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Incinerator (Armada)

2026-04-16T15:37:47Z

Skyfreak101: /* Armada */ Adding the Blurr Clamshell release

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{{disambigr|Incinerator|the Decepticon tiltrotor aircraft from the live action movie continuity|Incinerator (Movie)}}
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:''Incinerator is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[Image:Reinforcement_Incinerator.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]

'''Incinerator''' is all about the speed, man. His goal is to be the fastest Mini-Con there is, and then be even ''faster''. Sensitive about his light frame and physical weaknesses, Incinerator turned to his one major talent, high-speed racing, and ran with it (literally). Even the [[Decepticon]]s' aerial warriors have a hard time keeping up with him.

If anyone suspects that Incinerator's quest for speed is an attempt to make up for his physical deficiencies, they only need hear him talk for five minutes to ''confirm'' it. Incinerator is clearly out to earn adulation and praise to feel better about himself, and any kind of negative comment can put him in a funk.

{{bigquote|Not even gravity can slow me down!|Incinerator’s [[bio]] quote.}}

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Blurr Vehicle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Incinerator's [[Mini-Con storage panel]] was found in the desert by [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] during a battle with the Autobots, but just as he teleported back to his base in gloating victory, new Autobot reinforcement [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] shot the panel right out of his hands, caught it in midair and activated it. Incinerator chose to partner with Blurr in thanks for saving him, but this did not sit well with the taciturn Autobot warrior, as he had little regard for the Mini-Cons beyond keeping them out of [[Decepticon]] hands. Soon afterward, [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]]'s storage panel was detected at a race track, and during the ensuing struggle with the Decepticons, Blurr [[Powerlinx|powerlinked]] with Incinerator to fly ahead of [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] in an attempt to keep Downshift away from the Decepticons. However, Blurr's disregard for coordinated teamwork and his arrogance led to the loss of the Mini-Con, and the Decepticons were able to complete the mighty [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]]. {{storylink|Reinforcement}}

Later, Blurr and Incinerator powerlinked again while attempting to save [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and the power of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}} When the titanic [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] appeared on [[Earth]], both Blurr and Hot Shot powerlinked with Incinerator and [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] respectively to speed past the Decepticon lines and attack Tidal Wave directly. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}}

Incinerator could be seen combined with Blurr when the Decepticons launched an attack on the Autobot base, during which Starscream, then having allied himself with the Autobots, decided to return to his Decepticon brethren. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

After [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s death, Incinerator was one of a group of Mini-Cons who confronted the angst-ridden [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], forcing the young 'bot to come to terms with the loss of his leader. {{storylink|Remorse}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Incinerator was first seen aiding [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con village C52]] against the Decepticons by activating the four [[Filtrek|shield regulators]]. Of course these were absolutely useless as the Decepticons broke into the village and captured the Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}} However, while the Decepticons were gloating over their victorious battle with the Autobots (who lacked Mini-Cons), [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] and the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]] infiltrated [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticon Headquarters]] and rescued the imprisoned Mini-Cons. Wishing to be free of the Decepticons forever, they escaped [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in [[Exodus (Armada)|a space ship]] the Air Defense Team had constructed out of junk. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}} One day, he looked out the window and noticed that they were heading straight towards a [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}}

Much later, Incinerator had become an inhabitant of [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]'s [[Mini-Con Moonbase]] on the moon, but due to its subsequent destruction, he and the other Mini-Cons were relocated to the [[Autobase]] on [[Earth]]. Already chafing at having to live with the Autobots, [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] demanded that the Mini-Cons cut off all ties with the Autobots, a move that Incinerator strongly supported. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}}

Incinerator and the rest of the Mini-Cons on Earth later gathered for the impending battle with [[Unicron]]. They traveled to the [[Loop]] on Cybertron, where they channeled their energies into the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and fired a massive blast at the Chaos Bringer. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Legends World===
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
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*'''Blurr with Incinerator''' (Super-Con, 2003)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''MC-08'''
**''Takara release date'': [[May 15]], 2003
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: Available only with his larger partner [[Blurr (Armada)#Toys|Blurr]], Incinerator transforms into a Cybertronic long-nosed drag racer. As a Mini-con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on his vehicle-mode underside (which ends up on his robot-mode waist) which allows him to attach to any toy with a "Powerlinx" style [[5 mm post]]; some toys have special Powerlinx posts that activate/unlock gimmicks when a Mini-Con is attached.

: His vehicle mode is specially designed to fit in the rear section of Blurr's vehicle form, activating the bulk's third "flight" mode.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version of "Turbo" has some slight deco differences from the [[Hasbro]] version, the most notable being his red windscreen as opposed to the Hasbro dark blue one, but his plastics are also slightly different shades, matching up with the Takara Blurr's colors.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Roadhandler (Universe)#Toys|Roadhandler]] and [[Wrench (Cybertron)#Toys|Wrench]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Incinerator/incinerator.htm More information on Incinerator at TFU.info]''

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Blurr with Incinerator''' (Super-Con Class, 2002)}}</ul>

: The [[Race_Mini-Con_Team#Armada|Race Mini-Con Team]] was also included with various probably-randomized "Bonus Buy" sets clamshelled with other toys in the line sold through various retailers; the Race Mini-Con Team has been found packed with Super-Con Blurr.

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*'''Silverbolt & Street Speed Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
**''Sonokong name'': '''Sunbolt & Street Speed'''
**''Takara ID number:'' '''MS-05'''
**''Takara release date'': [[May 15]], 2003

: In Japan, The Blurr/Incinerator pairing was sold both individually and in a multi-pack with the [[Street Speed Mini-Con Team#Toys|Street Speed Mini-Con Team]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Sunbolt" (Blurr) and the "Street Speed" in Korea.

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*'''Blurr with Incinerator and Bonus Mini-Con''' (Bonus pack, 2003)

: In November of 2003, US [[Toys"R"Us]] stores had special bonus pack Super-Con (Deluxe) toys, which came with a single bonus Mini-Con attached to the card over their sticker, for ''less'' than the price as a normal Super-Con during Toys"R"Us's post-Thanksgiving-day sale. Like [[Sideways (Armada)#Toys|Sideways]], Blurr/Incinerator could come with one of the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team#Toys|Destruction Mini-Con Team]] members: [[Buzzsaw (Armada)#Toys|Buzzsaw]], [[Drill Bit (Armada)#Toys|Drill Bit]], or [[Dualor (Armada)#Toys|Dualor]].
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==Notes==
*Incinerator's preliminary names were [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]], [[Crasher (disambiguation)|Crashor]] and [[Overdrive]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote='Sleek Car. Type: rocket on wheels, Ferrari-type.' This is the notes from our working rollout. 'Triple change, flight mode, hand-held weapon. Mini-Con partner race dragster. Main character role. Interceptor. October '02.' So that's how we thought of that character. Alright, names, Sleek Car... first choice was... was what it was, I guess, so I guess we went with the first choice we had. Choice #2 was Silverbolt, choice #3 was Groove. I did not have a choice #4. Mini-Con names: Drag Strip, Crashor, Overdrive. Those were the options. Why we had so many options was, on this sheet, I went down the line, if something didn't get approved by legal, we dropped that one out, and moved the next one up. So because this went through, we never had to then search 'Silverbolt' to see if that would work.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rwGRYaeC8U&t=2260s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE - Armada BLURR and more!|year=2023|month=03|day=17}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Turbo''' (ターボ ''Tābo'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Hamvasztó''' ("Cremator")
*''Korean:'' '''Turbo''' (터보 ''Teobo'')

==References==
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[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]

Blurr (Armada)

2026-04-16T15:37:43Z

Skyfreak101: /* Armada */ Adding the Blurr Clamshell release

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: ''Blurr is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Armada-Blurr-art.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Raise your hand if you're sure!]]
'''Blurr''' is a serious minded, yet highly competitive warrior. His skill and dedication have made him an expert marksman, serving as a sniper in [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s unit. Once a champion racer, Blurr now trains up and coming racers in the intricacies of the sport. His gruff personality can be off-putting to his students and fellow soldiers, but he is tough on them only because he expects the very best from himself and those around him.

His [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]].

{{bigquote|Arrogance and pride, a tragic combination, may cause a bot to make mistakes—like this.|Blurr|"[[Reinforcement]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Drummond]] (English) [[Isshin Chiba]] (Japanese)|[[Claus-Peter Damitz]] (German), [[Fredrik Beckmann]] (Swedish), [[José María Carrero]] (Spain-Spanish), [[José Mendez]] (Latin-American Spanish, first voice), [[Jesús Nunes]] (Latin-American Spanish, second voice), [[Raine Heiskanen]] (Finnish), [[Maurício Berger]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Ambrogio Colombo]] (Italian), [[Olivier Destrez]] (French)}}

Blurr was an Autobot officer holding the rank of lieutenant, a veteran of the campaigns on the war-torn planet [[Duke (planet)|Duke]]. While serving on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Blurr encountered a young Autobot named [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]], who had somehow fallen prey to a trap which left him hanging upside down from a rope. To his chagrin, saving the younger soldier led to Side Swipe idolizing Blurr. {{storylink|Past}}

[[File:Blurr1.jpg|left|upright=1.36|thumb|Blurr often dreamt of being a lounge singer, but his commitment to the Autobot cause always prevented him from pursuing his dreams.]]
At his old friend [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]]'s request, Blurr transferred to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s command on Earth. He arrived in time to snipe a [[Mini-Con storage panel]] right out of [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]'s fingers just as the Decepticons were warping back to their base. The Mini-Con panel activated to reveal Incinerator, who latched onto his savior, though Blurr had little idea of how to treat the Mini-Con. Soon afterwards the kids tried to become friends with the taciturn Autobot, but he blew them off, sternly stating that in war there is no time for foolish games, and that they should grow up. As the two fastest Autobots on land, Blurr was paired with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] in the search for the [[Mirage (Armada)|next Mini-Con]] on a race track. The two Autobots butted heads over how to proceed with the mission, culminating in the loss of the Mini-Con panel to the Decepticons. Afterwards, Hot Shot apologized to Blurr, who appreciated the sentiment and concluded that he was unaware that the Mini-Cons were more than just tools and that he didn't get along with others very well. {{storylink|Reinforcement}}
[[File:Blurr Vehicle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Hot Shot and Blurr competed against each to complete an obstacle course. After Blurr won the first round, the pair were joined by Smokescreen. Though Blurr told him he wouldn't be able to keep up, Smokescreen proved him wrong by simply muscling his way through the obstacles instead of dodging them. Their training was then interrupted; Optimus informed his troops that they had received a message from Megatron. The leader of the Decepticons challenged Optimus to a battle that would bring an end to their conflict, one way or the other. The Autobots agreed to Megatron's terms, but with the Decepticons holding both the Skyboom Shield and the Star Saber, they found themselves at a great disadvantage. Blurr and Hot Shot covered each other in order to rush into Optimus and Megatron's duel, and managed to distract Megatron long enough for Optimus to wrench the Skyboom Shield from his grasp. The Skyboom Shield then acted of its own accord and blocked the Star Saber, triggering a light to shoot off into space. The Decepticons then retreated. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

While Blurr and the Autobots gauged the extent of the shield's power and formulated strategies around its use, they disallowed allow their human friends from entering the base. This unfortunately didn't keep them out of harm's way, as Fred and Rad accidentally walked into a trap set by Megatron. Blurr and the bulk of the Autobots followed the kids through a series of Warp Gates, which left them scattered across the world. Worse yet, they couldn't reconvene while their communication system was being scrambled. When they finally managed to get their transmissions sorted out, Blurr and the others surrounded Megatron, saving Optimus from being killed, and forcing the Decepticon leader to abandon several of his Mini-Cons into Autobot custody. {{storylink|Vow}} In a later battle, Blurr tried to attack Megatron while his back was turned. Despite wielding the Skyboom Shield, he was pushed back by Starscream. The outcome of this particular clash went undocumented. {{storylink|Rebellion (Armada)|Rebellion}}

While Blurr and the other Autobots were away, Alexis, Carlos, and Rad traveled into a digital realm and met with an [[Unicron|evil force]]. The Autobots returned to base and safely extricated the kids before said force could do them any harm though. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

Blurr continued to be paired up with Hot Shot on the battlefield, and the Autobots' practiced strategies earned them a victory in securing [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]]'s Mini-Con panel. The Autobots began to grow overconfident, only to be humbled when the Decepticons' newest team member, [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], used his superior tactics to completely overwhelm the Autobots in their next outing. If not for the surprise arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], the Autobots would have been dealt a devastating defeat. {{storylink|Tactician}} However, Optimus Prime was badly damaged in the fight, so Jetfire took over as leader. But Jetfire wound up flying into another one of Thrust's ambushes, prompting Hot Shot, Blurr, and Smokescreen to try and assist the airborne Autobot from a nearby island... only for them to wind up in a secondary ambush set up by the Decepticon tactician! Though the situation looked grim, Optimus Prime arrived, repaired, just in time to combine with Jetfire and save the day. {{storylink|Linkup}}

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During a rare moment of downtime, Blurr watched while Jetfire and Smokescreen had themselves an arm-wrestling competition. Later, the Autobots squared off against the Decepticons on a beachfront {{storylink|Detection}} where [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] arrived to bolster Megatron's forces. The Autobots barely held up against this latest arrival, though Hot Shot and Blurr managed to strike at his vulnerable underside. This only yielded a brief respite, as Tidal Wave simply transformed out of his ship mode and continued to rain down laser fire on the Autobots. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} Hot Shot tried to ward off Tidal Wave with the Skyboom Shield and Blurr tried to help him, only to be swatted away. The Autobots then learned that Red Alert was warping in along with Rad, Carlos, and [[Sky Blast (Armada)|Sky Blast]]: the first component Mini-Con of the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. Blurr took it upon himself to stop Thrust from getting to the Mini-Con, but the Decepticon slipped out of his grasp by using his disappearing act. Thankfully, Blurr did stall Thrust long enough for the other two members of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] to join up with Sky Blast and combine. Optimus wound up with the Requiem Blaster in hand, and the Decepticons were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Desperate}}
[[File:Desperate Tidal Wave blocked.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

The Requiem Blaster was a source of argument for the Autobots, however. With this new weapon, several of them were eager to storm the Decepticon base in the hopes of ending the war. Blurr was among those willing to use the blaster aggressively to take out their enemies, but Optimus was hesitant. Before a decision could be reached, it was discovered that the Space Mini-Con Team had run off along with the kids. The Autobots went out looking for them, though Blurr took a roundabout route to avoid getting stuck in traffic during the search. He rejoined Optimus later in the day, once the Autobot leader had already found the runaways and dealt with Thrust, who had attacked them. The Autobots all agreed that the Mini-Cons would be free to decide for themselves whether or not they would take part in an attack on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Runaway}}

Side Swipe then turned up on [[Earth]], and informed the Autobots that he had gotten himself transferred to their unit specifically to work alongside Blurr. Blurr had little patience for his admirer, and soon managed to pawn him off onto Hot Shot, who was henceforth tasked with training him. {{storylink|Past}} Hot Shot and Side Swipe ran afoul of Wheeljack, out for revenge against his former mentor. To this end, he shot Hot Shot at point-blank range, though Side Swipe managed to return him alive to the Autobots' base. While Hot Shot healed, Optimus Prime filled Blurr in on the past Wheeljack shared with their injured comrade. Hot Shot took off shortly thereafter to confront Wheeljack once more, and Blurr headed out to search for him. Fortunately, Hot Shot managed to make it through another encounter with the ex-Autobot. {{storylink|Past II}}

When the Autobots were informed by a mysterious source to meet the Decepticons in battle within a forest, they opted to leave the Requiem Blaster behind. Soon, the Decepticons arrived to fight them, as promised... or rather, Starscream engaged the group alone. When it dawned on the Decepticon that he was outnumbered, as Blurr and the others surrounded him while his back-up was nowhere to be seen, he took off. Unfortunately, Megatron had noticed the absence of the Requiem Blaster on the battlefield, and shifted his strategy accordingly. Blurr and the other Autobots warped back to their base when they learned the Decepticons were infiltrating it in their absence. They were too late to assist Smokescreen, who had been left behind to guard the Mini-Cons. Smokescreen nearly died while Megatron retreated, Requiem Blaster in hand. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

When Starscream defected to the Autobots, Blurr argued in favor of accepting him, over Hot Shot's objections. Smokescreen was rebuilt into a new body, and the Autobots used data provided by Starscream to open a warp gate to the Moon, in order to storm the Decepticon camp. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}} The attack on the Decepticon moonbase begun with the Autobots besieging Megatron's throne room. The battle then spread throughout the Decepticons' base, until the Decepticon-held Mini-Cons were located. Blurr helped cover the Mini-Cons' escape back to Autobot headquarters, and followed them shortly after. {{storylink|Rescue}}

Blurr helped the Autobots build a spaceship, though he showed his disdain for Starscream throughout construction, going as far as calling him "Star-traitor" behind his back. The ship was in the final stages of construction when Billy and Fred reported that they had seen Starscream "chase off" Thrust after the Decepticon had asked him to steal the Skyboom Shield. As it turns out, [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]], [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], and [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] were nowhere to be found just then. Blurr was among those who threw around accusations that Starscream had complied with Thrust's request. The conversation was cut short when the Decepticons attacked, and Blurr drove out to meet them. While he fought, Starscream snatched away the Skyboom Shield (having been found during the battle) and the Star Saber, and returned to the Decepticons' side. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}} The entire Autobot team was angered over Starscream's betrayal, though it took its toll on the children the most. Blurr watched silently as Carlos, Billy, and Fred bitterly tossed away the jeweled rocks Starscream had brought them from Mars as gifts. {{storylink|Threaten}} Afterwards, the Autobots scrambled to deal with the Decepticons' new super-weapon, the [[Hydra Cannon]], powered by the stolen Mini-Con weapons. Ultimately, Blurr was only able to watch from afar as Optimus gave up his life to block its destructive power from reaching the Earth. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}} Over the following week, the Autobots tried their best to carry on without Optimus. Though Blurr managed to keep his composure, Hot Shot was hit hardest by the loss of the Autobot leader, and his outbursts threatened to tear apart the already strained team. Scavenger took it upon himself to knock some sense back into Hot Shot, while Blurr and the others watched from afar. Unable to bear his feelings of guilt, Hot Shot tried to drive away from his team, prompting Blurr and Side Swipe to chase him down. Though it took the Mini-Cons stepping in, Hot Shot was eventually made to come to terms with the reality of the Autobots' situation. Blurr then watched as Jetfire handed over command of the Autobots to Hot Shot. With their morale renewed, the Autobots redoubled their efforts to finish the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]''. {{storylink|Remorse}} Blurr watched confusedly as the Mini-Cons protested Hot Shot's decision to leave the children behind while the Autobots pursued the Decepticons. Hot Shot eventually relented, and the Autobots, Mini-Cons, and children all boarded the newly completed ''Axalon'' and begun their journey to Cybertron. {{storylink|Depart}}

As the Earth shrank in the distance, Blurr pondered on how beautiful the planet the Autobots were leaving behind was. He acted as the ''Axalon''{{'}}s navigator, and had his work cut out for him early in the Autobots' journey; the Axalon's path took the Autobots through an asteroid field. As they were about to emerge from this dangerous region, the Decepticons attacked, having turned around their ship to crush their pursuers. In the battle that followed, Blurr faced off against Cyclonus. The Decepticons retreated when Optimus, revived by the Mini-Cons through the Matrix, repelled Megatron with his super mode. {{storylink|Miracle (episode)|Miracle}} No sooner had the Autobots welcomed their leader back than their ship was pulled through a worm hole to a dead planet, where they were menaced by a twisted clone of Optimus named [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. While Blurr stayed on the ''Axalon'' with most of the Autobots, Prime ended his dark doppelgänger's threat. {{storylink|Puppet}}

By the time the Autobots had repaired the ''Axalon'' and arrived over Cybertron, the Decepticons had managed to take over the planet. The Mini-Cons started acting up now that they were in close proximity to their host planet, and Carlos attempted to stop the little 'bots from leaving the Autobot ship. Blurr had to save the boy from drifting off into the void. The Autobots then warped down to Cybertron, where Blurr and Hot Shot fought through Decepticons foot soldiers. Meanwhile, a black hole appeared overhead. The Mini-Con continued to display their mysterious powers, and helped keep the black hole at bay. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} Blurr and the rest of Optimus's crew were forced to remain in orbit on the ''Axalon'' while Jetfire scouted Cybertron's surface for a safe landing zone. When Blurr learned that Hot Shot went off on his own to meet Galvatron face-to-face, he agreed with Scavenger that going after the young Autobot would be counter-productive. The ''Axalon'' then received a transmission from Jetfire, pointing them towards a region where they could set themselves down. Thanks to the Mini-Cons providing them cover with illusory copies of their ship, the Autobots managed to bypass the Decepticons' defenses and make planetfall. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} Later, Blurr relayed orders to Jetfire; he was to back up Hot Shot and Wheeljack, who were currently tracking down Thrust. {{storylink|Portent}}

The Autobots put in action a plan to force Galvatron into a situation where Optimus would have the opportunity to reason with him. Blurr and the other Autobots forestalled the Decepticons while Optimus drew their leader away from the battleground. The Autobots' and Decepticons' firefight was interrupted by an energy discharge from Unicron, and soon thereafter Galvatron was swayed by Starscream's death to unite his forces with Optimus's. {{storylink|Cramp}} Blurr attended a formal ceremony where Prime and Galvatron shook hands, uniting the Autobots and Decepticons into an armada that struck at Unicron together. Unfortunately, their first volley had no effect on the Chaos Bringer. Blurr was then put in charge of maintaining contact with a small scouting party sent to explore Unicron's surface. That mission yielded little success as well. {{storylink|Alliance}} Determining their best plan of attack laid in attacking Unicron from within, Optimus and Galvatron infiltrated their gargantuan foe's body. Meanwhile, Blurr and the rest of the troops kept Unicron occupied with their ships, in the hopes of forestalling Cybertron's annihilation. {{storylink|Union}} No matter how much damage they inflicted upon him, however, Unicron would regenerate his wounds. {{storylink|Origin}}

Thankfully, the team inside of Unicron succeeded in retrieving the Mini-Con weapons, de-powering the Chaos Bringer. The Transformers then scrambled to eliminate Unicron before he recovered, but this proved unnecessary; once Galvatron sacrificed himself, there was no longer enough hatred in the universe to sustain Unicron, and he vanished from existence. The Transformers' war now at an end, Blurr and his fellow Cybertronians stood united as a race, and begun rebuilding their war-torn planet. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|? (English), ? (Japanese)}}

Appearing only in vehicle mode, and usually with several [[redeco]]s of himself, Blurr was one of the many Autobot refugees hiding on Earth. At some point he added a spoiler to himself.

{{note|He and his redecoed pals later appeared on [[Velocitron]] as generic natives of the colony world. Blurr was never referred to by name, and no mention is made of his past adventures. Whether or not ''Cybertron'' Blurr is the same character as ''Armada'' Blurr or a [[Blurr (Cybertron)|separate character]] is pretty muddy, with a lot of contradicting sources. See "Notes" for more.}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
Blurr was a member of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]'s squad on Cybertron, along with [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]], [[Dropshot (Armada)|Dropshot]], Side Swipe and [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]]. When Optimus Prime visited Jetfire at [[Autobase|Autobase: Cybertron]], Blurr was out fighting the Decepticons, and asked Jetfire for orders. He was told to retreat and await reinforcements. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}} Later, he was present at Autobase when [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] contacted them and told them that Optimus Prime had disappeared. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}}

Strange things began happening after that, and Blurr detected unusual [[space bridge]] activity at the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} He was subsequently part of the Autobot squad that traveled to the heart of the disturbances to investigate. They found it abandoned and decided to shut down the space bridge nexus, but came under attack from a [[Bludgeon (G1)|powerful samurai]]. Blurr fired on him, only to have his gun and index finger cut off by the enemy's sword. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} While the rest of the squad held the enemy busy, Blurr and Side Swipe were tasked with shutting down the nexus. When that failed, they simply planted explosives around it, but Blurr couldn't initiate the destruct sequence due to interference. He and the others were ordered to escape while Jetfire activated the bombs manually. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}} When [[Unicron]] attacked Cybertron a while later, Blurr reported that the planetary defenses were ready to go. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

====Dreamwave ''Energon'' comic====
Blurr was a part of [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]]'s team (which also consisted of [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] and... Prowl) of Autobots who were dispatched to [[Tokyo]] in response to the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]'s assault on Earth. Blurr also witnessed [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] mow down the invading Terrorcon clones of [[Cruellock]]. {{Storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}}

===''Superdeformers''===
[[File:Blurr ut.jpg|100px|thumb|Yoink!]]
When [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] hurled [[Thunderwing (Armada)|Thunderwing]] at [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], Blurr grabbed the Mini-Con out of the air before it could hit his buddy. As the two Autobots scurried away, Blurr thanked Thrust for the free Mini-Con. {{storylink|Superdeformers}}

===''Timelines''===

A [[Living metal|Transformium]] version of [[Hot Shot (SG)|Hot Shot]] observed Blurr and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] when he passed into their reality from the negative polarity universe. {{storylink|Coalescence}}
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==Games==
===3D Battle Card Game===
Blurr is one of the many Autobots serving under the command of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars expansion|Energon Wars Expansion Set}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Blurr-Armada.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Blurr Armada participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:ArmadaBlurr toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Kinda hard to be the fastest Autobot with all that freakin' kibble on his back! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:MicronSilverbolt toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Incinerator was out sick that day. ''(Takara version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Blurr with Incinerator''' (Super-Con, 2002 / 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Silverbolt'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MC-08'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[May 15]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': 2 launchers, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: Released in the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Super-Cons, Blurr transforms into a sleek Cybertronic race car with a front end based loosely on the {{w|Saleen S7}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The car was based- kind of based off a Saleen.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rwGRYaeC8U&t=758s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE - Armada BLURR and more!|year=2023|month=03|day=17}}</ref> and a back end based on the {{w|Ferrari F50}}. In this mode, plugging his packed-in Mini-Con partner [[Incinerator (Armada)#Toys|Incinerator]] into the space under Blurr's spoiler causes the rear side panels of Blurr's car mode to flip down into a "flight mode". This mode also makes his twin [[Powerlinx]]-activated spring-loaded missile launchers available, which become hand-held weapons in robot mode. Due to the aforementioned [[gimmick]], he ends up carrying about three quarters of the car mode on his back. He also has no knees, which severely limits his poseability.

: The Takara version of "Silverbolt", released as part of the third wave of ''Legend of the Microns'', has quite a number of color differences from Blurr. His clear-plastics are red rather than yellow and the "dirt-wash" on his car mode has been replaced with cleanly-delineated yellow racing stripes. His robot mode's [[Paint operation|paint applications]] are quite different, with many changing colors (especially on his head), no abdomen paint, and fully-painted fingers and thumbs as opposed to Blurr's partially-painted fingers.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Swerve (Universe)#Toys|Swerve]]. It was [[retool]]ed to make ''Cybertron'' [[Blurr (Cybertron)#Toys|Blurr]], and ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Blurr (SG)#Toys|Blurr]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/Blurr/blurr.htm More information on Blurr at TFU.info]''

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Blurr with Incinerator''' (Super-Con Class, 2002)}}</ul>

: The [[Race_Mini-Con_Team#Armada|Race Mini-Con Team]] was also included with various probably-randomized "Bonus Buy" sets clamshelled with other toys in the line sold through various retailers; the Race Mini-Con Team has been found packed with Super-Con Blurr.

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[[File:Arm-toy SilverboltStreetSpeed.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Silverbolt & Street Speed Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Sunbolt & Street Speed'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MS-05'''
:*''Release date'': [[May 15]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': 2 launchers, 2 missiles

: In Japan, "Silverbolt" was available both separately and in a multi-pack with the [[Street Speed Mini-Con Team#Toys|Street Speed Mini-Con Team]]. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases.

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Sunbolt" (Blurr) and the "Street Speed" in Korea.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Blurr with Incinerator''' (Super-Con, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 launchers, 2 missiles

: In November of 2003, US [[Toys"R"Us]] stores had special bonus pack Super-Con (Deluxe) toys, which came with a single bonus Mini-Con attached to the card over their sticker, for ''less'' than the price as a normal Super-Con during their [[Black Friday (event)|post-Thanksgiving-day]] sale.

: Like [[Sideways (Armada)#Toys|Sideways]], Blurr could come with one of the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] members: [[Buzzsaw (Armada)#Toys|Buzzsaw]], [[Drill Bit (Armada)#Toys|Drill Bit]], or [[Dualor (Armada)#Toys|Dualor]].
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cyb-toy Blurr.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Clearly a very common Earth vehicle.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Blurr vs Buzzsaw''' (Vs pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''GS-01'''
:*''Release date'': [[February 24]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Left & right launchers, 2 missiles, Speed Planet Cyber Key

: A [[redeco]] and extensive [[retool]] of ''Armada'' Blurr, ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)#Takara Galaxy Force toyline|Galaxy Force]]'' Blurr transforms into a sleek "Veloctronian" race car with transparent tires. His entire vehicle-mode back end has been altered to replace the original toy's [[Mini-Con]] activation gimmick with a [[Cyber Key]] activation gimmick: plugging a Key into the space under Blurr's spoiler causes the rear side panels of Blurr's car mode to flip down into a "flight mode". This mode also makes his twin spring-loaded missile launchers available, which become hand-held weapons in [[robot mode]]. These launchers are entirely new tooling, which replaces the Mini-Con Powerlinx gimmick with traditional firing tabs, as well as replace the [[5 mm post]] connectors in favor of thin tabs that actually slot into his open hands. Blurr also features a new head, based heavily upon [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]].

: In Japan, he was only available in a "vs set" with [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Toys|Buzzsaw]], released in the fourth wave of ''Galaxy Force'' product.

: This mold was later retooled further to make the [[BotCon 2008]]-exclusive ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Blurr (SG)#Toys|Blurr]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Blurr/blurr.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Blurr at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Blurr''' (Deluxe class, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right launchers, 2 missiles, Speed Planet Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d0y2'''

: For his later [[Hasbro]] ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' release, Blurr was available as an individual Deluxe in a short-run "wave 3.5". The toy proper is unchanged from the Japanese release, but his Cyber Key has had a new [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] stamped on its back.

: Later releases of this toy came with a pack-in DVD of the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] episode "[[Hidden (Cybertron)|Hidden]]".
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008BattleForTheCyberPlanetKeys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Battle for the Cyber Planet Keys''' (Multi-pack, 2008)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': Cybertron Series
:*''Accessories'': Left & right launchers, 2 missiles, Speed Planet Autobot Cyber Key

: An unchanged ''Cybertron'' Blurr was re-released alongside similarly unchanged [[Runamuck (Cybertron)#Toys|Runamuck]], [[Longrack (Cybertron)#Toys|Longrack]], [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Toys|Buzzsaw]], and a redeco of ''Armada'' Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Universe (2008)|Optimus Prime]] in a [[Sam's Club]]-[[exclusive]] box set, sold at a significantly lower cost than their combined original prices.
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==Merchandise==
===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Blurr.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Blurr''' (2007)

: A 28-point character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Blurr "transforms" into a race car that borrows liberally from his toy design, with a robot mode inspired by the "Movie" aesthetic. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (2007 franchise)|Movie]] [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], Movie [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] and [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]].

:The Battle-Card may or may not actually be a representation of [[Blurr (Cybertron)|the other Blurr]] from ''Cybertron''.
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==Notes==
[[File:Blurr-AR-DVD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* As character names needed to be cleared by legal, Blurr's placeholder name during development was simply "Sleek Car".<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I always thought of him as the kind of cooler cousin to Hot Shot. We knew that based on Hot Shot's Audi-TT-kind-of, Porsche-kind-of form, that the next vehicle that we were wanting to do would be more of a- what we would call "sleek car". And I think the working name for this character was "Sleek Car".|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rwGRYaeC8U&t=128s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE - Armada BLURR and more!|year=2023|month=03|day=17}}</ref> Blurr was the first choice,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I like the use of the name. "Blurr" was a great name from back in the day. Again, this is an era where I'm not- I'm just trying to regain the assets of the brand, and not really caring at all about how it played with G1 or what came before, because that really wasn't something we had to worry about at all. That was not under our purview, to keep the heritage going, so to speak. That kind of came later. So I was just trying to use cool names, Blurr is obviously a great, simple get. I love names that sound like what they do or what they are.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rwGRYaeC8U&t=470s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE - Armada BLURR and more!|year=2023|month=03|day=17}}</ref> with the second choice being [[Silverbolt (disambiguation)|Silverbolt]] (which was used by Takara for their version of the character) and the last resort being [[Groove (G1)|Groove]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote='Sleek Car. Type: rocket on wheels, Ferrari-type.' This is the notes from our working rollout. 'Triple change, flight mode, hand-held weapon. Mini-Con partner race dragster. Main character role. Interceptor. October '02.' So that's how we thought of that character. Alright, names, Sleek Car... first choice was... was what it was, I guess, so I guess we went with the first choice we had. Choice #2 was Silverbolt, choice #3 was Groove. I did not have a choice #4. Mini-Con names: Drag Strip, Crashor, Overdrive. Those were the options. Why we had so many options was, on this sheet, I went down the line, if something didn't get approved by legal, we dropped that one out, and moved the next one up. So because this went through, we never had to then search 'Silverbolt' to see if that would work.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rwGRYaeC8U&t=2260s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE - Armada BLURR and more!|year=2023|month=03|day=17}}</ref>
* According to designer [[Aaron Archer]], Blurr's [[Mini-Con]] gimmick was the sole focus when designing the figure for ''Armada'', which is why the resulting figure had very little articulation and lots of [[Kibble|back-kibble]]. His head was inspired by {{w|Formula One}} helmets.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Blurrs minicon feature was the big impact feature we focused on ( supercar to flying vehicle). However that left him with a lot of kibble to carry around and limited robot movement. His head was originally inspired by F1 helmets.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu2VUBrH9Nd/|name=Aaron Archer|site=instagram|year=2019|month=03|day=11}}</ref> The flight mode was meant as an Autobot counter to [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] or [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] at the time.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=And the idea was then you would have a flying vehicle, that maybe could go against Thrust, probably not Starscream, but you could have some sort of flying capability.|link=https://www.youtube.com/live/7rwGRYaeC8U?feature=share&t=324|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE - Armada BLURR and more!|year=2023|month=03|day=17}}</ref>
*[[Swerve (Universe)|''Universe'' Swerve]] began life as a planned [[Powerlinx]] version of ''Armada'' Blurr.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=With Armada selling well we are still making Blurr so we pushed out the PL version till late next year. I hope to find a home in the TF:Universe line for it.|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/08/19/orsons-world-819-updated-again-758|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=2003|month=08|day=19}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=I don't know if Blurr ever came out in that red [Powerlinx] deco.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rwGRYaeC8U&t=1734s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE - Armada BLURR and more!|year=2023|month=03|day=17}}</ref> In fact, Hasbro reached out to [[Ben Yee]] in March 2003 to ask fans for input on what a potential Powerlinx version of Blurr should look like.<ref>{{citesocial|quote='''3/17/03: Hasbro needs your opinion!''' Hasbro is currently considering creating a new deco for Armada Blurr in the spirit of the upcoming Cyclonus and Hot Shot redecos. I have set up this [http://web.archive.org/web/20030802135128/http://www.bwtf.com/cgi-bin/board/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?s=3e76810d2d46ffff&act=ST&f=8&t=308&st=#entry1 poll] on the bwtf.com bulletin boards for voting and discussion. Make your voice heard!|link=http://web.archive.org/web/20030330072858/http://www.bwtf.com/|name=Ben Yee|site=BWTF|year=2003|month=03|day=17}}</ref> Yee ran a poll on his website that "Hasbro [would] seriously take ... into consideration", with options including "G1 oriented color scheme (such as [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack's]])", "gold and black color scheme", "translucent colors", and "rally colors with logo labels/stickers".<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Hasbro is currently considering doing a redeco of Armada Blurr in the spirit of the Hot Shot and Cyclonus redecos shown at last week's Hasbro event. Vote for one of the choices above or post your own idea for a color scheme. Hasbro will seriously take this into consideration, so vote now and make your voice heard!|link=http://web.archive.org/web/20030802135128/http://www.bwtf.com/cgi-bin/board/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?s=3e76810d2d46ffff&act=ST&f=8&t=308&st=#entry1|name=Ben Yee|site=the BWTF message boards|year=2003|month=03|day=17}}</ref> Unsurprisingly, the "G1" option won overwhelmingly; if one assumes that the eventual red and black color scheme of ''Universe'' Swerve ''was'' thus G1-inspired, this might suggest it was developed as an homage to [[Overdrive#Toys|Overdrive]] (who had a flight mode similar to Blurr's) only to suffer the same [[trademark]] problems that affected ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]] (who ''also'' started out as Overdrive).
*Due to Takara reusing a Generation 1 [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] name for ''Armada'' Blurr, they were forced to give a different name in their market to ''Energon'' [[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]], the ''Energon'' stand-in for the Generation 1 [[Silverbolt (G1)|Aerialbot leader]].
* The ''Cybertron'' Blurr toy represents not only ''Armada'' Blurr, but a native Velocitronian Blurr, a Cybertronian Blurr who isn't ''Armada'' Blurr, and several "generics" from ''both'' planets. See [[Blurr (Cybertron)#Who is Blurr?|"Who is Blurr?" on ''Cybertron'' Blurr's page]] for more.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Silverbolt''' (シルバーボルト ''Shirubāboruto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Homály''' ("Blur")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jí Xiānfēng''' (China, 急先锋, "Daring Vanguard")
*''Korean:'' '''Sunbolt''' (선볼트 ''Seonbolteu)
*''Russian:'' '''Blurr''' (Блэр ''Bler'')

==References==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Armada Autobots]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]

Dirt Boss (Armada)

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{{disambig3|Dirt Boss}}
:''Dirt Boss is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:ArmDirtBossCard.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|I say, I'll give you a sound thrashing!]]

