. This dub was accompanied by releases of the concurrent toys, but only about half of the ones released in the West (mostly just those of the in-show characters). Because the second and third seasons of the show were only 13 episodes each (half the length of the show's first 26-episode season), the second season was deemed too short to span a year's worth of Japanese television, and thus its Japanese release was held off until production of the third season was completed.

In the meantime, two Japanese-original cel-animated series were created to fill in the void, with each receiving their own accompanying toys and [[manga]] series. These were [[1998]]'s ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars II]]'' and 1999's ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)|Beast Wars Neo]]'', respectively. While both of these series used cel animation, the toys' box art was rendered in a CG style similar to the original Mainframe cartoon (whereas the Western releases of the toys were the opposite, featuring hand drawn box art). Once both of these had finished their original broadcast run, the remaining two CG-animated seasons of the Mainframe series, along with their accompanying toys, were finally released in late 1999 under the name of ''Beast Wars Metals''. Like the first season, the ''Metals'' dub was just as light-hearted and littered with adlibs.

==Reception==
''Beast Wars'' was the first complete reinvention of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]], discarding the previous setting, characters, and factions to create a brand new story. [[Transformer]]s in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon were much smaller (often [[human]]-sized) and initially transformed into "fleshy" or "scaly" non-robotic animals, before the second season introduced new concepts like the [[Transmetal]]s. Initially met with [[Trukk not munky|outrage]] by many fans (for a variety of reasons), ''Beast Wars'' would eventually win over most of its detractors and become highly regarded, largely due to the exceptional quality of the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon series]]. It is now not unusual for even longtime fans of the 1980s [[The Transformers (franchise)|''Transformers'']] to consider ''Beast Wars'' to be their favorite of all ''Transformers'' franchises. This is perhaps best shown by the fact that, about fifteen years later, the first two fan-voted characters to enter the [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] were ''Beast Wars'' fan-favorites [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], and again in [[2017]] when [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Power of the Primes|won]] the ''[[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Fan polls#Power of the Primes Fan Vote|fan poll]].

==Sequel==
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A direct sequel series followed ''Beast Wars'' in the form of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]''. In contrast to its predecessor, while it kept the heroic Maximal faction, ''Beast Machines'' brought back vehicular altmodes for the enemy faction, replacing the Predacons with the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]. It also utilized a more futuristic "alien" aesthetic, with the Maximals turning into "[[technorganic]]" beasts (a molecular fusion of the organic and the technological), while the Vehicons turned into "living" vehicles with robotic heads in place of the driver's seats and cockpits. ''Beast Machines'' also received a [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon series]] that continued the lives of the ''Beast Wars'' cast on their home planet of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but took a much more cerebral approach to its story that yielded a far more polarizing reception from the fandom.

==Anniversaries==
===10th Anniversary===
[[2006]] marked the tenth anniversary of ''Beast Wars'' and many parties sought to celebrate the occasion in different ways. From Hasbro came ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'', a small line consisting primarily of reissues of eight toys from the original 1996 toyline, [[redeco]]ed in more [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] color schemes. Six of these reissues were Deluxe class toys that included both a [[pack-in material|packed-in]] DVD containing a single episode from the cartoon (each episode being one themed around the character with whose toy they were packaged) and an all-new [[Build a Figure|build-a-figure]] component of [[Transmutate (BW)|Trans-Mutate]], a show-original [[Transmutate (episode)|single-episode]] character who had never received a toy beforehand. Additionally, two brand new Deluxe class molds of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Optimus Primal]] and [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Megatron]] were released as part of the line, and had built-in compatibility with the [[Cyber Key]] gimmick of the then-contemporary ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toyline.

For [[BotCon 2006]], [[Fun Publications]] created what was, arguably, their most famous and well-received set of [[BotCon]] [[exclusive]]s: "Dawn of Future's Past", a set of mostly ''Cybertron'' toy molds redecoed/[[retool]]ed into most of the main cast of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon's first season, in forms representing the Cybertronian bodies the characters had before coming to Earth and scanning their [[beast mode]]s. An accompanying [[Dawn of Future's Past|comic story of the same title]] served as an immediate prequel to the cartoon, telling the story of what all happened right before the [[Beast Wars (Part 1)|first episode]]. The following year, an additional prequel to ''that'' prequel was released at [[BotCon 2007]], in the form of an animated short titled "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]" (which even had [[David Kaye]] reprise his role of [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]!).

[[TakaraTomy]] also celebrated the anniversary with two new developments of their own. First was ''[[Beast Wars Reborn]]'', a special two-pack release of the original Ultra class [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Reborn|Optimus Primal]] and [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Reborn|Megatron]] toys in new show-accurate colors and tooling (Hasbro would also release these two as part of their ''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary'' line). A four-part ''Beast Wars Reborn'' prose story written by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (set after the events of the Japanese dub of ''Beast Machines'') was published in issues #97–100 of ''[[Figure Ō]]'' magazine from [[March]] to [[June]] of 2006. In [[2007]]—the tenth anniversary of the [[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers|Japanese release of ''Beast Wars'']]—TakaraTomy released ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]'', a proper line of ''Beast Wars'' reissues very similar to Hasbro's ''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary'' line, complete with pack-in DVDs and show-accurate redecos (even ''more'' accurate than those of the Hasbro line).

===20th Anniversary===
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After the attention ''Beast Wars'' had received from Hasbro for the tenth anniversary in 2006, as well the ''bombastic'' celebration for the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'']] brand's 30th anniversary—the "''[[Thrilling 30]]''"—which Hasbro threw in [[2014]]... The [[fandom]] waited with bated breath to see how Hasbro had in store for the 20th anniversary of ''Beast Wars'' in [[2016]]. Alas, there was very little fanfare from Hasbro proper, who opted to instead focus their attention more on the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. The ''sole'' nod to the ''Beast Wars'' anniversary from Hasbro was the ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' release of the [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Platinum Edition|Year of the Monkey Optimus Primal]], which did sport a celebratory [[logo]] (pictured right), but said release was more of a Hasbro ''Asia'' initiative than Hasbro proper.

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For [[BotCon 2016]], Fun Publications paid more heed. Much like 2006, the convention was themed around another ''Beast Wars'' prequel, with a majority of the exclusive toys representing ''Beast Wars'' characters in pre-beast bodies they had on Cybertron before the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. The convention comic, "[[Dawn of the Predacus]]", was made by [[IDW Publishing]], with its story tied to both IDW's 2006–2008 ''Beast Wars'' comics and Fun Publications' "Dawn of Future's Past" comic from 2006. Throughout 2016, Fun Publications also produced several prose stories for ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'', a completely different, dystopian-themed ''Beast Wars'' series that was largely unconnected to the TV series. One of these prose stories, "[[Intersectionality]]", even included its own "''Chilling 20''" anniversary logo (pictured left) as a joke.

TakaraTomy also released a bit of ''Beast Wars''-themed product in 2016. Exclusive toys of [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#LGEX|Rattrap]], [[Rhinox (BW)#Legends|Rhinox]], and [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Legends|Waspinator]] were released at Transformers Fes2016, as part of the ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' toyline; these three were show-accurate redecos of [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Generations|their]] [[Rhinox (BW)#Generations|''Generations'']] [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Generations|toys]] originally released during the aforementioned ''Thrilling 30'' range. TakaraTomy also released a ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' version of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Primal]] for [[October]] 2016, which led to several more ''Beast Wars'' characters receiving ''Masterpiece'' toys in the years to come. [[E-HOBBY]] also released ''Legends'' [[Convobat#Legends|Convobat]] in [[December]] 2016, a redeco of the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Mindwipe (G1)#Titans Return|Mindwipe]] and [[Titan Master]] [[Infinitus#Titans Return|Infinitus]] toys as a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-based update of the original [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|bat Optimus Primal]] toy from 1996.

===25th Anniversary===
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The twenty-fifth anniversary in [[2021]] was met with significantly more fanfare from Hasbro with the debut of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'', the ''Beast Wars''-themed third chapter of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' toyline and [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|cartoon]]. The success of the ''Kingdom'' toyline led to releases of more ''Beast Wars'' characters continuing into the subsequent ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' line of [[2022]]. 2021 also saw the release of the ''[[Vintage#Vintage Beast Wars|Vintage Beast Wars]]'' line of reissues (this time ''not'' redecoed show-accurately and even including some non-show characters from the original toyline), and a brand new [[Transformers: Beast Wars|ongoing ''Beast Wars'' comic]] from IDW, which served as a complete reimagining of the 1996 cartoon's premise, setting, and characters. The comic's issues sported a legit 25th anniversary logo (pictured right).

The then-upcoming sixth live-action feature film ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' was also announced in 2021, as it featured new live-action interpretations of select characters from ''Beast Wars''. Both the film and its [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|heavily beast-themed toyline]] were originally scheduled for release the following year in 2022, but delays pushed back both to release on [[June 9]] of [[2023]] instead. In anticipation of the film's Japanese release later that year, TakaraTomy also created ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'', a small line of ''Kingdom'' and ''Legacy'' molds given new show-accurate decos, which were sold as VS two-packs in the style of those released back in the original [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)|Takara ''Beast Wars'' toyline]]. This line was even accompanied by a special rebroadcast of select episodes from the cartoon's Japanese dub (albeit, with each episode split in half to air in 15-minute timeslots), rebranded with the new ''Beast Wars Again'' logo. Though, due to the belated release of ''Rise of the Beasts'', both it and ''Beast Wars Again'' coming in 2023 ended up being less of a 25th anniversary celebration and more of a "27th anniversary".

==Notes==
*On April 4, 2019, [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] listed a live-action adaptation of ''Beast Wars'' as a potential future entry to the [[live-action film series]].<ref>[https://www.slashfilm.com/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-pet-sematary-interview/3/ 'Pet Sematary' Producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura On Making Big Changes To Stephen King's Book And The Current Status Of 'Snake Eyes,' 'McClane,' And 'Transformers' [Interview]]</ref> This would eventually manifest as ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.

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[[File:VectorPrime dvd.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|He gives a new meaning to the term "grandfather clock".]]
'''Vector Prime''' is [[Primus]]'s appointed guardian of time and space. Though recorded history pegs him as 25 million years old,<ref>[[Revelations Part 4]]</ref> he has identified himself as 9 billion years old,<ref name="AVP">[[Ask Vector Prime]]</ref> making the clockwork-covered Transformer one of the [[Thirteen]]. He's so old that in many timelines, the locals have called him "the First Autobot".<ref>[[Ask Vector Prime]], 11 September 2015: "Come to think of it, in many timelines, I was not called "Vector Prime" but "The First Autobot." Indeed, this was from time-to-time shortened to simply "Autobot," though usually as an invective hurled at me."</ref> Despite his age, Vector Prime is very powerful, and can warp both space and time, though excessive use of this power can severely weaken him. His powers allow him to traverse the [[multiverse]] at will, allowing Vector Prime to track and record events across a countless number of realities.

Vector Prime was once a holder of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]<ref name="AVP">[[Ask Vector Prime]]</ref> before he left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to guard space and time, a lonely job which isolated him from Cybertronian culture for tens of millions of years. Though he has rejoined the timestream on occasion to protect it from large-scale dangers,<ref>[[Vector Prime: In the Beginning]]</ref> his extraordinary exile has left him emotionally, culturally, and politically disconnected from his race. He speaks in archaic terminology steeped in chivalry from an age long past, which has led [[Transcendent Technomorph|some]] to believe him to be little more than a doddering relic (a front he admittedly finds useful at times). Despite this disconnect, Vector Prime never forgets that these strange modern creatures are the reason he guards space and time so fiercely. It is the miracle of time that allows these precious lives to continue and flourish across the multiverse.

Vector Prime has a "Guardian [[Mini-Con]]" called [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]], and is also responsible for the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]].

{{bigquote|I finally understand the true value of time, for it is the bonds between us that give time its meaning.|Vector Prime's last words|"[[Guardian (episode)|Guardian]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Unicron Trilogy continuity family===
====Fun Publications comics====
[[File:Vectorprimeut.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Hey, I can see THE DAWN OF TIME from here! Hi, Phil!]]
Vector Prime was created by Primus at the very beginning of its struggle with Unicron, 'drawn from the sublime material of a multiverse at the far end of entropy'. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 5|Vector Prime's profile in Club magazine #5}} During the long dormancy of [[Primus]] and [[Unicron]] at the beginning of time, Vector Prime retreated from the march of history to prepare for when his skills would once again be called upon. From this isolation he watched the greatest victories and defeats of the Transformers across various timelines, intervening only when his hand was needed to preserve the balance of time. (For example, Vector Prime helped mend [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and repair the [[The Agenda (Part III)|timestorm]] that [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] had unleashed in the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]].) However, the awakening of Primus and Unicron returned Vector Prime to active service, following the wake of Unicron across the multiverse to prevent or restore what damage the Dark God had inflicted with its contaminating presence.

After the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Powerlinx Battles]], Primus attempted to lock Unicron's essence away in the center of a newborn sun, but this plan backfired and the sun collapsed into a black hole, also known as the [[Unicron Singularity]]. This threatened the multiverse itself, so Vector Prime was called back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to assist the Autobots in locating artifacts which would destroy the black hole. {{storylink|Vector Prime: In the Beginning}}

[[File:Vectorprimeutramjet.jpg|thumb|Hey, we got swords. Let's parry.]]
During the Autobots' search, Vector Prime would routinely confer with [[Alpha Trion (Energon)|Alpha Trion]] on their progress. During one such visit, Unicron's heralds [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] and [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] attacked Cybertron, prompting Alpha Trion to recruit some extra-dimensional help in the form of [[Sentinel Maximus]]. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}} No sooner had Maximus arrived than Ramjet and Nemesis came blasting into Alpha Trion's chamber; Vector duelled with Ramjet, but was unable to prevent him from heavily damaging Alpha Trion and destroying [[Vector Sigma]]. {{storylink|Balancing Act}} After placing Alpha Trion in a repair chamber, Vector Prime explained to Sentinel Maximus the extent of the peril they faced; it was Ramjet's plan that Nemesis Prime would unleash his [[Dead Matrix]] to destroy their Creator. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 2}} Deducting that their opponents would likely next strike at the [[Kalis Primary Energon Reserves Control]], Vector Prime and his allies preemptively traveled there to defend it. Sure enough, another one of Unicron's pawns, [[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]], soon turned up and attacked the facility. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 3}} Dark Scorponok was felled, but Vector Prime came to realize that the shambling creature had acted as a distraction while Ramjet and Nemesis Prime had made their way towards their true target: the chamber housing Primus's essence, deep within Cybertron. Vector Prime opened a warp gate and traveled with Sentinel Maximus to head off their enemies before the wicked machinations came to fruition. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 4}} Vector Prime and Ramjet's fight left the chamber and took them high above Cybertron. Ramjet offered Vector Prime another option to his plan: it was within Vector Prime's power to restore Unicron from the Singularity, dooming this Cybertron but saving all others. Vector Prime refused, claiming that they could restore balance to the multiverse without saving Unicron. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Pt 5}} Though Vector Prime was able to defeat Ramjet and seal him away in another dimension, {{storylink|Revelations Part 1}} this act weakened him considerably. The guardian of space and time returned to the Autobots on [[Earth]] and left Cybertron in the care of [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], a Mini-Con who had taken the reins of what remained of Vector Sigma. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

While on Cybertron of [[Primax 509.28 Epsilon]], [[Nexus Prime]] decided to tell his companion [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]] about the ancient artifact he was trying to find, the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]]. As he explained to Aquarius that the artifact was originally intended to serve good Transformers, the face of Vector Prime flashed through his mind. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}} Eventually, Nexus succeeded in finding all the pieces of the shattered sword, and united the rebuilt blade with the [[Terminus Blade]] with the intention of strengthening the multiverse and making the walls between dimensions less permeable. Vector Prime and the rest of the Thirteen were drawn to this momentous event from across space and time, but as a consequence of Nexus's actions, Vector and his brothers and sisters ceased to exist as multiversal singularities. They were splintered into infinite variations of themselves and scattered throughout the multiverse, sentient reoccurring themes each appearing in their own way, if at all, in all the worlds of the multiverse. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Richard Newman]] (English), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese)|[[Joscha Fischer-Antze]] (German), [[Sepuh Apikian]] (Armenian), [[Ossi Valo]] (Finnish), [[Fredrik Beckmann]] (Swedish), [[Michel Dodane]] (French), [[Davide Marzi]] (Italian), [[Salvador Serrano]] (Castilian Spanish), [[José Mendez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Mariusz Leszczyński]] (Polish), [[Phil Cruz]] (Tagalog, HERO TV dub)}}

[[File:Cyb ep47 outside of time.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Twelfth Doctor, Transformerfied]]

Vector Prime spent much of his existence outside the linear flow of time, observing reality from afar. When he sensed the effect of the [[Unicron Singularity]] upon the timestream, he attempted to voyage further into the future to see what the outcome would be, only to strike a barrier which he found he could not pass beyond. Peering through the barrier and seeing only endless nothingness, Vector Prime realized that the black hole would go on to consume all space and time if he did not finally leave the safety of his extra-dimensional realm and re-enter the linear flow of time to help seal it. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Appearing in the skies over Cybertron, Vector Prime immediately made contact with Optimus Prime and his Autobot team, making them aware of the Cyber Planet Keys and how they could stop the black hole. As Vector Prime then synchronized his map of the keys’ locations to the current arrangement of the cosmos, he was approached by the evil [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], who exploited Vector Prime's diminished memory of the Autobot/Decepticon conflict and convinced him to hand over the map. Alas, Vector Prime realized his mistake just as the other Autobots arrived to attack Megatron. The villain made good his escape, but not before his lieutenant [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] caused Autobot warrior [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] to be caught in the black hole's gravitational pull, forcing Vector Prime to open a portal to save him, transporting him to [[Earth]].

[[File:Cyb ep1 loris shirt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"This is Clara, my carer. She cares so I don't have to."]]

Vector Prime joined with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots in relocating to Earth. En route, Vector Prime explained to Optimus that the black hole threatened not only Cybertron, but would go on to swallow all of creation if not dealt with. He then doubled back, explaining he had to retrieve the cosmic map Megatron had stolen. Optimus Prime insisted on having [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]], and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] accompany him, deeming the task too dangerous for Vector Prime to handle on his own. Vector Prime's team came upon Megatron and Starscream inside an asteroid belt. While Jetfire and Vector Prime dealt with Starscream, Overhaul and Hot Shot tackled Megatron. Unfortunately, the Decepticons proved to be simply too powerful, and the Autobots were unable to prevent them from escaping once more. Vector Prime then rendezvoused with Optimus back on Earth, where the Autobots had already befriended three human children. Upon meeting these humans, Vector Prime recognized a symbol decorating the T-shirt of the female, [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]], as the pattern of the Omega Lock, the device that focused the power of the Cyber Planet Keys, and deduced that it lay in hiding somewhere on Earth. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

Vector Prime then aided his Autobot allies in building their base of operations on Earth. During the blasting that preceded construction, he discovered that the children were able to hear the [[Omega Frequency]], the trans-sonic signal given off by the Omega Lock that was inaudible to the Autobots. This would make them invaluable in the search for the artifact. As the base neared completion, Megatron and Starscream were detected heading towards Earth once again. The base's stealth coating had yet to be fully applied, and so Vector Prime joined Optimus, Jetfire, and Hot Shot in keeping the villains out of sensor range while the rest of the team finished this task. Vector Prime used the power of a Cyber Planet Key to send the Decepticon leader and his lackey fleeing, awing his comrades. Having deemed them worthy, Vector Prime then granted Optimus, Hot Shot, and Jetfire the ability to also summon their own Cyber Planet Keys. {{storylink|Haven}}

Walking in on the Autobots receiving word that the latest attempt at collapsing the black hole had failed, Vector Prime reiterated that they needed to track down the keys to the Omega Lock. The Autobots were doubtful at first, but Red Alert spoke up on Vector Prime's behalf, convincing his comrades that the keys should be their priority. Thundercracker was then detected by the airforce, forcing Vector Prime to help take him down before he caused too much trouble. He saved two human pilots from the Decepticon by opening a temporal portal for them to escape through. Megatron and Starscream then joined the battle, and explained that they had already found the first of the Cyber Planet Keys before they were forced away. {{storylink|Hidden}}

Further studies on the Omega Lock's pattern around the world led the Autobots to a museum in Mexico. While Vector Prime studied the artifacts within it, the rest of the team held off Thundercracker and Starscream, who had been tracking them. This Omega Lock turned out to be merely an imitation, but Vector Prime's scans yielded the co-ordinates of [[Velocitron]], the Speed Planet, resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key. Using his sword in conjunction with Optimus Prime's Matrix, Vector Prime opened a portal to this other world, through which Hot Shot and Red Alert were sent as an advance party. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} The search for the Omega Lock next took the Autobots to the [[United Kingdom|British Isles]]. They excavated an ancient druid site, only to be met with another dead end. Once more, they were pestered by Starscream and Thundercracker, who managed to isolate Vector Prime and Optimus from their ground-based reinforcements. Though Starscream was fighting more strategically however, the Primes managed to lure their opponents close enough to the ground to overpower them and force them into another retreat. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} Vector Prime teamed up with Landmine to continue searching for the Omega Lock, but returned from their excursion with nothing to show for it. That evening, Lori alerted the Autobots to a strange beacon emanating from a nearby forest, depicting the Lock's "Atlantis Pattern". Vector Prime and the team sped off to what seemed like a lucky break at last, only to find that the signal had been created by the Decepticons to lure them into a trap. As Optimus took on the enemy, Jolt reported that humans were inbound to their location. As neither side wanted to be discovered by more of the locals, the battle was brought to an abrupt halt, and all combatants withdrew. {{storylink|Speed}}

[[File:Cyb ep9 time slip.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|But where's Cringer, his fearless friend?]]

Jetfire and Vector Prime were contacted by Scattorshot and Optimus to alert them of an emergency in [[Rockville]]: the nearby [[Mount McDermott]] was about to collapse into an underwater reservoir, which would lead to a catastrophic flooding of the entire town. Thankfully, Coby came up with a plan to drain the reservoir, and the Autobots created a controlled collapse of the mountain to prevent further harm from coming to Rockville. After this plan was successfully implemented, Vector Prime congratulated his comrades on a job well done. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Returning to the search for the Omega Lock, Vector Prime next headed for a tropical island, allowing the children to tag along for a mini-vacation of sorts. This turned out to be another false lead. Before heading off to their next destination, Vector Prime took the time to discuss his temporal powers with the children, informing them that though they might seem impressive, they had become limited in his old age. The group next headed for the [[Sahara]], where they were joined by Optimus and Jetfire. There, they found what appeared to be the Omega Lock on open display within some ancient ruins. But the Decepticons had been following them, and the battle for the artifact had catastrophic consequences: Megatron's managed to kill the Mini-Cons! Distraught over their untimely demise, Vector Prime drew on a greater portion of his powers for the first time in ages. He rewound time to save the Mini-Cons, though the resulting drain on his systems left him too weak to continue fighting. The lock in question was proven to be a fake. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

[[File:Cyb ep11 control room.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]

After rescuing an Autobot civilian from Thundercracker, the Autobots were led to another iteration of the Atlantis pattern. The inscription detailed the coordinates to the next planet where a Cyber Planet Key was hidden: the [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]]. Vector Prime opened a dimension gate to transport Overhaul and Landmine to this new world, but was struck by the returning Thundercracker before Landmine could traverse the portal. Due to his injuries, Vector Prime couldn't open up another dimension gate, leaving Overhaul stranded on an alien world alone. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} Shortly afterwards, another Autobot civilian alerted Optimus Prime's team to another sighting of the Atlantis seal, this time on the ocean bottom in the [[Bermuda Triangle]]. Making their way underwater, the Autobots explored the area. Vector Prime, the Mini-Cons and the children found an entrance leading to a control room, and the elder Cybertronian concluded that Atlantis was in fact an ancient Cybertronian ship that had crashed in Earth's prehistory. In order to keep it out of the Decepticons' reach, Vector Prime activated the craft and teleported it away with only himself, the kids and Mini-Cons aboard. {{storylink|Deep}} Using the children's sensitivity to the Omega Frequency, Vector Prime tracked down the Omega Lock in the bowels of the ''Atlantis''. Though Megatron appeared to claim the relic for himself, activating the ship's self-destruct mechanism in the process, Optimus caught up to his old foe and dueled him for the Omega Lock. Meanwhile, Vector Prime took the children to safety. Optimus emerged victorious. When Vector Prime laid hands on the Omega Lock afterwards, it created a new spacebridge network, linking all of the planets hosting Cyber Planet Keys. Vector Prime accompanied Optimus and Landmine to the Speed Planet in response to a distress call from Red Alert. {{storylink|Ship}}

There, he observed [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] try to win the world's Cyber Planet Key in a racing tournament. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} He did not actually participate-mainly because his vehicle mode lacked wheels-but he offered encouragement and advice when he could. {{storylink|Race}} The races were intense enough to get even him worked up, although he did his best to restrain his enthusiasm to Optimus Prime's mild amusement. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

[[File:Cyb ep16 feed me seymour.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|But whatever they offer you, don't feed the plants!]]

While Hot Shot trained for a particularly grueling track, the Autobots received a transmission urging them to come to the [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]] to help [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]], sent there in advance to seek out the second Cyber Planet Key. [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] offered to go, but Vector Prime and Optimus decided to make the trip, as they could open the dimension gate necessary to go there anyway. When they arrived, they were attacked by a massive plant monster, but Overhaul-now in the form of Leobreaker-saved them with his claws. Vector Prime joined Optimus in explaining the black hole's threat to Leobreaker's new friends, [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] and [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]], but was confused to learn that they had not, in fact, sent a distress signal at all. He then joined the others in confronting world leader [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], battling [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (who had sent the distress signal simply to watch the factions battle) and witnessing Optimus and Leobreaker's first combination into Savage Claw Mode. {{storylink|Savage}}

[[File:Cyb ep9 meteor attack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Hitting you where the sun definitely shines.]]