Filthy both physically and verbally, '''Dirt Boss''' intentionally skips maintenance checkups to keep his engine loud and misfiring, despite the risks this poses to him. Foul-mouthed and foul-smelling, he enjoys shocking and annoying those around him. Few can stand to be around him for any length of time; even his [[Race Mini-Con Team]] allies, who are likely the only ones who willingly spend ''any'' time with him at all, occasionally need to just get away.

And yet, Dirt Boss might actually be the ''smartest'' of the team, with extensive knowledge of high-level physics and entropy studies. Not that he ever really looks for a useful application for this information... But it certainly does give some insight into his attitude.

Dirt Boss combines with the rest of the Race Mini-Con Team to form the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom]] shield.

{{bigquote|Keep it down and dirty!|Dirt Boss's [[bio]] quote.}}

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Reinforcement RaceTeamReunited.jpg|upright=1.35|thumb|right]]
Dirt Boss was one of the first two Mini-Con panels belonging to the Race Team that were captured by the Decepticons. {{storylink|Overmatch}} {{storylink|Conspiracy}} He finally came on-line when the Decepticons gathered all three panels, and joined with Downshift and Mirage to form the Skyboom Shield under [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s control. {{storylink|Reinforcement}}

In the next battle, Megatron assembled both the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]] and the Race Team into the two most powerful weapons in the universe. Armed with both the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] and the Skyboom Shield, he toyed with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] until his overconfidence caused him to lose his grip on the Shield. Prime's Mini-Con partner [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] then "locked on" to the Skyboom Shield and brought it under Prime's control, thwarting Megatron's killing strike with the Saber and balancing the powers between the two sides. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

[[File:Crack RaceTeamHuddle.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|left]]
Because the Skyboom Shield was in such demand by the Autobots to protect them from the Star Saber (and later the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]), Dirt Boss and the Race Team appeared quite infrequently as individuals. After [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] rescued [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] from [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Dirt Boss was among the Mini-Cons who welcomed the new arrival to the Autobots. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} Later, Dirt Boss and the Race Team went for a walk with the kids to catch some fresh air. Unfortunately, their little stroll happened just as [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] reported that [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] had met with Starscream. Squidhead had asked for the Skyboom Shield Mini-Cons as collateral for letting Starscream back into the Decepticons, so their sudden disappearance from the base didn't look too good for the former Decepticon. The Autobots' distrust for Starscream in part led to his decision to take Thrust up on his offer, and so even after [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] uncovered the kids and the Race Team and cleared his name, Starscream stole the Skyboom Shield for Megatron and returned to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Dirt Boss and the Race Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Skyboom Shield while the Decepticons used the shield as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Thrust and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Mirage, Dirt Boss and Downshift reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Dirt Boss fled Unicron aboard the Autobot [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Dirt Boss was painfully cut open and altered by the [[Decepticon]]s so that they could draw out his power for their own use. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}} He was among the Mini-Cons who escaped from them and ended up on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]] under the command of [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} However, the Decepticons eventually found them and attacked their [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]], forcing Dirt Boss and the others to abandon it. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}} After escaping to Earth, he and the other Race Team members joined the Autobots, though they were tempted by [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] to leave when it seemed the Autobots wouldn't help save a lost Mini-Con escape pod. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} They were among the reinforcements sent to [[Alaska]] after the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team|Adventure Team]] got into trouble with [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]. Dirt Boss and his companions found that Thrust had already been defeated, but Cyclonus was still up and going, and their attempts to fight him were not too successful. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}}

Later, the Race Team joined the rest of the Earthbound Mini-Cons in traveling back to Cybertron, which was under attack by [[Unicron]]. They were presumably part of the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] ceremony at the [[Loop]], which caused Unicron some major damage. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
Alongside [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]], Dirt Boss was captured by [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] during the early days of the Mini-Con kidnappings. The two escaped and joined [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]], who had devised a plan to kill Megatron. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Counter-Strike!}}

===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
Dirt Boss was sent to [[Velocitron]] under the "protection" of [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], in order to split the Road Assault Team up to make it harder for [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] to steal the entire Team and re-assemble the Skyboom shield. {{storylink|Red Alert (Armada)#TinyTin|Wal-Mart exclusive Red Alert two-pack toy bio}}

Meanwhile, an alternate-universe version of Dirt Boss fell through a rip in space-time and landed on [[Earth]]. He was found by [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], who took the grimy Mini-Con under his wing. They probably get along great together. {{storylink|Landmine (Energon)#TinyTin|Wal-Mart exclusive Landmine two-pack toy bio}}

{{Note|This data comes from the [[Tiny Tins]] 2-pack bios where Dirt Boss was packaged alongside Deluxe Class figures. The two bios are unrelated to each other, and their connection to the larger ''Cybertron'' storyline is equally suspect. [[Hasbro]] copy writer [[Forest Lee]] confirmed that the two releases of Dirt Boss and his fellow Mini-Cons were originally planned with two different decos in mind, explaining the conflicting backstories and the use of the name "[[Race Mini-Con Team#RoadAssault|Road Assault Team]]" for one set.}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Skyboom Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
{{chargamestub|{{storylink|Second Armada}}}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada-toy DirtBoss.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67|Shamone]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Race Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Race Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-05'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (Takara)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Dirt Boss transforms into a Volkswagen Lupo Rally Car. He also unfolds to form the middle portion of the [[Skyboom (Armada)#Toys|Skyboom Shield]] with his pack-in teammates [[Downshift (Armada)#Toys|Downshift]] and [[Mirage (Armada)#Toys|Mirage]].

: As a Mini-Con, he has a [[Powerlinx]] socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: In the [[Hasbro]] line, the Race Mini-Con Team was released in the second assortment of Mini-Con teams. In Japan, it was part of the massive first wave of ''Legend of the Microns'' product, released in [[December]] 2002. Aside from packaging, there are no noteworthy differences between the two releases.

: This mold was also used to make [[Midship#Toys|Midship]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/DirtBoss/dirtboss.htm More information on Dirt Boss at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaDirtBossMold}}

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Blurr with Incinerator''' (Super-Con Class, 2002)}}</ul>

: The Race Mini-Con Team was also included with various probably-randomized "Bonus Buy" sets clamshelled with other toys in the line sold through various retailers; the Race Mini-Con Team has been found packed with Super-Con [[Blurr (Armada)#Toys|Blurr]].

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grap & Race Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Smoky & Race'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: The Race Microns were also available in Japan in a multi-pack with [[Smokescreen (Armada)#Toys|Grap]] and his Mini-Con partner [[Liftor#Toys|Lift]]. Grap's expandable crane-boom serves as a launching ramp for the Race Micron's jet-like Cosmotector combined mode. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual Takara releases.

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Smoky" (Smokescreen) and the "Races" in Korea.

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[[File:2003-racemicron-xdimension-toys.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|blue-Mone ah!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Race Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MM-10'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (but still regular-retail) [[redeco]] of the Race Microns was made available in Japan as part of the [[Exdimensions]] series. The entire team was given a deco in varying shades of blue.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Drift (Armada)|Drift]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XDrift/drift.htm More information on Exdimensions Drift at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaDirtBossMold}}

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[[File:Arm-toy DirtBoss Kabaya.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Drift''' (Change Micron, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''3'''
:*''Release date'': August ?? 2003

: This version of the toy is a "[[candy toy]]" produced by [[Kabaya]] as part of the second ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, sold mainly in grocery and convenience stores, packed in with a little baggie of fizzy ramune candy.

: The toy is actually an all-new tooling based on the original mold, with minor changes to small details. This version also lacks nearly all of the rally [[tampograph]]s, retaining only the hood-stripes (and made those thicker to boot), plus loses the headlamp paint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMDrift/drift.htm More information on Change Micron Drift at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Armadatoy-RoadAssaultDirtBoss.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Road Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2003)}}</ul>

: Released in the sixth wave of ''Armada'' Mini-Con Teams, this set is a redeco of the Race Mini-Con Team under a new name. This time, Dirt Boss was colored black and red with yellow flame details.

: This redeco of the team was given the distinction of being a corrupted version of the Skyboom Shield when in possession of the Decepticons, to coincide with the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Assault Mini-Con Team/Dark Saber]] repaint, via the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile books.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/DirtBoss/dirtboss.htm More information on Road Assault Dirt Boss at TFU.info]''

{{anchor|RoadAssaultJapan}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Drift Road Assault Edition''' (Promotional Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 2]], 2003

: In Japan, individually-bagged members of the Road Assault Team were only available as [[campaign item|promotional giveaways]], a random member of the Team given free with the purchase of ''Armada'' [[Jetfire (Armada)#Toys|Jetfire]] or [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Toys|Tidal Wave]] at Ito Yokaido stores in August.
{{ArmadaDirtBossMold}}

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[[File:Arm-toy DirtBoss Booster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He always achieves drift sparks.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Drift''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''6'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, this version of Drift is almost totally identical to the original retail version of the toy, only this release uses a slightly-sparkly plastic and paint. Whoopee.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBDrift/drift.htm More information on Micron Booster Drift at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaDirtBossMold}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predacon with Side Burn and Skid-Z''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Scavenger with Rollbar''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker with Zapmaster''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>

: The complete Race Mini-Con Team was also included as bonus add-ons with several Max-Con Class toys; samples of [[Predacon (Armada)#Toys|Predacon]], [[Scavenger (Armada)#Toys|Scavenger]] and [[Thundercracker (Armada)#Toys|Thundercracker]] have been found.

: Unfortunately, what retail chain offered these is unknown at this time.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Dirt Boss''' (Tiny Tin, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Carrying tin

: In Europe, all three members of the Race Mini-Con Team were made available individually via the ''[[Tiny Tins]]'' line, under the original ''Armada'' branding. The toys themselves were unchanged from the original versions, but now each figure included a Tiny Tin carrying case.
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Dirt Boss''' (Tiny Tin, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Carrying tin

: In the United States, the ''Tiny Tins'' versions of the Race Mini-Con Team members were released in different packaging than their European counterparts, branded as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line that didn't exist in Europe. Some [[quality control|errors]] occurred, resulting in European ''Armada''-branded Tiny Tin carrying cases being sold on American ''Universe'' cardbacks.
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===''Energon''===
[[File:Race-2-Space.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Race Mini-Con Team / Space Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 6-pack, 2004)}}</ul>

: An unaltered version of the Road Assault Mini-Con Team was released as part of an ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' "Mini-Con 6-pack" with the [[Space Mini-Con Team]].

: This set was exclusive to both [[Toys"R"Us]] and [[Walmart]] stores.
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cyb-toy RedDirtTins.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Landmine with Dirt Boss''' (Bonus pack, [[2006]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Red Alert with Dirt Boss''' (Bonus pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Carrying tin

: A new [[redeco]] of Dirt Boss with a ''[[Tiny Tins]]'' carrying mini-case was packed in special [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] sets. Dirt Boss was packaged with both [[Red Alert (Armada)#Cybertron|Red Alert]] and [[Landmine (Energon)#Cybertron|Landmine]].

: [[Hasbro]] copywriter [[Forest Lee]] confirmed that the ''Cybertron'' ''Tiny Tins''-exclusives were originally planned with two different Race Mini-Con Team decos in mind, hence the backstory involving one version of the team being from an alternate universe and the tins' decos showing the Mini-Cons in silhouette rather than the normal full-color images. He could not confirm what the then-chosen decos were, however, but it seems likely they would have been [[rebranding|rebranded]] re-releases of the two schemes from ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', given the use of "[[Race Mini-Con Team#RoadAssault|Road Assault Mini-Con Team]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Mini-Con/DirtBoss/dirtboss.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Dirt Boss at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaDirtBossMold}}
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==Notes==
* The Race Team are the only one of the three "legendary Mini-Con weapon" Teams to be released in all three chapters of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Drift''' (ドリフト ''Dorifuto'')
*''Korean:'' '''Indy''' (인디 ''Indi'')

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Downshift (Armada)

2026-04-16T15:37:21Z

Skyfreak101: /* Armada */ Adding the Blurr Clamshell release

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{{disambig3|Downshift}}
:''Downshift is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[Image:Armada Downshift cardart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|One of the few Transformers to have a competitive streak as long as [[Drag Strip (G1)|Dragstrip's...]]]]
'''Downshift''' ''used'' to be a real jerk. A speed-demon race champion among the Mini-Cons, there was a time when the fact that he wasn't the absolute #1 would have chapped his lugnuts. He's matured since then, however, and has dedicated himself to fighting for Mini-Con freedom rather than personal glory.

However, some lines of that old bad code still linger in his system. Should the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom shield]] fall into [[Decepticon]] hands and remain there for too long, the corrupting influence can affect all three members of the [[Race Mini-Con Team]] even after they disengage, and the selfish, boastful, uber-competitive Downshift resurfaces. While the effect is only temporary, it's not something anyone on the Team wants to go through.
{{bigquote|There's no virtue in modesty, and no conceit in victory.|Downshift's [[bio]] quote.}}
==Fiction==
===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Reinforcement DownshiftRaces.jpg|upright=1|thumb|right|Lookit me, I'm a [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]!]]
Downshift was a rare occasion among the Mini-Cons on Earth, as he activated himself and scanned a vehicle mode all without imprinting on a [[Bulk]] Transformer first. Whereas most missions were little more than a scavenger hunt by both sides to find an inert panel, Downshift had to be actively chased down by both sides. The Decepticons and the arrogant Autobot officer [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] were willing to shoot the fleeing Mini-Con into submission; only [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] fought to protect Downshift and offer him a ''choice'' to work with the Autobots. Despite Hot Shot's efforts on Downshift's behalf, however, the Mini-Con was snatched from his grasp by [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]], who teleported back to the Decepticon base on the moon. There, Downshift reunited with [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] and [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]] to form the Skyboom Shield for the first time in untold centuries. {{storylink|Reinforcement}}

[[File:Reinforcement RaceTeamReunited.jpg|thumb|upright=1|left]]
In the next battle, Megatron assembled both the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]] and the Race Team into the two most powerful weapons in the universe. Armed with both the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] and the Skyboom Shield, he toyed with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] until his overconfidence caused him to lose his grip on the Shield. Prime's Mini-Con partner [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] then "locked on" to the Skyboom Shield and brought it under Prime's control, thwarting Megatron's killing strike with the Saber and balancing the powers between the two sides. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

[[File:Crack RaceTeamHuddle.jpg|upright=1|thumb|right]]
Because the Skyboom Shield was in such demand by the Autobots to protect them from the Star Saber (and later the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]), Downshift and the Race Team appeared quite infrequently as individuals. One day, they went for a walk with the kids to catch some fresh air. Unfortunately, their little stroll happened just as [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] reported that [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] had met with Starscream. Squidhead had asked for the Skyboom Shield Mini-Cons as collateral for letting Starscream back into the Decepticons, so their sudden disappearance from the base didn't look too good for the former Decepticon. The Autobots' distrust for Starscream in part led to his decision to take Thrust up on his offer, and so even after [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] uncovered the kids and the Race Team and cleared his name, Starscream stole the Skyboom Shield for Megatron and returned to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Downshift and the Race Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Skyboom Shield while the Decepticons used the shield as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Thrust and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Mirage, Dirt Boss and Downshift reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Downshift fled Unicron aboard the Autobot [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Downshift and the other Race Team members were captured early on in the [[Decepticon]]s' Mini-Con kidnapping spree. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}} Alongside many other Mini-Cons, they escaped captivity and made it to [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]], where they lived in peace for some time. Eventually, the Decepticons found them and attacked their [[Mini-Con Moonbase|home]], and Downshift and the others were forced to flee to Earth. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}} The Race Team subsequently allied themselves with the Autobots, and traveled to [[Alaska]] to assist the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team|Adventure Team]], who were up against [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]. Upon arrival, they found Thrust unconscious, while Cyclonus was stronger and crazier than ever. Downshift and his team failed to harm him, but luckily [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was around. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}}

Later, the Race Team joined the rest of the Earthbound Mini-Cons in traveling back to Cybertron, which was under attack by [[Unicron]]. They were presumably part of the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] ceremony at the [[Loop]], which caused Unicron some major damage. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===''Cybertron'' toy bios===

[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] abducted Downshift from the Autobots. Surprisingly, Downshift proved willing to help Thundercracker cause chaos among the Autobot forces on Earth. {{storylink|Thundercracker (Armada)#TinyTin|Wal-Mart exclusive Thundercracker two-pack toy bio}}

Meanwhile, an alternate-universe version of Downshift fell through a rip in space-time and landed on the [[Velocitron|Speed Planet]]. He was found by the criminal [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]], who enslaved the Mini-Con and used his power-boost to terrorize the Speed Planet's equatorial cities. {{storylink|Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#TinyTin|Wal-Mart exclusive Dirt Boss two-pack toy bio}}

{{Note|This data comes from the [[Tiny Tins]] 2-pack bios where Downshift was packaged alongside Deluxe Class figures. The two bios are unrelated to each other, and their connection to the larger ''Cybertron'' storyline is equally suspect. [[Hasbro]] copy writer [[Forest Lee]] confirmed that the two releases of Downshift and his fellow Mini-Cons were originally planned with two different decos in mind, explaining the conflicting backstories and the use of the name "[[Race Mini-Con Team#RoadAssault|Road Assault Team]]" for one set.}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Skyboom Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
{{chargamestub|{{storylink|Second Armada}}}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada-toy_Downshift.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Race Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Race Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-05'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (Takara)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Downshift transforms into a Le Mans Prototype-style race car. He also forms the rear portion of the [[Skyboom (Armada)#Toys|Skyboom Shield]] with his teammates [[Dirt Boss (Armada)#Toys|Dirt Boss]] and [[Mirage (Armada)#Toys|Mirage]].

: As a Mini-Con, he has a [[Powerlinx]] socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: In the [[Hasbro]] line, the Race Mini-Con Team was released in the third assortment of Mini-Con teams. In Japan, it was part of the massive first wave of ''Legend of the Microns'' product, released in [[December]] 2002. Aside from packaging, there are no noteworthy differences between the two releases.

: This mold was also used to make [[Tailslide#Toys|Tailslide]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Downshift/downshift.htm More information on Downshift at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaDownshiftMold}}

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Blurr with Incinerator''' (Super-Con Class, 2002)}}</ul>

: The Race Mini-Con Team was also included with various probably-randomized "Bonus Buy" sets clamshelled with other toys in the line sold through various retailers; the Race Mini-Con Team has been found packed with Super-Con [[Blurr (Armada)#Toys|Blurr]].

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grap & Race Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Smoky & Race'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: The Race Microns were also available in Japan in a multi-pack with [[Smokescreen (Armada)#Toys|Grap]] and his Mini-Con partner [[Liftor#Toys|Lift]]. Grap's expandable crane-boom serves as a launching ramp for the Race Micron's jet-like Cosmotector combined mode. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual Takara releases.

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Smoky" (Smokescreen) and the "Races" in Korea.

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[[File:2003-racemicron-xdimension-toys.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Race Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MM-10'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (but still regular-retail) [[redeco]] of the Race Microns was made available in Japan as part of the [[Exdimensions]]. The entire team was given a deco in varying shades of blue, with "Spin" colored light blue with darker blue and red details.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Spin]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XSpin/spin.htm More information on Exdimensions Spin at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaDownshiftMold}}

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[[File:Arm-toy Downshift Kabaya.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Spin''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''2'''
:*''Release date'': August ?? 2003

: This version of the toy is a "[[candy toy]]" produced by [[Kabaya]] as part of the second ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, sold mainly in grocery and convenience stores, packed in with a baggie of fizzy ramune candy.

: The toy is actually an all-new tooling based on the original mold, with minor changes to small details. But the much more immediately obvious difference is the sheer number of missing paint applications on this version, lacking all of the racing [[tampograph]]s as well as the light blue accents on his fists and feet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMSpin/spin.htm More information on Change Micron Spin at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Armadatoy-RoadAssaultDownshift.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Road Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2003)}}</ul>

: Released in the sixth wave of ''Armada'' Mini-Con teams, this set is a redeco of the Race Mini-Con Team under a new team name. For this release, Downshift was colored mostly white with red and black details.

: This redeco of the team was given the distinction of being a corrupted version of the Skyboom Shield when in possession of the Decepticons, to coincide with the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Assault Mini-Con Team/Dark Saber]] repaint, via the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile books.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Downshift/downshift.htm More information on Road Assault Downshift at TFU.info]''

{{anchor|RoadAssaultJapan}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Spin Road Assault Edition''' (Promotional Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 2]], 2003

: In Japan, individually-bagged members of the "Road Assault Edition Race Microns" were only available as [[campaign item|promotional giveaways]], a random member of the team given free with the purchase of ''Legends of the Microns'' [[Jetfire (Armada)#Toys|Jetfire]] or [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Toys|Shockwave]] at Ito Yokaido stores in August.
{{ArmadaDownshiftMold}}

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[[File:Arm-toy Downshift Booster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Spin''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''7'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, this version of Spin is almost totally identical to the retail version, only this uses a slightly-sparkly plastic and paint. Yay.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBSpin/spin.htm More information on Micron Booster Spin at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaDownshiftMold}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predacon with Side Burn and Skid-Z''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Scavenger with Rollbar''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker with Zapmaster''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>

: The complete Race Mini-Con Team was also included as bonus add-ons with several Max-Con Class toys; samples of [[Predacon (Armada)#Toys|Predacon]], [[Scavenger (Armada)#Toys|Scavenger]] and [[Thundercracker (Armada)#Toys|Thundercracker]] have been found.

: Unfortunately, what retail chain offered these is unknown at this time.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Downshift''' (Tiny Tin, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Carrying tin

: In Europe, all three members of the Race Mini-Con Team were made available individually via the ''[[Tiny Tins]]'' line, under the original ''Armada'' branding. The toys themselves were unchanged from the original versions, but now each figure included a Tiny Tin carrying case.
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Downshift''' (Tiny Tin, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Carrying tin

: In the United States, the ''Tiny Tins'' versions of the Race Mini-Con Team members were released in different packaging than their European counterparts, branded as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line that didn't exist in Europe. Some [[quality control|errors]] occurred, resulting in European ''Armada''-branded Tiny Tin carrying cases being sold on American ''Universe'' cardbacks.
{{-}}

===''Energon''===
[[File:Race-2-Space.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Race Mini-Con Team / Space Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 6-pack, 2004)}}</ul>

: An unaltered version of the Road Assault Mini-Con Team was released as part of an ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' "Mini-Con 6-pack" with the [[Space Mini-Con Team]]. However, the team is not only called the "Race Mini-Con Team", the character art and stock photography show the original Race Team decos rather than what's actually in the package.

: This set was exclusive to both [[Toys"R"Us]] and [[Walmart]] stores.
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===''Cybertron''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Dirt Boss with Downshift''' (Bonus pack, [[2006]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker with Downshift''' (Bonus pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Carrying tin

: A new [[redeco]] of Dirt Boss with a ''[[Tiny Tins]]'' carrying mini-case was packed in special [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] sets. Downshift was packaged with both [[Thundercracker (Armada)#Cybertron|Thundercracker]] and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#Toys|Dirt Boss]] (the [[Velocitron]] dude, not his teammate). This time he was colored dark purple with details in white, red and light blue.

: [[Hasbro]] copywriter [[Forest Lee]] confirmed that the ''Cybertron'' ''Tiny Tins''-exclusives were originally planned with two different Race Mini-Con Team decos in mind, hence the backstory involving one version of the team being from an alternate universe and the tins' decos showing the Mini-Cons in silhouette rather than the normal full-color images. He could not confirm what the then-chosen decos were, however, but it seems likely they would have been [[rebranding|rebranded]] re-releases of the two schemes from ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', given the use of "[[Race Mini-Con Team#RoadAssault|Road Assault Mini-Con Team]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Mini-Con/Downshift/downshift.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Downshift at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaDownshiftMold}}
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==Notes==
* The Race Team are the only one of the three "legendary Mini-Con weapons" teams to be released in all three chapters of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Spin''' (スピン ''Supin'')
*''Korean:'' '''Spin''' (스핀 ''Seupin'')
*''Russian:'' '''Ponizhatel'''' (Понижатель, "Lowerer")

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Mirage (Armada)

2026-04-16T15:37:09Z

Skyfreak101: /* Armada */ Adding the Blurr Clamshell release

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{{disambig3|Mirage}}
:''Mirage is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Armada Mirage MTMTE.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm not [[Mirage (G1)|the one that has apparent sympathies with the Decepticons,]] nor am I [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|the one who goes gaga for Galvatron.]]]]

Once upon a time, '''Mirage''' was the cowardly sort who believed it was better to [[Furmanism|run and hide than live in the knowledge that he fought]]. However, when he was faced with the oppressive cruelty of the [[Decepticon]]s and acts perpetrated by the less scrupulous Mini-Cons upon their own kind, Mirage was forced to realise that to do nothing in the face of injustice was the worst crime of all. No longer the shrinking violet, Mirage stepped up to become the intelligent, observant commander of the [[Race Mini-Con Team]] and a leading 'bot in Mini-Con society. However, he is still plagued by feelings of remorse over his past cowardice and inaction to such an extent that he vigorously pushed for the Race Team to side with the [[Autobot]]s, in the hopes of never showing that other side of his personality ever again.

{{bigquote|Hide yourself, but never your ideals.|Mirage's [[bio]] quote.}}

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Reinforcement RaceTeamReunited.jpg|upright=1|thumb|right]]
Mirage was one of the first two Mini-Con panels belonging to the Race Team that were captured by the Decepticons. {{storylink|Overmatch}} {{storylink|Conspiracy}} He finally came on-line when the Decepticons gathered all three panels, and joined with Downshift and Dirt Boss to form the Skyboom Shield under [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s control. {{storylink|Reinforcement}}

In the next battle, Megatron assembled both the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]] and the Race Team into the two most powerful weapons in the universe. Armed with both the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] and the Skyboom Shield, he toyed with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] until his overconfidence caused him to lose his grip on the Shield. Prime's Mini-Con partner [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] then "locked on" to the Skyboom Shield and brought it under Prime's control, thwarting Megatron's killing strike with the Saber and balancing the powers between the two sides. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

[[File:Crack RaceTeamHuddle.jpg|upright=1|thumb|left]]
Because the Skyboom Shield was in such demand by the Autobots to protect them from the Star Saber (and later the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]), Mirage and the Race Team appeared quite infrequently as individuals. One day, they went for a walk with the kids to catch some fresh air. Unfortunately, their little stroll happened just as [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] reported that [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] had met with Starscream. Squidhead had asked for the Skyboom Shield Mini-Cons as collateral for letting Starscream back into the Decepticons, so their sudden disappearance from the base didn't look too good for the former Decepticon. The Autobots' distrust for Starscream in part led to his decision to take Thrust up on his offer, and so even after [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] uncovered the kids and the Race Team and cleared his name, Starscream stole the Skyboom Shield for Megatron and returned to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Mirage and the Race Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Skyboom Shield while the Decepticons used the shield as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Thrust and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Mirage, Dirt Boss and Downshift reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Mirage fled Unicron aboard the Autobot [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:Armada10 MirageAndSparkplugCloak.jpg|upright=1|thumb|right]]
Mirage and the rest of the Race Mini-Con Team were among the Mini-Cons captured by the Decepticons before the war began. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}} After escaping from Cybertron, he became one of a myriad Mini-Cons living in the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team|Destruction Team]]'s [[Mini-Con Moonbase|hidden base]] on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} After more Mini-Cons were brought to the moon, he used his ability to turn invisible to listen in on their conversations and report his findings to [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]. Moments later, the Decepticons broke into the base, so Mirage used his invisibility to save [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] from being captured. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}} Mirage and Sparkplug then recruited the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] to help save [[Rad White]] from a mine the Destruction Team had stuck him in. After their rescue attempt succeeded, they boarded escape pods and fled to Earth. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}}

Like many of the moonbase's Mini-Cons, Mirage then joined the Autobots. Even while other Mini-Cons felt they should leave the Autobots, Mirage remained supportive, but reminded the other Autobot-supporting Mini-Cons to put themselves in their fellow Mini-Cons' shoes in regards to the situation. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} Soon afterwars, Mirage, along with his fellow [[Race Mini-Con Team]] members, took part in the salvage operation to dig out the [[Street Speed Mini-Con Team]], [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]], and [[Inferno (Armada)|Inferno]] from a frozen wasteland, encountering a [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] overpowered by the Destruction Team in the process. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}}

[[File:WorldsCollide1 Mirage Over-Run.jpg|upright=1|thumb|left]]
Later, Mirage used his invisibility powers to save [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] from an alternate-timeline [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} When Over-Run's [[null-reality pod]]s were needed to rescue the time-lost [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] from [[Primax 703.09 Gamma|an alternate dimension]] that [[Unicron]] was attacking, Mirage was one of the Mini-Cons who volunteered to sneak into the Decepticon base at [[Silver Ridge]] to retrieve it. As soon as they made it inside the base undetected, Unicron's [[Herald of Unicron|heralds]] [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] suddenly appeared. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} Fortunately, [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] provided the distraction the Mini-Cons needed to use Over-Run's pod and pull both Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] back to their reality. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} They did so just in time, as the alternate the Autobots had found themselves on was about to be destroyed by Unicron. The Mini-Cons powerlinked to the bulks, granting them the strength to wound Unicron before going back to their home reality. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}} Mirage later joined in Optimus Prime's call to arms against Unicron, who followed them through to their universe. He and the other Mini-Cons joined their sparks together to empower the [[Mini-Con Matrix]], which delivered an almighty blast at the Chaos Bringer. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}
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===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:CounterStrike MirageCaptured.jpg|upright=1|thumb|]]
When the Decepticons began kidnapping Mini-Cons, Mirage was captured by [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and painfully re-engineered to be bound a Decepticon. He apparently escaped, and joined [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]] when he thought up a plan to lure [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] to the Autobot HQ and blow them both up. As the plan moved forward, Mirage discussed it with [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], who was against sacrificing the Autobots just to kill the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Counter-Strike!}}
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===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
Mirage and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] traveled together to [[Velocitron|Speed Planet]] at the command of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. Although he initially missed Downshift and Dirt Boss, Mirage soon came to appreciate the racing atmosphere of Speed Planet, and became a valiant team with Hot Shot. {{storylink|Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#TinyTin|Wal-Mart exclusive Hot Shot two-pack toy bio}}

Meanwhile, an alternate-universe version of Mirage fell through a rift in space-time into another universe thanks to the [[Unicron Singularity]], and was found by [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], who repaired him. Unfortunately, Downshift also fell through the rift and was enslaved by [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] (who had no relation to Mirage and Downshift's teammate). Override and Mirage joined forces to free Downshift from Dirt Boss's control. {{storylink|Override (Cybertron)#TinyTin|Wal-Mart exclusive Override two-pack toy bio}}

{{Note|This data comes from the [[Tiny Tins]] 2-pack bios where Mirage was packaged alongside Deluxe Class figures. The two bios are unrelated to each other, and their connection to the larger ''Cybertron'' storyline is equally suspect. [[Hasbro]] copy writer [[Forest Lee]] confirmed that the two releases of Mirage and his fellow Mini-Cons were originally planned with two different decos in mind, explaining the conflicting backstories and the use of the name "[[Race Mini-Con Team#RoadAssault|Road Assault Team]]" for one set.}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Skyboom Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
{{chargamestub|{{storylink|Second Armada}}}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada-toy Mirage.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Race Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Race Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-05'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (Takara)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Mirage transforms into a Formula racer; while he is very similar in design to ''Armada'' [[Swindle (Armada)#Toys|Swindle]], he is an entirely new mold. He also forms the bottom portion of the Race Team's combined [[Skyboom (Armada)#Toys|Skyboom Shield]] form.

: As a Mini-Con, he has a [[Powerlinx]] socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: In the [[Hasbro]] line, the Race Mini-Con Team was released in the second assortment of Mini-Con teams. In Japan, it was part of the massive first wave of ''Legend of the Microns'' product, released in [[December]] 2002. Aside from packaging, there are no noteworthy differences between the two releases.

: This mold was also used to make [[Top Gear#Toys|Top Gear]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on Mirage at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaMirageMold}}

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Blurr with Incinerator''' (Super-Con Class, 2002)}}</ul>

: The Race Mini-Con Team was also included with various probably-randomized "Bonus Buy" sets clamshelled with other toys in the line sold through various retailers; the Race Mini-Con Team has been found packed with Super-Con [[Blurr (Armada)#Toys|Blurr]].

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grap & Race Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Smoky & Race'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: The Race Microns were also available in Japan in a multi-pack with [[Smokescreen (Armada)#Toys|Grap]] and his Mini-Con partner [[Liftor#Toys|Lift]]. Grap's expandable crane-boom serves as a launching ramp for the Race Micron's jet-like Cosmotector combined mode. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual Takara releases.

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Smoky" (Smokescreen) and the "Races" in Korea.

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[[File:2003-racemicron-xdimension-toys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Race Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MM-10'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (but still regular-retail) [[redeco]] of the Race Microns was made available in Japan as part of the [[Exdimensions]] series. The entire team was given a deco in varying shades of blue.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Indy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XIndy/indy.htm More information on Exdimensions Indy at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaMirageMold}}

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[[File:Arm-toy Mirage Kabaya.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|The only toy of this character with the eyes painted separately from the rest of his face.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Indy''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''1'''
:*''Release date'': August ?? 2003

: This version of the toy is a "[[candy toy]]" produced by [[Kabaya]] as part of the second ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, sold mainly in grocery and convenience stores, and packed in with a baggie of fizzy ramune candy.

: The toy is actually an all-new tooling based on the original mold, with minor changes to small details. This release lacks the silver paint on the seat and rear wheel hubs, but ''adds'' yellow paint to his sculpted eyes, and only paints the facemask red rather than the entire face.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMIndy/indy.htm More information on Change Micron Indy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Armadatoy-RoadAssaultMirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Road Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2003)}}</ul>

: Released in the sixth wave of ''Armada'' Mini-Con teams, this set is a redeco of the Race Mini-Con Team under a new team name. Mirage and his teammates were now colored black, red and white.

: This redeco of the team was given the distinction of being a corrupted version of the Skyboom Shield when in possession of the Decepticons, to coincide with the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Assault Mini-Con Team/Dark Saber]] repaint, via the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile books.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on Road Assault Mirage at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Indy Road Assault Edition''' (Promotional Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 2]], 2003

: In Japan, individually-bagged members of the "Road Assault Edition Race Microns" were only available as [[campaign item|promotional giveaways]], a random member of the Team given free with the purchase of ''Legends of the Microns'' [[Jetfire (Armada)#Toys|Jetfire]] or [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Toys|Shockwave]] at Ito Yokaido stores in August.
{{ArmadaMirageMold}}

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[[File:Arm-toy Mirage Booster.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Indy''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''8'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, this version of Indy is almost totally identical to the retail version, only this uses a slightly-sparkly plastic and paint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBIndy/indy.htm More information on Micron Booster Indy at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaMirageMold}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predacon with Side Burn and Skid-Z''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Scavenger with Rollbar''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker with Zapmaster''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>

: The complete Race Mini-Con Team was also included as bonus add-ons with several Max-Con Class toys; samples of [[Predacon (Armada)#Toys|Predacon]], [[Scavenger (Armada)#Toys|Scavenger]] and [[Thundercracker (Armada)#Toys|Thundercracker]] have been found.

: Unfortunately, what retail chain offered these is unknown at this time.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Mirage''' (Tiny Tin, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Carrying tin

: In Europe, all three members of the Race Mini-Con Team were made available individually via the ''[[Tiny Tins]]'' line, under the original ''Armada'' branding. The toys themselves were unchanged from the original versions, but now each figure included a Tiny Tin carrying case.
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Mirage''' (Tiny Tin, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Carrying tin

: In the United States, the ''Tiny Tins'' versions of the Race Mini-Con Team members were released in different packaging than their European counterparts, branded as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line that didn't exist in Europe. Some [[quality control|errors]] occurred, resulting in European ''Armada''-branded Tiny Tin carrying cases being sold on American ''Universe'' cardbacks.
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===''Energon''===
[[File:Race-2-Space.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Race Mini-Con Team / Space Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 6-pack, 2004)}}</ul>

: An unaltered version of the Road Assault Mini-Con Team was released as part of an ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' "Mini-Con 6-pack" with the [[Space Mini-Con Team]]. However, the team is not only called the "Race Mini-Con Team", the character art and stock photography show the original Race Team decos rather than what's actually in the package.

:This set was exclusive to both [[Toys"R"Us]] and [[Walmart]] stores.
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===''Cybertron''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Shot with Mirage''' (Bonus pack, [[2006]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Override with Mirage''' (Bonus pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Carrying tin

: Mirage was redecoed again for the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toyline, in colors similar to his Road Assault deco, but with gray instead of white plastic. He was only available in [[Walmart]]-exclusive bonus packs with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Hot Shot]] and [[Override (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Override]], and came with a Tiny Tin carrying case.

: [[Hasbro]] copywriter [[Forest Lee]] confirmed that the ''Cybertron'' ''Tiny Tins''-exclusives were originally planned with two different Race Mini-Con Team decos in mind, hence the backstory involving one version of the team being from an alternate universe and the tins' decos showing the Mini-Cons in silhouette rather than the normal full-color images. He could not confirm what the then-chosen decos were, however, but it seems likely they would have been [[rebranding|rebranded]] re-releases of the two schemes from ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', given the use of "[[Race Mini-Con Team#RoadAssault|Road Assault Mini-Con Team]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Mini-Con/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Mirage at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaMirageMold}}
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==Notes==
*The Photoshop editing by [[Dreamwave Productions]] in their ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile books were less than satisfactory on some pages. Mirage in particular suffered from having the tops of his wheels and part of his left foot cut off during editing. The image that appears at the top of this article has been repaired by the uploader.
*In [[Dreamwave Armada continuity|Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity]], Mirage was shown to have the ability to make himself (and anyone he touched) invisible, a power similar to the one displayed by the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] version of [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Indy''' (インディー ''Indī'')
*''Korean:'' '''Drift''' (드리프트 ''Deuripeuteu'')

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Zapmaster (Armada)

2026-04-16T14:49:06Z

Skyfreak101: /* Armada */ Just adding the Bonus MaxCon packs

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{{disambig2|the ''Armada'' Mini-Con|the ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' Micromaster|Zapmaster (BWU)}}
:''Zapmaster is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[Image:Zapmaster_Dreamwave_Profile.JPG|thumb|upright=1.6]]
Despite his small stature, '''Zapmaster''' (also known as '''Zap Master''') will attack just about anything head-on, regardless of whether he’ll actually win the fight or not. He’s vicious and lives without any sort of fear, a trait that can be owed to his time in the [[Wastelands|Wastelands of Cybertron]]. Once he partnered up with [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], though, and made his way to [[Earth]], he found an outlet for his abundant energy: racing. Now, in addition to competing with others physically, Zapmaster spends most of his time trying to break the records of human drivers on the track.

Zapmaster is also the [[Relatives|cousin]] of [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]], and is a partner for [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] in one incarnation.

{{bigquote|You don't want none of this!|Zapmaster's [[bio|bio quote]]}}

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' comic===
{{Unreleased energon comic}}
Zapmaster was a Mini-Con hailing from the same alternate universe [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]. Their planet was attacked by [[Unicron]], and the inhabitants were unable to fight him off. Recognizing that they were doomed, Zapmaster urged Over-Run to take the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and use a [[null-reality pod]] to flee to another reality, where hopefully the planet eater could be defeated. Over-Run complied and disappeared into another dimension, reluctantly leaving Zapmaster and his homeworld to be devoured by Unicron. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[Image:Armada-toy_Zapmaster.JPG|thumb|upright=1.8]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker with Zapmaster''' (Max-Con, 2003)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)| Armada]]'' [[Swindle (Armada)#Toys|Swindle]] mold, Zapmaster transforms into an F-1 race car. As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on his vehicle-mode underside which allows him to attach to any toy with a "Powerlinx" style [[5 mm post]]; some toys have special Powerlinx posts that activate/unlock gimmicks when a Mini-Con is attached. He is designed to fit between [[Thundercracker (Armada)#Toys|Thundercracker]]'s flip-out missile launchers, and can also be clipped on the underside of Thundercracker's jet-mode cockpit, deployed by pressing down on the canopy.

: In the Takara ''Legends of the Microns'' line, the Thundercracker/Zapmaster pairing was released (with very slight alterations) as "Starscream Super Mode" and "[[Swindle (Armada)#Zapmaster|Spark Grid]]", as seen in the ''Armada'' cartoon. You can of course use your Hasbro Zapmaster as "Powerlinx Swindle" if you wanna.

: This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' [[Zapmaster (BWU)|Zapmaster]]. This mold is also similar to, but not the same as, the one used to make ''Armada'' [[Mirage (Armada)#Toys|Mirage]] and [[Top Gear#Toys|Top Gear]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Zapmaster/zapmaster.htm More information on Zapmaster at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/armada/zapmaster/369/1/ Image gallery of Zapmaster at Seibertron.com]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker with Zapmaster''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>

: The complete [[Race_Mini-Con_Team#BonusMaxCon|Race Mini-Con Team]] was also included as bonus add-ons with several Max-Con Class toys, including Thundercracker.

: Unfortunately, what retail chain offered these is unknown at this time.

===''Built to Rule!''===
[[Image:BTR Armada Thundercracker.jpg|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker with Zap Master Mini-Con''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)}}</ul>

: For the Hasbro ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' building block system, Zap Master{{sic}} was a simple [[redeco]] of the small, building-block-based version of Swindle. This toy can be rebuilt from robot mode into something kind of vaguely resembling a race car. Sort of.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/BTRZapmaster/zapmaster.htm More information on ''Built to Rule!'' Zapmaster at TFU.info]''
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===''Energon''===
[[Image:Zapmaster Energon.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Prowl with Longarm & Starscream with Zapmaster''' (Multi-pack, 2004)}}</ul>

: Zapmaster got redecoed again, as sort of a reverse-Swindle, as part of a [[Sam's Club]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' multi-pack.

: This time he was partnered with [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#VsProwl|Starscream]], who also came with a new version of [[Prowl (Energon)#VsStarscream|Prowl]] and his "reassigned" Mini-Con partner [[Longarm (Armada)#Energon|Longarm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/Zapmaster/zapmaster.htm More information on Sam's Club exclusive Zapmaster at TFU.info]''

[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
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[[Category:Sam's Club exclusives]]

Thundercracker (Armada)

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Skyfreak101: /* Armada */ Just adding the Bonus MaxCon packs

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{{disambig3|Thundercracker}}
:''Thundercracker is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:CybThundercracker.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"I'm happier 'n a tornado in a trailer park!"]]
The hapless '''Thundercracker''' loyally served under [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] during the search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s. Though frequently a jokester and goofball, especially when Megatron is the brunt of the joke, this doesn't earn him any positive attention. That being said; he does know when to get the smelt out of Decepticon HQ before Megatron looks for someone to pummel. Thundercracker isn't particularly bright (in case it wasn't obvious already), but his impressive firepower and aerial prowess can make him a tricky opponent for unsuspecting Autobots.

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
Thundercracker suffered from low self-esteem and longed for approval from authority figures to validate his existence. He was willing to work as hard as necessary to gain attention and praise from Megatron, but when all his efforts were ignored or taken for granted, he grew frustrated. Thundercracker felt the need to engage in ever more risky and reckless behavior in an attempt to gain Megatron's notice. Many predicted this would lead to his destruction. {{storylink|#Armada|''Armada'' bio}}

Thundercracker specialized in creating fear among the enemy. He easily abducted the Mini-Con [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]] from the Autobots, but he was surprised at Downshift's speed and willingness to help him wreak havoc among the Autobots on Earth. {{storylink|#Cybertron|Walmart ''Cybertron'' bio}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
[[File:Puppet i look like thundercracker.jpg|thumb|"I look just like that toy I'm not!"]]
When both the Autobots and Decepticons encountered the powerful [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] on a strange world, they were thoroughly thrashed by the evil [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] look-alike. The Mini-Cons accompanying the Autobots joined together to repair the Transformers and give them extra power. When Starscream gained his new coloration, he stated with distaste that he looked just like Thundercracker. {{storylink|Puppet}}<ref>Thundercracker's mention in the ''Armada'' cartoon was added in English localization to connect Starscream's coloration with the Thundercracker redeco concurrently being sold in Hasbro markets; in Takara markets, the equivalent release was simply labeled as "Starscream Super Mode" and thus required no connecting tissue in the original ''Legends of the Microns'' dialogue.</ref>

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Mark Oliver]] (English), [[Michael Dobson]] (English, "[[Rush (episode)|Rush]]" dubbing error), [[Kazunari Tanaka]] (Japanese)|[[Maurizio Fiorentini]] (Italian), [[Ari Wirta]] (Finnish, episodes 1 - 11), [[Marko Ahde]] (Finnish, episodes 12 - 26), [[Vesa Hämes]] (Finnish, episodes 27 - 52), [[Luis Vicente Ivars]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Sergio Pinto]] (Latin-American Spanish, first voice), [[Jesús Nunes]] (Latin-American Spanish, second voice), [[Guillermo Martínez]] (Latin-American Spanish, episode 27 only), [[Vincent Barazzoni]] (French, episodes 1 & 7), [[Olivier Destrez]] (French, episodes 3 to 5), [[Michel Dodane]] (French, episode 6), [[Christian Rudolf]] (German), [[Johan Svensson]] (Swedish), [[Sim Seung-han]] (Korean),}}

[[File:Cyb ep52 burning down the house.jpg|left|thumb|[[Linkin Park|BURN IT DOWN]]]]
Thundercracker was first seen ten years after the end of the Energon War. Issued with orders from Megatron to look for and attack whatever Autobots he could find, Thundercracker opened a warp gate to Earth. Before emerging, he scanned a nearby Sukhoi Su-35 jet for disguise. He apparently liked it, saying, "Now ''this'' is a shape that can do some damage!"

Thundercracker soon spotted [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] walking through a Colorado forest with [[Coby Hansen|three]] [[Bud Hansen|human]] [[Lori Jiménez|children]]. He attempted to blitz the group with missiles, only to miss completely. He then found himself tangling with an airborne Optimus Prime, whose Super Mode proved impervious to missile fire. When Prime detonated Thundercracker's next missile volley in the Decepticon's own face, 'Cracker beat a hasty retreat via warp gate. {{Storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

Later, Jetfire caught Thundercracker harassing two human-piloted fighter planes. Jetfire took several hits from Thundercracker's missiles to keep the planes safe long enough for [[Vector Prime]] to teleport them to safety, robbing the Decepticon of his fun. Thundercracker got some digs in by easily dodging fire from Jetfire's robot mode, but was stopped in shock as Jetfire summoned his [[Cyber Key]] for the first time. He was promptly blasted by the Autobot's newly activated shoulder guns. Thundercracker attempted to flee, only to be hounded by Jetfire. He was eventually shot out of the sky by Scattorshot, and his even his reinforcements were driven away when Optimus activated his own Cyber Key power. {{storylink|Hidden (Cybertron)|Hidden}}

The next time Thundercracker clashed with the Autobots was outside a museum where they were investigating a lead on the Omega Lock. Thundercracker revealed that ''he'' was now able to summon a Cyber Key, resulting in stronger shots. Starscream called for his own Cyber Key, and the battle was going in the Decepticons' favor until Landmine arrived. After a false start, Landmine knocked Starscream down, and then activated ''his'' Cyber Key, creating a gust of wind that not only knocked Thundercracker backwards but crashed one of his own missiles into him. When the Decepticons learned that the Omega Lock in the museum wasn't the genuine article, they opted to retreat from the Autobots' greater numbers. {{Storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

Thundercracker and Starscream continued to interfere with the Autobots' efforts to locate the Omega Lock, next attacking their foes while they were excavating an ancient druid site in the [[United Kingdom|British Isles]]. Though this time, Starscream attempted to fight more strategically, the dim-witted Thundercracker brought defeat on the pair nonetheless. By allowing himself to be lured close enough to the ground for [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] to nail him with a [[Cyber Key]]-assisted blast, Thundercracker put his team at enough of a disadvantage that Starscream opted to call a retreat. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}}

The Decepticons next attempted in being more proactive in tracking down the Autobots' secret base. While Starscream attacked Jetfire and Optimus directly during the Autobots' next outing, Thundercracker was positioned to secretly trail them after the confrontation. He wound up being duped into following Jetfire to a decoy base, which he destroyed while cackling like a maniac. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

[[File:Cyb ep29 scale nightmare.jpg|thumb|Thundercracker goes to face the Emperor Bulblax unprepared.]]
After Megatron informed Starscream to use "whatever means necessary" to eliminate Optimus and his Autobots, Thundercracker took this as permission to implement plans of his own. He fashioned a spotlight to project the Omega Lock's "[[Atlantis Pattern]]" into the night sky, and used it to lure the Autobots out into a forest. Having not thought his plan through, Thundercracker quickly found himself being overpowered by the enemy. Starscream happened upon the scene, and instructed his subordinate to leave the thinking to him before withdrawing. {{storylink|Speed}} Continuing their search for the Omega Lock, Starscream took Thundercracker in chasing a lead to west [[Africa]], but came up empty once again. They had more luck when they followed Vector Prime and the Autobots' human friends to the [[Sahara]], where they uncovered a ruined temple and what appeared to be the artifact they desired on open display. After being joined by Megatron, the Decepticons nearly made off with the Lock, only for Optimus to trick Thundercracker into blowing it to pieces! Rationalizing that the true Omega Lock couldn't be destroyed so easily, Megatron deduced that what they had found was yet another facsimile. Thundercracker then made sure to deliver a few taunts towards Optimus before he fled the area. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

While out on patrol, Thundercracker came across a [[Joyride (Cybertron)|riderless motorcycle]] speeding down the open road. Recognizing that she was an Autobot refugee, he began firing upon her for his own amusement. Optimus Prime's team intervened just as Thundercracker was about to finish off his victim. Badly outnumbered, Thundercracker flew off... only to return when the Autobots had managed to open a dimension gate to the [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]], location of the second Cyber Planet Key. Thundercracker struck Vector Prime, badly injuring the elder Autobot before being blasted away by Scattorshot. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}

The Decepticons continued trailing the Autobots on their search for the Omega Lock, eventually leading them to the bottom of the [[Bermuda Triangle]]. There, the ancient Cybertronian starship, the ''[[Atlantis]]'', was uncovered. Thundercracker once more went after Vector Prime, only to be booted away by Landmine. His main weapon ineffectual underwater, Thundercracker was unable to stop the Autobots from activating the ship and warping it away. {{storylink|Deep}} The Decepticons tracked the ''Atlantis'' to the dark side of the Moon, and Thundercracker rushed the ship, only to be shot down by its automated defenses. By the time his team had destroyed enough of the ship's weapons to break into it, the Autobots had caught up to them, and kept both Thundercracker and Starscream busy while Megatron dueled Optimus for possession of the Omega Lock. Only Optimus emerged from the ship, Omega Lock in hand, while the ''Atlantis'' self-destructed behind him. Thinking this meant Megatron had perished, the remaining Decepticons left to nurse their wounds. {{storylink|Ship}}

[[File:JetCracker-punch.jpg|left|thumb|Humiliating.]]

Megatron had survived hower, and made contact with his troops on Earth while they were watching the Autobots competing in Velocitron's Planet Cup through a viewing portal. Megatron requested that they help Ransack and Crumplezone in the race, but Starscream argued that, without car modes, they'd be of little use in the competition. Thundercracker was shocked to hear Starscream talk back to their leader is such abrupt a manner. Once Megatron closed communications, Starscream revealed he planned to take over leadership of the Decepticons. Thundercracker showed interest in helping him out. They both approached an Autobot named [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]], one of the many refugees hiding out on Earth. Thundercracker roughed him up, but was stopped from finishing him off. The two jets then recruited Mudflap to the Decepticons, preying on his dissatisfaction of spending a life in hiding. With Mudflap's allegiance secured, Thundercracker volunteered to take the new recruit for a tour of the Decepticon hideout. {{storylink|Race}} The two of them trained in the Fire Dimension for a time, though they both grew eager to head back out into the field and kick some Autobot tailpipe. Though Starscream and Sideways didn't take them along for a mission to the Jungle Planet, Thundercracker grew giddy over having been left unsupervised once more. {{storylink|Savage}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} {{storylink|Trap}} {{storylink|Retreat}} {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} {{storylink|Critical}} {{storylink|Assault}} {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} {{storylink|United (episode)|United}} {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} {{storylink|Balance}} {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}} {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}} {{storylink|Titans}} {{storylink|Warp}} {{storylink|Giant}} {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} {{storylink|City}} {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}} {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}}}

[[File:Thundercracker-Autobot.jpg|thumb|Thundercracker gits 'er done.]]
Back outside the boundaries of the [[Unicron Singularity]], Thundercracker and the few remaining Decepticons still loyal to Galvatron were given a boost of Omega Lock power, super-sizing them so they could take on the massed armies that had gathered from all of the colony worlds to oppose them. Thundercracker took on Optimus Prime himself to give Galvatron time to achieve his goal. However, Thundercracker was then gang-attacked by [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], giving Prime the opportunity to chase Galvatron into the black hole. Thundercracker continued to fight and very nearly came directly into the path of the singularity-collapsing cannon-blast from the massive [[Ark (Cybertron)|''Ark'' starship]]. {{storylink|End}}

After the defeat of Galvatron and the closing of the Unicron Singularity, Thundercracker realized that Galvatron was going to let him die in the cataclysm that his plan would have caused, so he ran off along with the other now-de-powered Decepticons. When the rocket boosters that were built on the [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]] to push the world back to its normal place in the cosmos began to fail, the four Decepticons arrived, cackling... and helped with the efforts to keep the thrusters upright and functional, deciding to try being on the winning team for once. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

Thundercracker then spent most of his time on Earth under the supervision of Mudflap, helping rebuild cities damaged by the Singularity's effects. When the Autobots were ready to begin their [[space bridge|Space Bridge]] initiative, Thundercracker went to see off his new "best friend", Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, he ran across his former Decepticon allies, who were sick of trying to fit in and so had built a ramshackle rocket and taken off to form the [[New Decepticon Army]]. The trio shanghaied Thundercracker, who ''really'' didn't want to join them, and took off for parts unknown. They made it as far as [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] before the rocket crashed. Poor Thundercracker wound up with his head buried in the ground, although presumably he wasn't stranded. {{Storylink|Beginning}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====''More than Meets the Eye: Armada''====
Thundercracker was a former Decepticon who left the army centuries ago. He was also partnered with the overeager, overconfident [[Mini-Con]] [[Zapmaster (Armada)|Zapmaster]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye #3}}

====''Energon'' comic====
During the Autobot/Decepticon war, Thundercracker participated in the assault on a hidden Autobot bunker led by [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s field commander. {{storylink|No Exit}}
{{Unreleased energon comic}}

When Megatron resurfaced on Earth, the Decepticons of Cybertron became bolder and ready to commit acts of civil disobedience against the Autobot government. Thundercracker was one of several Decepticons hassling [[Dropshot (Armada)|Dropshot]] when the ghostly Starscream resurfaced. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}}

===''Galaxy Force'' comic===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Fastest Dream! Hot Shot's Run}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}}}}

===Toy pack-in comics===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Armada Volume 5}}}}

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

===Transformers: Battle Tactics===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Thundercracker-Cybertron.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Thundercracker-Armada.jpg|thumb]]
Thundercracker participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in two different bodies:
*''Thundercracker'' — This Epic character first appeared in the "Cybertron Episode 2 - Seekers" event, and could be recruited by collecting 500 units of Cybermetal, 250 units of Transmetal, and 50 cores of this character.
*''Thundercracker Armada'' — This Super Rare character was available as a reward to 100 leagues in the "Armada: Episode 2" medium events.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
{{anchor|ArMax}}
[[File:Armada Thundercracker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|DEAD GRAY EYES.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker with Zapmaster''' (Max-Con, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': wing-sword, 2 "blast" missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}
:Released in the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Max-Cons, Thundercracker is a [[redeco]] of ''Armada'' [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Armada|Starscream]], transforming into a Cybertronic fighter jet. Pressing down on his cockpit canopy activates a laser-pulse sound effect; his pack-in [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Zapmaster (Armada)#Toys|Zapmaster]] can also snap into place under his nosecone, and pops free with an explosion effect when the canopy is pressed down hard. Pulling back his rearmost Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] plug activates a take-off sound effect, while holding it follows up the sound with an extended engine roar that lasts a few seconds. Placing a Mini-Con on the plug (Zapmaster is of course sized perfectly to fit into this small space) releases two spring-activated over-shoulder spring-loaded missile launchers, and pulling back on the port with a Mini-Con attached triggers a laser-firing noise that lasts ''just'' long enough to be too long.

:In robot mode, he retains the use of both of the jet-mode Powerlinx gimmicks. His robot-mode head pops up automatically during transformation by connecting his waist to his upper torso. His left wing also detaches and unfolds to form a large sword.

:The reason for ''Armada'' Thundercracker's red face was because the gray plastic used to make the eyes is [[unpaintable plastic]], so [[Joe Kyde]] changed the original plan from gray face and red eyes to red face and gray eyes.{{fact}}

:In the Takara ''Legends of the Microns'' line, the Thundercracker/Zapmaster pairing was released (with very slight alterations) as "[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#JapaneseSuper|Starscream Super Mode]]" and "[[Swindle (Armada)#Zapmaster|Spark Grid]]", as seen in the ''Armada'' cartoon. You can of course use your Hasbro Thundercracker as "Powerlinx Starscream" if you wanna.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on ''Armada'' Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaStarscreamMold}}
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{{-}}{{anchor|BonusMaxCon}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker with Zapmaster''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>

: The complete [[Race_Mini-Con_Team#BonusMaxCon|Race Mini-Con Team]] was also included as bonus add-ons with several Max-Con Class toys, including Thundercracker.

: Unfortunately, what retail chain offered these is unknown at this time.

===''Built to Rule!''===
[[File:BTR Armada Thundercracker.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Energon cake goes right to his hips.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 launchers, 2 missiles
:For the ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' line, Thundercracker was once again a redeco, a new-color version of the Starscream set. He can be assembled into a Cybertronic fighter jet or a robot, or to whatever else you feel like making out of the blocks provided (or any blocks you feel like adding). The set features two missile launchers that use a unique "twist-block" pressure-launch mechanism.

:He also came with a building-brick version of [[Zapmaster (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Zapmaster]].

:He was one of the last of the ''Transformers''-branded ''Built to Rule!'' toys released at wide retail.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/BTRThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on ''Built to Rule!'' Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===''Cybertron''===
{{anchor|CybDx1}}
[[File:TCracker-CybToy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This hick's shotgun is built-in.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker''' (Deluxe, [[2004]]/[[2005]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name:'' '''Thundercracker''' (サンダークラッカー ''Sandākurakkā'')
:*''Takara ID number'': '''GD-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 28]] 2004
:*''Accessories'': [[drone rocket]], Earth Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d98d'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (Takara)}}
:Part of the first wave of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] / [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)#Takara Galaxy Force toyline|Galaxy Force]]'' toylines, Thundercracker transforms into a {{w|Su-37|Sukhoi Su-37}} fighter jet. Inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into his rear fuselage pops up the back panel, revealing a spring-loaded missile launcher. This assembly becomes his left forearm in robot mode, despite being almost as long as he is tall.

:The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Galaxy Force'' release of the toy is slightly different from the later [[Hasbro]] ''Cybertron'' release, mainly the Hasbro version added a Decepticon insignia to the missile-launcher cover. The Hasbro version also included more silver paint on the wings, missiles and tail fin blades, a rare instance of the Hasbro version having ''more'' paint operations than the Takara one.

:Thundercracker's instructions show him with his wings sitting somewhat high and his left arm relying on the stiffness of its swivel to stay up. On the Hasbro version of the mold, a defect makes this swivel loose, and as a result his heavy left arm tends to fall down. (This would eventually be remedied for the live-action-movie "[[Divebomb (Movie)#Toys|Divebomb]]" release). However, a closer look at Thundercracker reveals his instructions screwed up. His wing assembly is supposed to sit lower on his body, and the left arm is supposed to swivel in farther, locking in place between the chest and the wings.

:This mold was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]] and [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie continuity]] [[Divebomb (Movie)#Toys|Divebomb]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|CybVsCross}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Ground To Air Blast Pack! Crosswise vs. Thundercracker''' (Multi-pack, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': drone rocket, Earth Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d98d'''
:In 2006, [[Target]] got multiple [[exclusive]] toys and reduced-price multi-packs, among them a set with unaltered versions of Thundercracker and [[Crosswise (Cybertron)#Toys|Crosswise]] for about 75% of the cost of two Deluxes normally.
{{-}}
{{anchor|TinyTin}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker with Downshift''' (Tiny Tins multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': drone rocket, Earth Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d98d'''
:Part of a run of [[Walmart]] exclusive [[Tiny Tins]] sets, Thundercracker was also sold in a larger box that came with a special [[redeco]] of the [[Race Mini-Con Team]] member [[Downshift (Armada)#Cybertron|Downshift]], plus a special Tiny Tins carrying tin for the Mini-Con.
{{-}}
{{anchor|LOC}}
[[File:Cybertron LOC Thundercracker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Hey Sarge! They done gave me one of these new-fangled DOUBLE shotguns!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thundercracker''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)}}</ul>
:A smaller, simplified version of the deluxe toy was released in the fourth wave of the ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' line. Unlike the large toy, this version has two robot-mode fists, and the blaster-weapon is now an arm-mounted double-barreled (non-firing) weapon.

:This mold was used to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#ClassicLegend|Jetfire]], and the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] Legends Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Starscream]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)#2008Legends|Silverbolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/LOCThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on ''Legends of Cybertron'' Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy_ExcellVsThunder.jpg|thumb|200px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Excellion vs. Thundercracker: Opposites Attack''' (Multipack, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': drone rocket, Earth Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d98d'''
:During [[Christmas]] 2007, Wal-Mart got several exclusive double-packs of ''Cybertron'' Deluxes sold under the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' banner. For this series, Thundercracker came packaged with [[Excellion (Cybertron)#Toys|Excellion]].
{{--}}

===''Legends''===
[[File:Transformers-Legends-LG18-Starscream-Super-Mode.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Armada Starscream Super Mode''' (アルマダスタースクリームスーパーモード, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG18'''
:*''Release date:'' [[2016]] [[January 30]]
:*''Accesories'': 2 Energon Swords, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Munetaka Abe]] (packaging artist)}}
{{note|The ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Armada Starscream Super Mode toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as Thundercracker in [[Armada Volume 5|''Armada'' Volume 5]].}}
:A redeco of the [[Starscream (Armada)#Generations|''Generations'' Armada Starscream]] figure, based on the super mode coloration Starscream had in the ''Armada'' cartoon. He comes with two "Energon Swords" which he holds via [[5 mm post|5mm post]], and can fold up and store on his wings, as opposed to the wings themselves detaching and forming swords. He has numerous Powerlinx plugs on his forearms and turbines, though they do not activate any features. In place of his spring-loaded cannons, his turbines can each fire a missile in either mode via pressure-launch, and can be positioned in robot mode to either face forward or lay flat on his back.

:This mold was heavily [[retool]]ed into ''Generations'' [[Jhiaxus (G2)#Generations|Jhiaxus]] and differently retooled into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Skywarp (Armada)#Timelines|Skywarp]] and ''Timelines'' [[Ramjet (Universe)#Timelines|Ramjet]]. This mold was also the basis for the non-toy ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Eagle Eye (G2)#Wings Universe|Eagle Eye]].
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==Notes==
[[File:Darkness-TCrackerROUD.jpg|thumb|WHEEEE!]]
*According to ''Transformers: Armada - The Ultimate 3D Combat Files: Dark Invaders'', Thundercracker is Starscream upgraded by Unicron.
*Thundercracker's characterization in the ''Cybertron'' cartoon is heavily based on comedian {{w|Larry the Cable Guy}}. In a few instances, he even quotes the comedian's catchphrase, "git 'r' done".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Thundercracker''' (サンダークラッカー ''Sandākurakkā'')
*''Armenian:'' '''Ampropatweghq''' (Ամպրոպաճեղք, "Thundercracker")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Villámcsapás''' ("Thunderclap")
*''Korean:'' '''Thundercracker''' (썬더크래커 ''Sseondeokeulaekeo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jīngtiān Léi''' (惊天雷, "Sky-shocking Thunder")
*''Russian:'' '''Gromoverzhec''' (Громовержец, "Thunderer")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:ArmadaThundercracker.jpg|''Armada'' card art
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Built to Rule!]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]
[[Category:Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Rollbar (Armada)

2026-04-16T14:49:02Z

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{{disambig3|Rollbar}}
:''Rollbar is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]].''

[[File:Armada Rollbar character model.jpg|thumb|200px]]

'''Rollbar''' is a physically capable Mini-Con who impresses even his [[bulk]] peers with his sheer strength. Rollbar isn’t just powerful physically, though; he has a sharp mind, too. He’s a competent administrator who double-checks his ideas against the nearest expert whenever possible, and he enjoys challenging himself with things that others might find absurd–or even insane–so that he might remain as effective as possible. Working with his partner, the gruff [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]], is one of these challenges. Though moody and sometimes frustrating, Rollbar finds that working with the Autobot mercenary is just another challenge for him to inevitably overcome.<ref>Rollbar and Scavenger profiles in ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada]]'' #2</ref>

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
Scavenger and Rollbar were assigned the task of constructing a satellite dish that could help find [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. In response, Megatron sent the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] to destroy the dish. The Decepticons arrived just as Rollbar was putting the finishing touches on the dish, and destroyed it. Scavenger then intervened to help the Mini-Con, plowing Starscream into the sea and tying up the Destruction Team. Scavenger was saddened at the destruction of the dish, but Rollbar cheered him up by reminding him that they could build another one. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 2}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:DWArmada1 Cybertronian butterfly.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"I didn't destroy our village- it was the butterfly, I tell you, the butterfly!!!"]]
Rollbar was the leader of [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con village C52]], the last Mini-Con settlement the Decepticons attacked before moving on the Autobot Capital of [[Cyber City]]. Receiving advance warning of the Decepticon attack from [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]], Rollbar put [[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]] in charge of hastily constructing an [[Filtrek|energon dome]] defense and assigned [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] to watch the Northern Quadrant for the expected Decepticon advance. Rollbar briefly paused to free a trapped [[Cybertronian butterfly]] just before the Decepticon attack began. Sparkplug was thrown from his position right into Rollbar who, with the assistance of [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], activated the energon dome. [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] bypassed the dome by burrowing under it and captured Rollbar, among others. Rollbar, along with the rest of the residents of Mini-Con village C52 (except Sparkplug), were transported to the [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticons' secret base]] for [[mecha-sectioning]]. They were subsequently freed by Sparkplug and the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]] and escaped Cybertron. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}}

He later spent time aboard the bridge of the [[Exodus (Armada)|Mini-Con starship]] while it was floating in space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}}

On Earth Rollbar awoke with Longarm, [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]], and [[Liftor]] and was for a time based out of a human junkyard while foraging for technology to repair their radio and contact their fellow Mini-Cons. Rollbar had a misadventure on one such foraging mission, falling asleep inside a car-crusher, not realizing its function. Monitoring human television channels, Rollbar's group learned Megatron was in pursuit of Sparkplug and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]]. Rollbar morosely agreed to be persuaded by Jolt, acknowledging they had to try to rescue them. Rollbar suggested [[Powerlinx|Power-linking]] with the Autobots, and was subsequently partnered with [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

Rollbar was among the Mini-Cons gathered at the Black Mesa in Arizona before transporting to Cybertron to participate in [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]'s effort at the [[Cyber City|Cyber City Loop]] to defeat [[Unicron]]. The Mini-Cons united to unleash the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]'s energy against Unicron, which ultimately drove the planet-eater off. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Linkage''====
[[File:Linkage3 Rollbar.jpg|left|thumb|Hard to talk, ehhh]]

Rollbar arrived on Earth as a [[Mini-Con storage panel]] stored inside [[Redline]]'s chest. After being activated, he joined [[Stella Holley]] and the [[Super Stunt Team]] on a mission to the [[Deccan Plateau]] in [[India]], where they had tracked the landing of a [[Scavenger's ship|spaceship]]. While Rollbar and [[Flat-Out (Armada)|Flat-Out]] were checking out the ship, however, the Mini-Cons were attacked by Unicron's servants, the [[Speed Chaser Team]]. {{storylink|Linkage Part 3}} While Flat-Out joined the battle, Rollbar [[Powerlinx]]ed with the owner of the spaceship, [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]]. Powering up his dozer cannon, Scavenger drove off the Chaser Team. By bonding with Scavenger, however, Rollbar had activated his [[Servility Program]], and he left with the [[Bulk]] instead of his friends. {{storylink|Linkage Part 4}} {{storylink|Linkage Part 5}}

Later, Rollbar and [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] met with [[Servo (Armada)|Servo]] atop [[Mount Astrogate]] to discuss what the Super Stunt Team had discovered since Rollbar's departure. {{storylink|Linkage Part 8}}

====''Armada'' cartoon====
[[File:Rollbar-cartoon.jpg|thumb]]
Rollbar was among the new Mini-Cons seen under Decepticon control after [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] first acquired the power of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Scavenger took Rollbar as his personal Mini-Con when he left to join the Autobots, and Powerlinxed with Rollbar to use his Dozer Cannon against [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] in his first mission with the new team. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Rollbar was present at the team meeting when the Autobots decided what to do with the Mini-Cons who formed the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. {{storylink|Runaway}}

When Scavenger needed to teach [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] a lesson about teamwork and leadership after [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s death, he Powerlinxed with Rollbar and used their Dozer Cannon to drive home the point. {{storylink|Remorse}} As the Autobots prepared to launch into space for Cybertron aboard the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'', Rollbar was among the many Mini-Cons who boarded for the mission. {{storylink|Depart}} Rollbar later showed up very briefly Powerlinxed with Scavenger during the battle with the Decepticons on Cybertron. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
Rollbar was among the Mini-Cons on board the piece of the [[Exodus (Armada)|Mini-Con ship]] that crashed on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. Millions of years later, he was reactivated by a probe sent by [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], and soon afterwards met Scavenger and became his partner. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Between Two Worlds!}}

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada-toy Rollbar.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|A Rollbar toy that [[Rollbar (G1)|actually]] [[Rollbar (RID)|has]] rollbars!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Scavenger with Rollbar''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Devastor'''
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Hyena'''
:*''Takara/Sonokong ID number:'' '''MC-07'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[April 24]], 2003
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Available only with the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Scavenger (Armada)#Toys|Scavenger]] toy, Rollbar transforms into a beach buggy of undetermined, probably-made-up model. As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on his vehicle-mode underside which allows him to attach to any toy with a "Powerlinx" style [[5 mm post]]; some toys have special Powerlinx posts that activate/unlock gimmicks when a Mini-Con is attached.

: In [[robot mode]], Rollbar can be placed in Scavenger's driver's cabin to activate electronic sound features.

:There is a retooled version of Rollbar featuring a minicon symbol on one leg, matching the Energon redeco. Assumedly this was a running change released late in the Armada line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Rollbar/rollbar.htm More information on Rollbar at TFU.info]''
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{{-}}{{anchor|BonusMaxCon}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Scavenger with Rollbar''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>

: The complete [[Race_Mini-Con_Team#BonusMaxCon|Race Mini-Con Team]] was also included as bonus add-ons with several Max-Con Class toys, including Scavenger.

: Unfortunately, what retail chain offered these is unknown at this time.

===''Energon''===
[[File:Energon Treadbolt toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Treadbolt''' (Mega Class, 2004)}}</ul>

: For ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'', Rollbar returned as [[redeco]] and a minor [[retool]] of his original mold, coming packed with his new partner [[Treadbolt#Toys|Treadbolt]]. He's now mostly in olive green with a white star on his hood, and now has a molded Mini-Con symbol on his right shin.

: As an "eleventh hour" addition to the early ''Energon'' line, this set was reportedly produced in smaller numbers than most of the rest of the line. The back of the packaging even shows the toys in their original ''Armada'' colors.

: This deco of Rollbar was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as ''Energon'' [[Hound (Energon)|Hound]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/Rollbar/rollbar.htm More information on ''Energon'' Rollbar at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dirt''' (ダート ''Dāto'')
*''Korean:'' '''Dirt''' (더트 ''Deoteu'')

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Armada Rollbar vehicle model.jpg|''Armada'' vehicle mode animation model
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Energon Mini-Cons]]

Scavenger (Armada)

2026-04-16T14:49:01Z

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{{disambig3|Scavenger}}
:''Scavenger is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:ArmScavengerDWCalendar.jpg|thumb|400px|"Scavenger SMASH Mini-Cons."]]
A grizzled old mercenary, '''Scavenger''' has fought on both sides of the war between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s across the centuries. Said to be one of the greatest [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] martial artists of all time, his wealth of hard-earned experience won over eons of conflict makes him unafraid to speak his mind, even to the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]].

Despite his mercenary nature, Scavenger has a strong sense of honor and loyalty, which drives him to nurture the potential he sees in others. Long ago, he trained [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] in combat, and the Autobot commander values his old mentor's counsel; in the present day, he has taken an interest in the young warriors [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. In particular, he sees the makings of a great leader in Hot Shot, despite the youngster's cockiness and bravado... but that's nothing that can't be beaten out of him.

Scavenger's [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]].

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
[[File:Scavengerut.jpg|thumb|The Destruction Team sense a theme. L'équipe Destruction détectent un thème. El Equipo de Destrucción sentido un tema.]]
Scavenger and [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] were assigned the task of constructing a satellite dish that could help find [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. In response, Megatron sent the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] to destroy the dish, which they succeeded at. But Scavenger retaliated, plowing Starscream into the sea and tying up the Destruction Team. In the battle's aftermath, Scavenger was saddened at the destruction of his satellite dish, but Rollbar cheered him up by reminding him that they could build another one. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 2}}

Scavenger later walked around while the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]] asked Optimus Prime if they could investigate a distress signal. {{storylink|Armada Volume 3}} He cheered on Optimus Prime's defeat of [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 4}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
A million years ago, [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] and Scavenger were guarding the entrance to the [[Loop]] when [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] barged in, demanding to know where [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was. Smokescreen informed him that Prime was in the satellite room and asked if anything was wrong. All Hot Shot would say was that wrong didn't begin to describe the situation. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}} What had transpired was that a group of renegade Cybertronians calling themselves "[[Decepticon]]s" were attacking [[Mini-Con]] [[Mini-Con Sector|villages]] and capturing the inhabitants for some reason. While sifting through the rubble of Village C-52, Scavenger opined that it looks like the diminutive Mini-Cons tried to put up a fight, but didn't stand a chance. Soon afterwards, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], the Decepticon leader, attacked [[Cyber City]], with his captured Mini-Cons re-engineered to [[Powerlinx]] with [[Bulk]]s, providing them great power. The Autobots were beaten up and forced to retreat. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

[[File:DreamwaveArmada4 Smokescreen Scavenger.jpg|thumb|left|upright=2.2]]
For a million years the civil war raged on, the once-proud Autobots struggling to defend themselves against the powerful, Mini-Con augmented Decepticons, who were in possession of Cybertron's only remaining Mini-Cons, the others having escaped at the beginning of the conflict. Hope came in the form of a Mini-Con Reactivation Signal sent from a distant world called [[Earth]] and the Autobots resolved to go there and fight for Truth, Justice and Freedom. Almost immediately after arriving on Earth, Smokescreen was destroying public property and suggesting that they simply smash their way across the planet to find the Mini-Cons, a plan that Scavenger agreed to, as Cybertron was their priority. This callous attitude earned them both a sharp, furious rebuke from Optimus Prime, who refused to stoop down to the level of the Decepticons. However, he also understood their frustration, telling them to save their anger for the Decepticons. Scavenger apologised for being out of line, suggesting that his logic chip was damaged. Unfortunately for the Autobots, the Decepticons had already arrived and were chasing after [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]]'s group of Mini-Cons and their human friends, [[Rad White|Rad]], [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]], and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]]. Prime and Scavenger arrived just in time to smash [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] out of the sky. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}}

[[File:DWArmadaFire&Ice Smokescreen Scavenger.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Smokescreen sure knows how to kill a conversation.]]
While Optimus Prime kept Megatron distracted by trash talking the Decepticon's failure to defeat the Autobots with all of their power, Smokescreen snuck up and demolished the cliff face Megatron was perched upon with his ''head''. Scavenger noted that at least Smokescreen didn't injure anything important. Eventually Megatron Powerlinxed with all of his Mini-Cons and gained the upper hand, but help came in the form of [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]]'s group of Mini-Cons, who Powerlinxed with the Autobots. [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] linked with Scavenger, giving him extra punching power. At a tactical disadvantage, the Decepticons were forced to flee. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

Soon after establishing their base, Optimus detected unusually high energy readings in the vicinity of Death Valley in [[California]], and sent Smokescreen and Scavenger to investigate. After some time, they reported back that the Decepticons were readying to launch some sort of rocket. Unfortunately, the Autobots were occupied with a Mini-Con rescue operation in [[Alaska]], so [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] brought them orders to do whatever was necessary to stop the Decepticons... about twenty minutes after the rocket had been launched. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}}

[[File:WorldsCollide2 Demolishor vs SmokescreenScavenger.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0|Scavenger forgets he's literally both a bulldozer and a steamroller.]]
After arriving back from Death Valley, Smokescreen and Scavenger found an extensively damaged [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] inside [[Autobase|Autobase: Earth]] and rushed him to the medical bay. When the others returned from Alaska sans ''their'' Optimus Prime, they worked together to save this Prime's life and find out what had happened to ''their'' Optimus Prime. Sadly, despite their best efforts, this Prime awakened only momentarily to deliver a cryptic warning about the walls of reality crumbling and the coming chaos before dying. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}}

When the Decepticons detected the Autobots searching the [[multiverse]] for Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] launched an attack on Autobase: Earth, seizing the opportunity to hit the Autobots while their biggest guns were missing. During the battle, Smokescreen and Scavenger were the front-line defense sent to buy time. Scavenger, despite being a bulldozer, swerved out of the way of the approaching tank-mode [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and fell down a hill. This apparently knocked him out.