Soon after, Vector Prime and the other Autobots met Scourge and Megatron's forces in another battle, lured into a canyon thanks to Sideways's trickery. He was also among the 'bots who watched Leobreaker's attempted interrogation of the two-faced trickster when the battle ended, {{storylink|Sand}} and returned to Velocitron in time to stop Megatron from stealing the Planet Cup after Hot Shot defeated Override in the final race. {{storylink|Champion}}

While most of the Autobots went back to Earth to investigate a disturbance created by the Omega Lock, Vector Prime returned to the Jungle Planet with Optimus Prime and Leobreaker, intending to secure the second Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Ice}} Their attempt to reason with Scourge failed miserably, leading to Leobreaker separating from Optimus mid-speech and futilely attacking the dragon-bot himself. With the lion storming off in a huff, Vector Prime accompanied Optimus back to Backstop's cave, where he learned of Scourge's beginnings as a student of Backstop's. Vector Prime was also present at the volcano Leobreaker had chosen to seclude himself in, and witnessed his reconciliation with Optimus Prime, the latter at last deciding to face Scourge in battle. {{storylink|Honor}} The Autobots ran into a Decepticon ambush en route to Scourge's temple, and Vector Prime had to use his sword to free the beast 'bots and Hot Shot from a net. He later stood back and watched Optimus and Leobreaker finally defeat Scourge in battle, winning the right to take the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}}

[[File:Cyb ep22 autobots together.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

Unfortunately, Megatron led his Decepticons on an immediate counterattack, desperate to obtain the Planet Key. While most of the Autobots fended off Starscream and Thundercracker, Vector Prime came up with a plan to splinter the Decepticons. He distributed boxes amongst the Autobots, with the key's location unknown to even them, and bade them scatter to force the Decepticons to spread out. Vector Prime himself came face-to-visor with Sideways, intent on acquiring the "key". The enigmatic jet managed to steal the box, warping around Vector Prime and bypassing Safeguard with his faction-switching abilities, but learned it was a fake when he found naught but a rock inside. He later joined the rest of the Autobots in fending off Megatron and Starscream's attempted theft of the true key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

[[File:Cyb ep22 shell game.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]

The insertion of the Jungle Planet Key into the Omega Lock transported the Autobots into a strange dimension that Vector Prime identified as the consciousness of Primus. The god himself briefly spoke to them through the Mini-Cons before fading away, and a signal again alerted them to something in the North Pole. {{storylink|Trap}} Unfortunately, what came out of the North was Starscream, Sideways, and ''legions'' of [[Ancient Decepticon]]s, hell-bent on finding the Cyber Planet Key hidden on Earth. Vector Prime soon joined the fray, using his sword to warp in the main Autobot forces to back Snarl up. The Autobots were eventually forced to fall back, but made two new allies in the form of [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]]. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}

Knowing that Starscream would come looking for the Omega Lock and the other two Keys, the Autobots established a communications blackout, using a direct link to the human telephone network to keep the refugee Autobots calm. Vector Prime soon brought up another worry, however-the children and Mini-Cons were missing! The kids soon returned, bringing the eccentric scientist [[Lucy Suzuki]] with them, but [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]'s advance transmission about the government's knowledge of the Autobots allowed Sideways to find the Autobot's base. With no other option, Optimus Prime led a full retreat to Velocitron while Evac retrieved the Cyber Planet Key of Earth, but Starscream followed them up the space bridge and launched a one-bot assault to claim the artifacts for himself. Vector Prime was the last to stand in the Decepticon's way, vowing to give up his spark before he relinquished the Lock. Despite being blackened and battered from previous attacks, Starscream still managed to take down the ancient guardian of time, stealing the Lock and all three Planet Keys. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Vector Prime was present at the Autobot's base when it received a strange signal after Starscream inserted the third Cyber Planet Key. Enlisting the aid of [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] to decrypt it, he reported that it came from Cybertron itself, instructing them to return the Lock and Keys to the planet itself. Unfortunately, the part about ''what'' happens when the Lock is returned was lost due to interference from the black hole-and worse yet, Megatron's Decepticons were on their way to Earth to settle their own grudge with Starscream. Vector Prime generated a warp to speed his allies' trip to [[Niagara Falls]], and found himself battling the traitorous Autobot [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]]. He was shocked to discover that Landmine had practically raised the disgruntled warrior back on Cybertron...and even more dismayed to see Megatron cut down Hot Shot, Red Alert, and Scattorshot with a single volley from his newly unlocked Cyber Key machine gun. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}}

[[File:Cyb ep27 giant vector.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtkGtXtDlQA Lets go on a journey / a journey through all time / a TIME that's changing all the TIME / it's TIME to go to TIME!]]]

While others kept Megatron busy, Vector Prime evacuated the fallen warriors, assuring the pessimistic Scattorshot that they'd be fine. Upon returning to the battlefield, however, he grimly informed Optimus Prime that the situation of the trio was dire at best. Thankfully, Hot Shot, Scattorshot, and Red Alert recovered and reformatted, returning as the powerful [[Cybertron Defense Team (Cybertron)|Cybertron Defense Team]]. They kept the Decepticons occupied while Vector Prime warped Optimus, Override, and Evac to Starscream's newly discovered island base. {{storylink|Critical}}

Megatron's forces soon made a break for the island, causing Vector Prime to warp the rest of his team into the fray as well. He and Optimus pursued Megatron into a volcano, and Vector Prime saved Optimus' life by blocking Megatron's shots with his own body. They would have both met their ends nonetheless, had [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] not chosen that moment to join the party as well. In response to Coby's warning that the black hole was distorting the space around Cybertron, Vector Prime would suggest sending an advance team to clear a path for the return of the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Assault}}

[[File:Cyb ep28 vector takes the hit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]

The two Primes continued their descent into the volcano, soon joined by Leobreaker. Vector Prime used a small warp to redirect one of Sideways's traps, hitting Scourge instead of them. When they finally met Sideways in battle, Vector Prime had the novel idea of attaching Safeguard to the warping enigma's back, allowing him to detect where Sideways would appear. When Starscream manifested himself as a giant, courtesy of Primus' stolen power, Vector Prime was trapped in the volcano, unable to move and with his sword out of reach. Wing Saber came to his rescue, and the pair escaped with the Omega Lock after fending off [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} After seeing the Lock off with Leobreaker, Evac, and Override, he continued fighting against Starscream, and witnessed Optimus' combination with Wing Saber into Sonic Wing Mode to defeat the behemoth. {{storylink|United (episode)|United}}

With Starscream defeated, Vector Prime joined the rest of the Autobots in crossing the space bridge to Cybertron. They engaged Megatron, who managed to escape with the Omega Lock, but Optimus Prime battled him for possession of the Lock and keys within [[Fire dimension|Megatron's personal fiery dimension]]. At Optimus' order, Vector Prime used his portal-generating abilities to collapse the dimension in upon itself, forcing Megatron to use all his power just to keep it open. Combining his own power with that of the Lock, Vector Prime fired a beam straight into the occupied Decepticon, apparently destroying Megatron. Vector Prime later encouraged Optimus to place the Lock within Cybertron-and the planet started coming apart beneath their feet. After evacuating the team to a nearby moon, Vector Prime realized that the planet wasn't separating; it was transforming into Primus himself! {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}

After Primus revealed that the fourth Cyber Planet Key rested on [[Gigantion]], homeworld of the Recon Mini-Con Team, Vector Prime recounted how he met the diminutive Transformers when they were lost playing hide-and-seek. He joined his friends in confronting the Decepticons (tenuously led by Scourge), and then joined everyone in gaping at Starscream's brazen attack on Primus himself. Vector Prime doubted Starscream's sanity for daring to attack their creator, but Primus' disposal of the treacherous jet allowed Vector Prime to finally regain the Planet Map. {{storylink|Balance}}

Sadly, a series of problems presented themselves after this small victory; Megatron returned in a mysterious ghost-like form, and the Mini-Cons seemingly disappeared along with the children. Vector Prime left to investigate the latter development, and reviewed the security camera footage at their headquarters. Discovering that Sideways had stolen the Mini-Cons and that the children had pursued him, Vector Prime requested Scattorshot and Red Alert's aid in locating them. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} Continuing to work as the battle raged outside {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}}, they finally received a signal from the kids, reporting that they were trapped on the ''Atlantis'' in the shadow of Earth's moon. Vector Prime led Scattorshot and Red Alert through a warp gate to the ship and caught an escape pod carrying Coby, Lori, and [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]]. Unfortunately, the other pod (carrying Bud, Jolt, and [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]]) was caught in the warp field of the ''Atlantis'' before the Autobots could retrieve it and was teleported away to parts unknown. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

[[File:Cyb ep36 autobots revealed.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Predicting that the ''Atlantis'' would be heading for Gigantion, Vector Prime reassured Coby and Lori that their friends would be fine in the warp gate to the planet, thanks to their flexible minds. Transformers, however, are not so flexible, and so Red Alert began working on a stabilizing program, partially based on Vector Prime's sword. Vector Prime would join Optimus Prime in convincing the kids' doubting parents to allow Coby and Lori to join them on the trip to Gigantion. He also denied their fathers' wish to go as well, citing the requirement of an open mind (which the adults had just proven they lacked), but joined Optimus in promising to protect the children with his life. {{storylink|Family}}

With the children's assistance cemented, Vector Prime began rigorously studying the Planet Map for the location of the dimensional rift that led to Gigantion. He discovered the gate just after Primus defeated a superpowered Starscream, {{storylink|Titans}} informing the others that the gate was open for only a few days every year. After again reminding Coby and Lori about their immunity to the warp's effects, he helped load supplies onto the newly arrived ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'' starship. After receiving his copy of the stabilizing program via injection (and observing Primus shooting down Jetfire's attempt to avoid getting one), Vector Prime boarded the ''Ogygia'' as it entered the warp, warning everyone that even the slightest moment of doubt or fear could destabilize the tunnel. After an unpleasant encounter with the Starscream-controlled ''Atlantis'', he joined his comrades in blasting a hole through a massive asteroid in the ''Ogygia''{{'}}s path before finally arriving in the dimension of Gigantion. {{storylink|Warp}}

After landing on the Giant Planet, Vector Prime joined the search for the Cyber Planet Key, and came up empty-handed. When the Autobots met planet leader [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] and his lieutenant [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]], neither of whom allowed them access to the lower levels of the planet, Vector Prime attempted to create a warp, but found he could not due to security measures around the planet. After a confrontation with Megatron's goons, now including rebellious Gigantion native [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]] and enigmatic impersonator [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], Metroplex and Quickmix were more willing to cooperate, {{storylink|Giant}} but admitted that they deleted all data on the lower levels from their memories to escape their past.

[[File:Cyb ep45 save the universe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Undeterred, the team set up equipment to help Vector Prime determine the general location of the Cyber Planet Key. Using the Omega Lock, Vector Prime found the Key, but also realized that someone else had drawn power from it. Fearing the worst, the Autobots split into teams, with Vector Prime accompanying Optimus and Metroplex. Unfortunately, this allowed them to be picked off by Megatron, who had used the Cyber Planet Key to upgrade himself. By the time Optimus's team caught up with the Decepticon leader, he had dealt with every other Autobot, completed his transformation, and renamed himself Galvatron! In this state, he struck down Vector Prime with a single blow, and only the combined strength of Optimus Prime and Metroplex was enough to force his retreat. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

When Scattorshot determined that there were four potential routes to the Cyber Planet Key, the Autobots again split up to cover all of the paths. Vector Prime teamed up with Optimus, Metroplex, Bud, and the Mini-Cons to travel down one of the trails. He joined Optimus in pursuit of Ransack and Crumplezone when the bumbling lackeys snatched Jolt, unable to fire for fear of hurting his friend, and gave Coby an approving thumbs-up when he dramatically transformed [[Cobybot|his personal mech]] to save Jolt. {{storylink|City}} After that, the journey was mostly uneventful, save for watching the Velocitronian partners in grime get beaten up and sent off (repeatedly), {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}} and meeting up with Lori and Override. {{storylink|Challenge}}

When Bud and the Mini-Cons accidentally fell down a secret passage, Vector Prime remained with the group, as Optimus claimed they would be more effective as a team searching for their lost comrades. When they found their small friends, Bud had given Scourge an eye-opening talk, and the Jungle Planet leader immediately challenged them all to a duel (for reasons only they seemed to understand). Vector Prime was the second opponent, and easily defeated the dragon, who nonetheless challenged the next comer with enthusiasm. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

[[File:Cyb ep45 matrix glow.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Two hearts beat as one..."]]

At last, the Autobots reached the central, organic layer of Gigantion, where the Cyber Planet Key rested in the ancient starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]''. Unfortunately, both Galvatron and Starscream chose that moment to make their appearances, and the former's taunts were enough to force Optimus into a breakdown of self-doubt. Finding his best logic to the contrary useless, Vector Prime was forced to drastic measures: ''punching'' Optimus in the face. Berating his peer for his arrogance, Vector Prime explained that Optimus' men trust him with their lives, but ''he'' has to trust ''them'' to do their jobs. His words snapped Prime out of his momentary funk, and the duo continued on in time to see a super-sized Landmine defeat Starscream and engage Galvatron. The combined strength of the Autobots was enough to send the Decepticon leader into retreat, leaving Optimus to claim the Cyber Planet Key and thank Vector Prime for his support (and comment on his mean right hook). {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}}

Vector Prime personally inserted the final key into the Omega Lock, opening a path to their home universe (via opening the planet layers and creating a space bridge). Barring their path, however, was Galvatron, intent on taking the now-completed Lock and achieving his dark plans. Vector Prime moved to stop him, but was aghast to learn that Galvatron could warp-as well as summon a massive blast that sent all the Autobots sprawling. With the Lock in Decepticon hands, Vector Prime made a final attempt to take it back, but Galvatron simply electrocuted the ancient Transformer through his own sword and knocked him back. Perhaps due to this beating, Vector Prime was only able to watch Galvatron's apocalyptic confrontation with Starscream and subsequent escape through the space bridge. He theorized that Starscream (and the two Planet X survivors also caught in the final clash of superpowered Decepticons) had been blasted into ''another'' dimension rather than destroyed, but bigger concerns arose when the gate between universes closed, leaving the Autobots stranded on Gigantion. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}}

[[File:Cyb ep47 vector prime dies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I'll see you in another life, brother!]]

In the wake of this shock, Vector Prime was the only Autobot with any ideas on what to do, but Jolt, seemingly aware of what was coming, insisted against it. Instead, an attempt to create a space bridge generator was made, but Vector Prime was forced to destroy it after it released hordes of [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)|bird-like drone robots]]. Optimus assured Vector Prime that he had done the right thing, but it was realized by all that the only way back was through the warp, which would not open again for a year. With no other options, Vector Prime revealed the only way to get back to Cybertron was for him to reverse time to the point where the warp to Gigantion was open. Jolt cut in to point out that the effort would be enough to destroy him-in the conventional sense, anyways. Despite this, Vector Prime was adamant, knowing that the black hole would destroy all of time itself if left unchecked. In preparation for this final act, he released Safeguard, telling his old partner to live on Cybertron with the other Mini-Cons, gave his Planet Map to Bud, and told Optimus Prime that it was an honor to work with him. As the three Autobot starships took off, Vector Prime gave it his all to get his allies back to Cybertron, finally returning them to their own dimension before his energy gave out and his body dissolved into green particles of light. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Primus was aware of Vector Prime's sacrifice and assured Optimus Prime that Vector Prime would live on and that he would be honoured by the closing of the black hole. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}

[[File:Cyb ep49 vector ghost.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Remember, the force will be with you. Always...]]

However, as Vector Prime had already explained to the Autobots, since he had existed for most of his life outside of time, he would ''always'' exist there, able to observe the passage of time, even though he could now no longer enter the linear universe. He swore to always watch over Optimus Prime and the Autobots, and would be there for them in spirit when their need was greatest. The first such moment came during Optimus Prime's pivotal moment within the black hole, as he appeared alongside the Autobot leader as he reached for the Omega Lock. {{storylink|End}}

[[File:Vector Primevs.Megatron.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|Battling... IN THE NEXT DIMENSION!]]
Subsequently, the black hole was sealed, but Galvatron was not yet through, and challenged Prime to a final one-on-one duel. During the battle, as Galvatron stood poised to deliver the final blow, Vector Prime's Planet Map flew from the pocket of the watching Bud and moved between the two combatants, blocking Galvatron's blow. Vector Prime spoke to Optimus once more, promising to always be there for him, and bestowing upon him the greatest of gifts—his own sword, [[Rhisling]], with which Optimus Prime defeated and destroyed Galvatron once and for all. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Not long afterwards, as the Autobots departed on a mission across the universe to create a new [[space bridge]], Vector Prime appeared to Optimus once more, smiling at his old friend. {{storylink|Beginning}}

Vector Prime was last seen dueling Galvatron in an existence after death. {{storylink|Beginning}}
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====''Cybertron'' toy bios====
Inspired by {{w|The Time Machine (1960 film)|an old movie he once saw on Earth}}, Vector Prime once picked up a hobby whereby he would phase in and out of time to visit a small-town store in the Midwest, looking in the window every day. In 1896, he "befriended" a gentleman in a fine suit who was always standing still in the window. For the next 110 years, Vector Prime visited the store to see the gentleman's different outfits. Eventually, after changing owners, the store closed down, but Vector Prime regarded this temporary diversion fondly.<ref>Galaxy Force Vector Prime's [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] [http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/codes/index.html secret bio content]</ref>

====''Galaxy Force'' manga====
When the [[Unicron Singularity|Grand Black Hole]] began to devour Cybertron, Vector Prime opened a warp and sent [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] to Earth. When the humans Coby, Bud, and Lori failed to repair Landmine, Vector Prime arrived through a warp and thanked the kids for their efforts before repairing Landmine himself. Vector Prime revealed he was unable to save Optimus Prime, but his despair was distracted by the human children bombarding him with questions about Transformers (sound familiar?). Then Megatron showed up and used his hypnotic powers to mesmerize Vector into handing over the Map to the [[Cyber Planet Key|Ancient Power]]. Luckily, Coby was able to yell loud enough to snap Vector out of it. And then Optimus Prime showed up, alive and well, and forced Megatron into retreat. {{storylink|Touchdown! Optimus Prime}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}

====''Beast Wars Reborn''====
[[File:Bwreborn text.jpg|thumb|"Do you have any idea at all why you and I are currently divided into first and second ranks? It’s because there’s a complete wall between us that you’ll never get past."]]

When his brother [[Logos Prime]] plucked the [[spark]]s of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] out of their home dimension following [[Great Transformation|their deaths]] and brought them into the "Unicron Trilogy" dimension with the intention of choosing one of them to be his successor and the recipient of his power, Vector Prime was forced to intervene. {{storylink|Master of the Game}} Remembering his sibling as a noble being, Vector was horrified to learn that he planned to pass his power to the evil Megatron, and the two did battle on the astral plane. {{storylink|Planetfall (BWR)|Planetfall}}

====''Kiss Players''====
[[File:KPVectorPrime.jpg|left|thumb|"Scary-Faced Gear Man", she calls him.]]
When the human [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] became scattered across the dimensions after their vessel [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Brave Maximus]] collided into the "wall of time" while pursuing a mysterious golden hand through the timestream, [[Shaoshao Li]] found herself in another universe, around [[Aurex 105.08 Alpha|the time of the search]] for the Cyber Planet Keys. Finding herself on the deserted Cybertron, she was set upon by a horde of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]], but was then saved by Safeguard. He explained what had befallen her, then Vector Prime showed up and used his sword to slash a hole in spacetime itself, from which the golden hand—actually that of Primus himself—emerged to pull Shaoshao through. {{storylink|Kiss Players episode 50|Kiss Players #50}} {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 3}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===
====As a multiversal singularity====

[[File:Ask Vector Prime Facebook.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Vector Prime: causing wiki headaches since 2015.]]

At some undetermined point in Vector Prime's life, he took the time to answer a series of questions about himself, other Transformers, and the ''Transformers: Cybertron'' toyline in a recurring feature on Hasbro's official ''Transformers'' website, to be reprised in ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'', ''[[Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|The Complete AllSpark Almanac]]'', and a [[Fun Publications]]-provided Facebook account, called [[Ask Vector Prime]]. Because of his mastery of time and space, it is impossible to determine when exactly he communicated with our universe, but it may have been during the course of events in the ''Cybertron'' animated series, as he answered questions regarding those events and other characters who he had not met before the series began.

Vector revealed much about himself in these pages, including much new information about his early life. He fondly remembered all his brothers, even knowing how three of them turned into dread monsters, and listened with rapt attention to the [[Liege Maximo]]'s tales of the [[Covenant (group)|Covenant]] and [[Primon]], stories he was not even sure were real or just legends. He and his brothers and sisters spent an extended period of time on Earth in ancient Greece, where the [[holomatter]] avatar he used formed the basis for human legends of {{w|Hermes}}, while Rhisling was likewise interpreted as the {{w|Caduceus}}.

[[File:WatchRoboCard.jpg|188px|thumb|right|Available in the finest vending machines across the country.]]

Following the final falling out between the Primes, after the shattering of the Star Saber, Vector helped hide away the five components that [[Nexus Prime]] had split himself into, then went into hiding in the universe [[Aurex 404.11 Kappa]] and locked away all memories of his trauma. Out of necessity, he took a much simpler form, one that turned into a device similar to a wristwatch. There, he became the Autobot leader and wielded the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. He had a bodyguard, [[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]], during his Matrix-bearer days, and the two became [[Transformer romance|close]] despite the difference in rank (and his initial reluctance to act on his feelings for a subordinate). After leading the Autobots to victory in the [[second Cybertronian war (Armada)|second Cybertronian war]] against such foes as [[Devron (Armada)|Devron]], [[Megazarak (Armada)|Megazarak]], and the [[Destructon]]s, he was called on by the [[Chronarchitect]] to help fix damage to Time itself! Reluctantly, he passed the Matrix to [[Guardian Major]].

With a group of fellows, the [[Time Warrior (AVP)|Time Warriors]]—Scorpia, medical officer [[Kaltor]], intelligence officer [[Autoceptor]], and quantum scientist [[Deceptor]]—Vector Prime faced foe and threat innumerable, with some timelines only knowing him as "First Autobot" or, when shortened, "Autobot" as a slur, meaning his watch self has often been mistaken for a person ''called'' Autobot. Eventually the Warriors discovered their true enemy, [[Mogahn the Mass]], an indescribable entity that absorbed entire star systems into itself. In the final battle, Vector found his mind entering the [[Realm of the Primes]] and learning his true identity once more; [[Amalgamous Prime|Adaptus]] gifted him the power to create the mighty sword Rhisling, and he smote Mogahn so hard that his remains went back in time and detonated in [[the Big Bang]]. Now once more aware of his true role in the multiverse, Vector Prime had to say a tearful goodbye to Scorpia. He tries not to remember her and does not like talking about it. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/10 and 2015/07/12}}

In another adventure, the GoBot '''Vec-Tor''' was forced to intervene after the always-mischievous [[Sideways (AVP)|Sideways]] recruited [[Renegade#Gong|Gong]] to destabilize two universes, using the [[Omega Lock]]s far beneath [[Gobotron]]. After warping to a [[Primax]] universe, Vector Prime managed to undo the damage before Unicron could devour Cybertron, allowing history to progress along its proper course. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

Notable other revelations:

*His favorite human authors were [[Peter David]] and [[Alan Dean Foster]], though he seldom had time to read.
*He was a fan of the [[Dinobot (disambiguation)|Dinobot]]s.
*His favorite planet was Cybertron, and his favorite city there was [[Apophenia]].
*He was over nine billion years old, almost as old as the galaxy itself.
*He did not need to shave.
*He used to "boogie down" with [[Disco ball]] when he was younger, but not so much any more. He still enjoyed the symphonies created by the [[Eurythma]] natives. On the other hand, he was not a fan of the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]], since he found their name tasteless.
*He found the [[Viron]] universal cluster to be underrated.
*He was unable to visit the [[Quadwal]] universal cluster.
*He knows which universes have manifested as fiction in Quadwal.
*Despite having traveled far and wide, he could not see why kids loved [[Cinnamon Toast Crunch]].
*He feared the [[Elder God]]s.
*He missed Safeguard, as well as Lori, Bud, and Coby.
*If he had to choose an Earth mode, he would choose a dirigible, though he didn't because he was "not here to blend."
*If he had to choose a beast mode, it would be a large sea mammal.
*He was not a fan of dragons.
*He was definitely not [[Santa Claus]].
*He held several misconceptions about humans, such as how long we could survive decapitation, and whether or not they enjoyed molten boron.
*Though he vehemently dismissed the Decepticon ideology, he did find his species too quick to jump to philosophical extremes, and wished they were more apt to find a middle ground.
*He could view events from elsewhere in the [[Omniverse]], and was impressed by the adventures of [[Ben 10]].
*He cherished his relationship with each of his fellow Thirteen original Primes, though he acknowledged that some of them had gone bad.
*He enjoyed [[Energon Z]] and Stanixian energon wine, but did not care for [[Red Energon]].
*The large glowing hole in his chest was a [[Critias Gate]]way.
*He answered to many names, including [[GoBots|Vec-Tor]], [[Convoy (disambiguation)|Vector Convoy]], Vector Maximus, Vector Maximo, and [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Vector Prima-Vectorum]].
*He was in the process of absorbing the memories and experiences of his [[Vector Prime#Aligned continuity family|Uniend counterpart]], which would eventually alter his physical appearance.
*Since there were constant threats across the multiverse, he had no intentions of retiring anytime soon. If Vector Prime ever got the opportunity to settle down without jeopardizing space or time, however, he would like to become a factory and help build useful things.
*He eventually grew tired of having people ask him about the identities of nameless Transformers, and politely suggested that his audience could ask him more cosmically significant questions.
*In his downtime, he enjoys the art galleries of [[Axiom Nexus]].
*Everyone he ever cares about will grow old and die in what, to him, is just the pulse of a spark. Sometimes, he feels alone even when he's in a crowd.
*He had bravely faced down many threats during his life, but he dreaded the prospect of going up against [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated|KSI]]'s legal department.
*He found biological functions confusing, and thus he had no wish to become a [[synthoid]].
*His favorite anime was ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force|Galaxy Force]]''. (don't think about this one too hard)
*His favorite character from [[Babylon 5]] was the ambassador {{w|Kosh Naranek|Kosh}}.
*In some universes, Vector is female. She would purchase ''[[Venus (magazine)|Venus]]'' as a guilty pleasure more often than when she is male. She sounds like [[Star Trek|Kate Mulgrew]].
*Though he doesn't have a birthday, per se, he suggests that a celebration could be held on [[September 19]], the day he first arrived on Earth (and, not coincidentally, the day [[Fallen (episode)|the first episode]] of Cybertron aired in the U.S.)
*He doesn't like talking about the various conflicts and tribulations that his species regularly undergo. He'd rather discuss music, art, and the beautiful things that he's seen across the multiverse; he rarely has the opportunity to talk about the nature of his work to someone on an equal level.
*His favourite human movie was ''[[Back to the Future]]'', due to the performance of lead actor {{w|Eric Stoltz}}.
*Among his favorite human television shows are ''[[Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'', ''[[Sliders]]'', and ''[[Quantum Leap]]''.
*He revealed himself as a [[Point One Percenter]] (after the Shroud).