Really. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}}

He survived the battle, but Smokescreen was seriously damaged by Megatron. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} {{Storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}} Scavenger and the others took Smokescreen to the Autobase on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for extensive repairs, though there was a fear he might never recover. During the final battle against [[Unicron]], Scavenger, Hot Shot, and Red Alert ambushed and blasted Megatron into the Chaos Bringer's depths to avenge Smokescreen. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
During the peaceful times that followed Unicron's defeat, Scavenger was seen driving around in [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} The peace didn't last, however, and Scavenger soon returned to Earth to defend it from the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]]. He was either assigned to [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]]'s unit in [[Tokyo]] or [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]]'s unit in [[Moscow]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}}
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===Cartoon continuity===
====''Linkage''====
[[File:Scavenger Linkage-4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Now I'm not one to shoot from the hip...or maybe I am."]]
Shortly after arriving on Earth, Scavenger returned to [[Scavenger's ship|his ship]] to find the [[Super Stunt Team]] and [[Speed Chaser Team]] fighting outside. On the request of [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]], he Powerlinxed with the Mini-Con and joined the battle on the free Mini-Cons' side, destroying the Speed Chaser Team's [[Fixer Bug]]s and sending them fleeing. Having no use for his ship anymore, he let the Super Stunt Team have his ship on the condition they'd tell no one about him. {{storylink|Linkage Part 4}} Scavenger then drove off with Rollbar, whose decision to link up with Scavenger had activated his [[Servility Program]] and made him loyal to the [[Bulk]]. {{storylink|Linkage Part 5}}

====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Ward Perry]] (English), [[Keiji Fujiwara]] (Japanese)|[[Staffan Lindberg]] (Swedish), [[Raine Heiskanen]] (Finnish), [[Michel Dodane]] (French), [[Luiz Feier Motta]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Ole Pfennig]] (German), [[Paolo Buglioni]] (Italian), [[Rubén León]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Jo-ho Park]] (Korean)}}

[[File:Pre-arm-scavenger.JPG|left|thumb|upright=1.4|GAME OVER, MAN!]]
[[MYA|Millions of years ago]], a young [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] fought with the great Decepticon warrior. So frequent were their clashes, and so familiar were they to each other, the pair eventually became friends, and Scavenger signed up with the Autobots. Seeing great potential in the young [[Autobot]], Scavenger taught Optimus Prime how to fight in hand-to-hand combat. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Scavenger was hired by [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] for his skills as a mercenary and a bounty hunter for [[Mini-Con]]s, due to the troubles Megatron was having with the troops under his command. Scavenger claimed that at first he did not know whether to accept the contract or not, until he saw the sorry state of the Decepticons after their defeat at the hands of Hot Shot and the Star Saber. His mocking lack of respect or fear for Megatron intimidated the other Decepticons, as well as earning [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream's]] hatred.

[[File:Overmatch Scavengermysterious.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|[[Lockdown (Animated)|Green mercenary with a gray face wearing a poncho]]? I was first, buddy.]]
His first appearance on Earth was during an observation of a battle between Starscream and [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]]. Noting that Hot Shot only won because the Star Saber sensed its wielder's inexperience, Scavenger challenged the younger Autobot and soundly beat him, despite suffering a serious wound. {{storylink|Overmatch}}

Scavenger got stuck with digging duty to unearth the next Mini-Con. In exchange for doing "all the work," as Scavenger put it, Megatron promised to let him keep the Mini-Con he dug out. But his need to settle scores with Hot Shot won out, and he ditched his post when he heard the Autobots were approaching. Hot Shot used a bit more ingenuity in their next bout, and though Scavenger was defeated, he still ridiculed Hot Shot, claiming the sword was wasted in his hands. {{storylink|Gale}} On their next bout with the Autobots, Scavenger opted to watch from a distance instead of actively participating. When Hot Shot and Sideways were warped back to the Decepticons' moonbase alongside his retreating teammates, Scavenger waited a while before warping back himself. He got there in time to see Hot Shot get beaten up after Sideways had betrayed him and handed the Star Saber to Starscream. He convinced the others to leave Hot Shot alive and dump him back at the Autobots' base, instead of executing him. {{storylink|Credulous}}

[[File:Overmatch Scavenger-HotShotbeatdown.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|left|DOOOOOOOODGE!!!]]
Scavenger continued to criticize Hot Shot on the battlefield whenever they encountered one another, though his words became increasingly useful tips for Hot Shot to steel himself on the battlefield... Scavenger also got himself his own Mini-Con, [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]], before telling Megatron that he felt he had fulfilled his contract; the Decepticons had gained the advantage over the Autobots, and so his services were no longer needed. Taking Rollbar, Scavenger left the Decepticons... and headed straight for the Autobots' headquarters. Optimus allowed him passage inside the base, and revealed to his troops that Scavenger had in fact been his spy and double agent all along. {{storylink|Conspiracy}}

Now that his true allegiance had been revealed, Scavenger took to training Hot Shot, though he seemed to nap on the job an awful lot. This didn't help instill any trust in him, especially for Smokescreen and the kids, who were worried of being betrayed as they had been with Sideways. Their suspicions were apparently confirmed when Scavenger seemed to disappear during their next mission. In truth, Scavenger was simply fighting smarter, and used a sneak attack to take Megatron out of the fight. This allowed the Autobots to secure their first Mini-Con in a long while. Smokescreen and the kids apologized for doubting Scavenger, and he accepted their apologies without making a fuss out of it. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

[[File:Trust-Scavenger sleeping.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]
Scavenger and Hot Shot planned to stay behind at the base and train while Smokescreen and Red Alert took the kids on a camping trip, but they were called into action when a flash flood endangered their allies. Scavenger's alternate mode came in handy digging Red Alert out of a mudslide while Carlos and [[Shaun|a younger boy]] were trapped inside him. Scavenger and Smokescreen got them to safety just as a torrent of water came bearing down on them. {{storylink|Vacation}}

Scavenger called in his old friend [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] to help the Autobots, and though they secured [[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]] thanks to his help, Blurr had trouble fitting in a team unit. Despite being the one who had invited him in, Scavenger didn't involve himself while Blurr clashed with Hot Shot. Then, the final member of the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] trio, [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], activated on his own and drove away from anyone who would approach him, leaving Scavenger to deal with the Decepticons while the speedier 'bots chased him down. Due to Hot Shot and Blurr's bickering, the Autobots lost Downshift to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} Later, Megatron issued a challenge to the Autobots, asking them to meet him in battle and bring an end to their conflict once and for all. Despite their enemies wielding both the Star Saber and the Skyboom Shield, the Autobots agreed to the fight. Scavenger was unable to be of much help after he was injured by Cyclonus earlier in the battle. The clash ended with the Skyboom Shield in Autobot hands, and Scavenger heaped praise onto Smokescreen for his part in their victory. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

The Autobots began building strategies around the use of the Skyboom Shield, though Scavenger lamented that they were awfully complicated. Their tactics were preempted anyways when the bulk of the Autobot forces stepped into a Decepticon trap, which left them scattered all over the globe. Worse yet, they couldn't reconvene while their communication system was being scrambled. When they finally managed to get their transmissions sorted out, Scavenger and the others surrounded Megatron, rescued Optimus Prime, and forced the Decepticon leader to abandon several of his Mini-Cons into their custody. {{storylink|Vow}}

While Scavenger and the other Autobots were away, Alexis, Carlos, and Rad traveled into a digital realm and met with an [[Unicron|evil force]]. The Autobots returned to base and safely extricated the kids before said force could do them any harm though. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

[[File:Tactician ScavengerVehicleMode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|]]
With the Skyboom Shield in their possession, the Autobots became more and more adept at using coordinated tactics to defeat the Decepticons. Scavenger was able to retrieve [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]]'s Mini-Con panel easily, but he began to worry as the other Autobots grew overconfident. His concern was quickly proven to be well-founded, as Optimus was nearly slain when [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] joined the conflict on the Decepticons' side. Thankfully, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] joined the fight at a pivotal moment, restoring the balance of power. {{storylink|Tactician}} But Optimus needed time to recover, and Scavenger was left to contemplate how much the Decepticons' battle prowess had improved thanks to the new addition to their ranks. As Thrust unfolded another scheme of his, this time isolating Jetfire over the ocean where the other Autobots couldn't come to his aid, Scavenger prepared to warp out and give what little support he could from a nearby island. Before he could do so, Optimus stumbled out of the medical bay, and ordered him to warp him into the warzone instead. Scavenger complied, and Optimus displayed his ability to combine with Jetfire. Together, they saved the day once more. {{storylink|Linkup}}

In a rare moment of downtime, Scavenger was supposed to help Optimus, Hot Shot, and Red Alert fix up Autobot headquarters, but not knowing what to actually do, opted to rest his optics instead. Later, the Autobots squared off against the Decepticons on a beachfront {{storylink|Detection}} but Scavenger was unable to help out much once [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] arrived. He was forced to lay down cover fire for other players while they attempted to take on the colossal Decepticon. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} Tidal Wave, of course, shot back. Scavenger was further kept occupied by first Starscream, and then Demolishor, when Tidal Wave combined with Megatron so they could take down Optimus Prime together. The timely appearance of Space Mini-Con team, and their combination into the Requiem Blaster saved the day for the Autobots; with the weapon in Optimus's hands, the Decepticons were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Desperate}}

The Requiem Blaster was a source of argument for the Autobots, however. With this new weapon, several of them were eager to storm the Decepticon base in the hopes of ending the war. Scavenger held a neutral position in the debate. Before a decision could be reached, it was discovered that the Space Mini-Con Team had run off along with the kids. Most of the Autobots went out looking for them, though Scavenger and Jetfire stayed behind on monitor duty, since their vehicle modes stuck out too much while in public. {{storylink|Runaway}}

[[File:Regeneration ScavengerDefendsStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right|]]
When the Autobots were informed by a mysterious source to meet the Decepticons in battle within a forest, they opted to leave the Requiem Blaster behind. Soon, the Decepticons arrived to fight them, as promised... or rather, Starscream engaged the group alone. When it dawned on the Decepticon that he was outnumbered, as Scavenger and the others surrounded him while his back-up was nowhere to be seen, he took off. Unfortunately, Megatron had noticed the absence of the Requiem Blaster on the battlefield, and shifted his strategy accordingly. Scavenger and the others warped back to their base when they learned the Decepticons were infiltrating it in their absence. They were too late to assist Smokescreen, who had been left behind to guard the Mini-Cons. Smokescreen nearly died while Megatron retreated, Requiem Blaster in hand. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

When Starscream defected to the Autobots, Scavenger argued in favor of accepting him, over Hot Shot's objections. Hot Shot argued that they couldn't trust someone who had betrayed his previous commander, but Scavenger put the younger bot in his place by pointing out that he himself had done much the same thing. Smokescreen was rebuilt into a new body, and the Autobots used data provided by Starscream to open a warp gate to the Moon in order to storm the Decepticon camp. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}} The attack on the Decepticon moonbase begun with the Autobots besieging Megatron's throne room. During the conflict, Side Swipe utterly failed at taking on Tidal Wave, and Scavenger suggested the younger Autobot pick on someone more his size. The battle then spread throughout the Decepticons' base, until the Decepticon-held Mini-Cons were located. Scavenger helped cover the Mini-Cons' escape back to Autobot headquarters, and followed them shortly afterwards. {{storylink|Rescue}}

When the Autobots learned that a new Mini-Con had been detected on the planet [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Carlos became excited over the prospect of traveling off-world, and asked Scavenger to come along with him on the mission. Scavenger responded that he wasn't going on the mission at all; as the only two flight-capable Autobots, Jetfire and Starscream were the only two who could make the trip. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}

[[File:Remorse democracy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|left|Why...didn't...you...DOOOOODGE???]]
Scavenger helped his fellow Autobots in building a spaceship. Their labor was nearing its end when it was interrupted by a Decepticon attack on the Autobots' base. Unfortunately, as Scavengers and the others fought, Starscream snatched away both the Skyboom Shield and the Star Saber, and returned to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}} Subsequently, the Autobots scrambled to come up with a plan to stop the Hydra Cannon. During their discussion, Hot Shot accused Optimus of being at fault for allowing Starscream into their ranks. Scavenger held Hot Shot back as Optimus walked off to think, telling the remorseful young 'bot to leave their leader be. Optimus and Jetfire then warped into orbit to ward off Earth's destruction. They succeeded, though it came at the cost of [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime's life]]. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}} Due to his earlier outburst, Hot Shot took this particularly hard, and so Scavenger took him to an abandoned highway to knock some sense into him. Hot Shot fled, but was intercepted by the other Autobots, who gave him a long pep talk. Scavenger eventually caught up and aimed a massive punch at Hot Shot; when Hot Shot didn't flinch, Scavenger decided he was now mature and brave enough to lead the Autobots. {{storylink|Remorse}} Scavenger accompanied Hot Shot as he addressed the Mini-Cons, telling them they were allowed to choose for themselves whether or not they would return to Cybertron with the Autobots. When the Mini-Cons later protested Hot Shot's decision to disallow the children from coming with them into space, Scavenger was by his side again. Hot Shot relented after the Mini-Cons' mini-mutiny, and the Autobots, Mini-Cons, and children all journeyed into space inside the newly completed ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]''. {{storylink|Depart}}

The ''Axalon''{{'}}s path took the Autobots through an asteroid field. As they were about to emerge from this dangerous region, the Decepticons attacked them, having turned their own ship around to crush their pursuers. Scavenger grappled with Demolishor atop an asteroid, only to be blown back by a shot of the Requiem Blaster, wielded by Megatron. The Decepticon leader was about ot finish him off when Side Swipe came to his rescue. The Decepticons retreated when Optimus, revived by the Mini-Cons through the Matrix, pushed Megatron back with the power of his super mode. {{storylink|Miracle (episode)|Miracle}} No sooner had the Autobots welcomed their leader back than their ship was pulled through a worm hole to a dead planet, where they were menaced by a twisted clone of Optimus named [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. While Scavenger stayed on the Axalon with most of the Autobots, Prime ended his dark doppelgänger's threat. {{storylink|Puppet}}

[[File:Screenshot-arm-47-1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
By the time the Autobots had repaired the Axalon and arrived over Cybertron, the Decepticons had managed to take over the planet. On their homeworld's surface, Scavenger and Hoist (formerly Smokescreen) fought through Decepticons tank troops and rallied the surviving Autobots to help in the resistance. Meanwhile, a black hole appeared in the sky. The Mini-Con continued to display their mysterious powers, and helped keep the black hole at bay. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} Scavenger and the rest of Optimus's crew were forced to remain in orbit on the ''Axalon'' while Jetfire scouted Cybertron's surface for a safe landing zone. When Scavenger learned that Hot Shot went off on his own to meet Galvatron face-to-face, he agreed with Blurr that going after the young Autobot would be counter-productive. He was still unconvinced that Hot Shot would be able to persuade Galvatron to join his forces to the Autobots. The ''Axalon'' then received a transmission from Jetfire, pointing them towards a region where they could set themselves down. Thanks to the Mini-Cons providing them cover with illusory copies of their ship, the Autobots managed to bypass the Decepticons' defenses and make planetfall. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} Scavenger then helped Hoist spread the word to the Autobot masses that they were being evacuated from the planet. Though they met with resistance, informing the Autobot generals that the order came directly from Optimus helped convince them to clear out. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}

The Autobots put in action a plan to force Galvatron into a situation where Optimus would have the opportunity to reason with him. Scavenger and the other Autobots forestalled the Decepticons while Optimus drew their leader away from the battleground. The Autobots' and Decepticons' firefight was interrupted by an energy discharge from Unicron, and soon thereafter Galvatron was swayed by Starscream's death to unite his forces with Optimus's. {{storylink|Cramp}} Scavenger attended a formal ceremony where Prime and Galvatron shook hands, uniting the Autobots and Decepticons into an armada that struck at Unicron together. {{storylink|Alliance}} All attempts to damage Unicron proved futile. Determining their best plan of attack laid in attacking Unicron from within, Optimus and Galvatron infiltrated their gargantuan foe's body. Meanwhile, Scavenger and the rest of the troops kept Unicron occupied with their ships, in the hopes of forestalling Cybertron's annihilation. {{storylink|Union}}

Thankfully, the team inside of Unicron succeeded in retrieving the Mini-Con weapons, de-powering the Chaos Bringer. Though Side Swipe was worried that Optimus wouldn't be able to extricate himself from the evil planet, Scavenger assured him their leader could take care of himself. The Transformers then scrambled to eliminate Unicron before he recovered, but this proved unnecessary; once Galvatron sacrificed himself, there was no longer enough hatred in the universe to sustain Unicron, and he vanished from existence. The Transformers' war now at an end, Scavenger and his fellow Cybertronians stood united as a race, and begun rebuilding their war-torn planet. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

====''Cloud''====
While looking through the [[South America]]n jungle for a [[Mini-Con]], Scavenger, [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]], and [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] came across [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]], who was soon joined by [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]. {{storylink|Return}}

====Force of Habit====
With the [[Unicron Singularity]] forcing the evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Scavenger and a number of Autobot leaders were summoned to the ''[[Iron Hope (Cybertron)|Iron Hope]]'', where [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] dispatched them across the galaxy to locate the lost Autobot colony worlds. Scavenger was given command of the ''[[DieCast]]'' and sent to [[Zeta Persei]]. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:BetweenTwoWorlds ScavengerSmokescreenArrive.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|WHO FARTED?]]
Scavenger was stationed on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] when the Decepticons were discovered on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. Alongside [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]], he was sent to the Moon via [[space bridge]], a process which he did not enjoy. The two Autobots were greeted by [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], who outpowered them thanks to their [[Mini-Con]]s. Scavenger was forced to retreat until an Autobot probe awakened [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]], who Powerlinxed with him and allowed him to drive the 'cons away. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Between Two Worlds!}}

Scavenger and Smokescreen later returned to the Moon (or maybe they were there all along) to infiltrate the Decepticons' new base. They made their way to the space bridge control room and linked the Decepticons' space bridge to the Autobot one on Earth. This allowed the Autobots to teleport two Decepticon missiles straight back into their base, which exploded behind Scavenger and Smokescreen as they drove off. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Armada-Scavenger.jpg|thumb|400px|I'm essentially the only bot with First Strikes on all five of my numbers!]]
Armada Scavenger participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was available as a reward to ''20'' leagues in the "Armada: Episode 3: Between Two Worlds" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
{{ew-char
|name=Armada Scavenger
|image=[[File:Earth Wars Armada Scavenger.jpg|thumb|center|upright=1.66]]
|faction=Autobot
|unit=Standard
|class=Warrior
|star=2
|behavior=Fires from the missile tube on his waist, then attacks with his fists.
|ability={{ew-ability
|ability=Seismic Retribution
|abilitydesc=Temporarily gains extra health and a damage reduction shield. During it, every 2% of his health lost will build up his special ability damage (limited to 10 stacks). He then rushes into a target a dealing damage in addition to the aforementioned special ability damage in an area. He also taunts defences upon reaching the target. (The ability cannot be used in rapid succession in order to ensure the special ability damage is put to use.)
|cost=3 ability points +2 for reuses.
|level11=Gains a damage reflection shield at the start as well.}}
|combats=Melee, Companion, Shield
|cores=*'''[[Aurex]] Armada Scavenger:''' Applies a cel-shaded look. Increases his special ability damage and any buildings hit by it will be covered in acid taking damage for a short period of time.
|date=[[February 12]], [[2025]]
|counterpart=[[Wheeljack (Armada)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Armada Wheeljack]]
|notes=Armada Scavenger is based on his original [[#Armada|''Armada'' Max-Con toy]], albeit with several adjustments to his robot mode proportions and [[Kibble|kibble]] to better suit the game's standard animation rig. Most notably the drum wheel and driver's cabin has been moved up to his back, whilst his leg armatures has been completely omitted when in robot mode.
}}

{{chargamestub|{{storylink|New Armada}} {{storylink|Second Armada}} onwards, Bio}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:ArmadaScavenger toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Walk like a maaan...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Scavenger with Rollbar''' (Max-Con Class, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Devastor'''
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Hyena'''
:*''Takara/Sonokong ID number'': '''MC-07'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[April 24]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Max-Cons, Scavenger transforms into a large green front-end loader equipped with a rear roller drum. Unusual for ''Transformers'' toys, Scavenger features fully-functional rubber caterpillar treads. In vehicle mode, pushing Scavenger forward will cause the large purple drum wheel at the back to rotate, making driving sounds, and as he rolls forward, his shovel blade will move up and down. He also has an opening driver's cabin designed mainly to accommodate his Mini-Con partner [[Rollbar (Armada)#Toys|Rollbar]] in robot mode; pressing down on the Mini-Con activates engine start up and revving sounds.

: In robot mode, Scavenger has no "useful" leg articulation whatsoever, as his legs are halves of the shovel blade pegged onto the purple drum wheel... but that doesn't matter. Pushing Scavenger forward in robot mode rotates the wheel, moving the leg-facades up and down in a simulation of walking. Each step is accompanied by a stomp sound effect. This is ''great.'' Moving the arms up and down activates a crashing metal sound effect. [[Powerlinx]]ing a Mini-Con to the active Powerlinx plug on his right hip then pulling it back fires spring-loaded missile, as well as activating a laser firing sound.

: In order to get him to stand upright when not activating the walking gimmick, one must lock one of his legs down using the flap on the armature; this brings it down far enough for the toe to touch the ground, keeping him upright instead of tilted forwards. In addition one can also unpeg the other leg from the drum and lock the flap on its armature allowing both feet to touch the ground, creating the illusion that he is standing in place. However, this results in one leg flopping around due to it not being connected.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Legend of the Microns'' "Devastor" release and [[Sonokong]] ''Eunha Yeongung: Cybertron'' "Hyena" release both have only one notable difference from the Hasbro release, having a "separated" Autobot symbol on his chest rather than a solid block of red.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Treadbolt#Toys|Treadbolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/ArmScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on Scavenger at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Scavenger with Rollbar''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>

: The complete [[Race_Mini-Con_Team#BonusMaxCon|Race Mini-Con Team]] was also included as bonus add-ons with several Max-Con Class toys, including Scavenger.

: Unfortunately, what retail chain offered these is unknown at this time.

==Merchandise==
===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Scavenger.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He's really a big softie. No, literally.]]
* '''Devastor''' (Super Collection Figure, 2003)
**''Act'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

:''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' Devastor is small, non-transforming PVC figure released during Act 10 (the second ''Legends of the Microns'' wave) of the line. Like all figures in the line, he was [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] and was available in both normal colors and a metallic silver "pewter" version, at an equal ration of one each per case of twelve.

: Act 10 is notable for using ''much'' softer plastic than the preceding nine Acts, which can lead to balance and peg-tearing issues. Devastor is thankfully safe from the former, having a very simple flat-feet pose and large stompers as a base. However, there is a potential peg problem pertaining to pewter parts, as the pegs may have been painted before pushed into place. And with the softer plastic of Act 10, this makes a stuck peg even easier to tear off. This is mostly only a potential issue with Devastor's arms, and a light shaving of the socket walls with a thin hobby knife should solve the issue.

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==Notes==
* From a design standpoint, Scavenger is essentially an homage to the [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. His coloring is the same distinctive green and purple of the Constructicons, his name, of course, is based off [[Scavenger (G1)|one of the Constructicons]] (while his Japanese name is the same as [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]'s), and his alternate form is that of a bulldozer, similar to [[Bonecrusher (G1)|another Constructicon]]. In addition, his Cybertronic robot mode, seen in the episode "[[Trust (Armada)|Trust]]", uses a rifle drawn to resemble Devastator's. The biggest obvious difference is, well, he's an Autobot.
*Scavenger's motivations, particularly as explained in the episode "Trust", are one of the most significant changes made by the English dub of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'' cartoon. As intended by the Japanese writers, and indeed supported by basically all of the preceding episodes, Scavenger was genuinely affiliated with the Decepticons, but disliked them, and only didn't switch sides sooner because he considered it cowardly to betray his allies on the battlefield—instead, he waited until a balanced point in the conflict to cut ties with the Decepticons.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=So I had a listen and red alert's explanation is reasonable for most of it: he's always trusted scavenger regardless of sides, and when scavenger was a deception he was putting all the energy he'd use to help his allies into fighting the autobots instead>|link=https://twitter.com/M0hairSam/status/1656656520904605698|name=@M0hairSam|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=05|day=11}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=And then in Japanese he says that he'd never do something as cowardly as betray his allies on the battlefield, implying that his specific motivation was waiting until a fair and neutral point in time to switch sides|link=https://twitter.com/M0hairSam/status/1656657265917849606|name=@M0hairSam|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=05|day=11}}</ref> The English dub reinterpreted the character as having been working as an undercover spy for the Autobots all along, whose efficacy and enthusiasm as a Decepticon was only an act to gain Megatron's trust—which was closer to the original intention of Hasbro designer [[Aaron Archer]]. Archer and the ''[[Legends of the Microns Year Book 2003]]'' concur that the more nuanced depiction in the anime was better-suited to the tastes of Japanese kids.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I remember we discussed that character being a mystery character, that looks evil—you know, he looks like an old Constructicon, right?—looks evil and dangerous and big, but ultimately is a good guy, and is going to come in mysteriously, and might be perceived as a villain... is what I remember, I don't really remember the nuance from like an American side where- I mean the undercover spy is kind of what we were going for, so I guess that was the American version, where I think the conflicted villain is a more nuanced Japanese-type character. I think we in the [West]- America anyway, I can't speak for other countries, or the whole country here- but we often have a more... a hero's a hero, a villain's a villain, and villains are villains for real. And a nuanced villain, like a Starscream, like a Dinobot, they're cool because they- Transformers gets away with it, whereas some brands don't. So in Japan that Scavenger could have definitely been more of that... "I'm a villain character and I'm aligned with these guys, but there's something changing in me, and I'm changing my motivations, or I'm willing to do different things." That's a little too cerebral, often, for what we thought of to do, anyway. It might have been in the editing, I'm just not really sure. Good question, I wish I had deeper information, but that's definitely what we remember. And that's why he has a villain color pattern, you know, people often ask me like, "Why'd you make an Autobot, you know, Devastator colors? Why wasn't he a Decepticon, or why didn't you use different colors?" Well that was again, early days, I didn't know you collectors all lived out here, and we're still paying attention but it was a callback for me, just like, oh you know, he's gonna look like the villains of the '80s but he's actually not. So the color was a big part of that mystery, right? At least in the development thought process.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSXaInBmtIk&t=1990s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday night LIVE: Toy Talk Q&A|year=2023|month=05|day=12}}</ref>
* Scavenger's design resembles [http://tfarchive.com/fandom/transtech/?dgallery_show=original/Scavenger02.jpg concepts for] a character of [[Scavenger (TransTech)|the same name]] from the aborted ''[[Transtech]]'' line. However, then-head designer [[Aaron Archer]] refutes the idea that the ''TransTech'' character influenced the ''Armada'' one.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=nope there might have been another TT construction vehicle but that had nothing to do with Trust development. / i mean scavenger|link=https://www.Instagram.com/p/BumdfrVHAjP/c/18041351797013930/r/17850255730371056/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=03|day=05}}</ref>
*To compensate for his lack of any kind of firearm or built-in weapons (outside of his Powerlinx gimmick), the ''Armada'' cartoon ended up occasionally showing him spontaneously firing lasers from his fingers or random spots around them during firefights.
* ''Energon'' [[Treadbolt]] likely began life as a Powerlinx version of ''Armada'' Scavenger, alongside similar ''Energon'' releases [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Rapid Run (Energon)|Rapid Run]].
*When Hasbro designer [[Joe Kyde]] set out to include a construction vehicle in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Thrilling 30 (2013–2014)|Thrilling 30]]'' line, he narrowed down the choices to ''Armada'' Scavenger and Generation 1 [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]]. Scavenger would've been harder to do justice as a Deluxe Class toy, and Kyde preferred the idea of an orange toy, so Scoop won out!<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96685-post-pictures-of-your-delicious-braaaaaainnnnns/page-119#entry2484147|name=Joe Kyde|site=The Allspark forums|year=2014|month=01|day=30|defunct=yes}}</ref>
*Scavenger made cameo appearances in [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|''Lost Light'' #2]] and ''[[Open Comms|Valentine's Day Special]]''.
*According to Aaron Archer at a TFcon Toronto Panel, had the name “Scavenger” not been an available trademark, the second and third choice names they would have considered for the character were “Ironhide” and “Grimlock” respectively.<ref>[https://youtu.be/-eb7DrK1KqQ How to Name a Transformer - Toy Trademarks with Designer Aaron Archer]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Devastor''' (デバスター ''Debasutā'')<ref>This is a reuse of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]'s Japanese name.</ref>
*''Hungarian:'' '''Dögevő''' ("Scavenger", literally "Corpse-eater")
*''Korean:'' '''Hyena''' (하이에나 ''Haiena'')
*''Polish:'' '''Grabarz''' ("Gravedigger")
*''Russian:'' '''Musorshchik''' (Мусорщик, "Garbageman")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada Autobots]]
[[Category:Cloud Autobots]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Double agents]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Earthforce]]
[[Category:Energon Autobots]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]

Skid-Z (Armada)

2026-04-16T14:48:59Z

Skyfreak101: /* Armada */ Just adding the Bonus MaxCon packs

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:''Skid-Z is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''
[[File:Armada-SkidZ.jpg|right|upright=1.34|thumb|He wishes the Z could stand for Zebra.]]

Impressionable as a dollop of hot wax, '''Skid-Z''' was looking for acceptance and something to believe in when he stumbled onto the biomechanical cult formed by [[Predacon (Armada)|Predacon]]. Even though Skid-Z is unsuitable for the biomechanical conversion process (a severe disappointment to the Mini-Con), his zeal and combat ability have kept him in a high place as one of Predacon's partners.

This has actually put him at odds with Predacon's ''other'' Mini-Con partner, [[Side Burn (Armada)|Side Burn]], who is suitable for the grafting process, but has yet to undergo it. Jealous, angry and more and more unbalanced, there's no telling just what Skid-Z is capable of.<ref>Skid-Z profile in ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada]]'' #2</ref>

{{bigquote|If you don't believe, you can't belong.|Skid-Z's [[bio]] quote.}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Armada Volume 5}}}}

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[Image:Armada Skid-Z toy.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|It's lemon scented!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predacon with Side Burn & Skid-Z''' (Max-Con Class, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara release date'': [[September 9]], 2003

: Available only with ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Predacon (Armada)#Toys|Predacon]] and [[Side Burn (Armada)#Toys|Side Burn]], Skid-Z is a [[redeco]] of the [[Street Speed Mini-Con Team#Toys|Street Speed Mini-Con Team]] member [[Spiral#Toys|Spiral]], transforming into a [[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]] CLK DTM touring car. His car mode wheels are designed to allow for much faster rolling on smooth surfaces. As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on his vehicle-mode underside which allows him to attach to any toy with a "Powerlinx" style [[5 mm post]]; some toys have special Powerlinx posts that activate/unlock gimmicks when a Mini-Con is attached.

: Predacon was not part of the regular [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Legends of the Microns'' line, but was released as a "[[USA Edition]]" [[exclusive]]ly through [[Toys"R"Us]] Japan's web site, in Hasbro packaging with stickers to convey legal information in Japanese.

:The same mold is used by [[Servo (Armada)#Toys|Servo]], and [[retool]]ed to make [[Jack (Cybertron)#Toys|Jack]]. The mold was slated to be released as ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Clocker (Energon)#Toys|Clocker]], but was ultimately cancelled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Skid-Z/skid-z.htm More information on Skid-Z at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaSpiralMold}}
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predacon with Side Burn and Skid-Z''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>

: The complete [[Race_Mini-Con_Team#BonusMaxCon|Race Mini-Con Team]] was also included as bonus add-ons with several Max-Con Class toys, including Predacon.

: Unfortunately, what retail chain offered these is unknown at this time.

==Notes==
*The third Street Speed Team mold not released with Predacon was used to make [[Nightscream (Armada)|Nightscream]], released with [[Airazor (Armada)|Airazor]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Skid-Z''' (スキッズ ''Sukizzu'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]

Side Burn (Armada)

2026-04-16T14:48:57Z

Skyfreak101: /* Armada */ Just adding the Bonus MaxCon packs

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{{disambig3|Side Burn}}
:''Side Burn is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''
[[File:Arm-SideBurn-DWart.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A RED Spy in the base?!]]

Though he prides himself on his abilities as an infiltrator and spy, '''Side Burn''' may very well be in over his head this time. When the [[Autobot]]s found out the [[Decepticon]] [[Predacon (Armada)|Predacon]] had begun a cult focused on the grafting of biological tissues to Cybertronic bodies to enhance their combat abilities, Side Burn stepped up to the plate to make his way into the organization. He wasn't prepared for the sheer amount of zeal he found within, and is worried that this is one assignment he might not return from. His position at Predacon's right hand gives him more insight than he could have hoped, and it scares him. It also makes him a target for the jealousy of Predacon's other partner, the fanatical Mini-Con [[Skid-Z (Armada)|Skid-Z]].

Side Burn's skills are impressive, being crafty in both speech and movement. He's not much of a fighter, but one very good runner. He fears he's going to need every trick he knows and a lot of luck the day he discovers Predacon's true goals... or the day Predacon finds out Side Burn's true purpose.<ref>Side Burn profile in ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada]]'' #2</ref>

{{bigquote|You can't catch something--or someone--you don't know.|Side Burn's [[bio]] quote.}}

{{TOCclear}}

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Arm-toy SideBurn.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Why yes, I ''do'' look just like Redline. Save your wallet some pain.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predacon with Side Burn & Skid-Z''' (Max-Con Class, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara release date'': [[September 9]], 2003

: Available only with ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Predacon (Armada)#Toys|Predacon]] and [[Skid-Z (Armada)#Toys|Skid-Z]], Side Burn is a [[redeco]] of the [[Street Speed Mini-Con Team#Toys|Street Speed Mini-Con Team]] member [[Backtrack (Armada)#Toys|Backtrack]], transforming into a Cadillac XLR luxury car. His car mode wheels are designed to allow for much faster rolling on smooth surfaces. As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on his vehicle-mode underside which allows him to attach to any toy with a "Powerlinx" style [[5 mm post]]; some toys have special Powerlinx posts that activate/unlock gimmicks when a Mini-Con is attached.

: Predacon was not part of the regular [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Legends of the Microns'' line, but was released as a "[[USA Edition]]" [[exclusive]]ly through [[Toys"R"Us]] Japan's web site, in Hasbro packaging with stickers to convey legal information in Japanese.

: This mold is also used by [[Redline#Toys|Redline]], and was retooled to make [[Dice (Cybertron)#Toys|Dice]]. The mold was slated to be released as ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Override (Energon)#Toys|Override]], but was ultimately cancelled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/SideBurn/sideburn.htm More information on Side Burn at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaBacktrackMold}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predacon with Side Burn and Skid-Z''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>

: The complete [[Race_Mini-Con_Team#BonusMaxCon|Race Mini-Con Team]] was also included as bonus add-ons with several Max-Con Class toys, including Predacon.

: Unfortunately, what retail chain offered these is unknown at this time.

==Notes==
*The third Street Speed Mini-Con Team mold was used to make [[Nightscream (Armada)|Nightscream]], released with [[Airazor (Armada)|Airazor]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Side Burn''' (サイドバーン ''Saido Bān'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Spies]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]

Predacon (Armada)

2026-04-16T14:48:55Z

Skyfreak101: /* Armada */ Just adding the Bonus MaxCon packs

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Predacon}}
:''Predacon is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[Image:MTMTEArmada-Predacon.jpg|right|250px|thumb|F*** homecare!]]
'''Predacon''' is a fanatic who experiments in the combination of organic tissue and standard Cybertronian robotics. He believes that through this process, Transformers can become far more powerful... and Predacon certainly packs a lethal punch. Though most Cybertronians find this idea repugnant, he was able to amass a cadre of loyal, fanatical followers.