The answers Vector Prime gave on Facebook were delivered at a time when he was living in [[Axiom Nexus]], and was employed to write an advice column position with [[Axiom Nexus News]] in [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon]]. {{storylink|Axiom Nexus News Editor|Axiom Nexus News Editor, 2015/05/13}} He was viewed by the TransTech public as a respected if a bit eccentric elder 'bot, but ANN journalist [[Rook (TransTech)|Rook]] (correctly) suspected that Vector Prime was merely putting on an act. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/06/05}}

At one point during his tenure at ANN, he was kidnapped and tortured by [[Sideways (AVP)|Sideways]]. While Vector Prime was indisposed, Sideways took over his inventory of unanswered questions, and offered decidedly unhelpful answers. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Ask Sideways|Ask Sideways, 2015/06/27}} He was able to escape the clutches of Sideways when a [[David Willis|particularly infuriating question]] caused the head of the Herald of Unicron to suddenly explode. However, [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] was part of the [[Axiom Nexus Security Administration|OZSA]] team sent to rescue Vector Prime, and the Mini-Con initiated a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] sequence with Sideways, allowing the Herald of Unicron to escape capture via a [[Dimensional Interfacer]]. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/07/08}}

After a few decades of recovery in other universes, Vector Prime resumed his advice columnist position in Axiom Nexus but, after [[Nexus Prime]] summoned him {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}}, the column fell into the hands of [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|a Grimlock]]. After being falsely told that Vector Prime lied about Dinobots and said they looked like jerks, Grimlock snarled "him look like jerks!" and, in a burst of wit, said Vector was ''old''. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Grim Grams|Grim Grams, 2015/10/03}} When [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]] took over the column, he was dismayed to note that he was filling in for a "filthy Guardian do-gooding dunce" and refused to answer any questions about Vec-Tor. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (1), 2015/10/18}}

====As a TransTech====
{{voiceactor|[[Richard Newman]] ("Special Guest")}}

Vector Prime returned to Axiom Nexus soon after "the [[Shroud]]" had cut it off from every other universe. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|ANN live coverage, 2015/10/29}} Little did anyone in the city know, this "Shroud" was the product of Nexus Prime's unification of the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] and [[Terminus Blade]], and the Vector who returned was not truly the same being as the one who had left: per the results of Nexus Prime's actions, the Vector who resumed his duties as host of the column was no longer a multiversal singularity, but a single incarnation of the many that now existed throughout the multiverse. This was a TransTech Vector Prime, native to Axiom Nexus, a "mere" 25 million years old, with a unique history of his own as a professor at the [[Academy of Science and Technology]] who had been the teacher of [[Rhinox (TransTech)|the local Rhinox]], and who had come up with the theoretical foundation of the [[universal stream]] classification system. Accordingly, he was left with only unclear memories of exactly had happened, much like a dream, and was no longer aware of his original nature: he believed his exploits as one of the Thirteen had happened to the (possibly newly created) other Vector Primes.

[[Image:AVP Vector and Scorpia do Nebulos.jpg|thumb|300px|right|That's Vector's holomatter disguise in the centre, but we get the feeling he'll change it a few times.]]

Briefly leaving his column in the hands of [[Spacewarp]] while he responded to a summons from the city's Ministry of Higher Dimensional Sciences, Vector Prime's experience with multiversal travel led to him taking part in an Axiom Nexus scheme to try to establish contact with one of the nine fundamental realities: specifically, [[Primax 984.0 Gamma]], requiring him to be stationed on [[Nebulos]] as a factory manufacturing [[hoverboard]]s, binary bonded to a local codenamed [[Safeguard (TransTech)|Safeguard]] and with a bodyguard known as [[Scorpia (TransTech)|Scorpia]]. He hoped he'd got on well with them!

In the interim, he endeavoured to answer questions and among his answers:

*He has 'dreams' of the exploits of other Vector Primes and believes this is down to an unusual physiology of his. While he has a vague sense of having been greater once, these memories "are but oneiric wisps, gossamer threads that vanish when I touch them."

*He's ''dramatically'' less interested in questions about who came from what universal stream. Stop wasting his time, nerds!

*He has visited a few other realities as a scholar. It was Rhinox that challenged him into getting out into the field.

*The students he remembers the most fondly after Rhinox are [[Perceptor (TransTech)|Perceptor]], [[Apelinq (TransTech)|Apelinq]], [[Proxima (TransTech)|Proxima]], and [[Brainstorm (TransTech)|Brainstorm]], who all did great things in their respective fields. [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]], on the other hand, often challenged him to excel but they did not go on, each believing the other had deep problems. [[Deluge (TransTech)|Deluge]] and [[Herr Fiend]] were frustrating as neither seemed likely to do nice things with their skills.

Not long into his voyage on [[Galaxy Shuttle]], he started to develop tentative feelings for Scorpia. Unfortunately, his trip was interrupted by an abduction. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/11/19}} [[Spacewarp]] came to his aid on behalf of the wounded Galaxy Shuttle. {{storylink|Transformers: Spacewarp's Log|Spacewarp's Log (2), 2015/11/21 and 2015/11/22}} During the long, meandering journey, he fell in love with Scorpia and they became [[Conjunx Endura]]. He eventually arrived safely at Nebulos. He looked forward to exploring its wonders with his new guide and binary bonded Target/Powermaster, Safeguard. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2016/02/14 and 2016/02/15}}

===''Animated'' cartoon continuity===
When the battle between [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] caused the [[AllSpark]] to discharge an energy flare, this massive surge of cosmic power caught Vector Prime's attention. Peering through the dimensions, he observed the growing conflict between these Autobots and Decepticons and recorded his thoughts in a journal. {{storylink|Dispatches}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}} When he manifests in this dimension, Vector is known by the grandiose name of "Vector Prima-Vectorum".<ref>Originally an idea of [[Derrick J. Wyatt]]'s that never made it into any official media; later referenced in [[Ask Vector Prime]] (2015/06/24)</ref>

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
After the Fallen was caught trying to harvest a [[Sun|star]] from a system with life, he turned on the other Primes and made war on them. In order to prevent the Fallen from harvesting the star, the remaining Primes (including Vector Prime) hid the [[Matrix of Leadership|key to the harvester]] inside a tomb made of their own bodies and sealed it with their own life essence. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
{{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

[[File:ROTF-sixprimes.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I was the handsome one.]]

{{note|Vector Prime was among the [[Dynasty of Primes]], though it was unclear which exact Prime he was. However, since he simply claims that he was the "handsome one", this may have all been a joke. If not, Vector Prime's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novel "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]."}}

===Generation 1 continuity family===
====''Alternity''====
Vector Prime was contacted by his fellow defenders of space and time, the hyper-evolved Autobots known as the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]], when they were facing their final hours. At the Alternity's behest, Vector Prime communicated with a race of two-dimensional beings called [[Planicron]]s who were under threat from [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Megatron]], and discovered that they were attempting to evolve beyond their two-dimensional existence. To do so, they had to pass through a doorway that took the form of a diagram somewhere on the Earth of [[universal stream]] [[Story of Binaltech|Primax 903.0 Beta]]. A team consisting of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Arcee (Energon)|Elita Seven]], and [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] successfully located the diagram, and Vector Prime proceeded to lead the Planicrons through it, successfully evolving them into higher-dimensional lifeforms that took the Alternity's place as defenders of reality. {{storylink|Alternation}}

====2005 IDW continuity====
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|''Transformers vol. 2'' #47]] (mentioned); [[Heavy|''Transformers: Till All Are One'' #9]] (obscured image); [[Origin Myths|''Optimus Prime'' #10]] (full appearance)

Vector Prime was one of the Thirteen Primes, who led the [[Thirteen Tribes]] of Cybertron that formed after the [[Knights of Cybertron]] left the planet. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}} He joined his tribe with those of [[Solus Prime]], [[Alchemist Prime]], [[Nexus Prime]], and [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], the quintet commissioning the construction of [[Crystal City]], on the site where [[Primus]] had supposedly delivered his [[Prime Pastoral]], as a way of honoring their creator.

After [[Septimus Prime]] perished, Vector ran to his fellow Primes to inform them of the development that the [[The Fallen|killer]] had conquered Septimus's lands and was on the warpath. There was a mixed reception to this news. {{storylink|Origin Myths}} In the era that followed, Vector would come to command the loyalty of the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Tempo]]. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

The death of [[Nexus Prime]] at the hands of [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] prompted all the remaining Primes, except [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], to flee Cybertron. Eons later, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] would send one of his [[Regenesis]] ores, [[Ore-1]], to [[LV-117]], a planet associated with Vector. {{storylink|The Crucible}} {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} {{storylink|Ceremony}}

In the modern day, Vector Prime's name was remembered in the [[Way of Flame]], the religion of [[Solus Prime]]'s colony [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

====''Beast Wars: Uprising''====
In the 34th century CE, '''Vector Convoy''' was one of the [[Convoy Council]]. He usually abstained from voting the same as his peers. When the stolen ship ''[[Terrastar (BWU)|Terrastar]]'' left the Milky Way Galaxy, in violation of the Council's decree, Vector took part in the vote to send [[Astral Knight (BWU)|Astral Knight]] and his crew after them. Surprisingly, he agreed, though Astral noted it was with "infinite sadness". {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material====
Vector 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 Vector Prime's Spark and grant them unique abilities that varied with each new partner. {{storylink|#Generations|''Power of the Primes'' Metalhawk / Vector Prime online bio}}

{{note|For a list of every permutation of Vector Prime's abilities, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this link]].}}

====2019 IDW continuity====
Vector Prime was one of the Thirteen. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
[[File:VectorPrime-CovenantOfPrimus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|"The only mystery worth solving here is how this thing passed its MOT."]]
Stern, serious, Vector Prime considered himself a force of order and balance in the universe, a mere extension of his creator [[Primus]]. His powers over time and space allowed him to create and prevent temporal paradoxes to suit his needs, and even distort reality as he saw fit. His personal artifact of power was the [[Blades of Time]], which he could use to travel through other dimensions. He also had [[Badge of Vector Prime|a badge]], seemingly for decoration.

The second of the Thirteen Primes to be created, Vector was a warrior Prime, joining Prima, Onyx, Amalgamous and Megatronus in the groupings among the Thirteen. After [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]] had caused [[Unicron/Aligned|Unicron]] to fall into stasis, Vector Prime created a time loop around the inert form of the Chaos Bringer ensuring he would never awaken. Like the others however, Vector Prime was tainted by a touch of Unicron's darkness, which would mark the downfall of the Thirteen.

In the aftermath, Vector joined with Prima and [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] to create rules and order for a new community and the upcoming birth of the Cybertronian species, though their rules were found restrictive by the other Primes. Along with Trion and Prima, Vector was greatly confused by the romance between Solus and Megatronus. Despite this however, Vector commissioned a new mandala from Solus.

The end of the Thirteen came after [[Prima]] discovered that Megatronus, [[Quintus Prime]], and [[Liege Maximo]] had worked on a secret "farm" of robotic creatures, which Alchemist found troubling. Suspecting a sinister motive, Prima forced the rest of the Thirteen into a vote on the matter, and Vector voted against letting the project continue. Furious with the results of the debate, Megatronus inadvertently killed Solus in a dispute that [[Liege Maximo]] had orchestrated. Drawn by the commotion, the rest of the Thirteen arrived in time to see Solus's body return to the [[Core]], its passage creating the [[Well of All Sparks]].

Even after Megatronus offered his side of the story, accusations began to fly. The investigation degenerated into a free-for-all brawl between the remaining twelve siblings, which ended with Maximo getting killed by the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]] through uncertain means.

The survivors buried Liege Maximo's remains in a chasm and held a memorial to Solus Prime in deep space. Hoping to put their ugly past behind them, the Primes then turned their attention to Cybertron and their plans for the future. They decided to use [[Onyx Prime]]'s [[Triptych Mask]] to create a new race of robotic beings, as Primus had created them, with Onyx, Micronus, and Optimus travelling into the Well resulting in the creation of a new wave of Cybertronian creatures which the surviving Primes oversaw. Vector Prime's faith in his siblings however had long since been shattered and he quietly retreated to [[Realm of the Primes|another dimension]] when no one was looking.

One way or another his badge wound up in [[Vector Sigma]]'s possession. Millenia later, Alpha Trion would gift it to Sentinel Prime. Millenia after that, Optimus reassembled the Blades of Time.
{{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}
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====Aligned novels====
In the past, the once idealistic Vector Prime held the Thirteen together with his idealism, but despaired as his fellow Primes fell to fighting and backstabbing. He could understand a moment of anger that caused [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] to lash out and kill [[Solus Prime]], but when he discovered [[Liege Maximo]] actively scheming against his brothers, he could tolerate no more, and created a miniature pocket dimension for himself. This could only be accessed through the [[Blades of Time]], which were scattered across the [[Cybertronian colonies]] and guarded by [[Nexus Prime]]'s fractured selves. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

When he defeated [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]] in combat, [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] noticed he wore the sigil of the noble myth of Vector Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

After discovering and assembling the Blades of Time, Optimus stepped through into Vector Prime's pocket dimension. Vector Prime had been expecting him, and called Optimus "Prime". He agreed to aid the [[Autobot]]s, and seemed surprised that Alpha Trion was still alive. He wondered how many of the Thirteen were still around. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

====''Prime'' cartoon====
[[File:OneShallRise1-VectorPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]

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}}

At some point, statues of Vector Prime and his brothers were made. They were placed in the chamber of the High Council. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
The [[Uniend]] incarnation of Vector Prime was initially not part of the "multiversal singularity" Vector, as the Uniend Cluster was separated from the rest of the multiverse by a quantum membrane. When this membrane was punctured by the [[Dark Spark]], Uniend Vector began to be absorbed into the wavestructure of the living quantum event that was the singularity incarnation. As this process carried itself out, the singularity Vector began to experience and absorb the memories of the Uniend Vector, recalling how he had convinced [[Ironfletch]] to join the Autobot cause, and briefly worked alongside [[Rampart Punch]] and [[Avatar Brave]]. In particular, he expressed a fondness for his Uniend equivalent's [[Facial hair|beard]], and wondered if he would adopt it into his own facial structure. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Troy Baker]] (English), [[Yasuhiro Kikuchi]] (Japanese)|[[Xavier Percy]] (French), [[Glauco Marques]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}
[[File:BattlegroundsPt1 vector prime.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|He knows about Setsuna Meiou being demoted to a dwarf planet.]]
When the evil of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] threatened to return, endangering both Earth and Cybertron, [[Micronus Prime]] brought [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] before Vector and the other four Primes who dwelled within the [[Realm of the Primes]]. Speaking for the group, Vector announced that they could sense Optimus had not yet completed the necessary preparations that would allow him to safely receive a portion of power from each of the assembled Primes so that he could effectively combat Megatronus, but an impassioned speech from Optimus convinced them to go through with the power transfer. {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 1}}

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===''Kre-O'' online comic===
[[File:KreO vectorprime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=.75]]
In [[Fornax 813.0 Gamma|a universe]] built out of blocks, Vector Prime witnessed a Decepticon attack on [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}
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===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
Vector Prime was one of the [[Thirteen]]. {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}} {{storylink|Silent Strike}} {{storylink|The Other One}}

==Games==
===Transformers Power Up: The Game===
{{Note|Vector Prime is one of four Transformers that can be built over the course of the game.}}
{{storylink|Transformers Power Up: The Game}}

==Toys==
===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2AutobotGenerations.jpg|100px|thumb|Sadly not featured in a hilarious rap-filled commercial.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Autobot''' (Watch, 1993)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Watchband
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}
{{note|This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] into an older form of Vector Prime via an entry of [[Ask Vector Prime]].}}

: [[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]] originated in the [[1983]] ''[[Microman]]'' ''[[Micro Change]]'' line as MC-06 Watch Robo, where he was available in four different colors. In [[1993]], he was released directly by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in North America as part of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', alongside [[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]] and the wristwatches of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]].

: He transforms from a boxy silver chrome robot to a boxy functional digital watch that attaches to a plastic wristband.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Autobot/autobot.htm More information on Autobot at TFU.info]''
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cybertrontoy hasbro and takara vector primes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The [[Last Autobot]]'s beiger cousin. (Hasbro Vector Prime at left, Takara release on the right, and their respective Cyber Keys from top to bottom at center.)]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Vector Prime''' (Voyager, 2004/2005)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''GC-03'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 28]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': [[Rhisling|Sword]], missile, [[Zeonomicon|Cyber Key]]
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''v38g'''
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] and [[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]/[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)#Takara Galaxy Force toyline|Galaxy Force]]'' toys, Vector Prime transforms into a large Cybertronic space cruiser with "solar panel" wings and a ''ton'' of clockwork/filigree detailing. His nosecone has a spring-loaded missile launcher at the tip, and an indented area over his cockpit for his pack-in Mini-Con partner [[Safeguard (Cybertron)#Toys|Safeguard]] to attach in jet/cannon mode. The nosecone ''also'' holds his [[Rhisling|sword]], the guard sticking out of the side to form a small stabilizer fin (with an immobile matching fin on the other side). In robot mode, raising his right arm triggers electronic laser sounds; inserting his unique [[Cyber Key]] into his <s>fly</s> abdomen in either mode activates a vague electronic charging sound, and replaces his arm-activated laser sounds with those of a clashing sword.

: First made available in Japan by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] several months ahead of [[Hasbro]]'s release, ''Galaxy Force'' Vector Prime has some significant differences between these two separate releases. Where Hasbro's release features a high-contrast color scheme of stark white and rich chocolate-brown plastics, Takara's uses a softer metallic-tinged grey and burgundy. [[For safety reasons]], Hasbro uses a softer, bendable translucent plastic for Vector Prime's wings and sword, where Takara was able to cast these parts in firmer materials. Finally, there are numerous [[paint operation]] differences between the two: Takara's version features a burgundy trim that runs all around the figure's wings, extra red circles on his shoulders, silver paint on the thigh vents, and several additional gold details on his forearm guards, helmet crest, and the sides of his legs, while Hasbro's does away with these and adds instead a larger gold application around his midriff and Cyber Key slot, and an Autobot [[insignia]] on his vehicle-mode cockpit. Hasbro's Cyber Key is entirely unpainted translucent blue with a [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] printed on the back, Takara's features a generous metallic silver paint coating and no code.

: Unhelpfully, [[:File:VectorPrime toy.jpg|stock photos of Vector Prime]] depicted a conglomerated version of the figure with Hasbro's white plastic, Takara's burgundy, and all the different paint applications from both versions.

: The Korean [[Mocom Toy]] version of Takara Vector Prime replaces the silver paint of his Cyber Planet Key with a light gray.

: This mold was also used to create [[BotCon 2007]] [[Alpha Trion (SG)#Toys|Alpha Trion]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/VectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on Vector Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy vprime vs sscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Starscream vs. Vector Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Rhisling|Sword]], missile, [[Zeonomicon|Cyber Key]]
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''v38g'''

: The Vector Prime in this [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] set is identical to the regular-retail version. He comes with a unique version of [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#VsVector|Starscream]], a Voyager-class mold that was otherwise not available at normal US retail, and in an entirely new deco to boot.

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[[File:Cyb-toy VectorPrime LOC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|And I'm his poorer cousin who can't afford paint.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Vector Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)}}</ul>

: As part of the ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' line, Vector Prime is a miniature, heavily-simplified version of the Voyager-class toy, yet retaining much of the sculpted detailing. He was part of the third wave of product, the first wave to be sold outside of "[[market six]]" stores and in "big box" chains like Toys 'R' Us and Kmart.

: Some stock photos of this figure, including the ones on the back of its packaging,<ref name="locvprime">[http://www.shmax.com/product_details/271/vector_prime Legends of Cybertron Vector Prime's packaging] at Shmax.com</ref> depict Vector Prime with functional elbows. Evidently, a [[design change]] was implemented at some point; on the final release, the arms are cast as one piece, with ''fake elbow joints'' as moulded detail. OK then.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Scattershot (G1)#Universe (2008)|Scattershot]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/LOCVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on ''Legends of Cybertron'' Vector Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb GFVectorPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Safeguard pimps his ride. Fo sho.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Galaxy Force Vector Prime''' (Voyager, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Sword, missile, Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''vz74'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

: Not to be confused with the ''Galaxy Force'' release of Vector Prime, Hasbro's "Galaxy Force Vector Prime" is a matte gold & clear-orange [[redeco]] of Vector Prime released in the eighth and final wave of ''Cybertron'' Voyagers, the only new toy in that assortment. The packaging photography shows the [[prototype]] as considerably more blinged out than the rather yellowish matte gold plastic actually used for the production run. He retains all of his normal gimmickry from the original release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/GFVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on Galaxy Force Vector Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008 VectorPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Last Autobot [[homage]]: Denied!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Vector Prime with Mini-Con Safeguard!''' (Voyager, 2009)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': Cybertron Series
:*''Accessories:'' Sword, missile, Cyber Key
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Vector Prime was re-released in the fourth wave of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'' series]] Voyagers, redecoed in black, brown, and blue. Notably, this is the first Hasbro iteration of the figure to have painted wings like the Takara Galaxy Force version, as well as being the only version with a painted sword blade. Like [[BotCon]] exclusive [[Alpha Trion (SG)#Toys|Alpha Trion]], sadly, he has been gutted of his electronic features, rendering the Cyber Key pointless; though the battery compartment can be opened.

:This toy was shipped in extremely low quantities, and as a result was a very rare sight at U.S. retail stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Vector Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-POTP-Prime-Master-Vector-Prime-with-Metalhawk.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Vector Prime''' (Prime Master, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-03'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 25]], [[2018]]
:*''Accessories'': [[Metalhawk (G1)#Power of the Primes|Metalhawk]] decoy armor, cannon
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Vector Prime is a [[Prime Master]] with [[Metalhawk (G1)#Toys|Metalhawk]] "decoy armor", visually based on the original [[Pretender]]'s inner robot and shell.

: This toy has identical features to the other Prime Masters in the line. The decoy armor has a weapon piece which can fold out to create a weapon mode, or detach and be held in the armor's 3 mm-compatible hand. The [[Titan Master]]-like robot can store inside the 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 [[Scepter of Sparks]]. With the power of [[you]]r imagination, this bestows the Prime Master's [[Prime Master/Combinations|unique power]] on the larger figure.

: Unlike every other Titan Master/Prime Master, Vector Prime and his fellow first wave Prime Masters feature backpacks/symbols secured by pins instead of screws.

: Though designated for a first quarter 2018 release, Vector Prime/Metalhawk's wave reached U.S. store shelves in November 2017.

:Vector Prime/Metalhawk was retooled with a new [[Prime Master]] sigil and decoy armor front as [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Power of the Primes|Alpha Trion]]/[[Landmine (G1)#Power of the Primes|Landmine]], and again replacing the entire gray sprue with new parts for [[Quintus Prime#Power of the Primes|Quintus Prime]]/[[Bludgeon (G1)#Power of the Primes|Bludgeon]]. Vector Prime alone was given a different replacement sprue for the [[Thirteenth Prime#Power of the Primes|Thirteenth Prime]].
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Voyager-Vector-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Retooled with direction ''and'' magnitude.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Universe Vector Prime''' (Voyager, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy Release Date:'' [[December 28]], [[2024]]
:*''TakaraTomy ID Number:'' '''TL-80'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Rhisling#Legacy|Rhisling]]" sword, [[Zeonomicon#Legacy|Cyber Key]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<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>

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy United]]'' Voyagers, Vector Prime is a partial [[retool]]ing of [[Jhiaxus (G2)#Legacy|G2 Universe Jhiaxus]], retaining the legs, arms and part of the chest. While teased at Hasbro's [[WonderCon 2024 fan media event|WonderCon]] panel with his ''[[Binder of Revelation]]'' appearance, the toy itself is based on his ''Cybertron'' design. He transforms into a chunkier take on his original spaceship alt-mode.

: He comes with his [[Rhisling#Legacy|Rhisling sword]] and his personal [[Zeonomicon#Legacy|clockwork-style Cyber Key]]. Like most ''Cybertron''-derived ''Legacy'' figures with Keys, it is only there as a callback to its functionality on the original toy, not activating any gimmicks. The key is inserted in a different location than as before, as it doesn't plug into his waist like his original toy, instead attaching to his chest (presumably to not block his new waist articulation). His wing panels can also be taken off their pegs fairly easily, if one wants to make use of the [[Powerlinx]] posts on them to equip him with shields.

: Like with most characters partnered with Mini-Cons, [[Safeguard (Cybertron)#Toys|Safeguard]] is omitted from this release, though Vector Prime’s jet mode has a port for the original to plug into and rest.

: Vector Prime was revealed on the [[April 25]] fanstream, with pre-orders going up later that same day.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C6TodbUuVLy/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Vector Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram'']''
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==Merchandise==
===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Attacktix VectorPrime.jpg||thumb|upright=1.1|Go ahead. Ask me again about how well I blend.]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF11
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Vengeance—2525 (77%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
:Part of the first assortment of ''[[Attacktix]]'' Transformers-series Booster packs, Vector Prime is one of the less stable shooters of his size. He has three points of articulation (shoulders and waist) which you can use to put him in a more stable stance than his default, though it doesn't look very comfortable.

:Vector Prime appears to have been created as the counterpart to the powerful Decepticon [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] figure. His Special Power is the antithesis of Scorponok's, allowing you to instantly remove up to two of your opponent's in-play [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]]. Who knew Vector Prime hated Terrorcons so much?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Vector Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Jollibee===
{{anchor|Jollibee}}
[[File:JollibeeCybVector.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The Guardian of Shakes and Fries]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Jollibee Kids Meal, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Cup topper stand

:Released under the "Robot Blasters" promotion from [[Jollibee]], Vector Prime is a simplified rendition of the [[Vector Prime#LOC|Legends of Cybertron]] figure, missing several joints and shaving off a few transformation steps in the process. Like all four pieces in this set, Vector includes a stand with his name and faction symbol sculpted on one side and the ''Cybertron'' logo on the other. This stand can also be used to cover up a regular-sized cup from a fast food joint.

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==Notes==
===General===
[[File:VectorPrimeGoldCG.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Vector Prime goes Super Saiyan.]]
* Like other members of the Thirteen, Vector Prime was once established as a [[multiversal singularity]], existing as one being across all of time and space, but that is [[Shroud|no longer the case]].
* The original concept for Vector Prime was for him to be a character who could cut through spacetime to summon different characters from across the multiverse.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Multiverse travel was really what he was created for, he was initially created as a character that could cut through the Multiverse with his sword and potentially bring characters from different versions of the franchise together. Now that changed a little bit in the execution of ''Cybertron'' and how that finished up, but initially he would have been a character that would have helped the Autobots, or guided somehow them getting to the different places, and meeting up with different versions of different characters that maybe they would have brought forward.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQLQ4VzuCGA&t=281s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday night LIVE: Creating characters and lore|year=2023|month=05|day=26}}</ref> In keeping with the idea of him being a much older Transformer than had ever been seen before, his design drew heavily from Egyptian imagery and {{w|Swiss made}} watches.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=One of my favorite character designs. He was created for Cybertron animation and incorporated into the TF aligned continuity project. Heavily based on Egyptian influences as well as swiss watches, we wanted his age to show in his design that he came from an much older time than #Optimus and the gang. I altered his head colors to create a more uniform look.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuFhNtA5bn/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=09|day=04}}</ref> He was originally going to have two swords (as seen in the image to the right), representing the hands of a {{w|clock face}}.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=So his initial concept was that he was somehow going to be the controller of [...] time and space. That is why he was designed with clocklike gears and mechanism, 'cause he's a time machine, and the two swords that he was supposed to have represent like, a clock arm—the two clock arms—and that he would cut through, you know, the reality of time and space around him, to enter into other Transformer realities. So that was the original, like, ''need'' for the character. As we thought about that, that seemed pretty epic, that seemed like a skill set that no other Transformer seems to have—so are we going too far, right? You gotta be fair. And that's when it was like, "well what if this guy is even bigger than Autobot/Decepticon? What if he's one of the Thirteen? Then we can get away with a god power.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=938s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref>
** During pre-production of the ''Cybertron'' franchise, [[Don Figueroa]] iterated on early concept art for Vector Prime. [http://www.unicron.us/tf2007/figueroa/DonceptVector-b.jpg Figueroa's design] depicted the character as much older and with a noticeable hunch, and ultimately went unused in favor of his final design.
** The vaguely pharaonic head of one of the earliest known sketches of Vector Prime had a resemblance to {{w|Giant Robo (OVA)|Giant Robo}}, but [[Aaron Archer]] had no idea what Giant Robo was when questioned about it—although, to be fair, the sketch was not one Archer had done himself.<ref>http://tfu.info/issue12/aaronsdesk.htm Stuff From Aaron's Desk, Day 22</ref>
** His final head design was largely based on the [[Autobot]] insignia.<ref>[[Hasbro]] panel at [[BotCon 2006]]</ref> During development, a few possibilities were explored to give him a much more slavish version of the insignia for a face, such as a flip-down<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/naladahc/256973979/in/set-72157594305640507/ BotCon - Friday - Vector Prime's original head]</ref> or opening<ref>{{citesocial|quote=His head has a bit of an Egyptian vibe to it. It was the Autobot logo at one point, and that was just a little too on-the-nose for Hasbro, you know, we didn't want to define that [...] logo on a character forever. [...] And then the face was going to open up, like it was a shield kind of thing.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=1081s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref> battle mask.
* Vector Prime's spaceship mode was based directly on the [[Sith Infiltrator]],<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The Sith Infiltrator was obviously part of the visual of the alt-mode.
|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=1138s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref> and needed to undergo revisions by [[Eric Siebenaler]] to reduce the resemblance for the final product.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I know I did an image board with Swiss watches and this that and the other, Chris took that to a level, Don was working on the heads a little bit more, Eric was working on the spaceship after we got the first version back—we needed some refinement to get it away from the Sith Infiltrator vibe, and so that's when Eric did some overlays on the vehicle—so this is toy design, and this is classic character design when you have a big corporation: a lot of people are going to touch them.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=1953s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref> Aaron Archer feels that Vector Prime's vehicle mode was a little undercooked, in comparison to the robot mode.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I wish we worked on the vehicle mode as much as we did the bot....|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuFhNtA5bn/c/17860106990087566/r/17913964018469268/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=09|day=04}}</ref>
* The "Galaxy Force Vector Prime" color scheme appears to have been inspired by a [[GONZO]] CGI color mock-up done before Vector Prime's final coloration was decided. A Hasbro design chart showing this and other concepts was first seen at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2005, and was present at [[BotCon 2005]] later that same year. The image also made an appearance during a slideshow at one of Hasbro's [[BotCon 2006]] presentations, and in Galaxy Force Vector Prime's unlockable online Cyber Key content.
** Aaron Archer's personal [[Authorial intent|headcanon]] regarding Vector Prime's color scheme was that he originally had a [[Vacuum metallizing|shiny]] gold finish—as seen in this concept art and in ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus]]''—but that the chrome flaked away over the years.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=In my headcanon, he was shimmery shiny gold at some point—like you see in the ''Covenant'' book, he is gold in that book—and his VM has worn off over the millenniums, you know? tAnd that's why he's white and brown now, because the the chrome has flaked off of him! [*Laughs*]|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=2301s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref>
* "Vector Prime" was the originally proposed name for [[Sentinel Maximus]], going so far as to be printed on Sentinel Maximus's shipping cases.
* The released version of the Vector Prime ''Attacktix'' figure featured the Takara coloration of the ''Cybertron'' toy, gray with a metallic burgundy. [[:File:WhiteVectorPrimeAttacktix.jpg|A more Hasbro-release-like white-and-brown redeco]] was seen through various avenues, such as Toy Fair 2006 and Hasbro publicity photos, but ultimately never came out at retail.
* Vector Prime is [[Aaron Archer]]'s favorite character he's created.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=mine too|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bubcs5Kn9dr/c/17978356441205690/r/17907536086292250/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=05|day=03}}</ref>

===''Generation 2'' "Autobot" watch toy===
[[File:RobotTimeMachineSixModes.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Robot Time Machine in watch, "battle station", "galactic shuttle", "cosmic tank", "solar creature", and robot forms. No, this time we're not joking.]]
* After being released in ''Micro Change'', Autobot was sold by Takara in a line called ''Watch Q'' in 1984. The watches who would become [[Kaltor]] and [[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]] were also sold in ''Watch Q'', as were a bunch of other transforming watches who were never sold as Transformers. Autobot was also sold as part of Takara's North American ''[[Kronoform]]'' line, where he was called "Robot Time Machine" and had the unique honor of appearing in a television commercial that advertised him as being, at the least, a [[Six Changer]] (albeit a highly unconvincing one).
* He has the distinction of being THE prototypical transforming watch toy of the 1980s, with scores of knock-offs produced during that era. Surprisingly, one of these was advertised ''within'' an issue of Marvel's ''Transformers'' series! "[[The Next Best Thing to Being There!]]" featured [[:File:BonkersRobotWatch.jpg|an ad from the Nabisco company]] for a "Robot-Watch" (plainly Autobot, with "Quartz" replacing "Takara" on his chest) at the cost of $3.95 and 3 "Bonkers" candy labels.
* Two versions of Autobot's packaging are depicted in ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', one using his ''Micro Change'' art with an Autobot symbol slapped on and the other with original art. According to the text, the former was a packaging mock-up; the one shown on this page is how he was released.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Vector Prime''' (ベクタープライム ''Bekutā Puraimu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Vector Fővezér'''
*''Korean:'' '''Mega Vector Prime''' (메가 벡터 프라임 ''Mega Bekteo Peuraim'')
*''Indonesian:'' '''Dexter Prime'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Vector''' (Taiwan, 貝克達 ''Bèikèdá''), '''Yǐntiānxíng''' (China, 引天行, "Guide Heaven Walk")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Vektor Naykrashchyy''' (Вектор Найкращий, "Vector the Best")

==External links==
*[http://www.insecticons.com/vector-qa-00.html Ask Vector Prime archive at ''In Space, No One Can Hear Starscream'']
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNlb0h6qig8 Kronoform Robot Time Machine commercial on youtube]

==References==
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Arcee (G1)/toys

2024-09-07T12:09:38Z

Shiro: /* Studio Series */

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[[File:Earthrise-Arcee-art.jpg|upright=1.10|thumb]]

'''Arcee''': a lot of misses until 2014.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1ArceeProto.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Orange? Where'd that come from?]]
*'''Arcee''' (Autobot Car?, <s>198?</s>)

: Despite being a major character in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', no transforming toy of Arcee was made during the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]]'s run. Images of a hand-sculpted [[prototype]] based on Arcee's original character design ([[Arcee (G1)#Notes|see "Notes"]]) have appeared in several Japanese publications—including a booklet included with ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'' {{w|LaserDisc}} set and ''[[Transformers First Series Complete]]''—but it appears the toy never progressed beyond this stage.
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*'''Arcee''' (Headmaster, <s>198?</s>)
[[File:Concept-HeadmasterArcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Pinkdome.]]

: The Japanese ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' book shows a piece of concept artwork of the Headmaster [[Chromedome (G1)#Generation 1|Chromedome]]'s car mode in pink and white, labeled "Arcee". This was evidently a proposal for a redeco of the toy as Headmaster Arcee from "[[The Rebirth]]". (Presumably, then, this was a Hasbro-initiated idea.) The idea does not appear to have gone any further.

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*'''Arcee''' (Action Master, <s>199?</s>)
[[File:ArceeActionMasterSketch.JPG|upright=0.9|thumb|Toy companies just keep teasing us, don't they?]]

:''[[Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2]]'' revealed sketches for an unproduced [[Action Master]] Arcee figure.

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[[File:Botconarceetoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE! Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE! Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE! Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE!]]
*'''Arcee''' (Mega, 2001)
**''Accessories'': Spider-fang grappling line

: The very first true transforming Arcee toy is a [[redeco]] and minor [[retool]]ing of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Transmetal 2]] [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#TM2|Blackarachnia]], transforming into a malformed mish-mash of machine and organic parts in the form of a large spider. The spider mode fangs become a grappling weapon for her [[robot mode]] which extend on a [[Retractable string gimmick|retractable string]]. She has a special [[spark crystal]] that changes her [[insignia]] from [[Autobot]] to [[Maximal]] when rotated. The [[robot mode]] also features a spring-powered waist-swivel for "power kick" action. Arcee lacks the Blackarachnia toy's additional chest armor, and thus has oddly-placed holes in her... well, chest, that keep the armor in place.

: Arcee was available only as an [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2001]], and along with [[Tigatron#BotCon2001|Tigatron]] was the first time since the inception of [[3H Productions|3H]] that they were allowed to use existing characters for convention exclusives. Arcee is also the first convention toy to feature retooling. Preorders received their Arcees with a bonus; the box contained a light-sensitive sound chip featuring voice actress [[Susan Blu]]'s voice saying "Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE!". These chips were VERY light-sensitive, with many fans finding that the box would chatter at little provocation for years afterwards.

:Both Arcee and Tigatron were limited to 1200 pieces.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/Arcee/arcee.htm More information on Generation 1 Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Arceetitanium.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Seems like a mercy killing, really.]]
*'''Arcee'''
: A 6" transforming Arcee toy was designed and displayed at [[BotCon]] 2007, but the [[Titanium Series]] was canceled before its tooling could be completed.

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===''Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech arcee toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, it's progress.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2008)
**''ID number:'' '''BT-21'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun

:Arcee is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Decepticharge]] (himself a [[retool]] of [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]]), using Honda's "Pearl White" for the car bodywork. The figure transforms into a "street performance" 2004 Honda S2000. Her hardtop roof can be removed for an open-top [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] and used as a shield in [[robot mode]]. The engine and driveshaft may be removed and used as a long-barreled rifle (as the toy is Japanese issue and not subject to the same issues that removed the long barrel from the [[Hasbro]] versions of the mold).

: A redeco of this toy as [[Paradron Medic#Binaltech|Paradron Medic]] was originally planned to be released simultaneously, but was canceled. This fate also befell a redeco meant to be Arcee's occasional mold-mate [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Binaltech|Blackarachnia]]. The [[robot mode]] was used as the base model for the non-toy car-form [[Legion (KP)|Legion]].
::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#21|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Arcee's bio and tech specs]]
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy ArceeKreon.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Yes, this is the closest to a transforming G1-accurate Arcee in 2013. Still, ''definitely'' progress.]]
*''' Arcee''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Bag number'': '''*****69'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-brick (or plate, 2015 releases only), 2 small pistols
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

: As part of the second wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, [[Kreon]] Arcee can be rebuilt into a sports car. She uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] style helmet.

: This Collection was still in circulation at "dollar" stores and drug stores up through 2015. They eventually lost the individual-identifying bag codes, but other changes were hidden inside the bag. The 2015 releases replaced the 2x4 logo stand-brick with a new 3x4 logo plate. The Kreon was also given the slight [[retool]]ing to the arm seen in the 2014 Kreons, making the "cuff" parts more sharp-cornered and better adapted to being used as studs. Some of the add-on pieces may also be slightly off-color, possibly due to a change in factories in mid-production.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OArcee/arcee.htm More information on Arcee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy ArceeC84.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Prom Queen
**''Accessories'': 2 small pistols

: This version of Arcee, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], uses a darker magenta base color, and has much more extensively-detailed [[tampograph]]s than her Micro-Changer version, including a nose! She still uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] style helmet.

: She was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984"... despite the fact that the character of Arcee wasn't introduced until 198''6''. Huh. This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold through the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online store, but the set sold out at the convention.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OArcee/arcee.htm More information on Class of 1984 Arcee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Arcee''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2016)
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, 2 small pistols

:In 2016, the Collection 2 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Arcee's [[paint operation]]s have also been slightly altered (much less so than most others in the collection), mostly just replacing her white paint with a very light pink.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations 30 deluxe Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the fandom rejoiced.]]
*'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #021'''
**''Accessories:'' Large gun, small gun, two swords
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Arcee is the holy grail that, after 28 years, many thought would never happen. Unlike most ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys at the time, Arcee does not have an updated design or one based on the IDW comics, but instead hews to her original animated character model, transforming into a made-up "futuristic" pink and white sports car—this was done at the behest of designer [[Hironori Kobayashi]], who based the toy on [https://www.camphortree.net/tf/kitbashes/botcon_arcee.html an older custom of his] which won first price at [[BotCon Japan 1998]] and which later helped land him a job at Takara. The final design was sketched out by ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (manga)|Kiss Players]]'' artist [[Yuki Ohshima]], who added the unsettlingly human-like hips and navel.

: Arcee is armed with a pistol based on the one she wielded in the movie, a larger gun, and a pair of translucent blue swords that pay homage to her ''[[Arcee (Animated)|Animated]]'' and IDW incarnations; all four weapons each feature several universally-sized rectangular pegs that allows them to be tabbed into multiple matching ports in her fists, forearms, hips, shoulders, and the sides and rear of her car mode. Additionally, her two guns can store beneath her car mode, though this is not mentioned in her instructions. A mixup on the part of the photographer meant the smaller pistol does not appear in Arcee's [[stock photography]], but rather that of her [[wave]]-mate Chromia. Thanks to an extra transformation joint in her upper thighs, Arcee's legs are very posable, and can even be crossed. Arcee's paint, in particular the pink paint on her thighs and the white paint on the car's grille, is susceptible to chipping and flaking off if care is not taken.

: The initial release of Arcee had closed fists that proved a very tight fit for her weapons' unique pegs. A [[variant#Running changes|running change]] to the sculpt altered her forearm pieces to feature her hands in an open position, and with shorter thumbs, to allow more clearance. Unfortunately, a protrusion added to the lower end of the later version's hands to reduce fragility prevents the handles of her weapons from being fully inserted.<ref name="genvariant">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW-3CB5EbQY Comparison of both variants of ''Generations'' Deluxe Class Arcee] at YouTube.</ref> This second variant of the toy was the basis of most (but not all) future uses of this mold, including additional Arcees below, ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Nightbird (G1)#Legends|Nightbird Shadow]], [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Figure Subscription Service 5.0]] [[Lifeline (G1)#Combiner Wars|Lifeline]] and ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' [[Chun-Li#Toys|Chun-Li]]. Her weapons were also used for [[Impactor (G1)#TFSS|Figure Subscription Service 4.0 Impactor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenArcee/arcee.htm More information on ''Generations'' Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legends-toy Arcee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Aw, yeah, son! Dat's what I'm talkin' 'bout!]]
*'''Arcee''' ([[February 14]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG10'''
**''Accessories:'' Large gun, small gun, two swords

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Arcee is a redeco of [[#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class Arcee]] in a more cartoon-accurate colour layout, replacing all of the toy's black plastic with white or grey parts. This version is based on the running change of the sculpt, featuring open hands.

:She comes with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs, and "[[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 10|Bonus Edition Volume 10]]" of the [[Transformers Legends (comic)|''Legends'' manga]].
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:Transformers-SDCC-Combiner-Hunters-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Interrupt my story again, Reggie! SEE WHAT HAPPENS!]]
*'''Combiner Hunters''' (Multi-pack, [[July 9]], 2015)
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords, [[Combiner Slayer]] sword

:''Combiner Hunters'' Arcee is a [[black repaint|mostly-black]] [[redeco]] of ''Thrilling 30'' Arcee, notable for its new accessory: a gigantic "[[Combiner Slayer]]" sword redecoed from the larger ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#BH|Beast Hunters]]'' Ultimate Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Ultimate|Optimus Prime]] figure. Said Optimus is ''much'' bigger than Arcee, meaning that the sword is both taller and wider than she is, neccessitating a [[retool]] to Arcee's forearms to allow her hands to hold [[5 mm post|5 mm compatible weaponry]]. Unfortunately, her grip is on the looser side, especially with this mold's original weapon set, of which only the two swords are provided with this release.

:Arcee's stock photos show a slightly different deco to the final toy, lacking the pink and blue stripes on her vehicle mode, featuring a white crotch and biceps, and having the Autobot insignia on her cheek in red rather than the final toy's pink.

:This version of Arcee was only available in a [[giftset|gift set]] together with ''Combiner Hunters'' redecos of ''Generations'' [[Windblade (G1)#Combiner Wars|Windblade]] and [[Chromia (G1)#Combiner Wars|Chromia]], each with their own giant new melee weapons. In the U.S., this set was [[exclusive]] to the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. In Asia, it was also available at [[Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong]] 2015 and subsequently stocked by [[Toys"R"Us]] Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Arcee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|]]
*'''Arcee''' ([[January 30]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-06'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Arcee is a retool of [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Shockwave]] with a new head and limbs, transforming from a [[super deformed]] Toyota Crown Athlete S21 to a cute little robot. This toy was first available for sale during a special ''Q-Transformers'' event on [[January 16]]th, two weeks before its proper release date.
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===''Platinum Edition''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Platinum-Edition-Autobot-Heroes-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Platinum blonde.]]
*'''Autobot Heroes''' (Multi-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Springer's weapons (dual missile launcher, two missiles, rotor blades/sword), Arcee's weapons (2 swords, large gun, small gun), 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]]'', Arcee is a redeco of the [[#Generations|''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class toy]], with the running change variant's open hands. Like her ''Legends'' release, Arcee replaces all her black plastic parts and paint operations with either white, grey or pink, though her animation-accuracy is hindered by her paintjob's metallic finish. Stock renders show her with a metallic pink crotch, though the final toy has it in white.

:Arcee was released as part of five-pack with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Ultra Magnus]] (including [[Minimus Ambus#Platinum Edition|Minimus Ambus]]), [[Springer (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Autobot Springer]], [[Kup (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Sergeant Kup]], and [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|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 the UK [[Toys"R"Us]] website and stores. 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 avalable online. In Germany, it was available via retailer Real and specialty store Rappelkiste Ahlen, also only available online.
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TR-toy Arcee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|The hobby is complete. You can all go home now.]]
*'''Leinad & Arcee''' / '''Ultra Magnus''' (Special Edition, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Titans_Return|Leinad]] Titan Master, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#HasCon|Ultra Magnus]] Titan Master, 2 guns, shield/hood

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Arcee is a fairly extensive [[retool]] of ''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class [[Blurr (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blurr]], transforming into a [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#Hovercar|futuristic hovercar]]. She comes with a new [[Titan Master]], Leinad ("Daniel" backwards) who forms her robot head and fits into her cockpit. Her vehicle mode has small wheels that allow her to roll on any hard surface and a pair of smaller pegs that allow other Titan Master figures to stand on her. Her new shield/hood piece can be piloted by a Titan Master and also stow Arcee's two new weapons, which are sculpted with smaller handles in a way that they can actually be held by all the previous versions of the character. Arcee is also packaged with a solo Titan Master [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#HasCon|Ultra Magnus]].

:Arcee debuted at [[HasCon 2017]], this being described as an "advanced" sale ahead of a later 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> The set was then made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] on September 20th, 2017–selling out in approximately one hour–and then at [[Toys"R"Us]] and [[New York Comic Con]] 2017 beginning on October 5th, 2017.

:This mold was differently retooled into ''Titans Return'' [[Brainstorm (G1)#Titans Return|Brainstorm]] and [[Nautica (G1)#Toys|Nautica]].
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===''Transformers Collectors' Club''===
[[File:GIJ-TF-Club-Crossover-Only-Human-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Warrior Code Name: Arcee''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': 2 laser pistols, Autobot Sky Spy unit, display base
:This figure represents Arcee's [[synthoid]] human body seen in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] season 3 episode "[[Only Human]]". It consists mostly of a combination of redecoed parts from existing ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures; namely, the torso, waist, and upper legs of the 2011 ''Renegades'' version of [[Scarlett]], the arms and hands of the 2009 ''G.I. Joe Set'' version of [[Lady Jaye]], and the lower legs and feet of [[Agent Helix]] from the 2009 ''Rise of Cobra'' line. The only new part is the head sculpt, which faithfully recreates the look of the Arcee synthoid from "Only Human", down to the animators' misinterpretation of the "buns" on the sides of robot Arcee's head (which were inspired by Princess Leia's iconic hair buns in the original 1977 ''Star Wars'' film) as one single piece of woven hair that wraps around the back of her head.

:Her accessories are redecos of the UAV drone that originally came with the 2013 ''Retaliation'' [https://www.yojoe.com/action/13/dataviper.shtml Data-Viper] figure, reinterpreted as a [[Sky Spy]] unit, and the guns from the same Agent Helix figure that also donated her lower legs and feet for this figure. The included display base/stand is the generic 2013 ''Retaliation'' version, with a tampographed Autobot insignia.

:Despite being branded only as a ''Transformers'' product, this figure was exclusively available through both Fun Publications' ''G.I. Joe'' and [[Transformers Collectors' Club|''Transformers'' Collectors' Club]] online stores.

::*''[https://www.yojoe.com/action/17/arcee.shtml More information on Autobot Warrior Code Name: Arcee at YoJoe.com]''
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===''Street Fighter II × Transformers''===
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 ChunLi.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, Brush-Head! This is not a request!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rodimus [Ken] vs Arcee [Chun-Li]''' (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[May 26]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': Large gun, small gun, two swords

:Available as part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, "Arcee [Chun-Li]" is another redeco of the running change variant of [[#Generations|''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class Arcee]] in [[Chun-Li]]'s traditional colors, flesh tones and all. She retains all four of the mold's weapons, though she probably shouldn't use them in a street fight.

:Arcee was only available in a two-pack with [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Hot Rodimus]] [[Ken Masters#Toys|[Ken]]]. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], [[2017]], with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was set as well: if 3000 units were pre-ordered total, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.

:This two-pack was later brought to the west in 2022 as part of the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. These releases are functionally identical to the Takara versions; the Hasbro versions have new manufacturing tampographs, but are otherwise the same. They even have all of the Takara packaging ''inside'' the new Hasbro outer packaging!
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Deluxe-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)#Cybertron|Thunderblast]]'s ultimate rival.]]
*'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E17'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER-09'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[November 28]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, hoverboard/vehicle rear
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of a second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Deluxe Class toys, this mold of Arcee transforms into her classic futuristic car mode and is armed with a clear blue blaster. In contrast to the 2014 ''Thrilling 30'' [[#Generations|Arcee mold]] which incorporated the chest and legs into the vehicle mode, this ''Earthrise'' toy is a true [[shellformer]], the entire humanoid body folding up underneath a vehicle mode shell, which becomes a sizeable backpack for her robot mode. She utilizes a faux vehicle center-front for the chest, with the real part folding down behind her head. Part of the backpack (the rear half of her car shell) is designed to detach to act like a hoverboard that robot-mode Arcee can ride, by pegging her feet onto the 3 mm posts on the board designed to accommodate the ''War for Cybertron'' Fire Blast effect parts. Arcee has notably few such posts for her size, and has a similarly small number of [[5 mm post|5 mm]] [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] ports. The lack of a 5 mm port on her back in both backpack configurations means she cannot on her own recreate [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] weaponizing her as seen in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon. A new accessory packed with [[Security Officer|Red Cog]] would later allow this combination.

:In vehicle mode, Arcee's blaster can be attached to either of her front fenders or stored out of sight beneath her hood. In robot mode, it can be stored on a port on her butt, or plug into the fender ports on her back once the hoverboard is removed. Though the figure has standard 5 mm fist holes, the blaster's handle is molded in the unusual flattened shape used by ''Thrilling 30'' and ''Titans Return'' [[#Titans Return|Arcee]].

:Many fans have taken it upon themselves to knock out the pin holding the backpack joint together in order to have a complete vehicle mode separate from the robot mode. Like many newer figures, her paint has been reported yellowing over time. As the spoiler in the rear of the vehicle mode is not securely plugged into the figure, it can be easily dislodged and lost through normal handling. Some fans have thus resorted to using a small amount of superglue to permanently attach the spoiler in place to prevent this.

:The original stock renders have a few different paint applications compared to the final toy, depicting the car mode with grey coloring on the side panels, and the back half of the waist being painted pink and grey to match the front. Additionally, the connector that links the hoverboard to the rest of her backpack is colored pink instead of white and is attached to the backpack instead of the board.

:Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of Arcee's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger space map, along with a translucent red "decoder". Arcee's piece contains the labeled location of [[Master (planet)|DOMINUS]]. Like most ''Earthrise'' figures from wave 2, it is misprinted and overlays the "decodable" red graphics from the map piece included with ''Earthrise'' [[Hoist (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Hoist]] on top of the details unique to Arcee's piece.

:Arcee was redecoed into [[Lifeline (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Lifeline]] and retooled into ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Elita One (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Elita-1]].
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-51-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And do the rockaway, now lean back.]]
*'''Arcee''' ([[December 29]], [[2020]])
**''ID Number'': '''MP-51'''
**''Accessories'': blaster, holster, 3 effect parts, rifle, pistol, shredding arm, 3 alternate faces

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Arcee is an all-new mold that transforms from a robot into a Cybertronian car, though the robot mode favors a leaner and slender design as opposed to directly replicating the original animation model, a rare move in modern ''Masterpiece'' figures. Aside from her blaster, Arcee also comes with a rifle, an assortment of alternate faces, a holster for the smaller blaster, a pistol, effect parts for her blasters, and a drill arm based on the one she used to stop a Junkion during the chase in the movie. In addition, the figure's head has a foldout visor from the movie. Much like MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow]], Arcee's design hyper-emphasizes feminine stylings and enhanced poseability, also extending to her hands. ''Unlike'' MP-46, however, Arcee's stylization goes to the point of neglecting screen accuracy, having a sculpt which forgoes the animation model's wider, slightly boxy stomach and waist while also giving her a much wider (and lower) bust. Not to mention the extremely arched back.

:This mold was retooled into [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-K17 Arcee Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, 2021)
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-K17'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, hoverboard/vehicle rear
:Part of the third wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Deluxes, Arcee is a [[package refresh]] of the previous ''Earthrise'' figure above, now in all-new packaging. The timing of this re-issue appears to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

:This release of Arcee also comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:Behold Galvatron Arcee.JPG|thumb|200px]]
* '''Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack''' (Leader Class, 2022)
:''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Arcee is a non-transforming and [[Slug figure|immobile 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#War for Cybertron Trilogy|"reformatting" version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].