This group became big enough to be worrying to the [[Autobot]]s, who even sent an [[Side Burn (Armada)|agent]] deep undercover to keep an optic on them and hopefully even discover just ''where'' this biomechanical technology came from, which is one thing the boisterous and charismatic Predacon is remarkably silent about.<ref>Predacon profile in ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada]]'' #2</ref>

{{bigquote|Free your inner beast from its mechanical cage!|Predacon's [[bio]] quote.}}

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' comic===
[[Image:Flashback Decepticons Energon 30.jpg|thumb|250px|He's the nasty from your past-y!]]

Centuries before the Transformers came to Earth, Predacon was a member of [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]'s platoon along with [[Terrorsaur (Armada)|Terrorsaur]], [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]], and [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]], and accompanied him on several missions. {{storylink|No Exit}}

===''Timelines''===
Predacon<ref>Predacon is an unnamed "robotic tyrannosaurus rex" {{sic}} in the original text, but was confirmed to be Predacon by writers [[Greg Sepelak]] and [[Trent Troop]].</ref> participated in a [[Decepticon]] attack on the ''[[Iron Hope (Cybertron)|Iron Hope]]'' during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis, and subsequently battled [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] and [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]]. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

===''TransTech''===
In an interview with [[Rook (TransTech)|Rook]], OZSA Officer [[Stungun (TransTech)|Stungun]] noted that he had been in rooms full of [[Megatron (disambiguation)|Megatron]] lookalikes, including Predacons. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/07/29}}

===Toy pack-in comics===
In the aftermath of the Unicron Battles, Predacon began forcibly experimenting on Mini-Cons, getting Decepticons to gather more test subjects and bring them to his base in the Wastelands. Despite an attempt by the Autobots to thwart his schemes, Predacon managed to escape with his research. {{storylink|Armada Volume 5}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[Image:ArmadaPredaconToyFinalDeco.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's like [[Megatron (BW)|''Beast Machines'' Megatron]], but with his mentality towards beast modes flipped 180 degrees.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predacon with Side Burn and Skid-Z''' (Max-Con Class, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara release date'': [[September 9]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Tail/whip
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Released in the fifth and final wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Max-Cons, Predacon is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Transmetal]] [[Megatron (BW)/toys#TM1|Megatron]] mold, transforming from a metallic ''T. rex'' to a robot mode with organic-looking parts. He also has a third "flight" configuration, flipping out a pair of VTOL fans from his beast-mode sides and "landing gear" from his feet. In [[robot mode]], his tail becomes a massive articulated claw-whip.

: [[Mini-Con]] [[Powerlinx]] plugs were added at the hubs of his turbine fans, as well as the parts that become his robot-mode shoulder-armor. Naturally, none of them activate any gimmicks, but they are given "power-up" paint effects. He is one of only two [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|''Armada'' toys]] to be released with two Mini-Con partners (the other being [[Sideways (Armada)#Toys|Sideways]]); he came with [[Side Burn (Armada)#Toys|Side Burn]] and [[Skid-Z (Armada)#Toys|Skid-Z]].

: In an undocumented bit of extra play value, Predacon can attach [[energon star]]s to the outside of his legs (though the original Megatron toy cannot, as the corresponding part is too small on that version of the mold).

: Unlike the original Hasbro release of the mold, the bronze parts of Predacon do not suffer from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]].

: Predacon was not part of the regular [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Legends of the Microns'' line, but was released as a "[[USA Edition]]" [[exclusive]]ly through [[Toys"R"Us]] Japan's web site, in Hasbro packaging with stickers to convey legal information in Japanese.

: This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Preditron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/Predacon/predacon.htm More information on Predacon at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predacon with Side Burn and Skid-Z''' (Max-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>

: The complete [[Race_Mini-Con_Team#BonusMaxCon|Race Mini-Con Team]] was also included as bonus add-ons with several Max-Con Class toys, including Predacon.

: Unfortunately, what retail chain offered these is unknown at this time.

==Notes==
* Predacon's push for the integration of biological components is a reference to the character his mold was originally made for, [[Megatron (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Megatron]]... specifically his role in ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'', where his goal was to ''purge'' the organic materials from Transformer bodies.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Predacon''' (プレダコン ''Puredakon'')

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]
[[Category:TransTech Decepticons]]

Starscream (G1)/toys

2025-11-21T09:30:38Z

Skyfreak101: /* Classics */ Adding the Rodimus/Starscream Twin Pack

{{suite}}[[File:MP Starscream book cover art.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Next person who says '[[Dull surprise]]' gets a null-ray to the face!"]]
Many toys have been made of [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] '''[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]''', enough to warrant this page!

==''The Transformers''==
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Then]] [[Sunstorm (G1)|about]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|eight]] [[:File:G1BlackStarscream toy.jpg|million]] [[Seeker (body-type)|redecos]] [[E-HOBBY|followed]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, 1984-1986 / 1990)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''22'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 "null-rays", 2 "cluster bombs", left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], Starscream began life as "Jet Robo" from the Japanese ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, transforming into a grey, red and blue F-15 Eagle fighter jet. To transform Starscream, one must essentially take most of his plane parts off and transform his body, then reattach most of plane parts on again, along with the addition of two blue fists. Owing to the modular nature of his design and the fact that it is impossible to store all the parts in either mode, it can be quite difficult to find an intact original set of this toy.

: Starscream is armed with a pair of missile launchers that mount on his arms in robot mode, and under his wings in jet mode, with a pair of specialized projectiles for each. In jet mode, two short "[[cluster bomb]]" projectiles are fitted into the launchers to make them resemble the drop tanks a real F-15 carries, while in robot mode, they are replaced with the long barrels of Starscream's [[null-ray]]s. The original ''Diaclone'' version of the mold featured spring-loaded firing mechanisms in these launchers; while this feature was removed for the [[Hasbro]] release of the toy, it was left intact for the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version, and all subsequent reissues.

: The ''Diaclone'' version of the Starscream mold featured tailfins with solid tips and solid fists, and both these features carried over to the earliest ''Transformers'' releases. Soon, however, the ''Transformers'' mold was modified to add hollow tips to the fins, and tabs to the insides of the fists to allow them to hold onto his arms tighter, resulting in a visible slit on either side of each one. These altered versions became the standard for all subsequent reissues of the mold. Like all his 1984 brethren, a [[rubsign]] was added to Starscream in 1985.

: Presumably by mistake, the stats on Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker's [[Tech Spec]]s were switched around. Starscream's box was given Thundercracker's numbers, notably giving him a lower rank and speed that stood in contrast to the bio printed next to them.

: The Italian release of Starscream (as "Astrum") by [[GiG]] put him in a generic "Distructor Planes" box, featuring names and tech specs for all three planes in the assortment.

: Starscream's mold was [[redeco]]ed into the concurrently-available [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Skywarp]]. It would later be redecoed again to make [[Sunstorm (G1)#Toys|Sunstorm]], and [[retool]]ed into [[Dirge (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ramjet]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Thrust]].

: Given his role as a major and popular character, Starscream himself would be reissued many times down the years, the first being [[Classics (Europe)#Australian exclusives|still in his original packaging in Australia]] in 1990. Subsequent reissues had more distinctive presentation, and this article strives to list each one under its own header. He was available throughout the first three years of the original US line, up through 1986 despite the departure of nearly every other 1984 toy from store shelves that year.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Generation 1 Starscream at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-decepticon-jets-starscream/375/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Starscream at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1984/instr_starscream.jpg Instruction booklet for Generation 1 Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]''
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[[File:G1toy goodbye megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1|More of a "See ya later", really]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Good Bye Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 "null-rays", 2 "cluster bombs", left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The second release of Starscream's toy came with this Japanese-exclusive two-pack, which saw him packaged alongside [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GoodBye|Megatron]], in commemoration of the Decepticon leader's passing ([[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|of sorts]]) in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

: Starscream himself was ''actually'' dead, but where was his "Good Bye Starscream" set, eh?

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[[File:PretenderStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|{{w|Martin Shkreli}} hides the robot inside!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Classic Pretender, 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2-part Pretender shell, helmet, left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings, rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: The first new Starscream toy since the original brought the treacherous Air Commander back as a [[Classic Pretender]]. He still transforms into a grey, red and blue F-15 fighter jet, though his vehicle mode now borders on the [[super deformed]]. He is armed with a pair of blue lasers, which become his tail fins in jet mode.

: Starscream's two-piece [[Pretender]] shell resembles a human in a teal, grey and brown space armored suit with a removable helmet. The shell is armed with a large blue rifle. When Starscream is inside the shell, his removable grey wings store in holes on the shell's back, while the blue lasers get plugged into the sides of the large rifle.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Classic Pretender'' Starscream at TFU.info]
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1989/instr_starscream_(pretender).jpg Instruction booklet for ''Classic Pretender'' Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]

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[[File:G1toy legends starscream.jpg|thumb|Pretending he's not evil or spiky.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Legends, 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings

: The inner robot of Pretender Starscream was also sold as a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] "[[Legends (G1)|Legends]]" figure, sans its shell and the shell's accessories. It was otherwise identical to the Classic Pretender release.

: The Legends were the first store-exclusive ''Transformers'' toys in the US, and were the ''only'' store-exclusive ''Transformers'' toys for a long, long time.

::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1989/instr_starscream_(legends).jpg Instructions for ''Legends'' Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]

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[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Odd 'Con out]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings

: Released exclusively in Japan ''instead'' of the individual Classic Pretender figures, rather than in addition to them, this giftset contained the "Legends" versions of Pretender Starscream and his fellow Classic Pretenders, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Hero Set|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Jazz]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Grimlock]]. This version of Starscream featured a silver face, as opposed to the Hasbro version's black.

: In Italy, [[GiG]] also forewent releasing the individual Classic Pretenders, and instead released their own version of the Hero Set named "Set Commandos". Starscream was given the name "Tornado", which was originally the Italian name of [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.

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[[File:ActionmasterStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He loved the gray helmet so much, he used it again.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Turbo Jet with Action Master Starscream''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Turbo Jet, rifle, 2 missiles, seatback/shield
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the seventh and final year of the original ''Transformers'' line (well, final in the US, anyway), [[Action Master]] Starscream is a non-transforming 3¾-inch action figure based loosely on his cartoon [[character model]], but using a color scheme derived from the Pretender toy. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s.

: As part of the "Action Blasters Vehicles" assortment, he came with the [[Turbo Jet]], a small personal attack craft that Starscream can set astride like a motorcycle. The Turbo Jet rolls on three small wheels, and can transform into a gun emplacement.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed as [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Action Master Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Action Master Starscream at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/action_masters/instr_starscream.jpg Instruction booklet for Action Master Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]''

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[[File:G1toy 2001 starscream reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1|In a box, no one can hear you 'Scream]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Jetron, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''22'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The first of ''numerous'' reissues of the original Starscream toy in the 21st century, this Japanese release of the figure included functional spring-loaded launchers, and was also simultaneously available as three different exclusive redecos, [[#Collector's Edition|listed below]].
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[[File:Secret Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Songs are made of mystery... and clouds are made of moonbeams... Secret Starscream.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream Secret Version''' (スタースクリームシークレットバージョン, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''22'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The third exclusive redeco of the original Starscream toy released alongside the 2001 reissues, "Starscream Secret Version" was available through the [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] contest held in conjunction with the first edition of ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' (with a ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Super Collection Figure]]'' Skywarp figurine as second prize). The figure was limited to only ''five'' pieces, making it one of the rarest officially-released ''Transformers'' toys in the world, and to cap it off, the toy was not actually shown during the contest, hence its "Secret" moniker. Given its amazingly limited availability, it was not even known what the toy looked like until a picture of it appeared in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 2]]'', showing it as being primarily clear and colorless.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1219/Collectors+Edition+Japanese/Secret+Starscream.html More information on what is probably Starscream Secret Version at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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==''Generation 2''==
[[File:G2Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|With my camouflaged wings, I'll appear to be merely a fuselage flying through the sky!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Starscream''' (Decepticon, [[1992]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, left & right fists, left & right wings, left & right horizontal tail fins, left & right upright tail fins, front landing gear, "sound/light energy unit"

: Part of the very first assortment of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, Starscream's original toy was [[redeco]]ed into a very bright white and light gray, with a salmon torso. His original missile launchers have been replaced with a new pair of spring-loaded missile launchers and [[for safety reasons|long missiles]]; the launcher and missile molds were also used for his assortment-mate [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]].

: Also new to this version is a large electronic "sound/light energy unit" in a kinda engine-gun-like shape (a mold also used by Ramjet). Powered by a pair of watch batteries, pressing the two soft-plastic buttons up front activates flashing red lights and sound effects. The left button makes machinegun noises as long as you hold it down, while the right starts an unstoppable jet-noise sequence of rising then falling pitch; you can activate the machinegun sounds in the middle of it, and the jet noises will resume as soon as you release the gun button. This assembly doesn't really go anywhere in robot mode, but attaches to the back end of his jet mode thanks to a trio of pegs that were [[retool|added to his tooling]].

: This version of the mold would have been used to make ''Generation 2'' [[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Generation 2 Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2toy ATB megs and screamer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from backstabber to backpack and back!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Advanced Tactical Bomber Megatron''' (Decepticon, 1995)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 12 missiles, 2 missile launchers

: A planned-but-more-or-less-canceled redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Dreadwing (G2)#Toys|Dreadwing]], "Advanced Tactical Bomber" [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ATB|Megatron]] would have come with Starscream, a redeco of Dreadwing's partner [[Smokescreen (G2)#Toys|Smokescreen]]. The pair can combine into the "flying wing" Advanced Tactical Bomber, while Starscream can detach to become a smaller solo jet, leaving Megatron to transform into a treaded tank mode. According the [[Toy Fair]] [[1995]] Transformers presentation, the toy's missiles are intended to [[Glow-in-the-dark|glow in the dark]].

: This figure was only released to test markets in Ohio, USA in very limited quantities, and was never available as a wide release. Some of the few known specimens have [[KB Toys]] pricetags on their boxes. So yeah, not ''exactly'' canceled, but good luck obtaining one.

: This toy's deco was modified to make ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars]]'' [[BB (BW)#Toys|BB]] and [[Starscream (BW)#Toys|Starscream]] out of the same mold-set. Importantly, ''this'' Starscream has light gray plastic rather than ''Beast Wars II'' Starscream's silver plastic, as well as an unpainted gray head with a blue faceplate where ''Beast Wars II'' has a painted-black helmet with silver faceplate, and of course, different stickers between the two. The missiles in the set are also [[retool]]ed with a different, pointier back-end, indicating the launchers' interiors were also retooled; this tooling is however completely different from the retooling done to each individual later use of the mold, meaning ''none'' of the missiles are interchangeable between them.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/issue02/atbmegs.htm ATB Megatron in packaging at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1784/Generation+2/Starscream.html Image gallery of a loose ATB Starscream at Transformers @ The Moon]'
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==''Machine Wars''==
[[File:MW-toy Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[I Have No Mouth And I Must Starscream|I have no mouth and I must Starscream]].]]
*'''Starscream''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' 10 missiles

: Starscream's ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' incarnation is a redeco of the [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] [[Skyquake (G1)#Toys|Skyquake]], transforming into a large bomber jet based vaguely upon an SR-71 Blackbird. The main feature of the toy is its "carpet bombing" gimmick; each wing contains a drum that holds up to four missiles, which drop out as the drum is rotated. A further two missiles can also store on each wing, and one on each side of his fuselage, but while Skyquake came with enough missiles to fill all these ports, Starscream only comes with ten. The short length of the missiles necessary for this gimmick to function means that Starscream does not come with Skyquake's firing missile launcher, since the missiles are shorter than [[for safety reasons|US safety standards]] allow - although, confusingly, the launcher is still depicted on both the box art and the box toy photos. Starscream also lacks Skyquake's [[Megavisor]] gimmick. The figure also features a barely noticeable yet enormous Decepticon symbol on the [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/view/machine-wars/starscream/608/2/25/ top of the plane] rendered in black paint on black plastic.

: Starscream is known to have come with [[variant|either]] pale grey missiles better fitting his new color scheme, or bright green missiles like Skyquake's.

: This mold was later redecoed to make [[King Atlas#Toys|King Atlas]]. The toy [[Repurposing|doubles]] as the [[Starscream drone]]s in ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' and as [[Starscream (MW)|an unnamed character]] in [[2019 IDW continuity]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Transtech''==
[[File:Starscream-transtech.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Obscure both by design and by accident]]
*'''Starscream'''

: Starscream would have been made available in the aborted ''[[Transcendent Technomorph|Transtech]]'' series in 2001. Control art and early [[Prototype]] images have surfaced, showing that the toy would have been at the Deluxe scale and featured internal lighting mechanisms that changed color depending on its mode. The toy is clearly a homage to his ''Machine Wars'' body, which at the time of ''Transtech's'' intended release would have been the last form Starscream had inhabited in American markets.

: In 2008, this design would be [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] universe's [[Starscream (TransTech)|Starscream]].

: This design was revived by [[Draxhall Jump]] when they were contracted to create the ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Megamorphs'' line for Toy Biz; Starscream ultimately became the [[Iron Man]] toy.
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==''Collector's Edition''==
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[[File:GhostStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait a minute. Since when do ghosts have painted metal chests?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (e-Hobby Exclusive, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''22'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: Available concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the original Generation 1 Starscream figure, "Starscream Ghost Version" is an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' redeco of the 2001 Starscream reissue, cast almost entirely in translucent plastics (except for those parts made of die-cast metal) in homage to Starscream's tenure as a ghost in the third season of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]]. To make the toy further match Starscream's cartoon appearance, it features a notably lighter shade of blue, and a translucent orange cockpit as opposed to the traditional smoky grey.

: The toy came in unique monochrome-blue window box packaging featuring [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] artwork of Starscream. It was also only available sold as a set with the "Black Version" Starscream below, shipping out in December.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/StarscreamClear/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Ghost Version at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G1BlackStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who am I again?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream Black Version''' (e-Hobby Exclusive, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''22'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The second ''Collector's Edition'' e-HOBBY-exclusive redeco available concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy, "Starscream Black Version" sports a color scheme loosely based upon ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine_Wars|Starscream]], despite the only real point of similarity being that they are both black. The toy's [[bio]] makes a rare fictional reference to ''Machine Wars'', describing [[Machine Wars (event)|the events]] of the series in the past tense.

: The toy shared the window-box packaging of the "Ghost Version" (see above), except its box was monochrome-black. It was also only available sold as a set with said "Ghost Version", shipping out in December.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/StarscreamBlack/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Black Version at TFU.info]''
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==''Commemorative Series''==
[[File:G1toy commemorative starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's back, with a big boost of confidence.]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The first reissue of the original Starscream toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" edition of the figure was a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive. It featured functional missile launchers for the first time on a Hasbro version of the toy, but because the launchers now worked, both sets of missiles had to be lengthened [[for safety reasons]]. This didn't work out ''so'' badly with the null-rays, but the cluster bombs just wound up looking ''stupid''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/CSStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Commemorative Series Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''The Transformers Collection''==
[[File:TFC09ScreamerHoldingMegs.jpg|thumb|"Megatron...I am '''ever''' your humble and willing servant."]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun mode Megatron, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] fist

:As another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues decided to mix things up by giving the figure a full-scale redeco into [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] colors. His blue plastic became much lighter, while his cockpit was made bright orange, and even featured new grey paint applications running across it. Several of his stickers were replaced with new, show-accurate paint applications, including new wing-stripes and [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon symbols on his wings and nosecone (of course, Starscream didn't have one on his nosecone in the cartoon, so it isn't perfect!).

:Starscream's fists were remolded with new circular peg-holes so he could wield his missile launchers in his hands, which also worked in conjunction with a new tab on the fists' undersides to allow him to hold his new accessory: Megatron in gun mode. This miniature Megatron splits into two pieces at the handle, with each half plugging into the new hole and tab added to each of Starscream's fists. Megatron can also plug into Starscream's underside in jet mode, replicating the time the characters linked up in this fashion in the cartoon episode, "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]". The set also came with a remolded fist for the original Optimus Prime toy, allowing him to hold the Megatron accessory, and a DVD featuring a trailer for the upcoming Playstation 2 video game ''[[The Transformers (G1 PS2)|The Transformers]]'' and Japanese toy [[commercial]]s for Optimus Prime, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Smallest Transforming Transformers''==
[[File:STFStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I will rule all the redecos, Megatron!]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''GTF-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers/cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tailfins

: Standing at only two inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Starscream is a ''very'' small-scale simplification of the original Starscream toy. It retains a surprising amount of the larger toy's functionality and accessories, except its tail fins and wings are combined into single pieces, and his null-rays and landing gear are left out.

:This mold was, of course, redecoed into ''Smallest Transforming'' versions of Skywarp and Thundercracker, and retooled into Thrust.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Robotmasters''==
[[File:RobotMastersStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have thighs! They don't move too good, but I got 'em!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-12'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 5]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': 2 null-rays, 2 missile pods

: Part of the second wave of Takara's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toys, Starscream is a re-imagining of the original Generation 1 figure, retaining its basic [[Transformation|transformation scheme]], but designed to be closer to the animation model, with greater articulation and integrated parts that do not require detachment during transformation. The only pieces that now need to be removed are Starscream's null-ray rifles, which move from his wings to his arms. He has three peg-holes on each arm, allowing the null-rays to be mounted on his shoulders, on his forearms, or in his fists. These holes are also designed to accommodate the generic spring-loaded missile launcher weapon included with ''Robotmasters'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|G1 Convoy]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Convoy]] and [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Megatron]].

: Starscream came with two "missile pods" based on weapons Starscream used but once, in the Generation 1 cartoon episode "[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]". These chromed accessories plug into the square holes in Starscream's chest, and feature opening covers that reveal (non-firing) missiles within.

: This mold was redecoed into ''Robotmasters'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/RMStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Robotmasters Starscream'' at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Robot Masters black starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream Limited Black Version''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-12'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 null-rays, 2 missile pods, Jamming Trident

: Available only via mail-order through ''[[Figure Ō]]'' No. 80, the "Limited Black Version" of Starscream is just that: a straight [[black redeco]] of the Starscream toy, replacing the original toy's blue, red and the grey of his wings with black. He comes with all his original accessories, as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Jamming Trident" [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Wingstun#Toys|Wingstun]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/HHStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:MasterpieceStarscream toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the fandom complained (and rejoiced).]]
*'''Starscream''' ([[September 28]], [[2006]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-3'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, [[Doctor Arkeville#Masterpiece|Doctor Arkeville]] pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (initial concept)}}

:The second figure designed in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line, this highly-detailed version of Starscream is the "odd man out" of the series, eschewing the slavish cartoon-accuracy of the other ''Masterpiece'' figures in favor of creating as accurate an F-15 Eagle alternate mode as possible, with a somewhat more stylized robot mode. As it happens, this Starscream does not transform into a standard {{w|McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle|F-15 Eagle}}, rather he transforms into an {{w|McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle|F-15E Strike Eagle}}; with the dead giveaways being in the conformal fuel tanks on the fuselage, darker aircraft camouflage, and the placement of the real-world-styled decals. The toy features several unobtrusive built-in gimmicks, including ''numerous'' opening panels on his jet mode surface (highlighting the attention this mode received), flip-up panels in his chest that reveal missile racks based on the weapons seen in the Generation 1 episode "Fire on the Mountain", and a rotating face that allows Starscream to switch his expression from stony-faced to sneering. Owners of the toy are given quite a few customization options, as Starscream comes with an extensive sheet of sticker decals, including variously sized Decepticon symbols, and squadron numbers and markings, including one of [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]!

:In addition to his built-in features, Starscream comes with several accessories. He is armed with both his traditional null-ray rifles, but his familiar cluster bombs are replaced with a rack of (slightly inaccurate) Sidewinder missiles. He also comes with a clip that mounts under his nosecone, allowing him to hold the Megatron pistol accessory that came with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime]] in emulation of the way the characters linked up in "S.O.S. Dinobots", and a [[Slug figure|small figurine]] of [[Doctor Arkeville]], his partner in crime from several first-season episodes of the Generation 1 cartoon, which can fit in his cockpit. Finally, he includes a two-piece, reconfigurable display base that allows the figure to be posed in mid-flight in either jet or robot mode, and can store Starscream's accessories while they are not in use. [[Control drawing|Control art]] for ''Masterpiece'' Starscream which showed the figure wearing his [[Transformer clothing|Crown of Leadership]] (as seen in the coronation scene of the original animated movie) and a pair of otherwise-pointless flip-out notches in the finished toy's shoulders indicated that Takara planned for a set of clip-on coronation gear. Ultimately, it would take ''six years'' before these accessories were finally released.

: ''Masterpiece'' Starscream's creation was overseen by famed Japanese mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]], who was particularly intent on hiding the robot-mode details on the underside of the fighter mode. The first prototype for the figure was essentially an upgraded, more complex version of the original toy, with much more accurate robot and jet modes, but Kawamori's desire to avoid simply making a new version of an old toy saw the figure go through a major redesign into its finished form. Perhaps the most notable change was the repositioning of Starscream's tail-fin structures from his legs to his hips, with the intent of creating the feel of a samurai wearing a pair of swords at his waist (presumably, if somewhat oddly, based on the then-recent ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' cartoons' portrayal of their [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] as a noble swordsman). Even so, Kawamori was still unhappy with the amount of robotic parts visible underneath the plane, but conceded that too many changes would essentially not make the toy look like Starscream in robot mode. In this pursuit of realism, the most visible concession to the design was the abandonment of his traditional color scheme (which is much closer to a standard F-15's color scheme), replaced with an all-over greenish-tinged grey—a color scheme that is more accurate to the real-world version of the toy's {{w|File:F-15E takes on fuel from KC-10.jpg|F-15E Strike Eagle}} vehicle mode.

:This mold was later retooled by Takara into ''Masterpiece'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]], and was redecoed by Hasbro into a [[#MasterpieceUS|more cartoon-accurate Starscream]] released under the ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' line, as well as their own version of [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Skywarp]] under ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]''.

:The "blaster" mode of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Megatron]], released four years later, can be held by Starscream's right hand and the nosecone clip in jet mode.

:Though not stated on the package, Starscream is in fact a 1/60 scale F-15. The same scale used by many popular Japanese mecha toys including Kawamori's own ''Macross'' Valkyries. Coincidence?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Masterpiece Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Masterpiece ghost starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh sure. Make a Transformer from the line that has some of the most complex figures ever cast ENTIRELY out of translucent plastic. Great idea.]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' ([[2010]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-3G'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, [[Doctor Arkeville#MP3G|Doctor Arkeville]] pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

:Cast almost entirely in translucent plastic, this "Ghost Version" ''Masterpiece'' figure is yet another callback to Starscream's spectral tenure from the Generation 1 cartoon. When purchased from [[e-HOBBY]], buyers received an [[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.|exclusive comic]] packaged with the figure. Surprisingly, Ghost Starscream comes with the same sticker sheet as the original MP-3 Starscream, only with the numbering designation changed.

:Like Gentei Ghost Starscream, Masterpiece Ghost Starscream is cast in light purple translucent plastic instead of just colorless clear plastic like the G1 Ghost Starscream figure.

:''Extreme'' caution is needed while transforming/posing this toy: Several parts of him (especially the wing connectors) are prone to breakage.

:This figure was also released in [[Australia]], as an [[exclusive]] through [[Toys"R"Us]], in late [[2010]].

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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11-Starscream.jpg|thumb|Expect him to crumble into dust after a few transformations and fiddling.|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream'''<ref>http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/masterpiece/mp11/</ref> ([[March 31]], [[2012]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Crown, pauldrons (left and right), cape, 2 null-rays, hologram pilot figurine
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Following up on the original plan for the ''Masterpiece'' Starscream figure six years after the fact, MP-11 decks Screamer out in his coronation gear from ''The Transformers: The Movie'', including crown, twin shoulder pads, and a sculpted plastic cape (rather than a fabric one). In addition to his new accessories—which also include a new hologram pilot figure in place of Doctor Arkeville—Starscream features some extensive retooling to wind his ''Masterpiece'' design away from Kawamori's original, less Generation 1-accurate look, with most of the robot mode being newly tooled parts, including chunkier legs that now incorporate his tail-fins, [[retool]]ed shoulders and wingtips that no longer curve into one another, a new head (with collapsible head fins), new heel spurs that flip out for added support in robot mode, and re-engineered null-rays attached to extending armatures that mean they no longer have to be [[Partformer|removed]] for transformation. Despite the similarity to the original MP-3 prototype, the retooled parts are in fact a whole new design heavily based on the original concept. This new version of the mold was redecoed into [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] and (without the coronation gear) into Hasbro's [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]]. It was later retooled into the [[Seeker (body-type)#Coneheads|Coneheads]] [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]], [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]], although the mold by that point had noticeably [[Mold#Deterioration|deteriorated]], resulting in numerous quality control issues.

:2013 saw a China-only re-release of MP-11 Starscream. While announced as the same as the original, it featured some changes. Chief among them is the head is no longer molded in light gray plastic painted over gloss black and dark metallic gray (for the face) but it's molded in a more cartoon accurate dark gray (for the helmet) and a lighter metallic gray for the face. This release also features the nosecone molded in light gray plastic rather than molded in blue and then painted over light gray. The black tabs on the top of the jet are now the same grey as the rest of the jet. It also included a collector's coin like the original Asian (excluding Japan) release.

:The figure was reissued once more, this time in Japan, in April 2017 along with several other toys in the line to coincide with the release of the then upcoming MP36 Megatron and features a "Good design award" mark on the box.

:This version was released by Hasbro under ''Generations'' co-branding (see next entry just below).
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[[File:Hasbro_MP_Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the award for the worst posed and badly transformed ''Masterpiece'' photo goes to...]]
*'''Starscream''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-07'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, hologram pilot figurine, two-piece display stand, gun clip

:The Hasbro version of [[#MP11|MP-11]] differs from the Takara release in a toy-accurate blue nose cone, borders around the Decepticon logo, a slightly different grey plastic, the tabs of the top of the jet are in grey (like the second release of MP-11) and is missing the coronation gear. However, he does come with the stand from previous Masterpiece Seekers and two racks of missiles that can peg onto the bottom of his wings in place of the null-rays. Neither the box nor the instructions mention this, but he comes with the gray clip that can hold the Megatron gun that came with other ''Masterpiece'' figures, such as MP-1 Optimus Prime or MP-13 Soundwave. Official images, including the box art, shows the top of the wings mis-transformed in robot mode.

:Despite still using the numbering system of Hasbro's ''Masterpiece'' line begun in 2013, Starscream was [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line. He was available exclusively at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Australia, and Canada.

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3-StarscreamMode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Robots in disguise. ''(The Optimus body does not split in half.)'']]
*'''Convoy''' ([[August 31]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44'''
:This version of Starscream is created by attaching the included shoulder intakes and alternate Starscream head to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44 Convoy ver. 3.0]], recreating the scene from "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]" (as well as a different shot in [[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2|Part 2]]) where an impostor Optimus Prime was portrayed by Starscream.
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Transformers hide the real plane parts inside!]]
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Coronation-Starscream-Kit.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Warning: Do not place crown under Galvatron's foot!]]
*'''Starscream Ver. 2.0''' ([[June 26]], [[2021]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-52'''
**''Accessories'': 5 alternate faces, Gun mode [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP52|Megatron]], 5 [[Fire Blast effect|effect parts]], 2-part stand base, stand arm, stand cradle, pincer, drill, asteroid fragment
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:The third iteration of ''Masterpiece'' Starscream features more cartoon-accurate proportions compared to previous releases. He can also convert into his Gerwalk-styled "Alternate Transformation" while in Jet mode. Popular toy magazine ''Figure King'' profiled this new cartoon/Anime accurate version in issue #242.

:A ''Hobby Magazine'' issue revealed that his chest was redesigned during the prototype's production, allowing the parts to correctly sit flush.

:For accessories, he comes with 5 alternate faces, various effect parts and, like many other newer ''Masterpiece'' figures, a bunch of accessories referring to determinate appearances of the character in the G1 cartoon, such as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP52|Megatron]] in gun mode (the first time such an accessory has been included with a ''Masterpiece'' Starscream), the drill arm seen in "[[The Core]]" and the pincer he used in "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust]]" to remove the asteroid fragment from Megatron's arm, alongside said asteroid fragment. He also comes with a 2-piece stand with an adaptable arm, a purple redeco of the one that came with [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot]], plus a specific cradle adapter to attach Starscream in Gerwalk mode to the stand. Numerous cases of hairline cracks have been reported at the wrist joints and tailfin joints.

:Upon the announcement of the second version of ''Masterpiece'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]], a competition for Starscream's add-on kit was revealed; giving him his iconic crown and cape from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Those who purchased Starscream, Skywarp, and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] could snip off a box flap of each figure, mail them in and receive the Coronation set for free. This was only available to those who lived in Japan, but since each box flap had a unique code, there was no household limit to how many one could redeem.

:''Masterpiece'' Starscream Ver. 2.0 was redecoed into the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] [[exclusive]] Thundercracker.

:This is the first Starscream toy [[Licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] by {{w|Boeing}}.
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==''Classics''==
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[[File:ClassicsStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fear my extra-long null-rays!!!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons (left and right), 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: Like the other entries in the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' series, Starscream is a faithful "modernizing" of his original Generation 1 form, updating his original toy with modern standards of toy engineering, transformation, sculpting detail and articulation (not dissimilar in principle from his ''[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]'' incarnation, but with less of an adherence to his cartoon [[character model]]). Sharing many design elements with his ''[[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' toy, Starscream still transforms into an F-15 Eagle, but has the nose of an {{w|F-14 Tomcat}} fighter jet. His color scheme is, of course, based on the traditional Starscream palette, but seems to owe its new layout to {{w|File:F-15A first prototype 2.jpg|the original F-15 prototype}}.

:As usual, Starscream is armed with his familiar null-rays, which can mount under his wings, on his shoulders, or in his fists, and fire spring-loaded projectiles. The large size of his null-rays (necessary [[for safety reasons]]) restrict his arm movement somewhat in robot mode, as they bump into his wings. Like all ''Classics'' figures, he has a heat-activated rubsign on his left wing. Certain parts of Starscream, like his back panel and tailfin assemblies, are made of unusually rigid gray plastic that is slightly prone to cracking or breaking, and should be handled with care.

: [[Variant#Running changes|Later versions]] of Starscream saw a [[retool]] in the jet intake area, which involved the slope of his shoulders being decreased, and a fifth small rectangle being added to the vertical area. This version of Starscream is the harder to find of the two, but was used as the basis for all subsequent redecos and retools. Despite its age, the mold has been frequently reused for various Seeker characters in the years since its first use, though its last few uses have exhibited visible signs of mold degredation.
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Classics Starscream at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Rodimus and Starscream''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 null-ray cannons (left and right), 2 missiles

: Starscream was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Hot_Rod_(G1)/toys#RodimusStarscream2Pack|Rodimus]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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[[File:Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, you say the ''Hasbro'' version is the slavishly 'toon-accurate one? Your credibility is on shaky ground, Wiki.]]
*'''Masterpiece Starscream''' (2007, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot figurine, gun clip, display stand

: A [[Walmart]] exclusive, Hasbro's Masterpiece Starscream is an ''extensive'' redeco of the previous year's ''Masterpiece'' figure from Takara, recolored to resemble the character's animation model, down to the orange canopy and the silver nosecone, although the cartoon-accurate silver paint on the nosecone actually covers ''toy''-accurate blue plastic.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/206593-clean-mp-ss-cleanscream-blue-nosecone.html Clean MP SS - Cleanscream(blue nosecone) - tfw2005.com]</ref> In an effort to bring out detail in the sculpt, he has also been given an extensive paint wash to bring out his panel lines. His colors were not the only thing changed, however; the tips of his vertical stabilizers were shortened and rounded, and the plastics used overall have greater resilience to impact and damage than the fragile Japanese release.

:Starscream includes the same accessories as the Takara version of the toy, including a two-piece display stand, null-rays, sidewinder missiles, a small figurine of Doctor Arkeville (which now has the correct skin color), and a clip to hold 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime's Megatron gun while in jet mode. Starscream was finally given the correct tech spec stats he was originally supposed to have back in 1984 for this release, which had been mistakenly given to Skywarp instead.

:Takara got in on the act the following year when they released Hasbro's version of Masterpiece Starscream as a "[[USA Edition]]", adding a Japanese sticker to the Hasbro ''Classics'' packaging. This version of the toy was not without a few changes: the original mold for the tail fins was used, an extra Decepticon symbol was added to Starscream's nosecone (which was present on his original toy, but not his animation model), and his black "scorch mark" [[paint operation]]s were dialed back, and those that remained were switched to a lighter gray.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Classics'' Masterpiece Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Titanium Series''==
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[[File:TitaniumHeroesWWStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"How ''dare'' you make ''me'' a redeco! Do you know who I am?!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:Perversely enough, ''[[Titanium Series|Titanium]]'' Starscream is actually a redeco of ''Titanium'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], instead of the other way around. Based on the Seekers' [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] forms as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic series ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', this version of Starscream transforms into Cybertronian "tetrajet", as designed by [[Don Figueroa]]. As a ''Titanium'' figure, Starscream is made in large part from die-cast metal, and comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique removable nameplate.

: This mold was redecoed into ''Titanium'' versions of [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Skywarp]], and [[Thrust_(G1)/toys#Titanium_Series|Thrust]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TitStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Titanium Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Sports Label''==
[[File:Sports label starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sportscream? Shoescream? So many possible nicknames...]]
*'''Starscream featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

:This red and black redeco of the ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]] figure (itself a retool of the ''Sports Label'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Optimus Prime]]) appeared on eBay in mid-2007, identified by the auctioneer as Starscream. More pictures followed from a different source a month later, but after that, this strange little redeco quietly vanished, never released, and never even officially ''acknowledged'' by [[TakaraTomy]]. Was it a [[knockoff|knock-off]], or an abandoned official product? We may never know.