:Arcee's legs are very thin, so care ''must be'' taken while handling her.
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===''Authentics''===
[[File:Authenticstoy-BravoArcee.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Thank Primus, my legs were getting so cold.]]
*'''Arcee''' (Bravo, 2022)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Released as the sole figure in the fifth wave of ''Authentics'' "Bravo Class" figures, ''[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]'' Arcee is a roughly-Scout-sized mold that is developed for the discount market. She changes from robot to a Cybertronian car that borrows design cues from her ''Earthrise'' and ''Cyberverse'' Deluxe toys. Her blaster can be stored on top of her vehicle mode where it cleverly doubles as the antennae-like device that usually adorns the top of G1 Arcee's vehicle mode.

:Unlike many of her Deluxe iterations, this version of Arcee does not utilize [[shellformer|shellforming]] in order to change forms, however she lacks feet and is a little back heavy for her size, so her stability is questionable. Her legs can be locked into a more stable position if her knees are hyperextended. She features a decent range of articulation on her upper body, though her knees can only move sideways due to her transformation scheme.
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[[File:MBR Auth Arcee.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I remember when it was a big deal for Arcee to get a toy, now it takes two years for one to even be added to the wiki!]]
*'''Arcee''' (Mini Bot Racers, 2022)
:Released under the ''Authentics'' line of Mini Bot Racers, Arcee is a redeco of ''Rescue Bots Academy'' [[Whirl (RBA)#MBR|Mini Bot Racers Whirl]], transforming into a sports car with a super-deformed version of her "driving" it in one simple step.

:She comes packaged with fellow redeco [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Authentics|Trailbreaker]], 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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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-Deluxe-Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Thrilling 38th.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-16'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-92'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October]], 2022
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>Evan Brook's [https://www.instagram.com/p/CeWB8GAu_A3/ Instagram post] about ''Studio Series'' 86 Arcee</ref>|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Part of the seventeenth wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Arcee is, surprisingly enough, ''not'' a redeco of the [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' toy]], but rather an extensive retool of the eight-year-old [[#Generations|''Thrilling 30'' toy]]. She features an entirely new lower body and back half of the car, in service of adding the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' standard of articulation to robot mode and a more accurate vehicle mode. Her new forearms are directly based on those of her [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Hunters'' toy]], now altered to remove the weapon mounts on the sides and increase the gripping surface of her [[5 mm post]]-compatible hands. She retains the ''Thrilling 30'' toy's smaller blaster accessory, which can holster on her thighs or mount over her shoulders as on the original toy. The blaster stores under the rear of the car mode in a manner similar to ''Thrilling 30'''s.

:Arcee's waist hinges, while giving her rare ab crunch articulation, do not lock in securely and can come apart when handling. Also, make sure that the shoulder joints are properly positioned so the car kibble can align properly.

:Like the other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a display backdrop, with it depicting the Battle of Autobot City.

:Arcee and her wave-mates were revealed by TakaraTomy on [[May 10]], 2022, and set for pre-order in Japanese markets, unusually before Hasbro.

:Much like most of her other toys, Arcee became an infamous shelfwarmer, being regularly available on store shelves for at least two years and counting after her original release.
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==Merchandise==
===''Super High-Breed Model''===
[[File:Hybrid model arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Arcee pets a dog. (Dog not included.)]]
*'''Arcee''' (1987)
**''ID number:'' '''H-03'''

:Arcee was one of three non-transforming ''[[Super High-Breed Model]]'' vinyl figurines created in 1987 by Takara. Standing at about eight inches tall and featuring articulation in the neck and shoulders, Arcee and her fellows (Rodimus Prime and Galvatron) were based on their [[Studio OX]] character models, featuring much more anime-styled proportions and detailing.

:For reasons unknown, the retail release of Arcee and the other ''Super High-Breed Model'' figures was canceled. While Galvatron was eventually released as an exclusive at [[BotCon Japan 1997]], Arcee and Rodimus have never been officially released, though they do occasionally pop up on the secondary market, commanding prices in excess of $600.
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===MC Axis===
[[File:Mcaxis arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Look, Arcee pets a lot of invisible dogs, okay?]]
*'''Arcee''' (1996)

:This Japanese "garage kit", an unpainted resin model, was made by [[MC Axis]] and was also the first official product of Arcee that got a retail release. Included among its paperwork is a [[The Transformers (MC Axis manga)|comic strip]] starring Arcee. It is not known for its exceptional quality control—numerous unsightly air bubbles in the plastic are not an uncommon thing to encounter.

:The resin parts need to be washed '''first''' to prevent the paint from smearing off.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1492/Axis-Model+Kit/Arcee.html Gallery of an assembled and painted Arcee at Transformers @ The Moon]
::*''[http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2012/02/takara-mc-axis-arcee-resin-model-kit.html Photos and review of unpainted and unused complete Arcee kit at HeroicDecepticon.com]
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The first mass-release Arcee toy. So naturally, they released her twice.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2000)
**''Act'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Arcee was available in the first wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. She is armed with her pistol from the scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where she shoots at [[Unicron]]'s internal defenses. Like all the figures in the "Act", she was available as both a standard full color figure and a colorless translucent version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

:Arcee was [[redeco]]ed to create the chase figure for the eighth wave of the series, the [[Paradron Medic#Super Collection Figure|Paradron Medic]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCArcee/arcee.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Arcee at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearArcee/arcee.htm More information on clear Arcee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Arcee (with Daniel)''' (2001)
**''Act'': '''4'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

:The Arcee figurine was re-released, with no notable changes, as part of the fourth wave of the ''Super Collection Figure'' series, now packaged with a figure of [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Daniel Witwicky]] in his [[exosuit]]. Amusingly, this box comes with ''two'' stands, one for each figure.

: The pair were available in both full color and metallic "pewter" versions, with one of each in every case. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of the set came with the body of the line's collectible [[Metroplex (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Metroplex]] "build-a-figure", with that assembly coming in either full-color or clear-plastic at an equal 4-to-4 ratio.

: The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/PewterArcee/arcee.htm More information on pewter Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Arcee''' (2002)

: When Hasbro released the ''Super Collection Figure'' line as ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'', the Arcee figure was released as part of the first wave, now featuring a [[light-piping]] gimmick in the character's eyes, accomplished by casting the figure in translucent blue plastic and then painting over it. There are other small but significant changes to her deco; most notably her midriff detailing is now painted red (a detail the SCF oddly misses), her blaster now has a black barrel rather than dark gray, her pinks and grays are darker, and her whites are considerably brighter.

: Rather than come blindpacked like the ''SCF'' figure, Arcee came on a blister card with a profile card included.

: This mold was later [[redeco]]ed to make the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' [[Paradron Medic#Heroes of Cybertron|Paradron Medic]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCArcee/arcee.htm More information on Heroes of Cybertron Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===''MyClone''===
[[File:Myclone arcee.jpg|thumb|Ladies should do this about once per month, and more regularly after turning 50.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''MTF005'''
**''Accessories:'' White display base
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released in the first wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Arcee comes with a hexagonal white display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other ''MyClone'' figures. Her modular design allows her parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.
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===Palisades Statues===
[[File:Palisades arcee.jpg|thumb|And so Arcee waits / Arcee waits / Arcee waits]]
*'''Arcee''' (2004)

:Inspired by a [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] pin-up lithograph/poster by [[Rob Armstrong]],<ref name="dread">[http://web.archive.org/web/20080314045623/http://www.dreadforce.com/creators.html The creators list for Jaran Studios' ''Dread Force''] includes this information in Rob's profile.</ref><ref name="disguise">[http://www.lilformers.com/blog/2012/03/21/dreamslaves-2-artists-in-disguise/ Matt Moylan] confirmed that it had been drawn by Armstrong, but credited to [[Pat Lee]].</ref> (itself based on Arcee's Studio OX character model, complete with shoulder-armor rig) this statue features looks-right-at-only-one-angle perspective and a face so flat you'd swear she'd flown into a window. Standing around 6" tall, Arcee was limited to 2000 pieces worldwide.

:The Arcee statue was later repainted into that old standby, the [[Paradron Medic]].
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesrumblearcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|She's actually running after [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|''Robot Heroes'' Cheetor]].]]
*'''Arcee & Decepticon Rumble''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]] [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Arcee is packaged with [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Rumble]] as part of the "Generation 1 Series." She is sculpted as running across a patch of mechanical flooring, and she has articulation at the head and shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHArcee/arcee.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Arcee statue.jpg|thumb|Not pictured: Springer and Weirdwolf.]]
*'''Arcee''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Released by [[Diamond Select Toys]] in 2009, Arcee was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. She is featured packing two of the style of pistol she is commonly seen with and looking off to one side. As is the case in certain [[Continuity|continuities]], she is listed as a member of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]'s [[Female Autobots|resistance group]]. Arcee's tech specs give her the following classifications: STR 5.5, INT 8, SPD 8, END 5, RNK 6, CRG 9, FBL 6, SKL 10.

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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Gacha Arcee.jpg|thumb|Not included: two dogs.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2016)

:Available as part of the ''Q-Transformers'' [[w:gashapon|capsule toy]] lineup, this non-transforming figure of Arcee is based on her appearance in the [[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (cartoon)|''Q-Transformers'' cartoon]].
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===''EX Gōkin''===
*'''Arcee''' (TBA)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, alternate head, display stand

: A non-transforming Arcee action figure produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their ''EX Gōkin Transformers Series'' line, featuring an alternate head with the red visor she briefly used in the movie. It was first revealed at the Japanese 2014 Transformers Expo alongside [[Elita One (G1)#EX Gōkin|Elita One]] but has not been shown again since Wonder Festival 2015, leaving its release uncertain.

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===''Playskool Friends''===
[[File:Playskool-Friends-TF-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.88|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Collector Pack''' (Canceled)

:Intended to be released as part of the 7-pack for the Playskool Friends lineup, this Arcee is a very adorable non-transforming figurine. She comes packed with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Heatwave, Chase, Boulder and Blades.

:Given the inclusion of the four Rescue Bots, it was ''probably'' unclear if this Arcee is mean to represent her ''Generation 1'' counterpart or her ''[[Arcee (WFC)|Aligned]]'' counterpart.

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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Arcee, Skilled Fighter''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T40'''
**''Stars: ''5
:'''Arcee, Skilled Fighter''' 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 draws inspiration from the [[Arcee (WFC)|version of the character]] seen in the ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]'' cartoon.

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[[File:W3PrivateArcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Private Arcee, Special Ops-Warrior''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T12/T48'''
**''Stars: ''8

: Private Arcee, Special Ops-Warrior 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 uses reused line-art from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, recolored seemingly to match the aesthetic of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline's packaging art.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Arcee''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': Pistol
[[File:ReAction_Arcee.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|]]

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

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Arcee 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===
[[File:EaglemossChess Arcee.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb]]
* '''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 Arcee 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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===''Furai Model''===
[[File:TF-Furai-Model-Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Arcee''' (2023)
**''Number'': 28
**''Accessories'': TBA

:Produced by Flame Toys, this Arcee is a new addition to the Furai Model line of plastic model kits. Using parts made of hard ABS plastic and some polycaps, She features a unique stylized design that consists of a human-like female body designed by Ban (ばん!).

:If one chooses, 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.

:Like [[Windblade (G1)#Furai Model|Windblade]], the artwork of Arcee also generated minor controversy, mainly due to how the two shades of pink parts on her torso-to-waist are decoed to look like a very tiny bikini.

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===''Minimates''===
*'''Arcee''' (Series 3, 2022)
**''Accessories'': 2 pistols; alternate head; stand

:Part of the third wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]], this Arcee is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card. Arcee includes an alternate head, this one displaying her long-distance visor from the animated film.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Arcee is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded with her hands on her waist. She has a little base attached to her feet for balancing reasons.

:She comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].

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*'''Transformers Series 3 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2023)
:''Nano Metalfigs'' Arcee 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-Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Arcee, Sharpshooter / Arcee, Acrobatic Coupe''' (2022)
**''ID number:'' '''007/015'''
**''Set code:'' '''BOT'''
**''Color identity:'' '''Red/White'''
**''Casting cost:'' '''{1}{R}{W}''' (front), '''{R}{W}''' (back)
**''Artist:'' [[Andrew Griffith]]
:"Arcee, Sharpshooter" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[wikia:mtg:Universes Beyond|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[wikia:mtg:Transformers|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Set Booster and Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[wikia:mtg:The Brothers' War|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Arcee, Acrobatic Coupe", representing Arcee in vehicle mode.
:Arcee is the only ''Universes Beyond Transformers'' card to not have a variant depicting the character's ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' counterpart.

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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Windblade and Arcee.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Arcee & Windblade Set''' ([[March 19]], [[2024]])
**''ID number:'' '''83 & 84'''

: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 Arcee and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#83|Translation of Arcee's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Collaborative Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:MyClone]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]

Transformers: Legacy

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'''''Transformers: Legacy''''' (aka '''''Transformers Generations: Legacy''''')<ref>The official in-house title of the toyline is "'''''Transformers Generations: Legacy'''''", which is often used in online product descriptions given to retailers. The name used for the line's logo, however; is just "'''''Transformers: Legacy'''''".</ref> is a [[subline imprint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toyline, and the successor to the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''.

First revealed in late [[2021]] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]], ''Legacy'' commemorates the approaching 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]] by featuring new toys of characters from across the ''Transformers'' [[multiverse]]. The toys are largely in the [[scale]] and style of those from the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'', including numerous 3 mm posts and [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] from the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Characters from franchises known for more unique aesthetics, such as ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'', are updated with the modern ''Generations'' aesthetic to fit with the rest of the toyline, which can range from a significant redesign to the same basic model just rendered more like a modern "[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]" toy. The toyline also sees the return of [[combiner]]s from Hasbro for the first time since ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'', starting with the [[Stunticon (G1)#Legacy|Stunticons]] in [[2022]].

The storytelling of ''Legacy'' follows characters brought together from across the [[multiverse]] as their universes collide.<ref name="Facebook"/> As such, non-"Generation 1" characters are (usually) given prefixes associated with their series of origin, such as "[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron Universe]]". Certain characters have also been given these prefixes to denote specific iterations, such as [[Impactor (G1)#Marvel Comics continuity|"Comic Universe" Impactor]]. Replacing the package [[bio]]s of old is a QR code on the back of each box, or for Core Class figures, on the instructions, which leads to the character's bio on the ''Transformers'' website.

Unlike its predecessors, ''Legacy'' was not replaced by a new line with its own distinct title for its second and third years. Instead, it was given a refresh in the form of [[subline imprint]]s titled '''''Legacy: Evolution''''' and '''''Legacy: United''''', with the existing assortments continued in terms of distribution. Similar to its predecessors, the ''Legacy'' toyline features [[package refresh]]es of several figures from previous lines, even all the way back to ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'', though ''Legacy'' elects to remove the battle damage [[paint operation|paint applications]] from these toys where applicable.

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==''Legacy''==
[[File:TF-Legacy-main-artwork.jpg|thumb|300px|We did it. We put the "s" in Generations.]]
[[File:Legacy_Logo.png|center|300px]]

The first year of ''Legacy'' (theoretically) focuses on characters that can "harness the power of [[Energon]]", with many toys including an often-translucent accessory that the figure can wield in multiple ways and combine with others branded an "[[Energon weapon#Legacy|Energon-infused weapon]]"<ref name="Facebook">Pre-reveal of ''Legacy'' on the ''Transformers'' [https://www.facebook.com/transformers/posts/6219021398168002 Facebook]: "Celebrating an almost 40-year legacy of Transformers, universes collide as fan-favorite characters are brought together from across the multiverse, updated with Generations styling. You can harness the power of Energon, with all-new Energon-infused weapon accessories that come with figures across the line."</ref>, not too dissimilar to the [[2003]] ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' series. In keeping with this theme, the first wave of Core Class includes weapons specifically designed to combine into a large sword, but the gimmick was quietly dropped immediately after. Moreover, toys that do not utilize clear plastic in any part of their construction do not have these "energon infused" weapons, but some product descriptions do claim that the weapons are such.<ref>Tarantulas's product description says that he comes with a crossbow and an ''sic'' accessory, but Armada Starscream's product description claims that he comes with an energon sword despite both swords being casted in solid plastic.</ref> Their random nature can be chalked up to them having been designed before the character roster was finalized.
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===General retail===
====Core Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Legacy|Autobot Hot Rod]] ([[package refresh]] from ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'')}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Iguanus (G1)#Legacy|Iguanus]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Legacy|Skywarp]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d2|[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|G2 Universe Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#LegacyCore|Optimus Prime]] (package refresh from ''Kingdom'')}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Legacy|Shockwave]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bomb-Burst (G1)#Legacy|Bomb-Burst]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Legacy|Soundwave]] (package refresh from ''Kingdom'')}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Bombburst.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Bomb-Burst (G1)#Legacy|Bomb-Burst]]]]
|}
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====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (WFC)#Legacy|Prime Universe Arcee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Drag Strip (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Dragstrip]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (G1)#Legacy|Kickback]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Skids (G1)#Legacy|Autobot Skids]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Elita One (G1)#Legacy|Elita-1]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Knock Out (Prime)#Legacy|Prime Universe Knock-Out]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#Legacy|Predacon Tarantulas]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Wildrider (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Wild Rider]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Crankcase (G1)#Legacy|Crankcase]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dead End (G1)#Legacy|Dead End]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Pointblank#Legacy|Autobot Pointblank]] & [[Peacemaker#Legacy|Autobot Peacemaker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skullgrin#Legacy|Skullgrin]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-Deluxe-Class-Arcee.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Arcee (WFC)#Legacy|Prime Universe Arcee]]]]
|}
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====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Legacy|Autobot Blaster]] & [[Eject (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Eject]] (package refresh from ''Kingdom'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bulkhead (Prime)#Legacy|Prime Universe Bulkhead]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d2|[[Jhiaxus (G2)#Legacy|G2 Universe Jhiaxus]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Legacy|Soundwave]] (redecoed package refresh from ''Siege'')}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Inferno (BW)#Legacy|Predacon Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Armada Universe Starscream]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-Voyager-Class-Jhiaxus.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Jhiaxus (G2)#Legacy|G2 Universe Jhiaxus]]]]
|}
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====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Legacy|Galvatron]] (redecoed package refresh from ''Kingdom'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|Laser Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Legacy|Blitzwing]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p2|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Legacy|Transmetal II Megatron]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-Leader-Transmetal2-Megatron.jpeg|thumb|200px|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Legacy|Transmetal II Megatron]]]]
|}
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====Big ticket items====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Commander Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Motormaster (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Motormaster]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Titan Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Legacy|Cybertron Universe Metroplex]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''HasLab campaign'''<ref name="HasLab">Due to their sheer scale, all HasLab campaigns are kept in-house and are thus sorta kinda joint exclusives between [[Hasbro Pulse]], [[TakaraTomy Mall]], and a very select list of secondary retailers with Hasbro and TakaraTomy's blessing to cover additional regions around the globe.</ref>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|Victory Saber ([[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|Autobot Star Saber]] and [[Ginrai (robot)#Legacy|Victory Leo]] with [[Holi#Legacy|Holi]] and [[Fire#Legacy|Fire]])}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-HasLab-Star-Saber.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|Autobot Star Saber]]]]
|}
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===Exclusives===
Please note that the exclusivity listed for toys below applies to the United States. Also, most of ''Legacy''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s exclusives were available through [[Hasbro Pulse]] as well, but in much smaller numbers than their "main" outlets.

====Walmart====
: [[Walmart]] had a ''large'' number of exclusives; first came a trio of normal ''Legacy''-packaged Deluxe beast-bots (which were sold as Farmers exclusives in [[New Zealand]]).

: Next came the "'''Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection'''", which focused on characters on the namesake [[Velocitron|planet]] participating in the namesake [[Speedia 500|race]]. The first assortment was revealed on the [[June 23]] 2022 [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fanstream]]. A second assortment of Deluxe Class toys was revealed in early October, without prior announcement.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/09/14/transformers-velocitron-speedia-500-deluxe-g2-shadowstrip-crasher-out-in-new-zealand-first-in-hand-images-465277 Transformers Velocitron Speedia 500 Deluxe G2 Shadowstrip & Crasher Out In New Zealand – First In-Hand Images] at TFW2005</ref> Distribution of this second wave of product has been... let's politely call it varied. These toys were [[Kmart]] exclusives in New Zealand.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Deluxe Beast Assortment'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-p1|[[Buzz Saw (BW)#Legacy|Buzzsaw]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Nightprowler#Legacy|Autobot Nightprowler]]}}
{{bp-p1|[[Sandstorm (BW)#Legacy|Predacon Sandstorm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Velocitron Deluxes'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blurr (G1)/toys#Legacy|Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Legacy|Diaclone Universe Burn Out]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Clampdown (G1)#Legacy|Diaclone Universe Clampdown]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cosmos (G1)#Legacy|Autobot Cosmos]]}}
{{Bp-a2|[[Road Rocket (G2)#Legacy|G2 Universe Road Rocket]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Crasher (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Crasher]] (wave 2)}}
{{Bp-d2|[[Shadowstrip#Legacy|G2 Universe Shadowstrip]] (wave 2)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Velocitron Voyagers'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Override (Cybertron)#Legacy|Cybertron Universe Override]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hauler#Legacy|Road Hauler]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Velocitron|Autobot Hot Rod]] (wave 2, cancelled)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Velocitron Leaders'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-cm|[[Scourge (RID)#Legacy|Robots in Disguise 2000 Universe Scourge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle]] (wave 2)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-Velocitron-Speedia-500-Override.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Override (Cybertron)#Legacy|Cybertron Universe Override]]]]
|}
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====Other outlets====
: The [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]-exclusive "'''Wreck 'N Rule Collection'''" was themed around the [[Wreckers]] team. Each set in this collection had part of a buildable cardboard [[:File:Wreck 'N Rule Collection Wrecker Hammer.jpg|Wrecker hammer]], the base of which translates to "Creator of the Wreckers Resistance - Emirate [[Xaaron]]". All five boxes could be stacked to form a display mural.

:Almost all of [[Target]]'s exclusives were part of the long-running ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' series, a multi-franchise set of toys with increasingly-smaller amounts of Bumblebee in it. Red Cog, however, was sold in normal ''Legacy''-style packaging.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Amazon "Wreck 'N Rule Collection"'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-wr|[[Bulkhead (Prime)#WreckNRule|Prime Universe Bulkhead]]}}
{{Bp-wr|[[Impactor (G1)#Legacy|Comic Universe Impactor]] / [[Spindle]]}}
{{Bp-wr|[[Leadfoot (G2)#Legacy|G2 Universe Leadfoot]] / [[Masterdominus]]}}
{{Bp-wr|[[Springer (G1)/toys#Legacy|Autobot Springer]]}}
{{Bp-wr|[[Twin Twist (G1)#Legacy|Diaclone Universe Twin Twist]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Generations Selects''' (multiple outlets)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (G1)#Generations Selects|Black Zarak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Cyclonus]] & [[Nightstick (G1)#Generations Selects|Nightstick]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[DK-2 Guard]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Breaker (G1)#Generations Selects|DK-3 Breaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#Generations Selects|Lift-Ticket]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Hasbro Pulse'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|A Hero Is Born ([[Alpha Trion (G1)#Legacy|Alpha Trion]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#HasbroPulse|Orion Pax]], [[Vector Sigma#Legacy|Vector Sigma]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Target'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Security Officer (G1)#Toys|Red Cog]]}}
{{Bp-m1p1|[[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Heroic Maximal Dinobot]]}} 
{{Bp-a1|[[Silverstreak#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Autobot Silverstreak]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Terrorsaur (BW)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Evil Predacon Terrorsaur]]}}
{{Bp-multi|Creatures Collide ([[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Autobot Goldbug]], [[Ransack (G1)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Ransack]], [[Skywasp#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Skywasp]], [[Scorponok (BW)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Predacon Scorponok]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Buzzworthy Creatures Collide Goldbug.JPG|thumb|200px|Target "Creatures Collide" [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Autobot Goldbug]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Walgreens'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Minerva (G1 robot)#Legacy|Autobot Minerva]]}}
|}
{{anchor|Evolution}}{{--}}

==''Legacy: Evolution''==
[[File:TF-Legacy-Evolution-main-artwork.jpg|thumb|300px|That's a lotta nuts!]]
[[File:Legacy_Evolution_Logo.png|center|300px]]

'''''Legacy: Evolution''''', the second year of ''Legacy'' product, was announced in fall 2022 at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022|that year's Pulse Con]]. This [[subline imprint]] not only broadened the range of past ''Transformers'' franchises characters could be pulled from, it retired the Energon-infused weapons in favor of a series of integrated weapons referred to collectively as "[[Evo-Fusion]]." Admittedly, many of these are just the same "combine and mount weapons somewhere on the figure" play gimmick that has been part of the ''Generations'' line for years, but hey.