:As a redeco of the one communal mold used for all the ''Sports Label'' toys, Starscream, if that's who he really was, would have transformed into an undersized Nike sneaker with real fabric shoelaces, and would have been armed with a modular two-piece gun that split and stored inside each half of the large sneaker "shell" that made up a big chunk of his alternate mode.
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==''Encore''==
[[File:Encore starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Meet the new box, same as the old box.]]
*'''Starscream''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''04'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Starscream figure, and Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, with its notable change from past versions being the body color being more of a whiteish grey color instead of the metallic grey of the original 1984 version, a pale yellow window instead of dark gray, and the inclusion of [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon insignias on its wings and nosecone, rather than stickers (similar to the ''[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' reissue before it but not flipped like the animation and metallic purple and silver instead of glossy purple and white). The sculpted copyright date is still the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release.
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==''Henkei! Henkei!''==
[[File:Henkei Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He feels much better in the boring ol' stripes.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])
**''ID number:'' '''D-02'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Starscream is a redeco of ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Starscream, decorated in entirely different colored paint applications to more closely mimic a more detailed version of the original Generation 1 cartoon model. Like all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat-sensitive rubsign that the ''Classics'' counterpart featured, but has two [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] barrels on his missile launchers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Henkei Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Henkei ghost starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starscream's transparency; sometimes it isn't just figurative.]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles

: Available only as a mail-away exclusive offered through ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 2]]'' that was released in November 2009, this redeco of Starscream is the second in the character's history to pay homage to his time as a ghost in the third season of the Generation 1 cartoon by casting him almost entirely in traslucent colored plastic. Parts of the figure made in softer plastic, like his thighs, remain opaque.

: Starscream Ghost Version uses the altered version of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold that originated with Classics [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] and was last seen with [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] (down to the 2006 copyright date stamped on it), rather than the modified version first used on ''Universe'' Starscream and the iterations that followed ([[#Universe (2008)|see below]]). He has the date K0409 (11/04/2009) etched into the inside of his leg.
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==''Universe'' (2008)==
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[[File:Universe2008-toy LegendsG1Starscream.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|On casual Fridays, Starscream prefers to wear his wings down.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2008)
**''Series'': Classic Series

: The first ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toy of Starscream is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends]] [[Thundercracker (Armada)#LOC|Thundercracker]], transforming into an Su-37 fighter jet.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Classics'' Legends-class [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#ClassicLegend|Jetfire]] and ''Universe'' [[Silverbolt (G1)#2008Legends|Silverbolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsUniStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Universe Classics Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TFU08-toy StarscreamDeluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yep, he's still feelin' good in the stripes.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe Class, 2009)
**''Series'': Generation 1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:The second ''Universe'' Starscream toy is a redeco of [[#Classics|''Classics'' Starscream]], with a considerably lighter gray base color, more vibrant red paint, his face painted in dark gray compared to ''Classics'' Starscream's flat gray plastic color for the face and a deco more faithful to Starscream's original Generation 1 toy, very similar to the ''Henkei! Henkei!'' release.

:Several minor changes were made to the sculpt for this release: his launcher pegs were widened, and the peg-holes for them on his shoulders and wings were modified in order to accommodate them. His air intakes were further modified (on top of the changes made to the mold for [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|''Classics'' Skywarp]]) so that the bottom-most rectangle goes completely across the air intake's surface rather than just the center.

:The figure is reported to suffer from heavy quality control issues, most commonly mentioned are the joints and hinges being incredibly weak. As a result, Starscream's wings are difficult to keep in place in robot mode. The elbows, which previously snapped into place when articulated, now slide freely, and the entire hip joint system can be shifted out of alignment.

:This modified version of the mold was used for ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Universe Generation 1 Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Alternity''==
[[File:Alternity starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the fandom shall dub thee "Carscream", and complain (and rejoice).]]
*'''Starscream [White Pearl]''' ([[2010]]-[[May 29|05-29]])
**''ID number:'' '''A-04'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The first transformable Starscream toy not to turn into a jet, ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Starscream transforms into a licensed 1:32 scale {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Like the other toys in the line, he features [[die-cast]] metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. This is also the only ''Alternity'' mold to feature [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|a fake kibble chest]].

:In car mode, small wings are ''supposed to'' be able to flip out from under Starscream's rear wheels, giving him the appearance of a flying car. Unfortunately, this [[gimmick]] suffers from a rather nasty [[design flaw]]: there is simply not enough clearance under the car for the wheels to be able to pass and hinge through, and attempting to do so will result in the plastic reinforcement struts underneath ''deforming the rims and chipping the tires''. His door panels also tend to detach from their [[ball joint]]s ''very easily''.

:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used to make the simultaneously released ''Alternity'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]], and later [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] and [[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai Tron]] as well.
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
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[[File:TF2010-toy StarscreamLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pocket Screamer, now in original and limited edition grey helmet flavors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2011)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline's]] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Starscream is a new sculpt based on his Generation 1 jet appearance with many fuselage details borrowed from the [[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece version]]. This is the first Starscream in many years to attempt an entirely new transformation for him, with the arms now forming the rear of the jet and the legs folding under the wings. Amusingly, he has ''two'' cockpits, with the one that is actually part of his jet mode folding ''right behind'' the [[kibble#faux-parts|fake]] one on his chest in robot mode. Starscream also sports a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] on his starboard (right) wing.

: Early specimens of the toy released in Asia and at United States retail feature an unpainted gray-plastic helmet, a comparatively rare [[variant]]. This variant is the one featured in the Hasbro [[stock photography]], although the stock photo depicting the figure in [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]] has the more common black helmet, as this was the only version ever available at European retail.

: The "Reveal the Shield" Legends figures saw exceedingly limited release at large-scale retail chains in the US. Throughout 2011, they eventually started appearing in discount stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Tuesday Morning, with perhaps the largest and most consistent outlet being Five Below stores.

: This sculpt was also redecoed and retooled to make ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Skywarp]], as well as ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Generations|Thundercracker]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/RTSLegStarscream/starscream.htm More information on 2010 Starscream at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two guns (running change variant only)

: The "[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]" [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Starscream sculpt in the deco from the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a "dollar store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].

: A later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legends|Thundercracker]], with not only the retooled hands and holes inside his wings compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Thundercracker's gun accessories.
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==''Chronicle''==
[[File:EZCollectionStarscreamToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' Starscream is a redeco of the Legends Class Starscream toy. This version of the figure is nearly identical to the painted helmet variant of the Hasbro release, except ''the entirety'' of his head is painted black (making it look strange in F-15 mode) and his heat sensitive symbol is replaced with a [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon symbol on each wing. Like many Japanese "EZ Collection" toys, Starscream was [[blindpacking|blindpacked]].

:Amusingly, the [[Cross-sell]] on the box depicts the jet mode's painted black patch as completely unpainted.
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==''Kre-O''==
[[File:KreO Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Go Team Venture!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (2011)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''30667'''
:*''Pieces'': '''316'''
:*''Kreons'': Starscream, Pilot
:*''Accessories'': Seeker arm rifle x2

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets, Starscream can be built into either robot or a fighter jet of pretty indeterminate model. Although the head is based on the original Starscream, the body's broad-torso'd design is similar to [[Starscream (Movie)|movie Starscream]].

: This set comes with a ''very'' Generation-1-inspired Starscream [[Kreon]], as well as a [[human]] [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]. The Starscream Kreon's helmet has been reused by a metric buttload of other Kreons. (That's 1.1 American buttloads.)

: This set was also available in a [[Costco]]-exclusive two-pack with the [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Prowl]] kit, which was basically just the two packages shrinkwrapped together.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy StarscreamCustomKreon.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Better than the original [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''A6089'''
:*''Pieces'': '''36'''
:*''Accessories'': Rack, large gun, Seeker arm rifle x2, "Megatron" pistol, large wing pack, curved blade

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Starscream comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreon, based on the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Starscream toy]]. His "normal" helmet and arm-rifles are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable hand-cannon, a pistol modeled after G1 Megatron's gun mode, a buildable wing-pack, and a curved energon blade.

: The cross-sell advertisement from the back of the packaging features a bizarre error: Soundwave is labeled as Starscream.

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[[File:KreO-Toy StarscreamC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B0090'''
:*''Voted'': Best Frenemies (with Megatron)
:*''Accessories'': Megatron pistol

: This version of Kreon Starscream has ''even more'' detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior versions. He is still white instead of gray though, despite the set's overall theme of being ''very'' 80's-based.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Class of 1984 Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-toy Starscream BattleChanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Voted "Most likely not to be redecoed/retooled [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|into]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|the]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Kre-O|rest]] [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Kre-O|of]] [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|the]] [[Slipstream (Animated)#Kre-O|additional]] [[Sunstorm (G1)#Kre-O|seekers]]".]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Battle Changers, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B0717'''
:*''Pieces'': '''75'''
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref>

: Part of the first wave of the "Battle Changers" series, this version of Starscream has a core Kreon torso and head, but his limbs and backpack are massively bulked up, which allows him to transform into a fighter jet without removing any parts! Like all of the Battle Changers, Starscream uses the new hip piece using larger balljoints, as previously used by the Galvatron Kreon from the "Galvatron Factory Battle" set.

: All of the 2015 ''Transformers [[Kre-O]]'' product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set. The CG render noticeably features a windshield sticker on Bumblebee's chest, which was removed from the final toy for unknown reasons.

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*'''Kreon Warriors''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
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[[File:EZC-toy Starscream Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Megatron cannot walk and chew this at the same time! I am the new-''*falls over immediately*'']]
*'''Starscream''' (Candy toy, 2012)
**''ID Number'': '''5'''
**''Release Date'': [[July 30]] 2012

:Part of the ''[[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|EZ Collection Gum]]'' [[candy toy]] series made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., this Starscream is a redeco of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|2010 ''Transformers'' Legends Class]] toy, including the hand and wing retooling later added for accessories this toy does not come with. While the general colors and layouts are identical to the prior [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Chronicle|''Chronicle'' Starscream toy]], this release is absolutely ''covered'' in metallic silver paint, with the red, blue and yellow paints also now in a metallic sheen.

: As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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==''Generations''==
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[[File:Generationstoy-FOCStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / #010'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 assault cannons
{{note|This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Starscream in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comics.}}

: Part of the third wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#Generations|Starscream]] transforms into a Cybertronian jet fighter. He comes with two spinning, triple-barreled "assault cannons" which can combine to form a larger hand-held weapon that is geared to spin its two triple-barrels together, and resembles the [[Neutron assault rifle]] from ''Fall of Cybertron''. Each of the weapon halves features two [[5 mm post]]s, as well as a peg-hole on their hollow sides, while the combined form features another peg-hole at the top, but makes the peg-holes on the hollow sides inaccessible. Starscream features numerous 5mm peg-holes, such as his hands, forearms, lower legs, and wing undersides.

: In an undocumented feature, Starscream's tail-fin is attached via a 5 mm post on its underside, and can be detached to reveal three additional peg-holes, with two of these peg-holes being just the right distance to accommodate the two pegs found on the underside of the combined assault cannons/rifle, with the tail-fin pegging on the rifle's top peg-hole. This allows the weapon to mount on top of the vehicle mode, and store on his back in robot mode.

: He was later redecoed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Skywarp (WFC)#Generations|Skywarp]] and ''Thrilling 30'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#T30Deluxe|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/FOCStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsStarscreamWaspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Doctor Arkeville was traded for someone more used to abuse.]]
*'''Starscream & Waspinator''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #003'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the fourth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Starscream is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. Based on a [[Guido Guidi]] [[Seeker (body-type)|seeker]] concept for the [[The Transformers (IDW)|first IDW ongoing series]], Starscream transforms from a hybrid F-15/F-22 style jet. He features a fold out front landing gear, [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands, and back/roof, and has [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] upper arm ports. He comes with two removable null-rays that have both 5 mm and 3 mm pegs.

: Alluding to the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[Possession]]", Starscream is partnered with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Generations|Waspinator]], who can transform into a wasp, a robot with 3 mm-compatible hands, and a gun with 5mm handle. He has an [[autotransformation]] feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.

: This figure was redecoed into ''Thrilling 30'' [[Acid Storm (G1)#Generations|Acid Storm]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Thundercracker]], and ''Combiner Wars'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/GenLegStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Legends Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Generations armada starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Armada Starscream''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #011'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Energon Swords, 2 missiles
{{note|This toy was repurposed as a body for the [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|IDW 2005 incarnation]] of Starscream.}}

:Part of the eighth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' "[[Starscream (Armada)#Generations|Armada Starscream]]" is a modern update of the original ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Armada|Starscream]] figure. He comes with two "Energon Swords" which he holds via 5 mm post, and can fold up and store on his wings. He has numerous [[Powerlinx]] plugs on his forearms and turbines. Additionally, his turbines can each fire a missile in either mode via pressure-launch, and can be positioned in robot mode to either face forward or lay flat on his back.

:While his [[bio]] paints this toy as ''Armada'' Starscream, the included comic by [[IDW Publishing]] repurposes this toy as a new body for Generation 1 Starscream in their ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic book series, debuting it in the [[Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|issue]] the figure comes packaged with.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenArmadaStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Armada Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Bot Shots''==
[[File:Bot Shots S1 B002 Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transform and <s>Rise Up</s> Roll Out]]
*'''Starscream''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B002'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
::*''Fist strength'': '''640'''
::*''Blaster strength'': '''710'''
::*''Sword strength'': '''240'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'', Starscream is a teeny little fighter jet very very vaguely like an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-22 Raptor|F-22 Raptor]] with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his nosecone is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His head is very much like his classic Generation 1 design.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Thundercracker (G1)#Bot Shots|Thundercracker]], [[Acid Storm (G1)#Bot Shots|Acid Storm]], [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]].

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[[File:Bot Shots Launcher Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL004'''
**''Acessories'': ''Harbinger'' trailer/base/launcher
***''Fist strength'': '''230'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''590'''
***''Sword strength'': '''800'''

:Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' launchers, Starscream is redecoed in grey. He comes with a launcher modeled after a jet, which is named the ''Harbinger'' in his online bio. The launcher can attach to him like a trailer, or open up into a base mode. Like all the Base-launchers, the weapon on top of it is an homage to a different version of the character it came with. In Starscream's case, it has a gun resembling G1 Starscream's null-Ray laser gun.

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[[File:BotShots FireAssault Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You've denied us [[Red Wing (G1)|Red Wing]] yet again, Hasbro!]]
*'''Decepticon Fire Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T018'''
***''Fist strength'': '''454'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''386'''
***''Sword strength'': '''779'''

:A redeco of the original Starscream mold in red and black, this version of Starscream was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]].

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[[File:BotShotsCancelled StarscreamLauncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do cancelled Starscream toys become ghosts too?]]
*'''Starscream Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL005'''
**''Acessories'': Launcher, target
***''Fist strength'': ??
***''Blaster strength'': ??
***''Sword strength'': '''456'''

: Part of the third wave of Series 2 launchers, Starscream was to be a redeco of the [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#SuperBot|Super Bot Skywarp]], transforming into a futuristic forward-swept wing fighter jet with two blasters at the front. As a Flip Shot, an impact to the front of his vehicle mode would cause him to flip up when autotransforming. He would be packaged with a launcher and a target. Like many of the Bot Shots from the second year, however, he was cancelled before release.
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==''United''==
[[File:United Starscream toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Fifth time's the charm.]]
*'''Seekers: Aces''' ([[December 21]], 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right launchers, 2 missiles

:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Starscream is a fifth redeco of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold, and the first time he is offered with both of his wing mates [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]].
: This version of Starscream is heavily based on his cartoon appearance. He features a light gray (lighter than the Henkei! Henkei! figure), shiny metallic blue paint on most of his blue plastic, an amber cockpit, and shiny metallic red paint on his torso. The [[paint operation]]s found on the Henkei! Henkei! release were shuffled around for the sake of cartoon accuracy.
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==''EZ Collection''==
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[[File:EZ-Collection-EG-07-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG07'''

:This individual release of ''EZ Collection'' Starscream is a redeco of the [[#Transformers .282010.29|2010 ''Transformers'' Legends Class Starscream]] toy, and it features light blue paint applications replacing the original dark blue's. However, unlike the ''Chronicle'' toy and the vehicle stock photo, his head/cockpit is painted half black, which makes it slightly less glaring in jet mode. Stock photos also depict him having a greener shade of metallic blue.
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==''Generations'' (Japan)==
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[[File:TTGenerationsTG28StarscreamWaspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron & Starscream''' ([[December 28]], [[2013]])
**''ID number:'' '''TG28'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons

:Part of the twelfth wave of Japanese ''[[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|Generations]]'' toys, the [[TakaraTomy]] release of ''Generations'' Legends Class Starscream is a [[redeco]] with a number of minor differences in color, most notably a gray nosecone, null-ray cannons and tailfins. He also features different wing stripes and his torso is coated in metallic red and silver paint. Starscream and [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#TG28|Waspinator]] were only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TG28|Megatron]] and [[Chop Shop (G1)#TG28|Chop Shop]].

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[[File:Rebel Infiltrator Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|No, I'm not dead this time.]]
*'''Decepticon Rebel Infiltrator Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two assault cannons (combine to form neutron assault rifle), [[Path Blaster]], two-piece laser cannon (combines to form photon burst rifle), tail-fin

:Packed with the ''[[Transformers Generations 2013]]'' guidebook, ''Generations'' Rebel Infiltrator Starscream is a [[Hero-X|Million Publishing]] mail-away [[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of the [[Starscream (WFC)/toys#Generations (Japan)|''Fall of Cybertron'' Deluxe Class figure]] in his classic translucent "ghost" colors, explained in the [[Starscream's New Power|included comic]] as a new "cloaking ability," presumably in homage to that displayed by [[Starscream (WFC)|''Aligned'' Starscream]] in [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|the original game]].

:Starscream also comes with three weapons, all molded in opaque plastic but with new black, red and grey decos that resemble Starscream's own – Starscream’s own [[Neutron assault rifle|Neutron Assault Rifle]] accessories are included, as well as the [[Path Blaster]] and [[Photon burst rifle]] (using the same mold as the [[Sling Shock]]) from ''Fall of Cybertron'' Deluxe Class Sideswipe and Shockwave, respectively.

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==''Transformers'' (2014)==
[[File:TF-2014-Legion-Class-Starscream.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Blasters not included. No, seriously, they're not.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legion Class, 2014/2017)

: Another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class sculpt, this time as an odd mish-mash of prior releases. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release's running change variant, with the retooled hands and holes inside his wings compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs, while the deco is nigh-identical the ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' release, with the fully-black hemlet making for a weird-looking jet-mode nosecone. The toy also now sports a large "CE" mark on the inside of one of the tailfins and number on the inner right leg, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. A later [[variant]] replaced the purple Decepticon insignia with black versions.

: Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Starscream/Waspinator two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Reveal the Shield'' Starscream's packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a "[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]" [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn't actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro's official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the null-rays that came with the running change variant of the sculpt's 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn't include the weapons.

:Legion Class Starscream has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. The later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. This figure was re-released in 2017 in a minor variant of the 2014 version's packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing "Reveal the Shield" gimmick.

:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Optimus Prime]], the black insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia, and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.
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==''Construct-Bots''==
[[File:Construct-Bots_Starscream_Stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of the few Starscreams you'll partly feel sorry for.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Scout, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''40'''
: Part of Wave 1 of [[Construct-Bots]] Scouts, Starscream can transform into a jet. He has a paint error on his head, with his eyes colored blue instead of red. Also, only the left 1/3 of his helmet painted its proper black, with the rest being left in unpainted gray. Rarely 2/3 of it is black, and if you're lucky, the whole head might be black! Hallelujah!

:The box depicts him with Thundercracker's head, for some odd reason.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ConstructBots_ArsenalPackStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They painted my helmet right, but what about my eyes? (''Arsenal Pack'' version pictured'')]]
*'''Arsenal Pack Starscream''' (Scout, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''47'''
: Part of the first wave of Construct-Bots Arsenal Pack Scouts, this toy is an update to the original Construct-Bot Starscream that includes 7 new pieces that can be used as weapons.
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==''Hero Mashers''==
[[File:HM-toy Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hi, I'm '''Starscream'''. Fly me!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Action Figure, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''9'''
**''Accessories'': Wing-pack

: Part of the first wave of ''Transformers [[Hero Mashers]]'' basic Action Figures, Starscream is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all ''Hero Mashers'' lines, not just the ''Transformers''-branded ones).

: He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

:Rather than coming with a (nominally) hand-held weapon accessory, Starscream comes with a wing-pack. Of course, being a ''Hero Mashers'' piece, it can be attached anywhere, including being hand-held, and the wings have multiple gun barrels on them, so have a blast.

: His right forearm was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Skywarp]]'s arm in the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Battle Upgrade Megatron]] set.

:Starscream's torso sculpt is noticeably similar to that of the [[Titan Heroes|Titan Guardian]] Starscream released at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in [[2013]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/HMStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==Bearbrick==
[[File:Bearbrick Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"It's me, [[Mickey Mouse]]!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (2014)

: A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Starscream is a [[retool]] of the Bearbrick [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]/[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]] mold with a new chest and head, transforming from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his robot mode hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

: The chest used for this mold was also used to make the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]]. This mold with the alternate chest was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Bearbrick|Nemesis Prime]].
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==''Q-Transformers''==
[[File:QTransformers Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' ([[September 19]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-29'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Starscream transforms from a [[super deformed]] F-15 to a cute chubby little robot.

:This mold was also used, with slightly retooled facial expressions, for ''Q-Transformers'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Skywarp]], and given a whole new head for [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Jetfire]].

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

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

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[[File:QTransformers ClearStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Clear Starscream''' ([[January 30]], 2016)

:Clear Starscream is a clear plastic redeco of the original ''Q-Transformers'' mold given away at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores with purchases of 5 or more ''Q-Transformers'' toys, and was limited to 3000 pieces. In the announcement for the toy, Starscream himself points out its resemblance to the "ghost mode" he's always getting toys of.
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==''Timelines'' (2005)==
[[File:TFCC-G2-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Light and Sound Power Pack not included.]]
*'''G2 Starscream''' (TFSS 3.0, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons (left and right), 2 missiles
:This ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "G2 Starscream" toy is a redeco of ''Classics'' Starscream in his [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' colors]]. It is part of the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 3.0 (2015)|Figure Subscription Service 3.0]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/TFSSStarscream/starscream.htm More information on G2 Starscream on TFU.info]''
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==''Platinum Edition''==
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Supreme-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Who disrupts my coronation!?"]]
*'''Supreme Starscream''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Missile, "Crown of Leadership", Decepticon Cybertron Cyber Key, Gold Earth Cyber Planet Key

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Supreme Starscream" is a redeco of [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Supreme|''Cybertron'' Supreme Class Starscream]] in Generation 1-inspired colors. He retains all the gimmicks from the previous toy. Batteries for activating the gimmick are not included.
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==''Combiner Wars''==
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[[File:CWLeaderStarscream.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|I'll come help you, so long as you don't steal my crown.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Leader Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, 2 arm cannons, 2 leg cannons, 2 "Seeker guns", crown

:Starscream is a redeco of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Leader Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Thundercracker]], itself a retool of ''Thrilling 30'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]]. He transforms from a robot into a jet fighter, and includes a missile launcher and four limb-mounted weapons, two guns based on the traditional Seeker arm rifles, and the infamous crown based on the equally infamous coronation scene from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', which fits around his head. He also features a faux cockpit.

:Starscream does not include the original Jetfire mold's "Turbo Thruster" booster pack accessory, but is still compatible with it.

:This mold was redecoed into [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Skywarp]].
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==''Cyber Series''==
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Was late to work and grabbed Skywarp's pants by mistake.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)
**''Accessories'': 2 null-ray rifles

:Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Starscream is a Voyager-sized figure intended to be sold at a cheaper price point. Starscream features a transformation similar to his ''Generations'' Legends Class counterpart. Undocumented in the instructions and as shown in the packaging art, Starscream's rifles can be attached underneath his wings and his robot mode arms.

:Unfortunately, the figure did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time. In 2016, the Cyber Battalion Starscream figure (along with ''Cyber Battalion'' Optimus Prime and Bumblebee) saw release in the Universal Studios Theme Park, and finally ended up being turned into a Walgreens exclusive.

:This mold was retooled to make [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|''Cyber Series'' Jetfire]].

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[[File:TF-Heroes-and-Villains-Bumblebee-Starscream-2-pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee / Starscream''' (Heroes & Villains, 2021)

:In 2021, the ''Cyber Series'' Batallion [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Bumblebee]] and Starscream figure were reissued as a 2-pack exclusive to Amazon.com.
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==''Unite Warriors''==
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[[File:UW-toy StarscreamGhost.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So if he gets shot in limb mode, does the combiner get phantom pain?]]
*'''Grand Galvatron''' (giftset, [[April 30]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-06'''
**''Accessories'': Double-barreled blaster, hand/foot/gun
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' "Ghost Starscream" is a new-head [[retool]]ing of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Generations|Skydive]], transforming into a made-up fighter jet that looks to be based on an {{w|McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet|F/A-18 Hornet}}. Like so many other "ghost" Starscream figures, he is cast almost completely in translucent plastics.

: As a Deluxe-sized ''Unite Warriors'' figure, he can form the leg or arm of any ''Combiner Wars''-style Combiner or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, but is normally associated with [[Grand Galvatron#Toys|Grand Galvatron]]. As such, his large (non-firing) double-missile-launcher accessory can convert into either a hand or foot for combiner forms.

: He was sold in an [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive giftset of Grand Galvatron along with [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Tactician Cyclonus]], [[Thrust (Armada)#Unite Warriors|Curse Armada Thrust]], [[Breakdown (WFC)#Unite Warriors|Zombie War Breakdown]], and [[Roller (G1)#UW06|Wandering Roller]].

:This tooling of the mold was also used to make ''Combiner Wars'' [[Starscream (SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Starscream]] and served as the model for ''Shattered Glass'' [[Thundercracker (SG)#Timelines|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (SG)#Timelines|Skywarp]] in "[[Epilogue Two]]".
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==''Alt-Modes''==
[[File:Alt-Modes Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That's the face of a bot that regrets everything.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1, 2'''
**''Collection'': '''1, 2, 3''' (Series 1), '''1''' (Series 2)

:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Starscream is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a jet when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in all four cases of the toyline.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Thundercracker]], [[Acid Storm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Acid Storm]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Sunstorm]], and would have been retooled into [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Dirge]].
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==''Power of the Primes''==
[[File:PowerOfThePrimestoy-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right|Arise, THICC-Scream.]]
[[File:TF-POTP-Starscream-Combiner.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|The fun part is spending too much money on Unite Warriors 'Screams so that you can have an all-Starscream combiner.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, 2018)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 28]], [[2018]]
**''Accessories:'' Two null-rays, 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Seeker Enigma]]
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Starscream transforms from a robot that utilizes the [[Evergreen]]-styled design into a fighter jet. He also features some markings on his jet mode: an Autobot kill count on the right side of the cockpit, and a Decepticon symbol with the number "D-22" (a reference to Starscream's Japanese ID number). Starscream can also form the torso of [[Starscream Combiner|an unnamed combiner]] using any selection of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style Deluxe Class figures as limbs. His instructions and [[TakaraTomy]] stock photos depict him with the ''Power of the Primes'' Deluxe Class figures from Wave 1. He also includes Prime Armor that can hold a [[Prime Master]] (and by extension, a [[Titan Master]], [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and can turn into feet for said unnamed combiner. The silhouette of Starscream's torso mode appears to homage the robot mode of another [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Starscream includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the ''Seeker Enigma''), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to Starscream via the previously mentioned Prime Armor or the combined mode chest, which can also facilitate the other previously mentioned objects.

:There are several reports of the peg that connects the wings often refusing to connect well. In 2018, a running change was made in the re-release of the toy: the peg that connects between the wings and the robot back has been retooled to connect firmly. The only way to identify this running change is the code "73101" stamped onto the box.

:Starscream was later retooled into [[Elita One (G1)#Power of the Primes|Elita-1]].
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==''Legends''==
[[File:LG57-GhostStarscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm still '''[[Starscream (Animated)|ahead]]''' of the game Megatron!]]
*'''Octone (Octane)''' ([[December 30]], [[2017]])
**''ID number'': '''LG57'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Ghost Starscream is a semi transparent redeco/retool of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Titan Master [[Nightbeat (G1)#Titans Return|Nightbeat]], featuring a new faceplate. His Headmaster form is designed to invoke the look of his ghost form. He comes as an accessory with Octone, homaging "[[Starscream's Ghost]]" with the aforementioned transparency. The stock photography shows that, in order to differentiate him in control of the body from Octone, the shoulder and head pylons should both be moved up instead of leaving them down. This might be an attempt to replicate Starscream's iconic shoulder pylons and head embellishments.
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==''Authentics''==
[[File:Authentics 5inch Starscream.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He doesn't really "transform" so much as "take a nap".]]
*'''Decepticon Starscream''' (Bravo Class, 2017)
:*''Accessories:'' Two null-rays
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Released in the first wave of [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] smaller Bravo Class figures, "Decepticon Starscream" is the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy, and changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a jet in just six steps. He comes with two null-rays that can attach to his arms or under his wings. His transformation is nigh-identical to his ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Legends class toy.

:Amusingly, the Decepticon symbol on his chest is ''ridiculously'' tiny, to the point where it's little more than a purple triangle.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Starscream.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (Titan Changer, 2020)
:*''Accessories:'' Two null-rays

:Released in the second wave of ''Authentics'' Titan Changers, Starscream transforms from a long, flat robot into a long, flat jet. He comes with two null-rays that can either be pegged onto his upper arms, in his fists, or under his jet mode wings. In 2024, he was repackaged with no changes as his [[Starscream (One)#MegaChangers|''One'' incarnation]] for the ''[[Transformers One (toyline)|Transformers One]]'' toyline.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Alpha-Starscream.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Shawtyscream]]
*'''Starscream''' (Alpha Class, 2023)
:*''Accessories:'' Two null-rays

:Released in the sixth wave of [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] Alpha Class figures, "Decepticon Starscream" is a Voyager-sized figure that changes from robot to jet in 8 steps. Unlike other Alpha Class figures with Bravo Class counterparts, Starscream has completely different engineering and sculpting, rather than being an upscale of the smaller toy. He includes two Null-rays that can attach to his shoulders. He requires mild assembly out of box, as his wings need to be attached to his fuselage.

:The figure is rather back heavy and lacks proper heels, so his robot mode is very unstable and hard to make stand upright.

:He is slightly mistransformed in his [[stock photography]], as his legs are not fully extended.

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[[File:TF Authentics 2024 Amazon Decepticon Commander 3-Pack.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' ([[2024]])
:Released as an Amazon exclusive, the [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#BCAWarrior|''Cyberverse'' Warrior Class "Cybertronian Mode" Starscream]] toy was reissued with no changes as part of an ''Authentics''-branded 3-pack with similarly unchanged versions of Warrior Class [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Commander3Pack|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Commander3Pack|Soundwave]].
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==''Golden Lagoon''==
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Army-building|Buy him again for ''Golden Lagoon'' Skywarp and Thundercracker.]]]]
*'''Starscream''' (October 2018)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GL-02'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun

:''[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Starscream is a gold and gold chrome redeco of ''Unite Warriors'' Starscream in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. In exchange for the gun/fist/foot accessory of his original release, Starscream comes with the ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Prime Armor that originally came with [[Dreadwind (G1)#Generations|Dreadwind]]. The Prime Armor has a place for a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (or [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and can transform into a hand for a Combiner. He also comes with a piece that can fill the gap in the chest armor or be held by Starscream as a gun. He was released by [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and in [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores as part of TakaraTomy's celebration of the brand's 35th anniversary. In 2019, he also saw an official release in Australia, where he was available from Mr Toys Toyworld.

:This toy also appeared in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]'' as [[Primus's envoy|a member]] of the [[Golden Age (GS)|Golden Age]], who may or may not be named "Starscream", while the Combiner hand/Prime Armor was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Matrix Gauntlet]] used by [[Yellow Splendid Convoy]].
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==''Vintage G1''==
[[File:TF-Walmart-exclusive-G1-Starscream-reissue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"[[Toys"R"Us]] has fallen, WalMart is the new leader!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun mode Megatron

:The original Starscream toy was reissued as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in 2018, under the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' label, using the version of the mold from [[#The Transformers Collection|''The Transformers Collection'' release]], complete with a Megatron gun. However, he still retains the elongated null-rays and cluster bombs from the [[#Commemorative Series|''Commemorative Series'' release]]. His eyes have also been painted gold rather than using the old terrible [[sticker]] across the bridge of his nose. His [[rubsign]] is an all-new type used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.
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==''War for Cybertron: Siege''==
[[File:WFCS-Voyager-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Rise of the Flyangles.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S24'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 27]], 2019
**''Hidden message code'': '''NULLRAY'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Gray]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Voyager Class figures, Starscream transforms from a heavily G1-inspired robot into a Cybertronian 'tetrajet' based on the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers']] appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", although the jet mode has <s>the robot-mode legs</s> pretty much his ''entire robot body'' sticking out from the undercarriage. He includes two "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers," which can mount on his upper arms or under the wings in jet mode (or in any other 5 mm port, really). As part of the ''Siege'' [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], Starscream has 5 mm ports on his biceps, forearms, shins, under his feet (vehicle-mode thrusters), and wings. The 3 mm pegs on his shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his null-rays can accommodate effects parts (sold separately). Similar to his wavemate [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]], Starscream is absolutely ''slathered'' in battle damage paint — it's heavily present on his legs, chest, forearms, and the ''entirety'' of his jet form.

:Like the rest of ''Siege'', his robot mode focuses on articulation, with double-jointed elbows, knees that bend at nearly 180 degrees, ankle rockers, and especially waist articulation being notable articulation points for a Starscream toy. As an interesting design addition, he also has spring-loaded panels in his lower legs to avoid hollow gaps when viewed from the back. As a rather heavy shellformer, Starscream can easily be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet via a single friction hinge.

:Speaking of friction hinges, the initial release of Starscream suffers from a production flaw: his robot-mode chest easily pops off during transformation as a result of a late design change that removed a pin from the chest without adjusting plastic tolerances. Said initial releases also use the live-action "angry eyes" design for his Decepticon insignia. One or both errors were corrected for later wave shipments; both were fixed by the time the figure shipped again with Voyager Class [[Springer (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Springer]]. While the pin wasn't added back in, the plastic used for the grey strut the chest piece attaches to uses a stiffer plastic that is less likely to cause it to pop off.

:Amusingly, the panel on his instruction sheet that demonstrates where to attach C.O.M.B.A.T. weapons depicts him mistransformed, with his left forearm opened along the transformation hinge. He is also slightly mistransformed in-package, with his arms rather adorably left unextended and the panel behind the head not being locked in place between the shoulder pylons.

:The original figure eventually became a notorious shelfwarmer, due to him being reissued in the third wave and coincidentally around the time that the ''Earthrise'' figure was revealed at NYCC 2019.
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==''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''==
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Voyager-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, I'm not the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|other guy.]]]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-E9'''
**''TakaraTomy ID Number:'' '''ER-05'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[June 27]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' 2 [[null-ray]]s
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Voyager Class lineup, this version of Starscream is a cartoon-accurate mold. He transforms into an F-15 jet based on his traditional alternate mode and features a pair of G1-accurate null-rays. His design and transformation scheme is heavily based on his [[#Classics|2006 ''Classics'' figure]] while adding points of articulation the earlier figure did not have such as pivoting ankles, a more expressive ball-jointed head, and hinges that allow the wings to fold backward in robot mode.

:The stock renders have some minor differences from the prototype seen at New York Comic Con. The renders depict the section of his chest that covers part of his cockpit as being unpainted red. At the same time, the prototype has it painted a more animation-accurate white, also present on renders featuring [[Smashdown]], and ''four'' null-rays on his Jet mode, with two of them attached at the turbines of his chest, which is impossible to do on the toy. The render also depicts his shoulder joints as being molded in blue and knee joints in white, whereas the prototype has their colors swapped.

:While the null-rays can be wielded by his pair of hands, it's almost impossible for him to properly hold them due to the size of his forearms. He still can hold the [[Megatron_(G1)/Generations_toys#E33|Megatron]] gun from the ''Selects'' [[Centurion_droid#Toys|Centurion Droid]] very finely, though.

:At least ''one'' copy features a factory misassembled figure with a newly tooled head sculpt<ref>https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/alternate-head-for-earthrise-starscream.1190272/</ref> (with his expression being based on him being disintegrated by Galvatron in ''The Transformers: The Movie'') which was meant for [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skywarp]].

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Starscream's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read markings on the map. Unusually for a larger Earthrise toy, Starscream's piece of the map does not contain the labeled location of a named planet; however, it does include an unlabeled image of the planet [[Jupiter]], slightly obscured by another smaller sphere. It also shows a sliver of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], one of several planets too big for one map piece.

:Both this release and all subsequent releases of the mold have a missing molded panel-line detail on the right wing hinge that is supposed to curve in towards the body of the jet. The reason for this missing detail is likely due to it missing from the metal mold itself.
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==''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''==
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Core Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The ''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure is discontinued! Now I'm the new leader of all Legends toys!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Core Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K12'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-07'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 31]], 2021
**''Accessories:'' 2 [[null-ray|Null Ray]]s

:''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Core Class Starscream is a roughly Legends-sized toy that can interact with Titan Class figures, although its product description states that it is designed to pose with larger Starscream toys. The mold's sculpting is heavily inspired by its larger ''Earthrise'' counterpart, though featuring a gray pelvis instead of a red one and having the underside of Starscream's wings facing forward. Starscream comes with his signature weapons—a pair of null-rays, which can either be plugged into his arms or held as handguns.