Supporting this is a continuation of the "[[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]]" concept with a new tribe of modular [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] that can mix and match body parts and accessories to create your own robot and vehicle modes, or armor and weaponry for other bots. Following [[Menasor (G1)#Legacy|Menasor]], this subline's combiner is [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Legacy|Volcanicus]], made up of six [[Dinobot (G1)#Legacy|Dinobots]] in the smaller Core Class. ''Evolution'' also puts some more focus on ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' characters to commemorate the series' 20th anniversary, although these new releases do not include any of the series' original [[Mini-Cons]]. The line also notably features the first mainline ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' toys since the show's cancellation in 2009; 2023 also marks the 15th anniversary of the [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|''Animated'' cartoon]], but we doubt this was intentional.
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===General retail===
====Core Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sludge (G1)#Legacy|Dinobot Sludge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Slag (G1)/toys#Legacy|Dinobot Slug]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#LegacyEvo|Soundblaster]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bomb-Burst (G1)#Legacy|Bomb-Burst]] (package refresh from ''Legacy'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legacy|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Legacy|Nemesis Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legacy|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Skar (IDW)#Legacy|Dinobot Scarr]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Legacy|Starscream]] (package refresh from ''Kingdom'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Legacy|Dinobot Swoop]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#LegacyCore|Optimus Prime]] (package refresh from ''Legacy'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (G1)#Legacy|Dinobot Snarl]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legacy|Grimlock]]]]
|}
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====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Breakdown (G1)#Legacy|Breakdown]]<ref>Wave 1's Breakdown was, despite being ''Evolution'' product, released in standard year one ''Legacy'' packaging to match the rest of the Stunticons. His [[instructions]] initially featured the "Evolution" branding and green color scheme, but a [[variant#Running changes|running change variant]] replaced those with the vanilla "Legacy" branding and purple color scheme. {{citesocial|quote=You will see a regular Legacy box sitting on the shelf with all of our new Legacy: Evolution stuff for Wave 1 so that if you are a MIB collector you can actually collect these all in the right same packaging.|name=Ben MacCrae|link=https://www.youtube.com/live/vuZHDR3ZBd8?feature=share&t=2098|site=YouTube|title=Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 | DAY ONE}}</ref>}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Armada Universe Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Needlenose (G1)#Legacy|Needlenose]] (w/ [[Sunbeam (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Sunbeam]] & [[Zigzag#Legacy|Decepticon Zigzag]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Scraphook#Toys|Scraphook]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Crashbar#Legacy|Crashbar]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Crosscut (G1)#Legacy|Crosscut]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (Animated)#Legacy|Animated Universe Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shrapnel (G1)#Legacy|Shrapnel]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Axlegrease#Legacy|Axlegrease]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Beachcomber (G1)#Legacy|Beachcomber]] & [[Paradise Parakeet#Toys|Paradise Parakeet]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Devcon (G1)#Legacy|Autobot Devcon]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#Legacy|Predacon Tarantulas]] (package refresh from ''Legacy'')}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bombshell (G1)#Legacy|Insecticon Bombshell]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Detritus (G1)#Legacy|Detritus]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Cyberverse Universe Shadow Striker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (RID)#Legacy|Robots In Disguise 2015 Universe Strongarm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-Deluxe-Shadow-Striker.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Cyberverse Universe Shadow Striker]]]]
|}
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====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Lio Convoy#Legacy|Maximal Leo Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Tarn (G1)#Legacy|Comic Universe Tarn]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Metalhawk (G1)#Legacy|Metalhawk]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Twincast#Legacy|Twincast]] & [[Rewind (G1)#Legacy|Autobot Rewind]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (G1)/toys#Legacy|Dirge]] (package refresh from ''Earthrise'')}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Black Lio Convoy#Legacy|Nemesis Leo Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bludgeon (G1)#Legacy|Comic Universe Bludgeon]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Trashmaster#Legacy|Trashmaster]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-Voyager-Trashmaster.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Trashmaster#Legacy|Trashmaster]]]]
|}
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====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p2|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Legacy|Transmetal II Megatron]] (package refresh from ''Legacy'')}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skyquake (Prime)#Legacy|Prime Universe Skyquake]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Legacy|Blitzwing]] (package refresh from ''Legacy'')}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Armada Universe Megatron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Dreadwing (Prime)#Legacy 2|Prime Universe Dreadwing]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-Leader-Class-Skyquake.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Skyquake (Prime)#Legacy|Prime Universe Skyquake]]]]
|}
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====Big ticket items====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Commander Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Armada Universe Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Titan Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Nemesis (G1)#Legacy 2|Decepticon Nemesis]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''HasLab campaign'''<ref name = "HasLab"/>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Deathsaurus (G1)#Legacy|Deathsaurus]] (with [[Tigerbreast#Legacy|Tigerchest]], [[Eaglebreast#Legacy|Eaglechest]], [[Boater#Legacy|Boater]], and [[Pīpō#Legacy|Pīpō]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-Titan-Class-Nemesis.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Nemesis (G1)#Legacy 2|Decepticon Nemesis]]]]
|}
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===Exclusives===
====Walmart====
: [[Walmart]]'s "'''Toxitron Collection'''" capsule featured [[Neon|gloriously garishly-decoed]] toys based on unreleased concept redecos from ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' (and one from [[2003]]'s ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]''). The series was revealed on [[March 13]] in 2023 as part of Walmart's "Collector Con", showing off the first three toys as well as putting them up for preorder. The toys eventually started shipping in mid-July, with the remaining toys being officially revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] (though they had been found at Walmarts before the show). However, distribution has reportedly been spotty at best, with many stores missing out on some or even all of the capsule.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Toxitron Deluxes'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d2|[[Dead End (G1)#Toxitron|G2 Universe Dead End]]}}
{{bp-a2|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Legacy|G2 Universe Autobot Jazz]]}}
{{bp-a2|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#LegacyLC|G2 Universe Laser Cycle]]}}
{{bp-a2|[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Legacy|G2 Universe Autobot Mirage]]}}
{{bp-a2|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Legacy|G2 Universe Sideswipe]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Toxitron Voyagers'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d2|[[Cloudcover#Legacy|G2 Universe Cloudcover]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Toxitron Leaders'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a2|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Toxitron|G2 Universe Grimlock]]}}
{{bp-d2|[[Toxitron (Universe)#Legacy|G2 Universe Toxitron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-Toxitron-Collection-Toxitron.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Toxitron (Universe)#Legacy|G2 Universe Toxitron]]]]
|}
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====Other outlets====
: Amazon's "'''Pre-Cybertronian War'''" capsule is inspired by the beginnings of the war in both comic continuities from [[IDW Publishing]]. The boxes of the "Rise of Tyranny" and "Humble Origins" packs can be displayed next to each other as one image. Target's ''Evolution'' exclusives were all under the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' banner.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Amazon "Pre-Cybertronian War"'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|Deadeye Duel 2-Pack ([[Kaskade#Legacy|Ascenticon Kaskade]] VS [[Javelin#Legacy|Senate Guard Autobot Javelin]])}}
{{Bp-multi|Humble Origins 2-Pack ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#HumbleOrigins|Data Clerk Orion Pax]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#HumbleOrigins|Senator Shockwave]])}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Nacelle (G1)#Legacy|Nacelle]]}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Nova Prime#Legacy|Nova Prime]]}}
{{Bp-multi|Rise of Tyranny 2-Pack ([[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#RiseofTyranny|Miner Megatron]] and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Legacy|Senator Ratbat]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Generations Selects''' (multiple outlets)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Antagony (BW)#Generations Selects|Antagony]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Guardian robot#Generations Selects|Guardian Robot]] & [[Lunar-Tread#Generations Selects|Lunar-Tread]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Magnificus (G1)#Generations Selects|Magnificus]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Hasbro Pulse'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#LegacyPowerlinx|Armada Universe Powerlinx Hot Shot]] / [[Jolt (Armada)#Legacy|Armada Universe Jolt]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Menasor (G1)#LegacyGiftset|Stunticon Menasor]] giftset ([[Motormaster (G1)#LegacyGiftset|Decepticon Motormaster]], [[Drag Strip (G1)#LegacyGiftset|Decepticon Dragstrip]], [[Wildrider (G1)#LegacyGiftset|Decepticon Wild Rider]], [[Dead End (G1)#LegacyGiftset|Dead End]], [[Breakdown (G1)#LegacyGiftset|Breakdown]])}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#LegacyEvolutionCore2pack|Optimus Prime]] & [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Legacy|Bumblebee]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Target'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Origin Autobot Jazz]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Tow-Line (RID)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Robots in Disguise 2000 Universe Tow-Line]]}}
{{Bp-multi|Troop Builder Multipack ([[Air Warrior#Buzzworthy_Bumblebee|Decepticon Seeker]], [[Quintesson Bailiff#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Quintesson Trooper]], [[Cybertronian (faction)#Buzzworthy_Bumblebee|G2 Universe Cybertronian Trooper]], [[Autotrooper (Animated)#Buzzworthy_Bumblebee|Animated Universe Autotrooper]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:LegacyJavelin.jpg|200px|thumb|Amazon "Deadeye Duel" [[Javelin#Legacy|Javelin]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Walgreens'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Medix (G1)#Legacy|Autobot Medix]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''San Diego Comic-Con 2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|War Dawn ([[Dion (G1)#Legacy|Dion]] and [[Elita One (G1)#WarDawn|Cybertronian Erial]])}}
</ul>
|}
{{anchor|United}}{{--}}

==''Legacy: United''==
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-main-artwork.jpg|thumb|300px|''Into the fire! / Feel the burn!'' ''Give into the flame / And never return!'']]
[[File:Legacy_United_Logo.png|center|300px]]

'''''Legacy: United''''', the third year of ''Legacy'' product, was once more announced in fall 2023 at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2023|that year's Pulse Con]]. A celebration of the franchise turning 40 years old, ''United'' continued the previous year's focus on expanding the pool of characters to bring back into the toyline, including further ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' toys as well as toys from franchises such as ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers|Beast Wars II]]''.

This year also introduced another iteration of the mix-and-match "Weaponizer" gimmick in the form of "[[Armorizer]]" toys, rock-like beings who can turn into vehicles, weapons and armor for other toys. These characters take inspirations from both the [[Rock Lord|Rock Lords]] of the sister ''[[GoBots]]'' franchise, as well as a race of rock aliens from planet [[Daira]] who appeared in [[My Friend Sixshot!|a single episode]] of ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]''. The name of their home universe even shouts out the molten realm within the core of the Earth in the ''Inhumanoids'' cartoon. Talk about a literal deep cut.

Unfortunately, unlike its predecessors, ''United'' has omitted the QR codes on the packaging.
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===General retail===
====Core Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|[[Bouldercrash|Infernac Universe Bouldercrash]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegacyCore|Energon Universe Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Tasmania Kid#Legacy|Beast Wars II Universe Tasmania Kid]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m2|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Legacy|Cheetor]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegacyEnergonGalvatron|Energon Universe Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Geocron|Infernac Universe Geocron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Core-Tasmania-Kid.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Tasmania Kid#Legacy|Beast Wars II Universe Tasmania Kid]]]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 3}}
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====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#Legacy|Animated Universe Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Chase (RB)#Legacy|Rescue Bots Universe Chase]]}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Magneous|Infernac Universe Magneous]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Windblade (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Cyberverse Universe Windblade]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Chromia (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Cyberverse Universe Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Gears (G1)#Legacy|G1 Universe Autobot Gears]]}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Shard|Infernac Universe Shard]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#LegacyCybertron|Cybertron Universe Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Nucleous#Toys|Infernac Universe Nucleous]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Side Burn (RID)#Legacy|Robots in Disguise 2001 Universe Autobot Side Burn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (RID)#Legacy|Robots In Disguise 2015 Universe Strongarm]] (package refresh from ''Evolution'')}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#LegacyUnited|G1 Universe Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Quake (G1)#Legacy|G1 Universe Quake]] / [[Heater#Legacy|G1 Universe Heater]] / [[Tiptop#Legacy|G1 Universe Tiptop]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Cyberverse Universe Slipstream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Deluxe-Shard.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Shard|Infernac Universe Shard]]]][[File:TF-Legacy-Slipstream.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Cyberverse Universe Slipstream]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d2|[[Breakdown (G1)#LegacyUnited|G2 Universe Breakdown]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Legacy|Origin Bumblebee]] (package refresh from ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cosmos (G1)#Legacy|G1 Universe Cosmos]] (package refresh from ''Legacy'')}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Wheeljack (Armada)#Legacy|Armada Universe Wheeljack]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Waves 4 & 5}}
{{-}}

====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Legacy|Animated Universe Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-ss|[[Thundertron#Legacy|Prime Universe Thundertron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)#Legacy|Beast Wars Universe Silverbolt]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#LegacyCybertron|Cybertron Universe Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Vector Prime#Legacy|Cybertron Universe Vector Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Metalhawk (G1)#LegacyUnited|G1 Universe Metalhawk]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[The Motor Master#Legacy|Animated Universe Decepticon Motormaster]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Legacytoy-VoyagerCybertronStarscream.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#LegacyCybertron|Cybertron Universe Starscream]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#LegacyUnited|G1 Universe Ramjet]] (package refresh from ''Earthrise'')}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Tarn (G1)#Legacy|Comic Universe Tarn]] (package refresh from ''Evolution'')}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Waves 4 & 5}}
{{--}}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime]] (package refresh from ''Legacy'')}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Tigerhawk#Legacy|Beast Wars Universe Tigerhawk]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sandstorm (G1)#Legacy|G1 Triple Changer Sandstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegacyArmadaGalvatron|Armada Universe Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#LegacyLeader|G1 Universe Soundwave]] / [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Legacy|G1 Universe Decepticon Rumble]] / [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Legacy|G1 Universe Buzzsaw]] / [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Legacy|G1 Universe Ravage]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle]] (package refresh from ''Legacy'')}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Overcharge (G1)#Legacy|Overcharge]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Leader-Tigerhawk.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Tigerhawk#Legacy|Beast Wars Universe Tigerhawk]]]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 3 & 4}}
{{--}}

====Big ticket items====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Commander Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Magmatron#Legacy|Beast Wars Universe Magmatron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Titan Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Legacy|Armada Universe Tidal Wave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''HasLab campaign'''<ref name = "HasLab"/>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Omega Prime#Legacy|Omega Prime]] ([[Optimus Prime (RID)#Legacy|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Legacy|Ultra Magnus]] with [[Blue Bolts (RID)#Legacy|Autobot Bluebolts]] and [[Cerebros (RID)#Legacy|Cerebros]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Legacy_Omega_Prime.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Omega Prime#Legacy|Omega Prime]]]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Omega Prime}}
{{--}}

===Exclusives===
:''United'' continues the exclusive "capsules" trend with Amazon's "'''Doom 'n Destruction Collection'''", based on the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] to rival the earlier "Wreck 'N Rule Collection", and Walmart's pirate-themed "'''[[Star Seeker|Star Raider]] Collection'''". With the apparent end of ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' in 2023, this year's Target exclusives use standard ''United'' packaging.
====Walmart====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Star Raider Deluxes'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-ss|[[Cannonball (Cybertron)#Legacy|Star Raider Cannonball]]}}
{{Bp-ss|[[Filch#Legacy|Star Raider Filch]]}}
{{Bp-ss|[[Lockdown (G1)#Legacy|Star Raider Lockdown]]}}
{{Bp-ss|[[Road Pig (G2)#Legacy|Star Raider Road Pig]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Star Raider Voyagers'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-ss|[[Ferak#Legacy|Star Raider Ferak]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Star Raider Leaders'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-ss|[[Thundertron#Walmart|Star Raider Thundertron]] / [[Calcitron#Legacy|Infernac Universe Calcitron]] / [[Nightstrike#Legacy|Star Raider Nightstrike]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Legacy_United_Cannonball.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Cannonball (Cybertron)#Legacy|Star Raider Cannonball]]]]
|}

====Other outlets====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Amazon "Doom 'n Destruction Collection"'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|[[Malleus Minotaurus#Legacy|Wrecker Malleus Minotaurus]] / [[Chop Shop (G1)#Legacy|Chop Shop]] / [[Barrage (Insecticon)#Legacy|Barrage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Breakdown (WFC)#Legacy|Prime Universe Breakdown]] / [[Windsweeper#Legacy|Windsweeper]] (w/ [[Cleansweep]], [[Ozone]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Bludgeon (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Bludgeon]] / [[Ruckus (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Rukus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Generations Selects''' (multiple outlets)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{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]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Hasbro Pulse'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Dinoking#Legacy|Dinoking]] ([[Doryu (G1)#Legacy|Doryu]], [[Gairyu#Legacy|Gairyu]], [[Goryu (G1)#Legacy|Goryu]], [[Kakuryu (G1)#Legacy|Kakuryu]], [[Rairyu#Legacy|Rairyu]], [[Yokuryu#Legacy|Yokuryu]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Target'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Legacy|Origin Wheeljack]]}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Legacy|Prime Universe Cliffjumper]] VS [[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#United|Beast Wars Universe Tarantulas]], [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Legacy|G1 Universe Squeezeplay]], [[Tarn (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Cyberverse Universe Tarn]] (w/ [[Lokos#Legacy|G1 Universe Lokos]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TF-Legacy-Combiner-Dinoking.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Dinoking#Legacy|Dinoking]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''San Diego Comic-Con 2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|Fractured Friendship 2-Pack ([[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#FracturedFriendship|Gladiator Megatron]] VS [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#FracturedFriendship|Security Officer Orion Pax]])}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Decepticon Bludgeon / Decepticon Rukus, Dinoking}}
{{anchor|Japan}}

==''Legacy'' (TakaraTomy)==
[[File:TF-Legacy-Japan-Logo.png|center|300px]]
[[TakaraTomy]]'s normal-retail ''Transformers Legacy'' (トランスフォーマーレガシー ''Toransufōmā Regashī'') 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 (sadly, Hasbro's ''Legacy'' toyline ditches the number system seen in the previous ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toyline). But the TakaraTomy line is markedly smaller than Hasbro's, having omitted all of the package-refresh figures and the first-year Core Class figures (the Cores were eventually picked up again with the ''Evolution'' Dinobots, ''et al.''). On top of that, the list of [[exclusive]]s for the line released by TakaraTomy is a more limited selection.

Beginning with Wave 9 (corresponding to Hasbro's ''Evolution'' imprint), TakaraTomy's bios began making reference to the characters' arrival in "[[Legacy World]]", presumably the same enigmatic location featured extensively throughout Hasbro promotional images and stock photography.
{{--}}

===Comic===
TakaraTomy's iteration of the ''Legacy'' franchise is accompanied by a series of (very) short comics on their website by brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]], thus far uncharacteristically continuity-light for a TakaraTomy outing as befitting ''Legacy'''s grab-bag approach:
{{chapters
|title=''Transformers Legacy''
|prev=
|align=left
|content='''Legacy VS500 Collection Special Comic:''' [[Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 1|1]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 2|2]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 3|3]]
}}

===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[2022]] [[July 30]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TL-01 [[Skids (G1)#Legacy|Skids]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-02 [[Drag Strip (G1)#Legacy|Dragstrip]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-03 [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Legacy|Autobot Bulkhead]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (2022 [[August 27]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|TL-04 [[Kickback (G1)#Legacy|Kickback]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-05 [[Arcee (WFC)#Legacy|Arcee]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (2022 [[September 24]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TL-06 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|Laser Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (2022 [[October 29]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|TL-07 [[Wildrider (G1)#Legacy|Wild Rider]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-08 [[Knock Out (Prime)#Legacy|Knock Out]]}}
{{Bp-d2|TL-09 [[Jhiaxus (G2)#Legacy|Jhiaxus]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-10 [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Legacy|Blitzwing]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=6|[[File:TF-Legacy-Deluxe-Class-Knock-Out.jpg|250px|thumb|Knock Out]]
[[File:TF Legacy Deluxe Class Hot Shot.jpg|250px|thumb|Hot Shot]][[File:TF-Legacy-United-Deluxe-Magneous.jpg|250px|thumb|Magneous]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (2022 [[November 26]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|TL-11 [[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#Legacy|Tarantulas]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-12 [[Elita One (G1)#Legacy|Elita-1]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-13 [[Motormaster (G1)#Legacy|Motormaster]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' (2022 [[December 24]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TL-14 [[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Legacy|Metroplex]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[2023]] [[January 28]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TL-15 [[Pointblank#Legacy|Autobot Pointblank]] & [[Peacemaker#Legacy|Autobot Peacemaker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-16 [[Dead End (G1)#Legacy|Dead End]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' (2023 [[February 25]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|TL-17 [[Crankcase (G1)#Legacy|Crankcase]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-18 [[Skullgrin#Legacy|Skullgrin]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-19 [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Starscream (Armada Universe)]]}}
{{Bp-p1|TL-20 [[Inferno (BW)#Legacy|Predacon Inferno]]}}
</ul>
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9''' (2023 [[March 25]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|TL-21 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Legacy|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-22 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-23 [[Needlenose (G1)#Legacy|Needlenose]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-24 [[Breakdown (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Breakdown]]}}
{{Bp-m1|TL-25 [[Lio Convoy#Legacy|Leo Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-26 [[Tarn (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Tarn]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 10''' (2023 [[May 27]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TL-27 [[Slag (G1)/toys#Legacy|Slug]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-28 [[Sludge (G1)#Legacy|Sludge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-29 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#LegacyEvo|Soundblaster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-30 [[Scraphook#Legacy|Scraphook]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 11''' (2023 [[August 26]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TL-31 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legacy|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-32 [[Shrapnel (G1)#Legacy|Sharpnel]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-33 [[Prowl (Animated)#Legacy|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-34 [[Metalhawk (G1)#Legacy|Metalhawk]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-35 [[Skyquake (Prime)#Legacy|Skyquake]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 12''' (2023 [[September 30]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|TL-36 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legacy|Thundercracker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-37 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Legacy|Nemesis Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-38 [[Crosscut (G1)#Legacy|Senator Crosscut]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-39 [[Crashbar#Legacy|Crashbar]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-40 [[Blaster (G1)/toys#LegacyTwincast|Twincast]]}}
</ul>
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 13''' (2023 [[October 28]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TL-41 [[Skar (IDW)#Legacy|Dinobot Scowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-42 [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Legacy|Swoop]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-43 [[Beachcomber (G1)#Legacy|Beachcomber]] & [[Paradise Parakeet#Legacy|Paradise Parakeet]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-44 [[Devcon (G1)#Legacy|Autobot Devcon]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-45 [[Axlegrease#Legacy|Axlegrease]]}}
{{Bp-m1|TL-46 [[Black Lio Convoy#Legacy|Nemesis Leo Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-47 [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Megatron (Armada Universe)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 14''' (2023 [[November 25]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TL-48 [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Optimus Prime (Armada Universe)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-49 [[Nemesis (G1)#Legacy|Nemesis]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 15''' ([[2024]] [[January 27]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TL-50 [[Snarl (G1)#Legacy|Dinobot Snarl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-51 [[Bombshell (G1)#Legacy|Bombshell]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-52 [[Strongarm (RID)#Legacy|Strongarm]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-53 [[Bludgeon (G1)#Legacy|Bludgeon]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 16''' (2024 [[February 24]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|TL-54 [[Detritus (G1)#Legacy|Detritus]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-55 [[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Shadow Striker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL-56 [[Trashmaster#Legacy|Junkion Trashmaster]]}}
{{Bp-d1|TL-57 [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Legacy|Dreadwing]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 17''' (2024 [[March 30]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|TL-58 [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)#Legacy|Silverbolt]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 18''' (2024 [[April 27]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-multi|TL-59 [[Bouldercrash#Legacy|Bouldercrash]]}}
{{bp-d1|TL-60 [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegacyCore|Megatron (Energon Universe)]]}}
{{bp-m1|TL-61 [[Tasmania Kid#Legacy|Tasmania Kid]]}}
{{bp-ss|TL-62 [[Thundertron#Legacy|Thundertron]]}}
{{bp-a1|TL-63 [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Legacy|Optimus Prime (Animated)]]}}
{{bp-m1|TL-64 [[Tigerhawk#Legacy|Tigerhawk]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 19''' (2024 [[May 25]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|TL-65 [[Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#Legacy|Bumblebee (Animated)]]}}
{{bp-a1|TL-66 [[Chase (RB)#Legacy|Autobot Chase]]}}
{{bp-multi|TL-67 [[Magneous#Legacy|Infernac Magneous]]}}
{{bp-a1|TL-68 [[Windblade (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Windblade]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 20''' (2024 [[June 29]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-p1|TL-69 [[Magmatron#Legacy|Magmatron]]}}
</ul>
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 21''' (2024 [[August 31]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|TL-70 [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Legacy|Tidal Wave (Armada Universe)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 22''' (2024 [[September 28]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-m2|TL-71 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Legacy|Cheetor]]}}
{{bp-a1|TL-72 [[Chromia (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Chromia]]}}
{{bp-d1|TL-73 [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Starscream (Cybertron Universe)]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 23''' (2024 [[October 26]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-multi|TL-74 [[Shard#Legacy|Shard]]}}
{{bp-a1|TL-75 [[Gears (G1)#Legacy|Autobot Gears]]}}
{{bp-a1|TL-76 [[Sandstorm (G1)#Legacy|Sandstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 24''' (2024 [[November 30]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|TL-77 [[Side Burn (RID)#Legacy|Side Burn (RID 2001 Universe)]]}}
{{bp-a1|TL-78 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#LegacyCybertron|Hot Shot (Cybertron Universe)]]}}
</ul>
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 25''' (2024 [[December 28]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-multi|TL-79 [[Nucleous]]}}
{{bp-a1|TL-80 [[Vector Prime#Legacy|Vector Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 26''' ([[2025]] [[January 25]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|TL-81 [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegacyEnergonGalvatron|Galvatron General (Energon Universe)]]}}
{{bp-d1|TL-82 [[Quake (G1)#Legacy|Quake]] & [[Heater#Legacy|Heater]] & [[Tiptop#Legacy|Tiptop]]}}
{{bp-a1|TL-83 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#LegacyUnited|Optimus Prime (G1 Universe)]]}}
{{bp-d1|TL-84 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#LegacyLeader|Soundwave]] Set}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 21 and beyond}}

===Exclusives===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[TakaraTomy Mall]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TL EX-01 [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Legacy|Autobot Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL EX-02 [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Legacy|Dia Burnout]]}}
{{Bp-a2|TL EX-03 [[Road Rocket (G2)#Legacy|Road Rocket]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL EX-04 [[Hauler#Legacy|Road Hauler]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TL EX-05 [[Clampdown (G1)#Legacy|Clampdown]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL EX-06 [[Cosmos (G1)#Legacy|Autobot Cosmos]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL EX-07 [[Override (Cybertron)#Legacy|Override]]}}
{{Bp-cm|TL EX-08 [[Scourge (RID)#Legacy|Scourge]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|TL EX-09 [[Crasher (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Crasher]]}}
{{Bp-d2|TL EX-10 [[Shadowstrip#Legacy|Shadowstrip]]}}
{{Bp-a1|TL EX-11 [[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Galaxy Shuttle]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TL-EX [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legacy Evolution Core 2 pack|Optimus Prime]] & [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Legacy Evolution Core 2 pack|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-a1|TL-EX [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#LegacyPowerlinx|Powerlinx Hot Shot]] & [[Jolt (Armada)#Legacy|Jolt]]}}
{{bp-d1|TL-EX [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#LegacySuper|Starscream Super Mode]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TF-Legacy-Takara-Starscream-Super-Mode.jpg|250px|thumb|Starscream Super Mode]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Starscream Super Mode}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
==="Universe" designations===
The universes currently featured in the ''Legacy'' toyline include (as the line names them):
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
*[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated Universe]]
*[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada Universe]]
*[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars Universe]]
*[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers#Beast Wars II|Beast Wars II Universe]]
*[[Comics|Comic Universe]]
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
*[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron Universe]]
*[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse Universe]]
*[[Diaclone|Diaclone Universe]]
*[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon Universe]]
*[[The Transformers (franchise)|G1 Universe]]
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
*[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|G2 Universe]]
*[[Infernac Universe]]
*[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime Universe]]
*[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots Universe]]
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
*[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise 2000 Universe / Robots in Disguise 2001 Universe]]
*[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise 2015 Universe]]
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory|Victory Universe]]
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Though "G1 Universe" and "Beast Wars Universe" did not appear on the toys' boxes prior to ''United'', they do appear on the QR-accessed bios on Hasbro's website. And what toys get what "____ Universe" prefixes (if any) is sometimes a bit arbitrary:
*The ''Diaclone''-adjacent items in the ''Generations Selects'' and ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' lineups are not given the "Diaclone Universe" label.
*The "Comic Universe" label lumps together toys based on character designs from both the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] and [[IDW Publishing]] comics, while ''Velocitron'' Blurr is based ''extensively'' on a comic-original redesign but ''doesn't'' get the "Comic Universe" tag (or ''any'' tag, for that matter). Likewise, Jhiaxus originated as a comics-only character, yet is given the "G2 Universe" label despite having never had a toy in the in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' toyline]].
*Galaxy Shuttle gets "Victory Universe" on his packaging, but Metalhawk and Minerva don't get "[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1988 (Super-God Masterforce)|Masterforce]] Universe" on theirs.
*Similarly, ''United'' Tasmania Kid gets a new "Beast Wars II Universe" tag, while the previously released ''Evolution'' Leo Prime and Nemesis Leo Prime were only given "Beast Wars Universe" tags in their online bios, despite them all originating from the ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers#Beast Wars II|Beast Wars II]]'' sub-franchise. Meanwhile, fellow ''United'' release Magmatron gets just "Beast Wars Universe" on his box despite being from ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers#Beast Wars Neo|Beast Wars '''Neo''']]''.

Readers might also notice that the original ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise was released in 2001, not 2000. However, ''Legacy'' basically treats both ''Robots in Disguise'' and the original Japanese version ''Car Robots'' as the same thing, and ''Car Robots'' was released in 2000. A bit more oddly, 2003 is considered the anniversary year for ''Armada'', despite the toyline and cartoon launching in Hasbro markets in Summer 2002.

In TakaraTomy's take on the line, everyone is established as visiting the "[[Legacy World]]" (レガシーワールド), alternatively "Legacy Spacetime" (レガシー時空) or "Transformers Legacy World" (トランスフォーマーレガシーワールド) in full. Their origin universe descriptions are largely similar, to the point of using Hasbro's names for the lines rather than their own (in line with their use of Hasbro's names for the characters), but there are still some notable differences and inconsistent terminology:
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*Ancient Time Universe (エンシェントタイムユニバース)
*Animated Universe (アニメイテッドユニバース)
*Armada Universe (アルマダユニバース)
*Beast Wars Universe (ビーストウォーズユニバース)
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*Beast Wars World (ビーストウォーズワールド)
*Beast Wars Metals Universe (ビーストウォーズメタルスユニバース)
*Comic Universe (コミックユニバース)
*Cybertron Universe (Cybertronユニバース, サイバトロンユニバース)
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*Cyberverse Universe (サイバーバースユニバース)
*Energon Universe (エネルゴンユニバース)
*G1 Multiverse (G1マルチバース)
*G1 Universe (G1ユニバース)
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*G2 Universe (G2ユニバース)
*Prime Spacetime (プライム時空)
*Prime Universe (プライムユニバース)
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*Rescue Bots Universe (レスキューボッツユニバース)
*RID Universe (RIDユニバース)
*Victory Universe (ビクトリーユニバース)
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The change from "Diaclone" to "Ancient Time Universe" is because TakaraTomy has a concurrently-running ''Diaclone'' revival line entirely separate from ''Transformers'' (focusing on the original pre-''Car Robot'' aesthetic).

==Other notes==
* [[Emiliano Santalucia]] was responsible for the concept art of the various "energon weapons".<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Then you will actually see the concept art Emiliano Santalucia drew up even before we had the rollout of characters planned for the year. I think this will provide great insight for all yall as alot of the planning for weapon combinations was to obviously utilize our 5mm peg across all scales but this was all sold in before character selects were figured out.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CfEo07gO0H7/|name=Mark Maher|year=2022|month=06|day=21|site=Instagram}}</ref>
* Prior to the toyline's reveal in October 2021, much of its roster was found through internal online listings from retailers such as [[Target]].
* Some toy listings featured "Evolution" as part of the toyline's name in its first year,<ref>[https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/181712 BigBadToyStore] listing : "Transformers Generations Legacy Evolution Voyager Wave 1 Set of 2 Figures" (outdated, "Evolution" has since been removed)</ref> far before the ''Evolution'' branding was officially introduced.
* Much like 2022's ''[[Studio Series]]'' lineup, Leader Class toys feature window-less packaging, which allows for expanded [[package art|artwork]]. The others largely utilize the same minimized window and plastic tray-less boxes from the previous line, ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'', though with many hard-to-stack (but cool!) angles for the sides and no plastic window.
** The lack of a plastic window in the packaging has led to several drawbacks, most prominently the lack of support offered by the plastic window makes the packaging more susceptible to stress-based wear-and-tear, as well as tampering with the figures inside such as pushing Voyager Bulkhead's head into his chest cavity, making it appear as though the figure is missing his head... or many, ''many'' cases of figures ''actually'' missing their heads, having been stolen out of the packaging.
* Due to the polarizing reception to the Generation-1-fied redesigns of ''Prime'' characters, Hasbro announced they were trying to find a better balance between preserving the original designs for non-G1 characters whilst updating them for the current aesthetic for later toys, particularly the ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' character updates,<ref>"Q: For Legacy Animated stuff, would they be in the original style or more G1-ified like the TFP toys? A: The latter, however they have heard the stylization feedback about the TFP figures, so they are working on trying to find a better balance regarding G1-ification."—[https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/07/25/sdcc-hasbro-kotobukiya-show-floor-qa-461912 TFW2005 asking Hasbro about Animated updates in Legacy]</ref> and has not ruled out on ''[[Studio Series]]'' for more accurate redos of ''Prime'' characters.<ref>"Q: Could we also see more accurate versions of them and the TFP characters in Studio Series though? A: Entirely possible, they’re talking about expanding Studio Series beyond movies."—[https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/07/25/sdcc-hasbro-kotobukiya-show-floor-qa-461912 TFW2005 asking Hasbro about more accurate redos of Prime characters]</ref> Come ''Legacy: Evolution'', the new ''Animated'' Prowl showed off this new approach, being basically the original design, just made more boxy. Meanwhile, ''Prime'' Skyquake ended up as a pretty even blend between the ''Prime'' and [[Skyquake (G1)|original Skyquake]] visually, while the ''Armada'' characters added to the line all had sculpts that were ''incredibly'' faithful to their original iterations (minus loads of gimmicks, of course, but the visuals were there).
* The original listings included a lot of entries titled "[[Energon]] Monster". These [[Fossilizer]]/[[Weaponizer]]-style Core and Deluxe toys were dropped and [[Pretender]] characters were approved at the last minute to fill in those slots.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXxl3gumjK/|name=Mark Maher|site=Instagram|quote=Last minute these Pretenders were approved for slots slated for dropped characters.|year=2022|day=17|month=08}}</ref>
* A ''Legacy'' animated series, conceptualized as a sequel to the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon, was in the discussion stage at one point, but [[Netflix]] passed on the pitch,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Per FJ DeSanto: they had a series for Transformers Legacy planned out, but Netflix passed on it. #TFconLA|link=https://twitter.com/MikeSibertRadio/status/1502847896458170375|name=Mike Seibert|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=3|day=13|(defunct=)}}</ref> as it didn't fit with Netflix's mandates at the time. Hasbro chose not to shop it to other platforms or services, as they wanted to maintain their good relationship with the streaming giant.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=To be clear Mike even though i may have said it, Netflix didn’t “hate” the pitch, in fact they liked it. But their mandates had changed and what we were proposing didn’t fit that. Hasbro didn’t want to shop it elsewhere cause they want to keep their relationship w Netflix.|link=https://twitter.com/_TradeSecrets/status/1503087301445836800|name=F.J. DeSanto|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=3|day=13|(defunct=)}}</ref> The show was intended to be much lighter in tone than ''War For Cybertron'', and would have been set centuries after the events of ''Kingdom''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Also the show was a dramatic change from WFC as it was lighter and more colorful as it was set centuries after WFC and would emphasize the fun of everything. See how colorful the legacy packaging is and you’ll get the idea.|link=https://twitter.com/_TradeSecrets/status/1503087741914939392|name=F.J. DeSanto|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=3|day=13|(defunct=)}}</ref> The main villain was intended to be [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], who had a space in the toyline and preliminary concept art when the show was canned. His toy was cancelled and its place taken by Transmetal II Megatron.

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_tl ''Transformers: Legacy''] at the TakaraTomy website

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Transformation cog (biology)

2024-08-21T17:52:10Z

Shiro: That was kinda just really mean-spirited for no reason

[[File:Transformation cog.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Hut hut hike!]]

A '''transformation cog''', also referred to as a '''transforming cog''', '''transition cog''', '''conversion cog''', '''T-cog''', or '''morphcore''', is a component important to a [[Transformer]]'s [[transformation]] and sometimes [[scanning]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
Metroplex's cog was damaged in 2005 during the [[Decepticon]] [[Battle of Autobot City|siege]] of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], which explains why he did not transform to robot mode during the battle. [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] built a replacement cog and entrusted its delivery from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to Autobot City on [[Earth]] to [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

After numerous setbacks, the cog was delivered just in time. As the city was under siege once again, [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] quickly installed it, allowing Metroplex to fight off Trypticon. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] required Trypticon's cog as part of his scheme to use [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as his new body. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] stole Metroplex's cog, causing the Autobots to retaliate by stealing Trypticon's. Both factions hit upon the idea of using the captured cogs on their respective city warriors, an idea that was only partially successful. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

====2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
While speeding to defend the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] from [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] thieves, [[Nitrostreak]] was shot in the hood by [[Dinobot (BW)|one of the criminals]], damaging his transformation cog. As he was also flipped on his roof by the blast, he was well and truly incapacitated for the moment. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

====2005 IDW continuity====
Together with the [[spark]] and the [[brain module]], the transformation cog (also known as the "morphcore") was part of the "[[Rossum's Trinity]]" principle of Cybertronian biology. Enough damage to one of the three would cause the other two to shut down, killing the Transformer in question. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} By spinning the transformation cog just right and shutting down all safety valves, a Cybertronian could achieve instantaneous transformation, but doing this repeatedly would result in the cog breaking beyond repair. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}}

A sudden impact to the [[neural cluster]] could trigger the transformation cog in what was known as an involuntary mode spasm. {{storylink|Little Victories}} {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}}

Cybertronian mythology held the belief that, after the [[God War]], [[Mortilus]] had reduced [[Adaptus]] to the first transformation cog, with the deity allowing future generations of Cybertronians to use him as a template for the organ. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (2): The God War|The God War}}

[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] broke his legs, internal clock and transformation cog from falling through the [[Mitteous Plateau]]. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}

To "reject" Adaptus, the [[Militant Monoform Movement]] surgically removed their transformation cogs. {{Storylink|Life After the Big Bang}} When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] found his colleague [[Springarm]] dead, his transformation cog was "still warm", allowing Orion to transform the dead body into its alternate mode. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}}

[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s transformation cog was shattered during the [[Battle for Hell's Point]], leaving him stuck in gun mode for a whole two years. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1}}

[[Pharma (G1)|Pharma]] was forced to make a deal with the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] to harvest [[Delphi]]'s patients of their transformation cogs in return for the facility's safety. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}}

The [[Aequitas]] trials included morphcore harvests by renegade [[Autobot]]s. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}} [[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]] and [[Snare]] took part in torturing prisoners via morphcore stimulation, which caused spasms of form-shifting against the victim's will. {{storylink|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Snare's personnel evaluation}} As the [[Wreckers]] got more and more brutal, they sometimes applied [[inhibitor claw]]s to prisoners with such force that they punctured their morphcores. {{storylink|Zero Point}}

When his unit was ambushed by Decepticons, [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] was injured and couldn't transform due to a damaged transition cog. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

[[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] created an experimental weapon to override a Transformer's primary transformation cog and lock them in their alternate mode. [[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]] used it on [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] during a battle, [[transformation paralysis|forcing him to remain]] in his cassette deck mode for 25 years. {{storylink|Spotlight: Soundwave}}

In protest of the Autobot "occupation" of a peaceful Cybertron, a [[NAIL]] transformed repeatedly for weeks until his transformation cog wore out and he died. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}

Upon his integration of [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]]'s corpse into its body, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] was able to access the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]'s transformation cog and gain a robot mode. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}} {{storylink|Road's End}}

;The Functionist Universe
In protest of the [[Functionist Council]]'s tyrannical rule of Cybertron, a [[female protester]] removed her t-cog, set it on fire, and threw it at a [[Functionary]]. {{storylink|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|The Custom-Made Now}}

====''Of Masters and Mayhem''====
[[Punch (G1)|Punch]] possessed a one-in-a-trillion t-cog, one that allowed him to assume a second robot mode. {{storylink|The Truth We Make}}

====2019 IDW continuity====
The original Transformation Cog was one of the fourteen [[Artifacts of the Primes]]. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

In the era prior to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]]'s slice thieves harvested transformation cogs to sell on the galactic black market. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}}

====''Last Bot Standing''====
When [[Riotgear (G1)|Riotgear]] was low on [[biofuel]], he required [[Override (BWU)|Override]] to give him a good kick in the cog to get him into robot mode. Though she felt that they weren't close enough for her to keep doing it. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 2|Last Bot Standing #2}}

====''Transformers Roleplaying Game''====
Transformation cogs can be modified from a basic "N-state" configuration into a "C-state", which allows a Cybertronian to shift between robot, alternate mode, and [[combiner]] component. Thus, while all Transformers possess the ''potential'' for combination, few will ever actually go on to become a combiner component. This universal potentiality dates back to the very earliest Cybertronians; indeed, Cybertronian historical records document a number of early precursors to the modern [[binary bonding]] process, which date back to at least the [[Battle of Aegiax]]. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}}

===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
The very first Transformation Cog belonged to [[Amalgamous Prime]]. The artifact allowed its holder to take any shape or form its wielder desired. It would eventually become the template for the simplified T-cogs incorporated into the physiologies of all Cybertronians. When the first Cybertronians emerged from the [[Well of All Sparks]], [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] decided not to inform the Cybertronian race about their ability to transform.

When the first [[Quintesson]]s arrived on Cybertron, they brought with them the "gift" of transformation; they secretly reactivated the dormant organ inside Cybertronians but claimed that Quintesson technology was responsible for this ability. Toward the end of the Quintesson reign of Cybertron, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Orion Pax]] and his friend [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] kidnapped the newly born [[Silverbolt (WFC)|Silverbolt]] from the Well; with the help of [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] and [[Cogwheel]] they learned that T-cogs didn't require Quintesson interference to function properly. This revelation led to the beginnings of the rebellion that brought the [[Age of Wrath]] to an end.

After Cybertron's [[Golden Age]], [[Mercury (COP)|Mercury]] and her displaced fleet of [[Neutronia]]n refugees discovered Amalgamous's original Transformation Cog orbiting a black hole. The refugees brought the artifact aboard the ship, but the mysterious energies the Transformation Cog emitted had the unexpected side effect of altering the crew, granting them advanced shapeshifting abilities and the power to combine with one another into an infinite amount of forms. Even so, Mercury and her new [[Mutacon]]s set out to find Amalgamous Prime, hoping that he could undo the change before the Mutacons permanently merged into a single being. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

====''Transformers: War for Cybertron''====
In order to prevent Iacon's destruction at the hands of [[Trypticon (WFC)|the battle station Trypticon]], [[Air Raid (WFC)|Air Raid]] proposed that his team blast Trypticon's conversion cog, forcing him back into robot mode and hopefully ending the chaos. The cog was blasted to bits and Trypticon was unable to maintain his station mode. Unfortunately, this had the slightly troublesome effect of dumping a heavily armed, very angry giant Decepticon onto Cybertron instead. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

{{Note|In addition, when a player's health is completely depleted in a co-operative or online mode of gameplay, the Transformer being controlled will fall to the ground and begin a countdown to going offline. While the countdown is in process, it can be seen that a notice on the side of the screen reads "TRANS-COG: OFFLINE" and the game does not allow the player to transform during the countdown. This implies that heavy damage to a Transformer can disable their conversion cog.}}

====''Prime'' cartoon====
[[File:OperationBumblebee2 Starscream threatens T-cog.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Look at your T-cog, now back to me...]]
T-cogs are bio-mechanisms that enable Transformers to scan [[alternate mode]]s, transform, and operate integrated weapon systems. Transformer organs such as these are beyond [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]]'s ability to construct.

Requiring a part for the robot they were building, [[MECH]] ambushed [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and stole his T-cog. Unfortunately when they attempted to install it into their robot, it failed to work, as it required [[energon]] to function properly. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}}

It worked better once they got some energon, but it was badly damaged when Bumblebee attempted to take it back. Despite the damage, Ratchet was able to repair it enough that Bumblebee regained the ability to transform. To make up for their loss, MECH stole [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s T-cog instead. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 2}}

Now armed with greater knowledge about Cybertronian biology and Starscream's T-cog, MECH was able to create [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]] before Optimus defeated it {{storylink|Nemesis Prime (episode)|Nemesis Prime}} and the US military confiscated it. {{storylink|Grill (episode)|Grill}}

Starscream later tried to install a T-cog he took from his [[Starscream clone (Prime)|clone]] aboard the ''[[Harbinger]]'' but was interrupted. {{storylink|Triangulation}} [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] later performed the operation to restore his T-cog to him. {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration}}

===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===
When [[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] was explaining [[alternate mode]]s to [[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]], she explained the transformation cog to him. Though she warned him not to mention the cog to [[G.H.O.S.T.]] {{storylink|Outtakes}}
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===''One'' film===
{{comingsoon|when=September 20, 2024}}

==Toys==
===''One''===
[[File:TF-One-Cog-Changers-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Airachnid''' (1-Step Cog Changer, [[2024]])
*'''Bumblebee/B-127''' (1-Step Cog Changer, 2024)
*'''Wheeljack''' (1-Step Cog Changer, 2024)
*'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (1-Step Cog Changer, 2024)
*'''Megatron/D-16''' (1-Step Cog Changer, 2024)
*'''Sentinel Prime''' (1-Step Cog Changer, 2024)
:All ''[[Transformers One (toyline)|One]]'' 1-Step Cog Changers feature a slider in their torsos that reveals the namesake cog in their chest. After the cog panel clicks into place, it cannot be slid back down. Pushing the cog activates the spring-loaded transformation into the toy's alternate mode and hides the cog.
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*'''Bumblebee/B-127''' (Prime Changer, 2024)
:''One'' Prime Changer B-127 features a painted cog on his chest underneath a removable panel. The cog is a separate part that was glued on.
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*'''Power Flip Optimus Prime''' (2024)
:Upon transforming ''One'' Power Flip Optimus Prime from his Orion Pax mode into his Optimus Prime mode, the cog (called the "cog of conversion" by the toy's [[soundbox]]) flips onto his chest, over a blue [[Light-emitting diode|LED]]. Ironically, in fiction, it is the [[Matrix of Leadership]] that turns Orion in Optimus, not the cog.
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==Merchandise==
===Yolopark===
*'''B-127 Cog-less Mode''' (AMK Series, 2024)
*'''D-16 Cog-less Mode''' (AMK Series, 2024)
*'''Elita-1 Cog-less Mode''' (AMK Series, 2024)
*'''Orion Pax Cog-less Mode''' (AMK Series, 2024)
:Each [[Yolopark]] ''One'' Cog-less Mode model kit comes with an unpainted cog accessory.
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Notes==
*In Generation 1-related fiction, damage to a transformation cog traps the Transformer in whatever mode they happen to be in (most often this is their alternate mode). In the [[Aligned continuity family]]'s ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War For Cybertron]]'', the destruction of his conversion cog instead forces Trypticon into robot mode.
* "Morphcore" was the term used in [[James Roberts]]' fan-novel ''Eugenesis'' for the piece of anatomy that controlled transformation; unlike a transformation cog, it was depicted as a cluster of nerves connected to the Cybertronian's brain. Between ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' and ''More than Meets the Eye'', Roberts was asked to stop using the word in favour of "transformation cog",<ref>{{citesocial|quote=They’re the same. Between LSOTW and MTMTE, I was asked to stop using the former term.|link=https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/1028725238111129600|name=jroberts332|site=Twitter|year=2018|month=8|day=12|(defunct=)}}</ref> presumably for brand synergy reasons.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Transform cog''' (トランスフォーム・コグ ''toransufōmu kogu''), '''henkei cog''' (変形コグ)
*''French:'' '''Noyau de transformation''' (Europe, "Transformation core", Generation 1 cartoon), '''Rouage de transformation''' (Canada, "Transformation cog", Generation 1 cartoon)
*''Hungarian:'' '''T-mag''' ("T-core", ''Prime'' cartoon)
*''Italian:'' '''Ruota trasformatrice''' ("Transforming wheel", Generation 1)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
*[[Transformation paralysis]]
*[[Mode lock]]
*[[Suppressor (device)]]
*[[Transfixatron]]
*[[Transformation Lock Lens]]
*[[Transformation virus]]

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Onyx Prime

2024-06-10T07:23:43Z

Shiro:

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{{disambigm|Onyx (disambiguation)|Artemis (disambiguation)}}
[[Image:10OnyxPrime.jpg|thumb|400px|Move over, [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]]!]]

Of the [[Thirteen]], '''Onyx Prime''', the "Lord of Beasts", is the most spiritually-minded of their number, in tune with both the creatures of the natural world and the intangible realm of the spirit. He alone has the ability to properly use the three-faced [[Triptych Mask]] given to him by Primus; this artifact allows him to cast his spirit across vast distances to commune with the dreams of far-off beings, or even track the journey of a [[Spark]] across the [[Transformer afterlife|afterlife]]. Though some view these strange mental voyages across distant realms as mere flights of fancy, Onyx and his visions make him one of the most inspirational Primes.

Onyx Prime's spiritual aptitude allowed him to cultivate an inscrutable presence that made him appear mysterious and slightly intimidating at the best of times, even to the other members of the Thirteen. In spite of his powers, Onyx Prime is a kind-hearted and friendly individual at [[Spark]], a trait that made him one of the most liked members of the Thirteen. Indeed, all of his siblings treated him as a fiercely loyal companion and a steadfast confidant—[[Micronus Prime]], in particular, once regarded Onyx as his closest friend. As the first Transformer to possess a [[beast mode]], those Transformers who revere him as the greatest of the Primes tend to eschew the vehicular [[alternate mode]]s of other Transformers, preferring to wear the animalistic forms exemplified by their spiritual progenitor.

==Fiction==
===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
[[File:COP-WellOfAllSparks.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66]]

Onyx Prime was the eighth member of the [[Thirteen]] produced by [[Primus]], to serve as his children and warriors against his opposite, [[Unicron]]. As one of the mid-level Thirteen spawned between the opposing warriors [[Prima]] and [[The Fallen|Megatronus]], Onyx Prime had a more balanced and elemental quality. He was a fierce warrior and fought valiantly in the battle with Unicron, but also had a spiritual side that intrigued some of his fellows while flummoxing others. He was very close to [[Solus Prime]] (often to Megatronus's chagrin) and was perhaps best friends with [[Micronus Prime]].

The death of Solus Prime hit Onyx harder than any other member of the Primes. It was Onyx who discovered her body in her workshop, and the cry he let loose chilled [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] to his very oil. He had to be physically restrained by [[Vector Prime]]'s power after finding Solus, and held in that position to prevent him from seeking vengeance on Megatronus himself. When the division between Megatronus and [[Liege Maximo]] came to a head, all the remained Thirteen warred with one another in a battle lust that was divorced from all possible reason. When they regained their senses, the Thirteen found Maximo dead and Onyx Prime gravely injured.

As Megatronus declared himself "The Fallen" forevermore and exiled himself from Cybertron, the Thirteen questioned what to do next. Solus Prime's body had melted down to the core of Cybertron, creating a font of life that could potentially produce new Cybertronians. As his dying act, Onyx Prime volunteered to catalyze the process, journeying down into this [[Well of All Sparks]] with the power of his Triptych Mask reorganizing the thirteen patterns of the Thirteen into an endless variety of new Cybertronians. They believed the power of Primus would preserve Onyx Prime at the core forevermore, keeping him from the death awaiting his injuries. [[Quintus Prime]], [[Alchemist Prime]], and [[Amalgamous Prime]] each contributed some of their power and skills to this experiment as well, ensuring its success. In the end, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and Micronus Prime chose to journey down into the Well with Onyx. Optimus intended to be reincarnated among the new sparks, allowing him to live among them and learn from them. Micronus could not bear to be parted from Onyx, and chose to exile himself to the core with his mortally wounded friend as well.

The experiment was a success, and the Well of All Sparks soon erupted with an endless array of new lifeforms, brought into existence by Onyx Prime and the power of his brothers and sisters. The [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]]s of the [[Age of Evolution]] certainly drew strongly from Onyx's pattern, as did the other beastformers that followed in their wake over time. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

====''Prime'' cartoon====
[[File:OneShallRise1-WellofAllSparks.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
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}}

===Generation 1 continuity family===
====2005 IDW continuity====
{{main|Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity#Onyx Prime}}
{{first|[[The Crucible|''Robots in Disguise'' #34]] (mentioned); [[Ghost Stories|''Transformers'' Annual 2017]] (Shockwave as Onyx Prime); [[The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|''Optimus Prime'' #18]] (true Onyx)}}
[[File:IDW Onyx.jpg|thumb|left|Something happened on [[The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|the day he died]]. Spirit rose a metre then stepped aside. [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Somebody else]] took his place, and then he cried...]]
In the barbarian age after the departure of the [[Knights of Cybertron]], Onyx was the leader of a flock of wayward and mistreated Cybertronians, searching for whatever [[energon]] they could find. One day, they came across the time-lost [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], transported twelve million years into the past as a result of the destruction of his [[chronal drive]]. The kindly Onyx offered the damaged Shockwave some of their energon and introduced himself; realizing the crucial role that Onyx would play in Cybertron's history, Shockwave took him up on his offer... ''after'' killing him and seizing control of his herd. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}

Disguising himself as the newly styled "Onyx Prime," Shockwave used his knowledge of Cybertronian history to ensure the perpetual dominance of the Cybertronian species, seeding history with ontological paradoxes (including the "[[Dark Cybertron (prophecy)|Dark Cybertron]]" prophecy that his younger self would one day attempt to bring about) and the means by which he would one day find himself transported backwards in time. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}} By establishing, and subsequently tearing down, every myth and legend that his fellow Transformers believed in, Shockwave aimed to destroy every faith, faction, and creed, sacrificing Cybertron itself to forestall [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], and uniting what remained of the Cybertronian species under a new banner—his own. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}}

====''Power of the Primes'' toy bios====
Onyx 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 Onyx'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 Onyx Prime's abilities, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this link]].}}

===Fun Publications===
[[File:OnyxArtemisAVPHolomatter.jpg|upright=.8|thumb]]

[[Vector Prime]] fondly remembered the time he spent with his siblings, including Onyx Prime, who Vector noted to be in tune with nature and especially the organic. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/14}} Vector also noted that both [[Liege Maximo|Liege]] and Onyx utilized female [[holomatter]] avatars when interacting with humans. Onyx's avatar inspired/co-opted the myth of '''Artemis'''. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/20}} Vector Prime also noted that there were [[universal stream]]s where Onyx went by the name Onyx [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/24}}

When Nexus Prime united the [[Terminus Blade]] and [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] with the intent of thickening the walls between realities to prevent dimensional travel, Onyx Prime and the other members of the "multiversal singularity" incarnation of the Thirteen gathered to witness this momentous event. When Nexus brought the blades together, Onyx and the Thirteen ceased to exist as singularities and were splintered into multiple different incarnations across the multiverse. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

{{note|The individual Thirteen were not identified on-panel in "Out of the One, Many", but an orange, winged, vaguely bird-like Transformer depicted in the comic was possibly Onyx.}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
[[File:Cyberverse-S3E19-Thunderhowl-Onyx-Prime.jpg|thumb|left|250px|He was going through a biped phase.]]
Onyx Prime was one of the [[Thirteen]]. {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}} {{storylink|Silent Strike}} {{storylink|The Other One}}

When the Primes ruled Cybertron, Onyx created many secrets hideouts and caches across the planet. In the [[Isle of Onyx Prime]], he hid his [[Cortex Helm]], entrusting the island's location only to his loyal knight [[Thunderhowl (Cyberverse)|Thunderhowl]]. {{storylink|The Perfect Decepticon}}

When [[Crystal City]] was created by the [[Crystalline King]], Onyx Prime sent Thunderhowl to destroy the city, only for Thunderhowl to become trapped for millions of years. {{storylink|Thunderhowl (episode)|Thunderhowl}}
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===''Transformers One''===
[[File:TransformersOne-OnyxPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|this trailer has TWO shockwaves????]]
The mossed-over remains of Onyx Prime were discovered by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Orion Pax]]. {{storylink|Transformers One (film)|Transformers One}}
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==Toys==
===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:POTP-Titan-Onyx-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Predaking''' (Titan Class, [[2018]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Lynsey Urban]] (Hasbro)|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Predaking comes packaged with Onyx Prime as a [[Prime Master]]. Since he is a Prime Master he can plug into any decoy armor's Pretender or weapon form, or replace a ''Power of the Primes'' Leader's [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix]] core. Onyx Prime can also ride Legends Class figures and attach to Deluxe Class figures' chest armor, Voyager Class figures' bucklers, or Voyager Class figures' combined mode. It includes the frame for the [[Onyx Matrix]], and can attach to it as a Prime Master would to a normal Matrix frame. When connected to the frame, he can hide in Predaking's chest, under Razorclaw's beast head. His presence among them might be due to the animalistic nature of the team.