:The peg holes featured on Starscream's shoulders are hexagonal as opposed to circular, which means that the Null Rays are prone to popping off when rotated onto that peg hole.

:Most, if not, ''all'' releases of this mold suffer from a shallow groove sculpt on the lower right leg compared to the left leg.

:Obviously, this figure was redecoed for both ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Core Class [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Legacy|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legacy|Thundercracker]].

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*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, <s>2021</s>)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K36'''
**''Accessories'': 2 [[null-ray]]s

:In mid-2021, store listings for a [[package refresh]] of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Voyager Class Starscream]] were found on the Amazon Australia website.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/04/07/new-amazon-australia-transformers-listings-shattered-glass-and-golden-disk-figures-project-bat-and-more-431028 New Amazon Australia Transformers Listings article on TFW2005], including "Tra Gen wfc k voyager Starscream PR [packaging refresh]"</ref> Given the ID of the figure, Starscream was presumably meant to be a casemate for ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Tigatron#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Tigatron]] and was to ship in Wave 4. However, this release was scrapped, likely due to [[#Studio Series|a retool of the same mold]] being released in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' toyline instead.
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==''Premium Finish''==
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-siege-Starscream.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm so popular that even [[Netflix|these guys]] love me...]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, [[January 29]], [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF WFC-04'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GE-04'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"

:As part of the fourth wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Starscream is a detailed redeco of the [[#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|''Siege'']] mold, featuring a slightly darker gray plastic, and more paint applications that represent his appearance in [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege'']] and with the same weapons as the aforementioned mold.

:Sadly, the unpaintable parts used on the joints are prone to [[photodegradation]].
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==''Studio Series''==
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-12-Leader-Coronation-Starscream.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Megatron has fallen! I, Starscream, am now your Leader Class!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Coronation Starscream''' (Leader Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Starscream Shin Hakai Taitei'''
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-12'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-76'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 30]], 2022
:*''Accessories'': 2 null-rays, 2 null-rays (Coronation), cape, crown, throne, "All Hail Starscream" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Felipe Hamame]] (instruction designer), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Part of the 8th wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Leader Class toys, "Coronation Starscream" is a retool of the ''Earthrise'' Starscream [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|above]], with newly-molded hands with hinged knuckles, the coronation gear from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', a second pair of null-rays, and the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' [[:File:Mtmte1 megatron throne.jpg|command chair]] from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]." The toy lacks the paint applications on his tail fins and the gunmetal grey below and above his shin vents, but adds additional grey squares to his jet mode for [[:File:TFTM Starscream Jet.jpg|closer accuracy]] to the movie. Additionally, various colors are a slightly different shade (red is more crimson, helmet is more gunmetal, blue is more electric) and the Decepticon sigils on his wings are larger. Strangely, the pins on the legs of the ''Earthrise'' version have been swapped out for screws. Because of how the index-to-pinky fingers are designed, it results in a rather strange-looking fist when closed.

:The cape is sculpted plastic that is hinged to flair out like the [[#MP11|''Masterpiece'' MP-11 toy]] above, however the cape cannot flare up to a 90 degree angle without clashing against the ground. it also has a C.O.M.B.A.T. System-style 5 mm post, allowing [[:File:BlasterG2.jpg|anyone compatible]] to have a lavender cape. The shoulder pads feature flip-down panels with a 5 mm port to attach the differently-molded null-rays, designed to fit with the new armor pieces. By coincidence or design, these additional null-rays can fit into his new hands (if they are completely closed) without bumping into the forearms like the original pair. Naturally, these add-ons, barring the Coneheads for the crown, fit other versions of the ''Earthrise'' Seeker mold, so have fun!

: The "throne" features storage on the back for all the accessories, including multiple 5 mm ports. Starscream himself can only barely sit in it (without the cape on, of course), but the more source-appropriate ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Megatron]] toy fits in very nicely.

: Like all other uses of the mold, Starscream has a missing molded panel-line detail on the right wing hinge that is supposed to curve in towards the body of the jet. The reason for this missing detail is likely due to it missing from the metal mold itself.

: Starscream proved to be a notorious [[shelfwarmer]] in 2022 & 2023, owing to being a repack of the widely-distributed ''Earthrise'' figure at a higher price with a few more accessories, as well as being ordered in bulk. Not helping matters was the fact he got repacked in the following wave containing [[Sludge_(G1)#Studio_Series|Sludge]].

:First revealed on the [[August 13]]th, 2021 [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]], the toy is the first to show off the Leader Class window-less packaging, starting in 2022, which allows for expanded [[package art]]. The package art faithfully emulates Starscream's coronation in the movie down to [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] standing in the background to Starscream's left, but [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] is present instead of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] on Starscream's right. Like the other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a display backdrop. Starscream's backdrop depicts the [[Hall of Heroes]], where his ill-fated coronation took place.
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, ([[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 2 "[[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] blasters"
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:This Starscream is a redeco of ''Studio Series'' Voyager [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Thundercracker]], transforming from highly cartoon-accurate robot to F-15 Eagle-esque jet and back, with his robot mode proportions hewing very closely to his [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|third ''Masterpiece'' iteration]]. He includes two Null-Rays which can mount on his biceps, or underneath his wings in jet mode. The stabilizer fins on his legs are attached using a standard 5mm connection, but can optionally be removed and attached to his back for a cleaner silhouette.

:This release was announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025.
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==''Generations Selects''==
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* '''Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack''' (Leader Class, 2022)
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Starscream is a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|HasLab Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the "Unicron Companion Pack" that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#BeholdGalvatron|"reformatting" version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].
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==''Transformers Retro''==
[[File:TFRetro-Starscream.jpg|thumb|300px|”Will anyone else attempt to be reissued?”]]
*'''Starscream''' (Walmart exclusive reissue/redeco, [[2023]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun mode Megatron
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Walmart once again reissued the original Starscream toy in 2023 under the ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' label. Unlike the ''Vintage G1'' release, however, ''Retro'' Starscream has been redecoed in colors inspired by his appearance in the original ''Transformers'' animated series, more specifically ''The Transformers: The Movie''. He remains a mash-up of the ''Commemorative Series'' and ''The Transformers Collection'' reissues, with the former's elongated null rays and cluster bombs and the latter's gun mode Megatron accessory.

:Unlike the original versions of his fists from ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue, the fists of this version are cast in black plastic and ''painted'' blue. The added paint makes the post on the bottom of his fists thicker than they should be, so attaching the lower portion of the Megatron gun can be difficult.

:The box features original art by [[Marcelo Matere]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/marcelomatere/status/1578045800978223104 Marcelo Matere on Twitter]</ref> of Starscream with ''Earthrise''-inspired detailing in robot and vehicle mode laid over a scene of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]].

:''Transformers Retro'' Starscream was announced and went up for preorder on [[October 6]], 2022 as part of Walmart's Collector Con event.
{{G1SeekerMold}}
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==''Classic Heroes Team''==
[[File:ClassicHeroesTeam Starscream Stock.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
*'''Starscream''' (All Star Rescan, 2023)
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]'' Starscream is a retool of the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|''Rescue Bots'']] [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#RescanJet|VTOL jet version of Bumblebee]] and converts from robot mode to jet in one step. He features articulation at his elbows.
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==''Legacy''==
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Starscream-PR.jpg|upright=.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Core Class, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 2 [[null-ray|Null Ray]]s

: As part of ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]''{{'}}s sixth wave of Core Class figures (under the ''Evolution'' [[subline imprint]]), this release of Starscream is a [[package refresh]] of the above ''Kingdom'' Core Class Starscream, with no notable differences other than the box.
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==''Beast Wars Again''==
[[File:TF-BW-Again-JP-BWVS-08-Ghost-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Determined to make every Seeker except Sunstorm.]]
[[File:TF-BW-Again-JP-BWVS-08-Haunted-Wasp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm also me!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1p1|'''Yūgen no Taiketsu''' (Multi-pack, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BWVS-08'''
:*''Release date'': [[March 30]], 2024
:*''Accessories'': 2 rifles
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

: The eighth and final release of TakaraTomy's ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, the "Phantom Showdown" (幽幻の対決) set pits "[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#BWVS08|Haunted Waspeeter]]" against "Ghost Starscream".

: Starscream is a [[redeco]] of the [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Starscream mold]] (with the hinged knuckles used for the [[#Studio Series|''Studio Series'' toy]] and the pre-tooled yelling alternate head first used with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skywarp]]) in mostly translucent plastic; though as is the nature of these things, structurally significant and [[unpaintable plastic]] parts remain cast in opaque colors. Starscream also features red [[Decepticon]] [[insignia]] on his wings, in reference to the [[:File:Starscream ghost BW.jpg|odd color choices]] used for his [[character model]] in the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[Possession]]".

: "Haunted Waspeeter" is redeco of [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Waspinator]] in darker colors, and using [[Decepticon]] insignia to represent his possession by Starscream.
{{WFCEarthriseStarscreamMold}}
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==''Reactivate''==
[[File:RiseStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|A jet held together with scrap metal, or as Boeing calls it, "a jet."]]

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1| '''Starscream & Bumblebee''' (2024)}}</ul>

:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[November 14]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClqPbfd2hcg Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], and [[Evan Brooks]]</ref>

: ''Reactivate'' Starscream transforms into a post-apocalyptic jet fighter. He comes with a pair of blasters, which can be mounted onto his wrists. Starscream was only available with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Bumblebee]]. Care should be taken when unclipping Starscream's head during transformation, as it latches in place for robot mode with a ''very'' small, but very secure hook that will bend or break under pressure.

: This boxset was abruptly revealed by [[Toys"R"Us]] Canada on October 18, 2023, after nearly ten months of silence regarding the then-upcoming ''[[Transformers: Reactivate]]'' online game, and a little over a year before the game would be officially cancelled. Notably, stock photography of the box and the official product copy used "Rise", an earlier name for the game; this was changed by the time it was shown off on the Hasbro Pulse Fanstream.
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==''Dramatic Capture Series''==
[[File:TF-DCS-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2025
:*''Accessories'': 2 null-rays, 2 null-rays (Coronation), cape, crown
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released a part of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Starscream is a redeco of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Coronation Starscream]] with all of the accesories included (sans the throne) in more Generation 1 cartoon-accurate colors. His hip skirt and the sides of his chest are now made of unpainted red plastic, and his knee joints are made of gray plastic, matching the rest of his legs. The red paint on his upper chest now covers two tiny circular details which were previously unpainted, the sides of his waist are now painted in red, and his tail fins are striped (with an extra horizontal stripe compared to the ''[[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' release). Many of his other paint and plastic colors have been tweaked, including a lighter gray on his face and chest turbines, a darker purple cape, and a more neutral shade for his light gray plastic.

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

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==MixMashers==
[[File:TF-MixMashers-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not exactly a recreation of "[[Possession]]", but close enough.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Wing Pack, Skull Mace/left arm

:''[[MixMashers]]'' Starscream is a 5-inch non-transforming action figure modeled after his evergreen design. Like the previously released figure from the ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' line, he features 10 detachable base body parts (which includes the shoulders, something that is not featured in the ''Hero Mashers'' line), all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint with soft ratchets. Aside from the wing pack, Starscream did not come with his signature null-rays, but a single left arm with a Skull Mace molded in it, intended to be used by the same line's Optimus Primal.

:The buzzsaw arm from the same line's Bumblebee serves as an additional accessory for Starscream himself.
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==''Timelines'' (2025)==
[[File:ComicEditionHOSStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|]]{{anchor|HOS}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Timelines Optimus Prime / Timelines Starscream''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 wrist blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Guido Guidi]] (original concept, packaging artist)|[[Mario Carreiro]] (packaging)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viJopRdWtZA ''Transformers'' panel] at [[Megacon Orlando#2025|Megacon Orlando 2025]] with [[Emily Bader]] and [[Evan Brooks]], recorded at the "V-man" YouTube channel.</ref>

: ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Timelines|Timelines]]'' Starscream is based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s design for the character in ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'', and transforms from a robot into a steampunk flying machine. He comes packaged with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Timelines (2025)|Optimus Prime]].

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[[File:TimelinesSamuraiStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|I believe in miracles because of you! I saw an eagle hug a man!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Age of Samurai Optimus Prime / Age of Samurai Starscream''' ([[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 ''tanegashima'' arm blasters, tessen/tail
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Amy Bence]] (packaging)}}<ref name=NYCC2025>[[October 10]], [[2025]]'s [https://youtu.be/r18Qlx6D-wc?t=3012 Hasbro Action Brands NYCC 2025 Fanstream | Hasbro Pulse] on Youtube, with [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

: The second year of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Timelines|Timelines]]'' is themed after Feudal Japan, with "Age of Samurai" Starscream transforming from a {{w|Yamabushi}} (mountain hermit)-themed robot into a mechanical eagle. In robot mode, he can wield his beast mode tail as a tessen war fan. His arm blasters are based on the historical {{w|tanegashima (gun)|''tanegashima''}} gun. Starscream again comes packaged with a similarly-themed [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations_toys#Samurai|Optimus Prime]].

: Starscream was initially conceived with a crane alternate mode, but was changed to an eagle when the designers noticed many statues of feudal leaders included falconry while doing research, evoking Starscream's position as second-in-commmand.<ref name=NYCC2025/>
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==''Swapticons''==
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream / Decepticon Slipstream''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Swapticons number'': '''8'''
:Part of the second wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Starscream transforms into the back half of a fighter jet. Using a coupling mechanism with the head, he can be combined with the packed in [[Slipstream (G1)#Swapticons|Slipstream]], though he's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations. He features articulation at his shoulders.

:This mold was also used to make [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Ramjet]].

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==Notes==
[[File:G2SSJungleprotojet.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
* During the development of the [[Conehead]]s, [[Ramjet (G1)/toys|Ramjet]] was initially planned as new wing tooling attached to an unchanged Starscream body. This [[prototype]] plan lasted long enough to receive [[package art]], which was published decades later in ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]''.
* In the 1990s, Hasbro evidently had more redeco plans for Starscream (and the paired [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]]) that fell through:
** A hand-painted mock-up and accompanying artwork for a proposed Generation 2-era redeco of Starscream appeared in auctions on eBay, amongst similar items put up for sale from the collection of a former Hasbro employee. In [[2020]], this black redeco of Starscream was revealed to have been labeled by Hasbro as "[[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]]". Said redeco was probably planned for release alongside the Ramjet redeco named "[[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]]".
** Another unproduced redeco of Starscream for the ''Generation 2'' line was found in 2007, in an auction on eBay. It is commonly known to the fandom as "jungle attack Starscream" (as seen to the right). It is unclear if it was intended to be another Starscream toy or a new character; it may have been paired for release with "[[Cloudcover|cloud camo Ramjet]]", who was discovered at a similar level of "completion".
* During early planning for ''Beast Wars'', Hasbro conceived [[McDonald's]] toys of vehicular [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]]s, including one of Starscream as a jet.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/ ]</ref> This toy concept may have been a parallel idea to the unreleased ''Generation 2'' [[jet Auto Roller]] ultimately used in Japan as ''Beast Wars II'' [[Autojetter#Toys|Autojetter]].
* Aside from Starscream's ''Unite Warriors'' Deluxe Class toy (as the alternate head of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]]) and his ''Power of the Primes'' Voyager Class toy (as his own body tooling), Hasbro also designed an unused combining body for Starscream as the "pretooled" alternate head of ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager Class [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Cyclonus]]. Presumably, the [[Galvatronus (CW)#Toys|Galvatronus]] Combiner head would be redecoed in homage to Starscream's famous crown.
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==References==
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Hot Rod (G1)/toys

2025-11-21T09:30:21Z

Skyfreak101: /* Classics */ Adding the Rodimus/Starscream Twin Pack

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[[File:G1-HotRod-boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Since 1986, kids stopped buying Transformers toys because of him.]]
'''[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]''' is a bot of many toys!

==''The Transformers''==
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1toy hot rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is totally what cars will look like in the far-flung future of 2005.]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (Autobot Car, [[1986]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-78'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 [[photon laser]]s
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Floro Dery]] (concept art)}}
:Hot Rod transforms into a red, orange, and yellow futuristic race car. He is armed with two "Photon Laser" weapons, each with their own distinct sculpt, which fit in both his fists; only one gun can be equipped in vehicle mode, in the port in his engine block. Upon his original release, Hot Rod had unpainted [[die-cast]] metal feet, while later editions of the figure used black plastic.

:Hot Rod was one of the first toys designed specifically for the ''Transformers'' toyline, as opposed to being an imported pre-existing toy. In further contrast to the common design process for ''Transformers'' toys, he (like most of the cast of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'') was created for animation first, and had his toy created based on [[Floro Dery]]'s designs (though said animation designs would be further modified after the toy was completed). Before final production, Hot Rod was originally cast in a [[:File:G1catalog86-PinkHotRod.jpg|pinker plastic]] to match the color of his animation model (as seen in [[catalog]]s at the time, and the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] [[commercial]]), but oddly, he was changed to a less [[Show-accuracy|animation-accurate]] red before release. This change evidently came too late to modify the factory-applied [[sticker]]s the toy bears: the small decals on either side of Hot Rod's vehicle mode feature a pink background that would have matched the toy's original color scheme. The copy of the toy seen in the 1986 catalog also shows his legs extended further than is possible on the final release, which adds extra plastic tabs inside the legs to prevent them from fully extending. Shaving down these tabs can restore the original functionality, exposing some sculpted knee details, but care must be taken to ensure the legs will still be able to click into place,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I first thought that Hot Rod with extended legs was some sort of prototype figure that was only seen in the 1986 catalog. But it turns out all Hot Rods have this feature. Apparently there are more details sculpted into the knees of the figure, but for whatever reasons Takara decided not to engineer the lower legs to extend far enough to see these areas.|link=https://pleasesavemerobots.blogspot.com/2007/08/hot-mod.html|name=Evil King Macrocranios|site=Roboplastic Apocalypse|title=Hot Mod|year=2007|month=08|day=13}}</ref> and the taller legs make him appear rather oddly-proportioned—which may be why the mold was modified in the first place.

:His [[instructions]] show his head/collar piece clicking into the hood from behind, using the friction of a horizontal strut reinforcing the surface's underside—but the actual clip sculpted into the bottom of the collar is intended to click in from the front, putting his head at a perfectly vertical angle.

:His [[Bio|package bio]] says his car mode has a range of a whole entire 4 miles. Oops.

:Hot Rod has been retooled, reissued, and redecoed several times down the years; this article strives to list each distinct edition of the figure under its own heading.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on Hot Rod at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1 RodimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|As you're enjoying your retirement in 2006, tour the country in ''this!'']]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Autobot Hero, 1986)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' trailer/[[Mobile Defense Bay]], [[photon eliminator]], spoiler, 2 gun shields (left & right)
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:Rodimus Prime was designed in much the same way as Hot Rod, but this time transforms from a robot and [[Mobile Defense Bay]] into a <s>space winnebago</s> futuristic truck resembling the [https://tfltruck.com/2018/01/truck-rewind-1964-general-motors-bison-concept-the-future-looked-awesome/ GM Bison concept truck]. The toy comes with a "Photon eliminator" rifle and two blast shields to attach to either side of his battle platform's cannon. (The yellow spoiler was also to be removed and replaced during transformation.) Like Hot Rod, there are materials variations; initial releases have metal toes and rubber tires, while later shipments replaced both with black plastic.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/RodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]

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[[File:G1 TMHotRod toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In 2007, hood-cannons will become a standard feature.]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (Targetmaster, [[1987]])
**Accessories: Firebolt Targetmaster partner
{{toydesigner|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}}

:Hot Rod was re-released with his new [[Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partner [[Firebolt (G1)#Generation 1 2|Firebolt]] a year after the original release. The toy was [[retool]]ed to have larger pegholes in his fists and his engine block so the Targetmaster gun would fit. As the original large stickers applied to Hot Rod's thighs were frequently scraped away by the friction of moving his legs up and down during transformation, the Targetmaster version sported smaller decals that avoided this problem. Unlike the original figure, Targetmaster Hot Rod only ever featured black plastic feet. Amusingly enough, Targetmaster Hot Rod's "Firepower" stat is 7, which is actually lower than regular Hot Rod's firepower stat of 10.

:Targetmaster Hot Rod's packaging originally contained the [[quality control|erroneous]] blurb "Firebolt transforms into ''[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]]'s'' weapon!"<ref name="tmerrorbox">[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/ToysTMHotRodMISB.html Targetmaster Hot Rod MISB] at Super Toy Archive.</ref> This was fixed by a [[variant|running change]] in two steps: First Misfire's name was covered with a sticker that contained the correct name "Hot Rod"; later shipments then came in boxes that had the correct name printed on them.<ref name="hartman">[http://tfsource.com/blog/collector-interview-30-karl-hartman/ "Collector Interview 30 – Karl Hartman"] at the TFSource blog.</ref>

:Not originally released in Japan, the Targetmaster version of Hot Rod was later reissued by Takara as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series in 2004 (see below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on Targetmaster Hot Rod at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy takara 2001 hotrod reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' ([[2000]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-78'''
**Accessories: 2 photon lasers
:The original Hot Rod toy was reissued by Takara in later December 2000, as part of a small line of reissues that celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of the ''Transformers'' toyline in Japan. The figure was retro-retooled from the Targetmaster version of the toy to fill the enlarged holes back in so that they could once again snugly accommodate his Photon Lasers. This version of the figure also reinstates the die-cast metal feet of its earliest release, and finally recolors the stickers on either side of the vehicle mode so that they now feature an accurate red background to match to the rest of the figure. The toy's packaging featured a metallic golden sticker advertising the anniversary.

:This version of the Hot Rod mold was also used to create the simultaneously-available exclusives "Crystal Rodimus" (see below) and the evil clone, [[Dark Hot Rod|Black Rodimus]].

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[[File:G1toy crystal rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Crystal Rodimus''' (Autobot Car, [[2001]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-78C'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 photon lasers
:"Crystal Rodimus" uses the reissue Hot Rod mold, but cast almost entirely in translucent plastics. Limited to 1500 pieces and packaged in a monochrome blue version of Hot Rod's normal packaging, Crystal Rodimus was only available at Tokyo Toy Festival, with the joint purchase of the evil clone [[Dark Hot Rod|Black Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/HotRodClear/hotrod.htm More information on Crystal Rodimus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy takara rodimus prime reissue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Mobile Defense Bay, Photon Eliminator, spoiler, 2 gun shields (left & right)

:The original Rodimus Prime toy was reissued by Takara in mid-December 2001. It featured no notable changes from the original Generation 1 release of the figure, but it did reinstate the rubber tires and metal feet that were phased out of the original toy's production run.
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===''Transform Jr''===
[[File:Tfjr rodimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|By the far-off year of 2006, the Cybertronians will have perfected the art of converting living metal to cardboard.]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)
**''ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' photon eliminator, cardboard trailer
:''[[Transform Jr]]'' Rodimus Prime is a downsized version of the standard toy, far less simplified than most figures in the ''Jr'' line (on account of how simple the regular toy is in the first place). Made of only red and yellow plastic, he is armed with his Photon Eliminator, and comes with a non-transforming version of his trailer made partially out of cardboard. He also came packaged with a small die-cast metal figurine of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]].

::*''[http://www.vega.or.jp/~butto/tftcollejr-03.htm More information on Transform Jr Rodimus Convoy at Butto's Transformers Collection.]
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===''Return of Convoy''===
{{anchor|ROC}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Star Convoy''' (Cybertron, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-372'''
:Released in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]'' part of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Takara ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' toyline]], Hot Rodimus's [[Micromaster|Micro Transformer]] form is a simplified version of his original toy, transforming into the same futuristic race car. Like all Micro Transformers, he features a notch in the base of his feet that allows him to peg onto Micro Transformer-compatible bases and stations.

:He was only available packaged with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Star Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/HotRodimus/hotrodimus.htm More information on ''Return of Convoy'' Hot Rodimus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Hotrodmicromaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|2011: The year the Shriners will take over the automotive industry.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Star Convoy''' (Cybertron, [[2005]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-372'''
:In 2005, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#StarConvoyReissue|Star Convoy]] was rereleased with several deco changes, one of the more notable being the replacement of many stickers with [[paint operation|paint applications]]; the pack-in Hot Rodimus Micro Transformer underwent the same process, with ''all'' of his deco now paint rather than stickers.

::*''[https://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HotRodimus/hotrodimus.htm More information on reissue Hot Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Choro-Q''==
[[File:Choro Q Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rodimus got a head start on the Tesla bandwagon.]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy TV Version''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''Q/05'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Abiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:''[[Choro-Q]]'' Rodimus Convoy is a super-deformed version of the character with a pullback motor. He came with a small version of his Photon Eliminator rifle that can be held in his hand or attached to the top of the vehicle mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQRodimus/rodimusconvoy.htm More information on Rodimus Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Choro Q Rodimus Metallic.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sparkly!]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy Metallic Version''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''Q/06'''
**''Accessories:'' photon eliminator
:This metallic version featured metallic flake molding and paint for the body and gold paint for the wings on Rodimus Convoy's back. Otherwise, the toy is the same.

:The toy suffers from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], where the metallic hinge areas are prone to shattering.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQRodimusMetallic/rodimusconvoy.htm More information on Rodimus Convoy Metallic Version at TFU.info]''
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==''Commemorative Series''==
[[File:Commemorative series rodimus toys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rodimus Major''' ([[2002]])
**''Accessories:'' 2 photon lasers
:Hasbro's first reissue of the Hot Rod toy used the re-modified mold from Takara's 2001 edition, with smaller peg-holes for his Photon Lasers, and die-cast metal feet. As part of the first wave of "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" figures, Hot Rod had to undergo a name change due to Hasbro's inability to trademark his old name, but the "Major" suffix failed to stick and was only ever used on this edition of the toy.
:This version of the mold removes the pins in his arms and instead the arms stay in via very small pegs. This is likely due to the part being prone to breakage. Subsequent uses of this mold also shared this retool.

*'''Rodimus Prime''' ([[2004]], [[2012]])
**''Accessories:'' trailer/Mobile Defense Bay, photon eliminator, spoiler, 2 gun shields (left & right)
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:Part of the seventh wave of the Commemorative Series, Hasbro's reissue of Rodimus Prime was identical to Takara's 2001 reissue of the figure, featuring metal feet and rubber tires, and no other notable changes from the original figure. The toy did, however, feature an [[misassembly|assembly error]] that saw a portion of the chest being assembled backwards.

:The figure later saw a re-release in Hasbro's Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself and some minor changes to the packaging, such as the addition of a black "choking hazard" warning label.
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==''The Transformers Collection''==
[[File:Tfc hot rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''13'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 photon lasers, Firebolt Targetmaster partner
:This reissue of Hot Rod followed the trend begun by earlier reissues of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], and offered the most "complete" version of the toy available by including all the accessories that had come with the different releases of the figure through the years. His peg holes were modified for the third time, enlarged once again to accommodate [[Firebolt (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Firebolt]], and his Photon Lasers' pegs were similarly widened to fit comfortably in the newly-sized ports. Additionally, this version of Hot Rod replaced the factory-applied stickers on his chest and sides with [[tampograph]]s, completely redesigning the flame design on the latter decals. His chest decoration was modified to resemble the cartoon coloration more accurately. Unfortunately, this release features the original "C-78" sticker sheet again, with the larger thigh decals that get easily damaged during transformation.

:This set included a [[Tech Spec]] card that retroactively gave the Targetmaster version of Hot Rod the (previously unused) [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]] "C-110", as the toy had never been released in Japan before this point.

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/TMhotrod_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Targetmaster Hot Rod at TF-1.com]
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==''Smallest Transforming Transformers''==
[[File:Wstf hot rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2004/[[2006]])
**''Accessories:'' 2 photon lasers
:Initially intended for release in the cancelled third wave of Takara's ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' line of diminutive ''Transformers'' figures, Hot Rod eventually saw the light of day as the 1-in-24 "[[chase figure]]" in wave "2.5" of the series, which was already of comparatively limited availability. He came with tiny versions of his original Photon Lasers (which were attached to a plastic sprue and had to be removed by the buyer), and was [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] like all ''Smallest Transforming'' figures. His vehicle mode canopy/ spoiler section is not affixed to the toy and is held on with friction, making it removable to transform the figure more easily.

:Hot Rod was later made available again as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in 2006, in a unique monochrome red box which was a ''tiny'' replica of the original toy's box, available only with purchase of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/smallest-transformers/hot-rod/1704/ More information on Smallest Transforming Hot Rodimus at Seibertron.com]''
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==''Classics''==
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[[File:Rodimusclassics.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And in 2026, the future predicted in 1978 will finally come to pass. Perfect for a road trip to Sanctuary!]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}
:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus is a sleeker, more streamlined version of the original, now transforming into a hot-rodded (see what we did there?) {{w|Dome Zero}}. His rear-mounted thruster engine becomes a hand-held weapon in robot mode, launching a spring-loaded missile, or can remain attached to his back to become some kind of [[jet pack]]. His left arm also hides a flip-out "comm unit" that is clearly supposed to be the buzzsaw he used for a brief period in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the Movie]]. As with all ''Classics'' toys, Rodimus has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]]. Unfortunately, the hands are not 5 mm-compatible, as they're only compatible for the missile launcher's handle.

:In a twist of delicious buttery fandom irony, ''Classics'' Rodimus has elements that were introduced in [[Rodimus (Energon)|''Energon'' Rodimus]], making him a somewhat backwards-[[homage]]. His face also appears to take visual cues from how he was drawn by [[Derek Yaniger]] in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic book]].

:Rodimus' instructions fail to mention that his pelvis must be pushed forward until it clicks into place for robot mode, which allows his hip joints enough room to move without colliding with the canopy on his back. Omitting this step will result in a robot mode that cannot stand up straight.

:Very early specimens of Rodimus came with short stubs on his forearms that don't really connect at all to the hip panels, resulting in a somewhat unstable vehicle mode. The stubs can also be seen on the official Hasbro [[stock photography|stock photos]] for the figure.<ref name="classicstock">[http://www.transformersclassics.com/gallery/Hasbro-Photo-Archive/rodimus_robot Hasbro stock photo for ''Classics'' Rodimus], depicting the short stubs on his forearms that were soon retooled into larger pegs.</ref> This was quickly amended by a [[variant|running change]] that saw the stubs enlarged into actual pegs that connect much more securely to the hip panels. (Some reports also indicate the existence of "transitional" versions with a stub on one arm and a full peg on the other.)

:The modified pegs were used for every subsequent use of the sculpt, which include ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]], ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]], and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]. This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnation of [[Nitrostreak#Beast Wars: Uprising|Nitrostreak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Classics'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Rodimus and Starscream''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: Rodimus was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Starscream_(G1)/toys#RodimusStarscream2Pack|Starscream]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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==''Titanium Series''==
[[File:TitaniumHeroRodimus toy.jpg|295px|thumb|Winnebago... ''of the '''future'''!!!'']]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, [[2007]])
**''Accessories:'' photon eliminator rifle, display stand with nameplate
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}
:''Titanium Cybertron Heroes'' Rodimus Prime is a mostly die-cast metal transforming toy based loosely upon the original ''Generation 1'' Rodimus Prime toy. He features much greater articulation and bulkier body proportions. Unfortunately, his transformation results in an incredibly awkward posture, forcing his upper body far ahead of his lower half. His die-cast construction also results in a great deal of paint-chipping, even when delicately handled.

:Unlike the original toy which separated into a robot and a battle station, the entire vehicle mode of the 6-inch ''Titanium'' version transforms into the robot mode. As with ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus, ''Titanium'' Rodimus Prime takes some visual cues from the ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' version of the character in addition to the original toy and the animation model... ''and'' the actual ''Classics'' Rodimus toy, such as the engine-block dickie.

:Like most ''Titanium Series'' Cybertron Heroes, this figure includes a display stand with a removable nameplate.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''Titanium'' [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitRodimusPrime/rodimus.htm More information on Titanium Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Kiss Players''==
[[File:KP-toy HotRodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The fishing rod turns into arm blasters. The girl eats dumplings.]]
*'''Hot Rodimus × Syaosyao''' (2006)
**''Accessories:'' 2-part engine/blaster/tonfa weapons, 4-part fishing rod/"Exhaust Eliminator", ShaoShao Li figurine with steamer
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}
:The second ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' set released, Hot Rodimus is a retool and redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Mirage]] toy, transforming into a 1:24-[[scale]] fully-licensed red Ford GT. His hood and doors open, and he has an open driver/passenger compartment. His engine (stored in the back, under a weird awkward "trunk" panel) becomes a pair of pistols that double as tonfa weapons. His fishing rod can be taken apart and reassembled to create a triple-barreled arm-mounted blaster reminiscent of the original Hot Rod's exhaust pipe weapons, though it does not actually clip onto the arm in any secure manner, relying mainly on pressure to stay in place. This added accessory also lacks any dedicated storage space in car mode. His new head sculpt includes a retractable visor patterned after the one used in the movie, but as it's cast in colorless-clear plastic, the effect is practically invisible.

:Rodimus comes with a PVC figurine of the Rodimus's "Kiss Player" partner [[Shaoshao Li]] and a bamboo dumpling steamer; Shaoshao can just barely fit into his car interior, though she's clearly not "driving". The set also includes a CD with episodes 11 through 20 of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama]] and the exclusive 10-minute audio adventure, "[[Tonight's Big Catch!?]]".

:For a short time, Takara had contemplated releasing a Hot Rodimus (Hot Rod) toy as the next ''Binaltech'' release after [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], but that plan became obsolete when Takara decided to cancel the Binaltech line as a mass retail line altogether. Instead, Hot Rodimus ended up as part of the ''Kiss Players'' line, after "Ginrai" had previously become Kiss Players [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Kiss Players Hot Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Alternators''==
{{anchor|alternator}}[[File:Alternators Rodimus toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He wants to go fishing too...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ford GT Rodimus''' (Alternator, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''27'''
:*''Accessories'': Engine/tonfa-blaster weapons
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Rodimus is a [[redeco]] of his ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus toy]], which itself is a retool of ''Alternators'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Mirage]], transforming into a 1:24-scale Ford GT with opening doors, engine bay, and trunk, with a realistic interior. His license plate reads "TOO HOT", which is admittedly pretty funny.

: In robot mode, the top of his helmet can flip up so you can flip ''down'' a visor to cover his eyes, a callback to his tele-visor seen in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. His car-mode engine detaches and splits into a pair of tonfas/blasters for him to wield in robot mode.

: He was only available for purchase at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2007, and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] in July 2007.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Henkei! Henkei!''==
[[File:TF-Henkei-C-05-Hot-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"They dipped my headlights in chrome. Now I don't drive at night." ''(Original release pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-Henkei-C-05-Hot-Rodimus-(Reissue).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Re-release version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rodimus''' (Deluxe, 2008)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[June 26]], [[2008]] / ??? [[2011]]
:*''ID number'': '''C-05'''
:*''Accessories'': Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:In 2008, ''Classics'' Rodimus was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. Now called "Hot Rodimus", he features several significant deco differences, such as a large orange and yellow flame tampograph on his hood to better resemble the ''Generation 1'' cartoon model's appearance. The other flame tampographs have also been redesigned, his forehead crest is a more subtle colour to distance itself from the ''Energon'' Rodimus homage Hasbro introduced. The only other addition in terms of deco is orange paint on the cuffs of his lower arms. Curiously eschewing the slavish accuracy to the original cartoon's animation models that shaped the coloration of most other ''Henkei! Henkei!'' figures, Hot Rodimus is ''not'' rendered in Hot Rod's classic magenta cartoon color scheme, featuring instead a shade of red that is even darker than that used by the ''Classics'' version, as well as a lighter shade of orange. The clear violet on the ''Classics'' version is clear blue on the Hot Rodimus.

:All ''Henkei! Henkei!'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them; his headlights are chrome gold paint with clear orange painted on, while his entire spoiler is vacuum-metallized gold.

:A re-release of the figure in the Fall of 2011 had the chrome-orange headlights replaced with plated gold.
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==''Universe'' (2008)==
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[[File:TF-Universe-(2008)-Legends-Class-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's a Hot Rod without a hot rod.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Legends Class, 2008)
**''Series'': '''G1 Series'''
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}
:Legends Class Rodimus transforms into a generic sports car with a giant spoiler. This toy's design was the basis for Hot Rod's look in the "[[Wings of Honor]]" comic book.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFURodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Universe'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Universe2008toy-ChallengeatCybertronRodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|HasTak: pretending Hot Rod was red and not magenta in the movie since 1986.]]
*'''Challenge at Cybertron''' (Deluxe Class figure 3-pack, [[2010]])
**''Series'': '''G1 Series'''
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile
:A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus was released in the "[[Challenge at Cybertron]]" multi-pack along with redecoes of [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#ChallengeAtCybertron|Cyclonus]] and [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#ChallengeAtCybertron|Galvatron]]. This version of Rodimus, like the ''Henkei! Henkei!'' figure, is intended to be accurate to the cartoon's colors, though it attempts the idea much more literally, to the point of having solid blue rather than translucent windows.

:The set was exclusively released in Southeast Asian markets by Hasbro Malaysia, but a very similar version of this Rodimus was later released in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|"gold box" ''Transformers'' line]] (below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/CACRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Challenge at Cybertron Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:Takara Masterpiece Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You hated him when you were ten, and now you'll pay $200 to own him.]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (Masterpiece, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-9'''
**''Release date'': [[January 29]] 2011
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/[[Mobile Defense Bay]], Photon Eliminator/Photon Lasers Alpha & Beta, [[Matrix of Leadership]], buzzsaw, welding torch
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:The central feature of TakaraTomy's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' incarnation of good ol' Roddy is its ability to transform from Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime in both robot and vehicle modes. Extensions in the figure's hips give Rodimus some slight extra height over Hot Rod, while a spring-loaded pop-out second face, revealed when the figure's helmet is tilted back, gives him his older, lined features; this face is somewhat narrower than Hot Rod's, combining with a slight elevation of the back-mounted spoiler to further create the illusion of a larger figure. Contrary to expectations, creating Rodimus Prime's vehicle mode does not simply involve slotting Hot Rod's car mode into the larger trailer section; in fact, Hot Rod fits into the trailer ''backwards'', and an entirely new vehicle-front—featuring Rodimus's shorter hood and smaller canopy and lacking an exposed engine block—fips out from beneath the trailer and wraps around his rear end. Both vehicles feature opening canopies, though only Hot Rod has any sculpted interior detail of note. As with most Masterpiece figures, the toy attempts to reproduce Hot Rod's cartoon appearance as faithfully as possible; consequently, this is the first toy to actually render Hot Rod in his cartoon-accurate magenta coloration. Of course, there was no way to make the figure switch to burgundy for Rodimus mode, but in compensation, the front of the cab features the two tone coloration Rodimus Prime featured in the animation.