:Onyx Prime was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Matrix Gauntlet|Yellow Matrix]] wielded by [[Yellow Splendid Convoy]] in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.
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==Notes==
[[File:OnyxPrime cop idw infographic.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
* Like other members of the Thirteen, Onyx Prime was once as a [[multiversal singularity]] who existed as one being across all space and time, but that is [[Shroud|no longer the case]].
* The artwork of Onyx Prime in the ''Covenant of Primus'' (at the top of this article) is a little hard to decipher, which for a while led many fans to believe that he had been drawn incorrectly in IDW's comics. He is a ''centaur'', as can clearly (if briefly) be glimpsed in his ''Prime'' cartoon appearance, but the ''Covenant'' artwork depicts him rearing up on his hind legs, obfuscating his forelegs and supposedly leading several IDW artists to misinterpret his design, either mis-drawing his forelegs or omitting them entirely, thereby drawing him as a normal two-legged 'bot. Artist [[Kei Zama]] would later state on [https://twitter.com/Golby_mkII/status/953724243102986240 their Twitter] that they view Onyx's "normal" position as a centaur but that he's facultatively bipedal and prone to standing on his hind legs for the sake of appearing imposing. This was eventually [[retcon]]ned in [[The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|''Optimus Prime'' #18]] into being a subtle piece of foreshadowing: the ''real'' Onyx was a quadruped, but his natural stance was the one thing that the bipedal Shockwave could not replicate while impersonating him.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Onyx Prime''' (オニキスプライム ''Onikisu Puraimu'')

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Oilmaster

2024-06-08T00:25:49Z

Shiro: /* Timelines */

{{faction|decepticon}}
:''Oilmaster is a [[Decepticon]] [[Pretender]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Badlands-oilmastershell.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Gorilla my dreams]]

'''Oilmaster''' (オイルマスター ''Oirumasutā'') is one of the Decepticons' most feared bounty hunters. His Pretender shell is a heavily armed gorilla, dripping with acidic oil, and as a [[Double Pretender]], he also has two separate robot bodies capable of combination, all of which share a mind. That said, despite his complex mental arrangement, he's a none-too-bright thug at heart, and prone to rage whenever his shell is damaged.

==Fiction==
===e-HOBBY comics===
[[File:Badlands-Oilmasterrobot.jpg|left|thumb|250px|TRUKK '''AND''' MUNKY!!!!!]]
In [[2034]], Oilmaster tracked the Decepticon fugitive [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]] (and his tiny pal [[Ga'mede]]) to [[Iron Town]], a remote hideout for outlaws. Magnificus was able to briefly halt the bounty hunter's advance by tossing a warhead at him, but the subsequent damage done to Oilmaster's shell only made him angrier. As he leapt out of his Pretender shell, sword in hand and ready for the killing blow, he was blasted by a strange interloper who called himself "[[Eagle Eye (G2)|Hawk]]". {{storylink|Badlands (issue)|Badlands}}
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===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:Oilmastersmashestinymetalmen-ACommonFoe.jpg|thumb|upright=1|right|''Monkey hate technology Robot hate the monkey They will fight eternally'']]

Oilmaster was part of the Decepticon forces that repelled back the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] invasion of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He was miniaturized, kept in [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]]'s chest, and then enlarged by his partner once they hit the battlefield. {{storylink|A Common Foe}}
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===''TransTech''===
[[File:Oilmasteraerialcomponent-CMW.jpg|thumb|left|250px|''Why can't we all get along Would that be oh so wrong? Why can't we all love each other Monkey and a robot brother'']]
A bounty hunter in his universe of origin, Oilmaster continued his craft in [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon]] though all his bounties were paid by [[Cryotek (TransTech)|Cryotek]]. He landed himself as number 6 on Cybertron's most wanted list. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/06/10}}

Oilmaster was eventually caught and jailed in [[Axiom Nexus]]'s offworlder maximum security prison, where only two of his three components were fitted with restrainers due to the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]]s' unfamiliarity with Double Pretenders. This resulted in some interference in his processors, rendering him somewhat "quirky". His cellmate [[Packrat]] took advantage of Oilmaster's newfound persuasiveness, and goaded him into picking a fight with the new arrivals [[Megatron (Movie)|C-81]], [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]], [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]], and [[Nebulon (SG)|Nebulon]]. Oilmaster was then "talked down" by Packrat in order for them all to become allies.

[[File:OilmasterShellandGroundcomponents-CMW.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''Monkey Versus Robot Monkey Versus Robot'']]

Then, Packrat concocted an escape plan to get the whole group back on the outside. Oilmaster's aerial component was given a [[magne-current amplifier]], tasked with sneaking by the security systems, and clamp the device onto the prison's generator. Oilmaster completed his task, but whether or not Packrat's plan would have worked is unknown; at that moment the power went out for the entirety of Axiom Nexus.

Oilmaster's aerial component rejoined his Pretender shell and his ground component as the entire group were making their way out of the prison. It then converted into its "Alley Cleaner" trionic blaster mode to be wielded by his ground component, and blast away the guards that stood in their way. Oilmaster's Pretender shell took care of its own share of [[Autorooper]] guards with its brute physical strength. When Cybertron's most wanted finally made their way out of the prison, they took advantage of the planet-wide power outage to take refuge in the city's underground tunnel network. There, they encountered [[Burn Out (Diaclone)|Burn Out]] and [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)|Lift-Ticket]], who took off upon seeing them. Fearing that these two might report them to the authorities, the criminal gave chase. Losing the duo's trail, Oilmaster and the others walked into a [[Waruder]] nest. Oilmaster was the first to be attacked, a Waruder [[Storm Rider]] tackling his two smaller components right out of his Pretender shell! As more Waruder soldiers arrived, Oilmaster retaliated by spraying them with corrosive oil, as well as blasting them. However, the Waruders had plenty of soldiers to spare, and their sheer numbers forced the criminals to flee.

In the chase that ensued, Oilmaster was severely damaged, and was unable to help his comrades even as reinforcements arrived in the form of [[Optimus Prime (G1)#General Optimus|General Optimus Prime]] and [[Hound (G1)#TransTech|Sergeant Hound]], as well as the returning Lift-Ticket and Burn Out. Thankfully, the battle soon came to an end when C-81 managed to grab hold of the Waruders' leader, and forced the bug into negotiating. Oilmaster was repaired and allowed to "slip away" as thanks for his involvement in repelling the Waruder invasion. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Double Pretender Gorilla protos.jpg|right|thumb|300px|This ape's not for you. He's not comin' atcha.]]
* '''"Oilmaster"''' (Double Pretender, <s>1989?</s>)

: The toy that would decades later be named Oilmaster was an abandoned, unreleased toy from a discarded expansion to [[The Transformers (toyline)#1989: Pretenders and Micromasters|the Pretender subline]]. "Oilmaster" had a gorilla-like shell, from which two robots would emerge.

: Two different prototypes of the outer shell have been uncovered, with two different color schemes, but nothing on what the inner robots would have been like has been found. The grey-furred/red armored shell was put on display at [[BotCon 1996]]. Fandom rumor held that this toy was supposed to become a Pretender form for [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], but what that rumor was based on has been lost to time. This ''would'' result in an [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#DoublePretender|actual gorilla-shell-Pretender Optimus Prime]] decades later, however.

{{canceledtoy}}
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL-toy Oilmaster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''This'' ape's for you. He wants to love you.]]
*'''Cybertron's Most Wanted''' ([[BotCon 2015]] box set)
**''Accessories'': gun, sword, friggin' Pretender shell

: ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Oilmaster is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#T30|Generations]]'' Legends Class [[Swerve (G1)#Thrilling 30|Swerve]] and [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]], which fit together into a newly-sculpted Pretender shell designed by [[Boss Fight Studio]] after the original unreleased Oilmaster toy. The Swerve redeco is colored to resemble Oilmaster's inner robot from "[[Badlands (issue)|Badlands]]". The shell has shoulder and neck rotational joints (the neck being a first for Pretender shells), [[5 mm post]]-holes in its wrists, plus two 5 mm holes on its back for weapon storage. Unlike most Pretenders, the shell does not split in half to store the inner robots: instead the backpack swings up on a hinge for access to the inner cavity, with the truck slotting into the backpack-part proper, and the jet pegging into a post-hole inside the body.

: His shell weapons are from ''[[Construct-Bots]]'' sets, notably [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Optimus Prime]]'s sword and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]'s blaster rifle.

: Oilmaster was available [[exclusive]]ly in the [[BotCon 2015]] five-figure box set, packaged with [[Battletrap (G1)#Timelines|Battletrap]], [[Packrat#Timelines|Packrat]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Timelines|Megatron]], and [[Stepper (SG)#Toys|Stepper]].

: Unfortunately, some samples of Oilmaster are victims of poor [[quality control]]; it is possible to have the legs glued on incorrectly. This means he tends to have difficulty standing flat on his feet.

:This set of molds was used to make [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|TFSS]] 5.0 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations_toys#DoublePretender|Optimus Prime]] and [[Hi-Q#Combiner Wars|Hi-Q]]. The jet robot mold was also used to make TFSS 5.0 [[Quickslinger (G1)#Generations|Quickslinger]]. It also served as the model for the non-toy ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Swerve (SG)|Swerve]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/BCOilmaster/oilmaster.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Oilmaster at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* Oilmaster is named in homage to [https://robonin.blog.fc2.com/|Japanese fan blogger "Abura Chojin"] ("Oil Master"), who's a noted gorilla enthusiast in addition to being an extreme super-robot fan!
* The [[Double Pretender]] gimmick of being two robots within a single shell was not apparent in his first fictional appearance.
* Oilmaster's jet component was originally intended to be an updated form of [[Airwave (Micromaster)|Airwave]] before it was decided that the jet form would be another extension of Oilmaster's mind like the larger robot and Pretender shell. As a result, the jet module still possesses a color scheme similar to that of Airwave.

==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SEgNCLSFaM BotCon 2015 Oilmaster reveal video]

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Bot Shots (toyline)

2024-06-08T00:24:01Z

Shiro:

{{nav-botshots}}

'''''Bot Shots''''' is an action-figure-based game premiering in [[2012]] that involves small [[Super deformed|super-deformed]] [[Autotransformation|auto-transforming]] figures with combat rules similar to "Rock, Paper, Scissors". Its cast is a mix of [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]], ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'', [[Live-action film series|movie-series]] and ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' characters, mostly rendered in a "cute" Generation 1 style.

As a tie-in to the toyline, Hasbro also released the [[Bot Shots Battle Game!]] as the toyline's official website.

==Overview==
[[File:BotShots-rules.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|The two teams line up at opposite sides of the Flutney and play seven Ogres of fifteen minutes each—unless it rains, in which case they play eight Ogres.]]

The gameplay involves a three-sided rotating tumbler inside each figure's chest, each displaying a different symbol and point value. Players pick their symbol without letting the other player see, transform their Bot Shots figure into [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], then send the two bots ramming into each other, either by hand or via spring-loaded launcher. The collision (hopefully) triggers the toys' transformation into [[robot mode]].

The winner is first determined by "one bot standing" rules: if one figure does not transform, or does transform but falls over, that figure loses the bout. But if both bots transform and stand, the tumbler's exposed sticker/value determine the victor, first by a rather unintuitive chain of "X beats Y" rules:

* Blaster beats Fist
* Fist beats Sword
* Sword beats Blaster

In the event both players picked the same symbol, the figure's individual power ranking determines the winner.

Aside from the regular Bot Shots, there are also the "Super Bots". These robots are cast in translucent plastic, have more lopsided power stats, and are numbered as their own "Series". For the single-packs, one bot in each wave (packed one per case) is designated as the Super Bot, with unique packaging deco calling out their "Super Bot" status, and their identities being blacked out on the back of the [[packaging]] of the other figures in the wave. Most of the three-packs have one designated Super Bot as well.

Series 2 introduced new auto-transformation formats-slash-attacks: Jump Shots (crash to jump-attack), Spin Shots (crash to activate a spinning-torso attack), and Flip Shots (crash to flip-attack). Figures recycled from Series 1 were given the name "Blitz Shots".

Like the concurrent ''[[Construct-Bots]]'' side-line, ''Bot Shots'' was a tepid seller that petered out within a year, with several products seeing release only through closeout/discount outlets, and quietly ending with numerous products revealed but ultimately unreleased.
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==Toys==
===Hasbro ''Bot Shots'' line===
[[File:BotShotslogo.jpg|center]]

{{note|"Super Bots" are marked with italics.}}

====Singles assortment====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 1 Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Bot Shots|Barricade]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Bot Shots|''Sentinel Prime'']]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 1 Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Brawl (Movie)#Bot Shots|Decepticon Brawl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SuperBot|''Bumblebee'']]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Mirage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Autobot Ratchet]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 1 Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Jetfire]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Bot Shots|Lockdown]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|''Megatron'']]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Thundercracker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Topspin (DOTM)#Bot Shots|Autobot Topspin]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 1 Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Single|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Autobot Jazz]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Bot Shots|Leadfoot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|''Optimus Prime'']]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Powerglide (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Powerglide]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:BotShotstoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Someone will find a way to get alcohol involved with this game.]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 1 Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattlemask|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BotShotTruck|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Bot Shots|Roadbuster]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (Movie)#SuperBot|''Shockwave'']]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Skywarp]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotFlipShot|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#SpinShot|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (WFC)#Bot Shots|Shockwave]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sunstorm (G1)#Bot Shots|''Sunstorm'']]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotFlipShot|Decepticon Brawl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|''Cliffjumper'']]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Bot Shots|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scourge (Cybertron)#Bot Shots|Scourge]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hound (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Autobot Hound]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SpinShot|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#SuperBot|''Skywarp'']]}}
{{Bp-p2|[[Twinstrike (Prime)#Single|Twinstrike]]}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''Canceled'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p2|[[Hydrax]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (G1)/toys#JumpShot|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rom#Bot Shots|Rom the Space Knight]]}}
{{Bp-p2|[[Skystalker (Prime)#Bot Shots|Skystalker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Smokescreen]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Soundwave]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strafe (G1)#Bot Shots|Strafe]]}}
|}
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====Launcher assortment====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 1 Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BotShotLauncher|Megatron Launcher]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotLauncher|Optimus Prime Launcher]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 1 Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Bot Shots|Ironhide Launcher]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Launcher|Starscream Launcher]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotLauncher|Bumblebee Launcher]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotLauncherS2|Optimus Prime Launcher]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p2|[[Scourge (Cybertron)#CryoScourge|Cryo Scourge Launcher]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Warpath (G1)#Bot Shots|Warpath Launcher]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:BotShots CryoScourgeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cryo Scourge Launcher]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 3''' (''Canceled'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p2|[[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Bot Shots|Hun-Gurrr Launcher]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#2013Launcher|Starscream Launcher]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 4''' (''Canceled'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bluestreak Launcher]]}}
{{Bp-p2|[[Buzzclaw (BS)|Buzzclaw Launcher]]}}
|}
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====3-Pack assortment====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 1 Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShot3Pack|Bumblebee]] / [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#BotShot3Pack|Sentinel Prime]] / [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Megatron]] / [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Bot Shots|Nemesis Prime]] / [[Acid Storm (G1)#Bot Shots|''Acid Storm'']]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 1 Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Skyquake (Prime)#Bot Shots|Skyquake]] / [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#BotShot3Pack|Jetfire]] / [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#BotShot3Pack|Powerglide]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotS13Pack|Decepticon Brawl]] / [[Shockwave (Movie)#Bot Shots|Shockwave]] / [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#3packSuperBot|''Ironhide'']]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#3packFlipShot|Cliffjumper]] / [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotS23Pack|Decepticon Brawl]] / [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#Bot Shots|''Dirt Boss'']]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Shockwave (WFC)#Bot Shots|Shockwave]] / [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShot3pack2|Bumblebee]] / [[Skyquake (Prime)#BotShot3pack2|''Skyquake'']]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Scourge (Cybertron)#Bot Shots|Scourge]] / [[Kup (G1)#Bot Shots|Sergeant Kup]] / [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|''Blitzwing'']]}}
{{Bp-a1p2|[[Cindersaur (G1)#Bot Shots|Cindersaur]] / [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#BotShot3pack|Optimus Prime]] / [[Jazz (G1)/toys#SuperBot|''Autobot Jazz'']]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:BotShots S2 3pack Brawl.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Decepticon Brawl]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Red Alert]] / [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Ultra Magnus]] / [[Mirage (G1)/toys#3pack|''Mirage'']]}}
{{Bp-a1p2|[[Twinstrike (Prime)#Bot Shots|Twinstrike]] / [[Skystalker (Prime)#Bot Shots|Skystalker]] / [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#3packSuperBot|''Bumblebee'']]}}
|}
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====Ultimate Battle Set / 5-Pack assortment====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 1 Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|Battle for the Matrix ([[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron Launcher]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Optimus Prime Launcher]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]] trophy card)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Autobot Polar Assault Team 
([[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Optimus Prime]])}}
{{Bp-d1|Stunticons 
([[Breakdown (G1)#Bot Shots|Breakdown]], [[Dead End (G1)#Bot Shots|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (G1)#Bot Shots|Decepticon Dragstrip]], [[Motormaster (G1)#Bot Shots|Motorbreath]], [[Wildrider (G1)#Bot Shots|Brake-Neck]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Autobot Air Force 
([[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Air Raid]], [[Fireflight (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Autobot Firestrike]], [[Slingshot (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Quickslinger]], [[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Bot Shots|Skydive]])}}
{{Bp-d1|Decepticon Fire Assault Team
 ([[Barricade (Movie)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Barricade]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)#FireAssaultTeam|Lockdown]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Megatron]], [[Shockwave (Movie)#FireAssaultTeam|Shockwave]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Starscream]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Series 2 Wave 3''' (''Canceled'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Combaticons ([[Blast Off (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Blast Off]], [[Brawl (Movie)#5Pack|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Onslaught (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (G1)#Bot Shots|Swindle]], [[Vortex (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Vortex]])}}
{{Bp-a1|Protectobots ([[Blades (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot First Aid]], [[Groove (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot Groove]], [[Hot Spot (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot Hot Spot]], [[Streetwise (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot Streetsmart]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Jetfire.jpg|thumb|200px|Polar Assault Team Jetfire]]
|}
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====Track sets====
[[File:BotShots Dragon Track.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Dragon Track''' (2013)

:The Dragon Track set includes a spinning "dragon pit" with a dragon's head and tail molded into it. On either side of the pit, the included lengths of straight track and launchers can be attached, giving two Bot Shots a battle arena to be launched into at speed. Also included are two Bot Shots to fight with—a Generation 1 style [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Optimus Prime]] whose vehicle mode sports a trailer with a rocket vent at the back, and a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Megatron]] who turns into a jet.
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===TakaraTomy ''BeCool'' line===
{{anchor|BeCool}}
[[File:BeCool small.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Doubly mysterious!]]

'''''BeCool''''' (ビークール ''Bīkūru'', a double pun on ビークル "vehicle" and ビックリ "bikkuri", or "surprise") is [[TakaraTomy]]'s version of ''Bot Shots''. The line first surfaced in mid-September 2012, when six Bot Shots toys were found in a single store in Japan under the ''BeCool'' name without any advertising or other promotion. The sales display featured a sign welcoming customers to "Bikkuri Town". Each figure was sold in two different packaging styles that called out their surprise transformation gimmick. No changes from the Hasbro versions are known so far. This is assumed to be a [[test market]] release, and BeCool was made widely available in December that year in a single type of packaging.

Unlike their ''Bot Shots'' counterparts, ''BeCool'' toys aren't used to play a game, as TakaraTomy uses their quick and easy transformation as the main draw instead. For this reason, their chest stickers don't display stats but images of their vehicle mode and/or something related to it, such as a lightbar for Prowl and a syringe for Ratchet. Some toys are also different colors from any of their ''Bot Shots'' releases, including a red Mirage, green Jazz and orange Megatron.

The ''BeCool'' line isn't widely marketed as a ''Transformers'' series: the toy packaging is void of the franchise's name and logo and the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/becool/index.html website] isn't part of TakaraTomy's main ''Transformers'' portal. The toys did however get advertised on an episode of ''[[From the Cybertron Satellite, Transformers Division]]''. The characters do still have their ''Transformers'' names, but these are relegated to being written in tiny parenthesis as their "robot name" while the toys' proper names are simply the name of their vehicle modes, like Optimus Prime being "Trailer" and Bumblebee being "Yellow Sports Car".

{{collist|2|
* B01 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#BeCool|Patrol Car (Prowl)]]
* B02 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#BeCool|Ambulance (Ratchet)]]
* B03 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BeCool|Trailer (Optimus Prime)]]
* B04 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BeCool|Yellow Sports Car (Bumblebee)]] ''(with battle mask)''
* B05 [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#BeCool|Red Jet (Powerglide)]]
* B06 [[Brawl (Movie)#BeCool|Tank (Decepticon Brawl)]] ''(blue version)''
* B07 [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#BeCool|Firetruck (Sentinel Prime)]]
* B08 [[Mirage (G1)/toys#BeCool|Red Sports Car (Mirage)]]
* B09 [[Topspin (DOTM)#BeCool|Blue Sports Car (Topspin)]]
* B10 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BeCool|Black Off Road Car (Ironhide)]]
* B11 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#BeCool|White Jet (Jetfire)]]
* B12 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#ClearColor|Special Sports Car (Bumblebee Clear Color)]] ''(without battle mask, sold at a lower price as an incentive)''
* B12 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GarbageTruck|Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)]] ''(replaced Special Sports Car after 3 months, sold at full price)''
* B13 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#HighwayPatrol|Highway Patrol Car (Patrol Ratchet)]]
* B14 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#BeCool|Blue Jet (Thundercracker)]]
* B15 [[Jazz (G1)/toys#BeCool|Green Sports Car (Autobot Jazz)]]
* B16 [[Shockwave (Movie)#BeCool|Battle Tank (Shockwave)]]
* B17 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#BeCool|American Patrol Car (Decepticon Barricade)]]
* B18 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BeCool|Tank Lorry (Megatron)]]
* BS01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#TrailerBase|Trailer and Trailer Base (Optimus Prime)]] ''(launcher version)''
* BS02 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#RescueBase|Rescue Car and Rescue Base (Rescue Ratchet)]] ''(with Ironhide's launcher)''
* BS03 [[Sunstorm (G1)#BeCool|Yellow Jet and Air Base (Sunstorm)]] ''(with Starscream's launcher)''
* BS04 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#HyperTank|Hyper Tank and Hyper Tank Base (Megatron)]] ''(launcher version)''
}}

===''Go!''===
A three-pack of [[Swordbot]]-themed recolors was released as part of the sixth wave of the [[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (franchise)|Go!]] toyline. This set had an ID number to fit in with that line's numbering system and lacks one for the BeCool line, however the BeCool logo is still on the packaging.

*G24 [[Swordbot Samurai Team]] ([[Kenzan]], [[Ganoh]], [[Jinbu]])
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==Notes==
* Each figure's design is a mix of various incarnations of the characters, though usually settling somewhere between "Generation 1" and "movie".
* The power ranking numbers on the various releases of any character are different each time. Optimus Prime, for example, has different stats as a single, as a launcher, and as part of the Battle for the Matrix set, plus slightly different decos.
* The massive product listing leak that revealed [[Rom|Rom the Space Knight]]'s identity also contained the following ''Bot Shots''-related entries: "TRA BOT SHOTS RING OF FIRE BATTLE PACK A5112", "TRA BOT SHOTS STUNT AND SPEED BUMBLEBEE A1672", "TRA BOT SHOTS STUNT AND SPEED GALVATRON A1673", "TRA BOT SHOTS STUNT AND SPEED PACKS A1671", "TRA BOT SHOTS STUNT N SPEED DLX AST A1668", "TRA BOT SHOTS STUNT N SPEED METRO TITAN A1670", "TRA BOT SHOTS STUNT N SPEED METROPLEX A1669", and "TRA BS 3 PK DINOBOT A3032". Considering the line's wholesale clearance across major North American retailers and apparent quiet discontinuation in general, it's unlikely that any of these products will ever see the light of day.
* Although the Bot Shots toyline has been discontinued since 2013, a surprising oddity happened in 2024 when slightly retooled versions of the first Bot Shots versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron were announced as part of the "Race Changers 2-Pack" for the [[Transformers One (toyline)|Transformers One]] toyline.
*The transformation scheme of the Bot Shots toyline would also see re-use that year in Takara's [[Shinkalion]]: Change the World toyline, although these releases are not branded as Bot Shots and lack the rotating drum in their chest.

==External links==
*[http://www.bot-shots.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/becool/ Official Japanese website of BeCool]

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