:As with his original toy, Rodimus Prime's trailer opens up into the Mobile Defense Bay, now through a spring-loaded transformation activated by pressing a button on the trailer's roof. Furthering his armament, the figure comes with Hot Rod's two twin Photon Lasers, which can combine and extend through a spring-loaded [[Automorph Technology|automorph-style]] process into Rodimus Prime's larger Photon Eliminator. The guns can store within his trailer, and mount on any one of six different ports in Defense Bay mode for additional firepower. Like the original Hot Rod toy, a single Photon Laser can mount in the vehicle mode's engine block. ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is the source of inspiration for the rest of his additional gadgets and features, including a built-in version of the retractable visor from the [[Lookout Mountain]] scene, (dropped over the figure's eyes by rotating the circular "ears" on its helmet), the buzzsaw he used in battle on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], and the welding torch he used to repair [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]]. Both saw and torch store inside his trailer while not in use, and attach to universal clips which rotate out of his forearms. Lastly, and naturally, he also comes with a Matrix of Leadership accessory which stores within his chest, much smaller than the one included with ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime, to the extent that Rodimus cannot even hold it by its handles. He can, however, grip Prime's Matrix in his hands.

:Unfortunately, ''Masterpiece'' Rodimus has suffered from numerous quality control issues, which vary from figure to figure. Commonly reported problems include fragile leg panels which break off with ease, the inability of the figure to hold its guns due to shallow peg-holes which conflict with the bending angle of his hands, the springs within the figure's ankles becoming unwound, and the spoiler/backpack assembly refusing to clip into place. Mostly infamously, the slot on the trailer into which the spoiler slips is ''extremely'' narrow as a consequence of its interior being painted; as a result, paint is invariably scraped off the inside and leaves disfiguring marks on the spoiler when the figure is transformed to Rodimus Prime vehicle mode. A second production run, done shortly after Hasbro's release of the figure in a different deco ([[#HasbroMasterpiece|see below]]), amended these issues and also featured some slight changes in paint colors, although the forked chest tab not quite locking properly still seems to be an issue. Some of the second production run retain the original elbows from the first production run while the others feature the retooled elbows from the Hasbro version. The second release also features the retooled crotch plate from the Hasbro release.

:Beginning in March, Bic Camera and Yodobashi Camera stores offered the [[campaign item|promotional freebie]] Targetmaster [[Mini-Con|Micron]] [[Spoilsport#United|Spoilsport]] with the purchase of ''Masterpiece'' Rodimus Convoy. Meanwhile, [[Toys"R"Us]] offered the Targetmaster Micron [[Caliburst (G1)#United|Caliburst]] with purchase.

:If bought in Asian countries outside of Japan, Rodimus Convoy comes with a [[collector coin]], the first of the ''Masterpiece'' figures to do so. The coin's package is a simple square shape, primarily black with flame detailing around the cutout that shows the coin inside, and "The World of Transformers" as the title on the front. The coin itself features his head and the date "2011.01" on one side, and an "MP09" flame detail on the reverse; of note, his name is given as "Rodimus Prime" rather his Japanese name. In some markets, he may also have been available with a black display case. The figure also saw re-release in China at December 2018, with the addition of the "Long Life Design" award labelled on the packaging. The said reissue also features newly-redesigned knee joints that is plagued on previous releases.

:In addition to the Hasbro version, this figure was also redecoed into [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Toys|Black Rodimus Convoy]].
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[[File:MP28-HotRodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.9|Masterpiece Hot Rod, fishing off the edge of collectors shelves the world over]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' ([[2016]]-[[February 27|02-27]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-28'''
**''Accessories:'' buzzsaw, visor, fishing rod, two guns
{{toydesigner|[[Tomoya Miyake]] and [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Hot Rodimus transforms into his iconic supercar mode, but does not transform into Rodimus Prime like the previous iteration. He is the same size as the other ''Masterpiece'' Autobot cars, and because of that he fits in both [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|MP-22 Ultra Magnus]]'s trailers in altmode. He comes with some of the accessories the MP-9 mold also had, like the guns, the retractable visor and the buzzsaw, but he also comes with a new accessory, a fishing rod that allows you to recreate his first scene in the movie. His chest also includes a Matrix chamber where the MP-10 Matrix can be stored.

:If bought in Asian countries outside of Japan, Hot Rodimus comes with a collector coin. The coin's package is shaped like his chest, and the inside is designed after the Matrix, with the coin as the core, and features Hot Rod's "my actions speak louder than words" motto.

:Interestingly, this ''Masterpiece'' Hot Rod's transformation is ''very'' specifically based around how Hot Rod transforms during the [[Lookout Mountain]] scene of the 1986 animated film, right before the Autobot shuttle arrives. The figure replicates the sequence almost frame for frame with exceptions for the rotation of the spoiler and the placement of the rear tires due to, well, how reality works as opposed to animation.
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[[File:TF-MP40-Targetmaster-Hot-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Targetmaster Hot Rodimus''' ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-40'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Firebolt (G1)#MP40|Firebolt]], gun
:"Targetmaster Hot Rodimus" is a redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Hot Rodimus based on his appearance in "[[The Rebirth]]". Now, bear with us on this one; this means that he's got the outdated color scheme used by [[AKOM]] in all their episodes of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]], his shoulder vents being the same color as the rest of his arms, the dark and light areas of his helmet are inverted, the "windscreen" on his pelvis is white, and his boots are two shades of grey instead of one (because AKOM would literally translate the shadows on the character model into actual colors). '''''But''''', he's ''so'' precisely based on "The Rebirth" that he actually replicates the slightly degraded colors of the broadcast masters used for the episodes' DVD release (as opposed to the higher-quality "production masters" used for most of the rest of the series), meaning his magenta has become burgundy, and his boots are tinged red instead of plain gray, when by all rights those ''should'' just be the same colors as the previous toy. Additionally, his windshield is clear, and the Autobot symbol on his chest is larger and drawn in the cartoon style.

:Except for a red version of one of the guns, Masterpiece Hot Rodimus's accessories are not included. In their place is a Targetmaster [[Firebolt (G1)#Masterpiece|Firebolt]], a redeco of the Offshoot figure that came with the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline Masterpiece Rodimus Prime figure, the first time this mold has been released in the Japanese market. As well as being wielded by Hot Rodimus, Firebolt can attach to the engine block in alt mode.
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
[[File:TF2010toy rod vs cyc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We didn't feel like taking a picture of the same toy just with a rubsign, so here's the box.]]
*'''Battle in Space''' (Deluxe figure 2-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher/Photon Blaster, flame missile
:This release of the ''Classics'' Rodimus is a modified version from the Asia market-exclusive [[#ChallengeAtCybertron|"Challenge at Cybertron" 3-pack]], replacing Rodimus' Autobot sigil with a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]]. The only other change from the "Challenge at Cybertron" version is the contrast between the chest flame and the orange backdrop is greater, making the flame deco stand out more. The set also comes with a similarly modified ''Universe'' Cyclonus (with [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]]) from the "Challenge at Cybertron" set, the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]] accessory from the 2002 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special Convoy]] reissue of Generation 1 Optimus Prime, and "[[Rodimus vs. Cyclonus]]", a new comic book created specifically for this set by [[IDW Publishing]]. This release of the figure has common mold degradation in the ball joints of the arms.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on "Battle in Space" Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:2010 sons of cybertron rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Sons of Cybertron''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile
:Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' campaign, this redeco of [[#Classics|''Classics'' Rodimus]] is cast in translucent plastic and features the [[#Henkei! Henkei!|''Henkei! Henkei!'' release]]'s paint applications. He is packed with a similarly translucent Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]] from the ''Classics'' "Ultimate Battle" pack and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] Special Edition.

:This ''Classics''/''Henkei''-based Sons of Cybertron set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of ''Animated'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus]].

:The ''Classics''/''Henkei'' Sons of Cybertron set was intended for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the Cybertron Philippines, Toy Kingdom and SM Makati and [[Hasbro]]-partnered Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event that launched the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] and [[Power Core Combiners]] toylines in the Philippines.,<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]</ref> and was available for purchase at the [[Cybertron Con 2010]] [[Shanghai]] convention as well as various online toy retailers.

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[[File:TF2010toy masterpiece rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They labeled me as "Rodimus Prime", but [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|I don't have the trailer]]?]]
*'''Masterpiece Rodimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator/Photon Lasers Alpha & Beta, small [[Matrix of Leadership]], large Matrix of Leadership, buzzsaw, welding torch, Offshoot

:The Hasbro version of ''Masterpiece'' Rodimus Prime is a Toys"R"Us exclusive. Redecoed from the Takara version to appear more like the original toy, this version omits the trailer preventing him from transforming into Rodimus Prime's futuristic truck mode. He does however include [[Firebolt (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Offshoot]], a Targetmaster figure, as well as all the other accessories from the Takara release.

:Every plastic color is changed and many painted details are added, changed, and downright omitted from the TakaraTomy version in an effort to make him appear more toy accurate. The light gray plastic is a more metallic darker gray, the magenta is now maroon, the orange is a darker shade, and the clear blue window is a darker blue. Other changes include the hip joints and rear end, which are now black instead of magenta, the boots, which are now maroon instead of gray, and the feet, which are now black (to mimic the plastic toe variation rather than the metal toe variation from the original figure). His accessories have also changed in plastic color, with his welding tool now being maroon instead of gray, his buzz saw being smoky transparent blue instead of smoky colorless transparent plastic, and the Photon Lasers being cast in a different color. Notable paint omissions include the arm cuffs, collar, brake-lights, headlights, and the rear exhaust. His head also lacks the cartoon specific coloration, instead leaving it mostly unpainted like the original figure. Paint operation differences include the fins of the spoiler being a more subdued glossy yellow and the flame detail on his chest being a new pattern (different from the TakaraTomy version). His paint additions include the waist, which is entirely painted over rather than letting some of the transparency show through, and the center portion of the spoiler, which is now painted over yellow instead of unpainted orange plastic. His Autobot symbol is a different size and without any additional outline color, and his Photon Lasers feature some additional painted details as well. Additional details mimicking the original toy's stickers are now also present on the shins and he includes an optional sticker sheet featuring stickers similar to the original arm stickers of the Hot Rod toy, with stickers of both the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] [[insignia]]s as well. Another difference is the rims, which are un[[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], showing the gray plastic underneath. In fact, the only things remaining the same are the chrome exhaust and the color of the rubber tires.

:This version of Rodimus features the same Matrix of Leadership included with the TakaraTomy version (minus the silver and gold chrome, replaced with unpainted gray and gold painted sections), but also an additional new mold matrix similar to the one included with the original Masterpiece Optimus.

:The Hasbro version of Rodimus featured retooled elbow joints that, when separated, make it difficult for him to hold a pose with his arms. The crotch plate was retooled on its underside to help prevent it from hitting the ground while in car mode.

:Hasbro's Rodimus, sadly, ''will'' eventually tear itself apart due to overly powerful springs putting constant pressure on peculiarly weak plastic. The arms have a disheartening tendency to spontaneously break at either pinned section of the shoulder joint, while the upper ratchet in the knee has a high likelihood of shattering, either rendering him only durable enough to transform a few scant times. Just pose him once and back away slowly... There are third party die-cast knee joint replacements, but good luck finding some.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/MPRodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on Hasbro Masterpiece Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Chronicle''==
[[File:EZCollectionHotRodimusToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Hot Rodimus is redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Rodimus. While some of his deco (flames, hands, spoiler, and his head) is entirely the same as the ''Universe'' toy, Rodimus features cartoon-accurate magenta plastic, his thighs and feet were painted orange (though his feet is gray the stock photos), and his windows were painted metallic blue.

:Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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==''United''==
[[File:Unitedtoy-RodimuseHobby.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The blue makes him look edible, but the green stops you.]]
*'''Autobot Set''' (3-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile
:Dubbed "Hot Rod Blue Clear Version", this [[redeco]] of the oft-used ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus mold is cast in transparent blue plastics, emulating the scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where Hot Rod catches the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to keep it from hitting the floor after a dying [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] dropped it. Of interest is the fact that '''all''' the plastic parts are translucent, even the usually "softer"/unpaintable/never-clear nylon parts—a trend not seen on any other "clear" toys produced before.

:This version was only available in an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] 3-pack with a [[Kup (G1)/toys#UnitedDamage|battle-damaged Kup]] and [[Scrapheap (G1)#United|Scrapheap]]. Preorders for the set were opened on [[December 13]] of 2010 and closed on [[January 11]] of 2011, and shipped in April.

:This figure was available with a Hot Rod pin and [[Macrocosmic Seekers]] booklet directly from e-HOBBY, he was also released in Asian countries outside of Japan without said pin and booklet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Cybertron/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on e-HOBBY ''United'' Hot Rod at TFU.info]''

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[[File:UnitedToyRodimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Deluxe, January 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-23'''
**''Accessories:'' rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile
:Released in early 2012 as part of the ''United'' toy line, this marks the first [[retool]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus mold. To help the mold fit the character of Rodimus Prime, [[TakaraTomy]] chose a color scheme that homaged his original [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1]] cartoon color scheme and altered the mold to improve compatibility with [[Mini-Con]]s released around the same time. This release features new Generation One toy-inspired flame decos on the car's hood and sides, several sections (notably the roof and the area around the headlights) painted a sparkly dark maroon color (to mimic the two toned coloration of the front of Rodimus Prime's truck mode in the animation), as well as a white face and hands and an orange hood. [[TakaraTomy]] also retooled the toy's engine block to add a 5 mm peg and added a 5 mm hole underneath the toy's right hand to allow the toy to use the recent [[Arms Micron]] Mini-Cons.

:Both the maroon and orange plastic of the figure vary from any other release. Also notable is this is the first version of this mold to have the spoiler molded in an entirely different plastic color than the thighs (a good number of the other versions of this mold paint the spoiler a different color to achieve a certain look).

:Like the 5th and 6th wave figures, Rodimus's package features a sticker that said "limited quantity (数量限定)", indicating that this figure is released in limited numbers after its first and only shipment.
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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
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[[File:EZC-toy Rodimus Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you're gonna chew, Dan-O, chew in style!]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (Candy toy, 2012)
**''ID number'': '''2'''
**''Release Date'': [[July 30]] 2012
:Part of the ''[[EZ Collection]] Gum'' [[candy toy]] series made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., this Hot Rodimus is a metallic redeco of the Universe Legends Class toy. While his color layouts are identical to the ''Chronicle'' toy, Hot Rodimus's red plastics have been absolutely ''covered'' in metallic dark red paint, and his gold and blue paints are also now a shiny metallic gloss.

:As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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==''Kre-O''==
[[File:KreO-Toy RodimusKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A Scoped pistol? Yup, he's definitely helping Megatron.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2014]])
**''Bag number'': '''33501 41'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-brick, scoped pistol
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}
:Part of the fourth assortment of [[Blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Rodimus can be rebuilt from a humanoid into a hot rod. He reuses the Ironhide helmet, and the face [[tampograph]] from the Custom Kreon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-ORodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Hero Mashers''==
[[File:HM-toy Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Suffering from self-esteem issues, Rodimus took to using steroids.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Hero Mashers, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''9'''
**''Accessories'': Spoiler/blaster
:Part of the second wave of ''Transformers [[Hero Mashers]]'' basic Action Figures, Rodimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory.

:He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

:Rather than coming with a (nominally) hand-held weapon accessory, Rodimus comes with a spoiler for his back. Of course, being a ''Hero Mashers'' piece, it can be attached anywhere, including being hand-held, and the molding gives the impression of having a gun barrel, so go nuts.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Q-Transformers''==
[[File:QTransformers Hot Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2014-[[December 26|12-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-07'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Hot Rodimus transforms from a cute [[super deformed]] Toyota 86 to a just as cute robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Hot Rod as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.
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==''Combiner Wars''==
[[File:2015CombinerWarsHotRod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|24 years later, I've become [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|his]] Micromaster, again.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Legends Class, [[2015]])
**Accessories: Axe/Breastplate
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
:Part of the fourth wave of the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' subline imprint of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', Legends Class Rodimus is a redeco and new-head retool of ''Generations'' Legends Class Decepticon [[Blackjack (G1)#Generations|Blackjack]], transforming into a red sports car to robot and back! He and his axe are also able to plug into the chest of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|Optimus Prime]], as an homage to [[#Return of Convoy|his Micromaster toy]] from the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Return of Convoy (toyline)|Return of Convoy]]'' toyline of old.

:''The axe '''cannot''' plug onto his back, so don't even try to think about doing it.''

:Rodimus's [[stock photography]] shows him with his thighs, torso, and axe molded in yellow. The final toy, however, has these parts in orange, giving him more traditional robot mode colors in exchange for a less-accurate orange spoiler in vehicle mode.

:He includes a collector card featuring art from the "[[The Colossus War]]" episode of ''Transformers Legends'', which is based on his old Generation 1 body rather than his new look in the toy. The included instructions, while calling him a part of Optimus Maximus, show him attached to a control drawing of [[Ultra Prime]] instead.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Adventure]]'' [[Runabout (RID)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (RID)|Runamuck]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWLegRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Rodimus at TFU.info]
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==''Platinum Edition''==
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-POJC-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Alright! Hot Rod is back, let's PARTY!]]
*'''Planet of Junk Clash''' (Platinum Edition Deluxe 3-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'':rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile
:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', "Autobot Hot Rod" (who finally got his name back) is a redeco of the ''[[#United|United]]'' Rodimus Prime figure, which is a retool of the ''Classics'' Rodimus toy. While the toy's deco was similar to the first ''Classics'' figure, Hot Rod features yellow plastic on his spoilers, thighs, and his launcher's trigger, and grey plastic on his shins. Autobot Hot Rod also features orange-yellow paint on his vehicle headlights, and an Autobot sigil on his vehicle hood/robot chest, just like his ''Henkei'' and ''Reveal the Shield'' figures. His backpack and hood/chest piece are painted in a darker red. Hot Rod retains the retooled exposed engine and the lower forearm from the ''United'' Rodimus Prime release, allowing for [[Mini-Con]]s from the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' line and their redecos to attach to the large peg/forearm as an undocumented feature.

:Hot Rod's robot mode is mistransformed in all his [[stock photography|stock photos]], including the in-package image: his backpack and fins aren't rotated properly in place. Ironically, the mistransformation also gives proper clearance for the shoulder articulation in robot mode.

:Hot Rod was only available as a part of the "Planet of Junk Clash" set with [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#PlanetOfJunkClash|Wreck-Gar]] and [[Scrapheap (G1)#Generations|Junkion Scrapheap]]. In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, though only ever found at a single Target store, otherwise only available via the company's website. However, it was also stocked by several US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Singapore and the Philippines; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Canada, it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores, whereas in Chile, it was sold at Ripley stores. In the United Kingdom, it was also sold at Toys"R"Us stores, whereas in Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiary of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés. It's currently unknown if it was also available in stores, or limited to online purchases. In Italy, it was sold at Toys Center stores, making it the first ''Platinum'' set ever released in that country.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/PlatinumHotRod/hotrod.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Autobot Hot Rod at TFU.info]
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-RoRP-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Arise, [[Die-cast|Lost-art]]imus Prime.]]
*'''Rise of Rodimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition 2-pack, [[2017]])
**''Accessories'': gun, missile, Matrix of Leadership
:Unlike most of the figures from Hasbro's 2016 ''Platinum Edition'' offerings commemorating the 30th Anniversary of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', this Rodimus Prime is not a redeco of what [[fandom|fans]] would consider a "[[CHUG]]" figure, but of his ''[[#Titanium Series|Titanium Series]]'' toy, nine years after its initial release, retaining the original figure's [[die-cast]] construction. Rodimus Prime was available as part of a 2-pack with [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Galvatron]], aptly named "Rise of Rodimus Prime", which also contained a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Platinum Edition|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory, a redeco of the Matrix originally included with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]/[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]]. Unfortunately, Rodimus cannot hold it.

:Like several of the 2016 ''Platinum Edition'' sets, "Rise of Rodimus Prime" saw a very limited release: Basically, the two-pack was released in some of Hasbro's Asian markets, was stocked by some online retailers in the United States that obtain their stock through Asian vendors (such as [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource), and aside from that apparently only ever saw a wider release in ''Brazil'', of all places, where it was also first officially revealed by Hasbro at ABRIN (the Brazilian Toy Fair) in April of 2016. ''That's it''. The set never saw an official Hasbro-initiated release in the United States.
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==''Titans Return''==
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Head-on with style.]]
*'''Firedrive & Autobot Hot Rod''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': 2 rifles, [[Firebolt (G1)#Generations|Firedrive]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' "Autobot Hot Rod" transforms from robot into a futuristic sports car based on his [[#Generation 1|original Generation 1 toy]]. Like all Deluxe ''Titans Return'' toys, Hot Rod's cockpit can be opened to reveal a seat that allows any [[Titan Master]] figure to man it in both modes. Hot Rod comes with his Titan Master partner Firedrive (a renamed Firebolt), who fits into his vehicle mode cockpit and transforms into his robot mode head. As with other ''Titans Return'' toys, Hot Rod can accommodate any Titan Master figure in both robot and vehicle mode. His two 5 mm rifles can be clipped together to form a larger gun with a Titan Master seat, which can be tabbed into Hot Rod's engine block in an homage to where G1 Firebolt could attach.

:Similar to most ''Titans Returns'' toys, Hot Rod's Titan Master gimmick suffers from a design flaw leading to difficulties in applying the head to the body. In this case, the construction around Hot Rod's neckhole leaves it difficult to peg Firedrive's head in correctly, which can lead to the head being inadvertently pegged in sideways. In addition, some units suffer a molding error resulting in bumps on the lower right lip.

:As documented in his instructions, but not in his stock photography, Hot Rod's weapons can be pegged (when separated) into the sides of his vehicle mode, with just barely enough clearance for his wheels to still touch the ground.

:Hot Rod can use the ''Siege'' [[Battle Master]] [[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Firedrive]] (although you can't attach him on Hot Rod's vehicle engine) if one is okay with simultaneously having two Firedrives.

:Some copies were erroneously packaged with instructions for [[Getaway#Titans Return|Breakaway and Throttle]].

:This mold serves as the model for [[Pointblank#Legends comic|Pointblank]] in the ''Legends'' manga. The mold included a [[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|pretooled]] alternate head for an IDW-inspired Rodimus, but this was never used.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200809001511/https://www.allspark.com/2017/10/our-nycc-2017-interview-with-john-warden-design-manager/ NYCC 2017 John Warden interview]</ref>
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[[File:TR-toy RodimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That's not a camera focus problem, the head mode deco really is that faded and fuzzy.]]
*'''Chaos on Velocitron''' (gift set, 2017)
:''Titans Return'' Rodimus Prime is a [[retool]] of Titan Master [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Ptero]] with a new torso and head-mode face, both of which are painted-over [[die-cast]] metal. He features peg holes in his feet to attach to a variety of ''Titans Return'' figures, and can form the head of any Deluxe-or-larger figure from the line. Rodimus Prime provides the power of "Ultimate Speed Boost".

:Due to its partial die-cast construction, the ball joint that connects the Titan Master's head to its torso ends up being less flexible than on other Titan Master figures made entirely out of plastic, which leaves Rodimus Prime with a very stiff neck when plugged into a larger ''Titans Return'' figure.

:He was only available in a box set named "Chaos on Velocitron" that includes [[Quickswitch#Titans Return|Quickswitch]] and [[Dynamus#Titans Return|Dynamus]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRCOV|Laser Prime]] and [[Refractor#Titans Return|Refractor]], [[Nautica (G1)#Titans Return|Nautica]] and [[Parsec#Titans Return|Parsec]], and [[Fastlane#Titans Return|Fastclash]]. The set was officially announced by Hasbro to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], and was sold at stores in the United States, Canada, and Hasbro's Asian markets (such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong). Despite this, it later became available via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the United States (but not in Canada) as well, actually sold by Amazon directly (as compared to a third-party seller).

:The torso was later reused for fellow die-cast Titan Masters [[Thunderwing (G1)#Titans Return|Thunderwing]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Ultra Magnus]], and [[Scorponok (G1)#Titans Return|Scorponok]].
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==''Legends''==
[[File:TF-LG-45-Targetmaster-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Check out my chest tattoo!]]
*'''Targetmaster Hot Rodimus (Targetmaster Hot Rod)'''<ref>The Japanese text on the packaging is ホットロディマス / "Hot Rodimus", but the English subtitle says "Hot Rod".</ref> (Deluxe Class, [[2017]]-[[September 30|09-30]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG45'''
**''Accessories'': Headmaster, [[Shaoshao Li#Legends|Firebolt]] Targetmaster
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' "Targetmaster Hot Rodimus" is a redeco and retool of [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Hot Rod]], featuring a more cartoon-accurate maroon color scheme, painted rims, and a retooled chestplate which, in addition to featuring transparent flames, also allows you to hide the hood engine in robot mode. He comes with Firebolt, an all new mold [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] that replaces the original mold's guns. This figure was later redecoed into [[Ken Masters|Ken]].

:The lower right lip molding error from the ''Titans Return'' figure is present on some examples of this figure.
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==''Transformers Collectors' Club''==
[[File:GIJ-TF-Club-Crossover-Only-Human-Rodimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Leader Code Name: Rodimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': 2 photon blasters, fishing pole, fishing pole strike, fish, display base
:This figure represents Rodimus Prime's [[synthoid]] human body seen in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] season 3 episode "[[Only Human]]". It consists of a combination of redecoed parts from existing ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures; namely, the head of the 2008 version of [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]], the torso and waist of the 2009 ''Resolute'' version of [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]], the arms and hands of the 2010 ''Pursuit of Cobra'' version of [[Dusty]], the upper legs of the 2009 ''Rise of Cobra'' version of [[Shipwreck]], and the lower legs and feet of the 2010 ''Pursuit of Cobra'' version of [[Recondo]]. With the exception of the upper legs, this combination of parts was previously already used for the 2011 ''Pursuit of Cobra'' version of Hawk, which was also the first figure to include the vest accessory that is recolored for this figure, meant to recreate the look of the synthoid Rodimus Prime's jumpsuit in ''Only Human''.

:The remaining accessories are redecos of the 2013 ''Retaliation'' [[Blind Master]]'s sword cane/staff and flying saw, which are combined and reinterpreted as a fishing pole, the barracuda that came with the original 1990 ''Iron Grenadiers'' version of [https://www.yojoe.com/action/90/undertow.shtml Undertow], and the guns that originally came with the 2013 ''Retaliation'' [https://www.yojoe.com/action/13/dataviper.shtml Data-Viper] figure. A recolor of the UAV drone that usually goes with those guns was included with the concurrently released [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Transformers Collectors' Club|Autobot Warrior Code Name: Arcee]] figure, and can be worn by Rodimus Prime on his back, mimicking the look of the Rodimus Prime robot's spoiler. 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/rodimus.shtml More information on Autobot Leader Code Name: Rodimus Prime at YoJoe.com]''
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==''Power of the Primes''==
[[File:PowerOfThePrimestoy-RodimusPrimeEvolved.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well, it's about time [[Hasbro|they]] made it.]]
*'''Evolution Rodimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2018)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-08'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 25]], [[2018]]'''
**''Accessories'': trailer/evolution armor, evolution armor arms, rifle (formed by two blasters), [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] frame, Matrix of Leadership core
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] and [[Robby Musso]] (concept art)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Evolution Rodimus Prime" consists of a Deluxe-sized Hot Rod and a trailer, which can combine with the smaller robot to form the Leader-sized Rodimus Prime. Both robot modes feature exceptional articulation, largely due to the way both robot modes transform. However, neither has a rotating waist for the same reason. This figure features minimal [[Partformer|partsforming]], with the Rodimus Prime fists being formed by attaching the two halves of the front end of the trailer to Hot Rod's knees.

:He includes a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory that has a removable center crystal, allowing any [[Prime Master]] to take its place. The Matrix can be stored within Rodimus's robot mode chest. Unfortunately, neither of his robot modes can actually hold it due to having standard 5 mm hands. His two guns, one of which is based on his original toy's Photon Rifle, can combine into a rifle similar to his Photon Eliminator. In vehicle mode, his weapons can be mounted in the two 5 mm holes near the back end of his trailer or stored on Rodimus Prime's back. The trailer portion also has two pegs to stand a [[Titan Master]], [[Prime Master]], or decoy armor on.

:Surprisingly, the TakaraTomy stock photos of the Hot Rod figure are mistransformed: His yellow spoiler is not present in robot mode. This is only possible in the toy by removing the entire canopy of Hot Rod's vehicle mode, which is attached by a mushroom joint. Like the last version, Hot Rod/Rodimus can use the Battle Master Firedrive.

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[[File:TF-POTP-Leader-Class-Evo-Rodimus-Unicronus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|You]] are '''nothing!'''"]]
*'''Evolution Rodimus Unicronus''' (Leader Class, 2018)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''PP-40'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[November 24]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': trailer/evolution armor, evolution armor arms, rifle (formed by two blasters), [[Matrix of Conquest#Generations|Matrix of Chaos]] frame, Matrix of Chaos core
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}
:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Evolution Rodimus Unicronus" is a retool of the above Rodimus Prime toy, featuring a new goateed head and color scheme based on those of ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Rodimus (SG)#Toys|Rodimus]]. His smaller Deluxe-sized form is "Nemesis Hot Rod", and represents the character in a [[Unicron]]-corrupted state. He includes a [[Matrix of Conquest#Generations|Matrix of Chaos]] accessory that has a removable center crystal, allowing any [[Prime Master]] to take its place. The Matrix can be stored within Rodimus's robot mode chest. It's best to be careful with the "RODIMUS" stickers on his knees, as they can and will peel off easily.

:Stock renders released by Hasbro at [[New York Comic Con#2017|NYCC]] 2017 showed him with purple Decepticon insignias, but the [[:File:NYCC2017RodimusUnicronusSymbols.jpg|physical prototypes]] had purple Autobot insignias instead, and the stock photos showed him with both. The finalized toy has Decepticon insignias.
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==''Street Fighter II × Transformers''==
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ken.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"So, wanna fight fire with fire, huh?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rodimus [Ken] vs Arcee [Chun-Li]''' (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[May 26]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': left & right rifles, Headmaster
:Available as part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, Hot Rodimus is a redeco of ''Legends'' [[#Legends|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] (itself a retool of ''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class [[#TitansReturn|Hot Rod]]) in [[Ken Masters|Ken]]'s traditional colors, luxurious eyebrows, and flesh tones and all. He transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian sports car and back. The ''Street Fighter II'' logo is printed on the car's spoiler, and the smaller Headmaster's robot mode is also painted to resemble Ken.

:Like all Deluxe-sized ''Titans Return'' toys, Hot Rodimus's cockpit can be opened to reveal a seat that allows any [[Titan Master]]/Headmaster figure to pilot it in both modes. His two rifles can be clipped together to form a larger gun with a Headmaster seat; separately they can be pegged behind Hot Rodimus's front wheels or one can be pegged into his engine.

:Hot Rodimus was only available in a two-pack with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Arcee]] [[Chun-Li#Toys|[Chun-Li]]]. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May of 2018. A pre-order goal was set as well: if 3000 units were pre-ordered in 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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==''Vintage G1''==
[[File:Walmart-Vintage-G1-Hot-Rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Till all are bought!]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
**''Accessories:'' 2 photon lasers
:In a very unexpected turn, the original Hot Rod toy was reissued as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in 2018, under the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' banner, using the mold utilized for ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (which includes the 5 mm posts on his weapons). Like the original toy, Hot Rod entirely uses stickers instead of a combo of tampographs and stickers seen in ''The Transformers Collection'' release. However, unlike the original toy, ''Vintage G1'' Hot Rod uses "Targetmaster"-style chromed stickers, rather than flat colored versions. The rubsign is an all-new type used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.

:Unlike most of the original Hot Rod toys and the packaging stock photo, he is packaged with his vehicle front view facing backwards. Later shipments of the toy were packaged with Hot Rod's car facing frontwards.
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==''Studio Series''==
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-04-Voyager-Autobot-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who needs that [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe mold]] anyways!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]]-[[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-04'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-60'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 20]], [[2021]]
:*''Accessories'': 2 photon lasers, buzzsaw, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Studio Series|Matrix of Leadership]], 2 [[Fire Blast effect]]s, Matrix "glow" effect, "The Depths of Unicron" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (original packaging concept), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}
:Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' "Autobot Hot Rod" is a screen-accurate, Deluxe-sized mold that converts into the same ol' classic futuristic sports car. The colors, however, are a more toy-based red rather than ''Movie''-based magenta, due to management decision.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Before we move to final production, we have a big team meeting where we all come together and look at the figures and deco before approving them. While presenting this item and the first wave of kingdom, there was some rumbling from upper management. The original colors presented were pure magenta and that came as a bit of a shock to a few folks. The reaction is understandable, every toy of classic Hotrod has been some variation of red. There was some back and forth, references shown on both sides as to what colors he should be and this is how he ended up.

I was still so new to the team that my voice didn't carry that much weight even while showing clips of the 86 movie. I think there was still some confusion as to what this SS86 line was supposed to be but I'm happy to say that this was the only time this sort of thing has ever happened. Granted, Kingdom Cheetor and Megatron also had their colors shifted in this meeting...which was just strange...but that's corporate life.|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=04|day=13|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CcT189ZOAKc/}}</ref> The toy is sold at a Voyager price point due to a noticeably higher parts count that yields more accessories, articulation, and transformation intricacy. Aside from his 2 photon blasters, Hot Rod also comes with a Matrix accessory (very similar to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Earthrise|Optimus Prime's]]), an aura effect part to attach to the Matrix, a snap-on buzzsaw, and two blast effect parts that can attach to his exhaust pipes or guns.

:Inside his helmet, he has a deployable visor as seen in the [[Lookout Mountain]] scene. His right hand can flip to be replaced with the welding torch he used to repair [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], while his left hand flips to reveal a [[5 mm post]] for the buzzsaw or other compatible accessories. His enhanced articulation includes opening hands that can grasp his Matrix and "butterfly" shoulder joints that aid him in assuming iconic poses from the film.

:In vehicle mode, Hot Rod's guns plug into his engine block and then his buzzsaw accessory plugs on top of the guns; this two-layered accessory stacking is also supported on his robot back and the roof of the car. However, tabbing the guns into the saw creates stress on the plastic slots of the saw. Additionally, since both the guns and the engine are painted, this risks leaving scratches. Similarly, caution should be used when uniting and separating the painted silver pipes on the arms and legs during transformation, as the clips that connect the arm and leg pipes are small and prone to snapping. The Matrix accessory has no offical storage, but can comfortably rest in his chest cavity in both modes.

:As with other ''Studio Series'' figures, the interior of the packaging can form a diorama display for the figure. In this case, it is the shot of Hot Rod about to open the Matrix as he stands within [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s innards.

:In 2021, Hot Rod repacked in Wave 15 with with significantly altered packaging in accordance with Hasbro's new plastic-free packaging approach. This packaging [[variant]] had different UPC and EAN barcodes than the original version.

:This figure was also retooled into ''Shattered Glass Collection'' [[Rodimus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Rodimus]].
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==''War for Cybertron Trilogy''==
[[File:TF-WFC-Unicron-Hot-Rod-figurine.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Definitely a whopper.]]
*'''Unicron''' ([[2021]])
**''Series'': '''''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'''''
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]], [[Lynsey Urban]] and [[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Robby Musso]] and [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept art), [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] and [[Aurora Kraus]] (packaging), [[Mark Grzesik]], [[Sarah Jean Rovenko]], and [[Dan Caparco]] (instruction design), [[Lee Tympanick]] (safety), [[Rachel Fleming]] (senior box sitter, marketing), [[Charlie (cat)|Charlie]] (junior box sitter, cat)}}<ref>HasLab Unicron development reports at the [[Hasbro Pulse#Hasbro Pulse Unboxed|Hasbro Pulse blog]].</ref>
:''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Unicron]] comes with a [[Slug figure|mini-figurine]] of Hot Rod, only about 10 millimeters tall. The original announcement showed a sculpt based on Hot Rod's ''Titans Return'' design, but the final released figurine was based on the original G1 design (or more accurately, the ''Studio Series'' design above).
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==''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''==
[[File:TF-WFC-K-Commander-Rodimus-Prime.jpg|450px|thumb|So THIS is where [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] went!]]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Commander Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K29'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-12'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 7]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Trailer/[[Mobile Defense Bay#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Mobile Defense Bay]], Photon Eliminator, [[Sword of Primus#Toys|Sword of Primus]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#KRodimus|Matrix of Leadership]], turret, tray, 10 effects<ref>[https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08XYV4PGD/ ''Kingdom'' Rodimus Prime on Amazon Japan]</ref>
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}
:''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Rodimus Prime is a Commander Class toy that transforms from a [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] robot to a futuristic SUV,<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/19/translated-interviews-with-yuya-onishi-and-takashi-kunihiro-from-the-transformers-generations-book-2021-435763 Translated ''Transformers Generations 2021'' interview with Yuya Onishi and Takashi Kunihiro]</ref> which can attach to a trailer to form his futuristic truck mode. Despite appearances, Rodimus Prime is ''not'' a retool or engineering reuse of the ''Studio Series'' Hot Rod toy; though they feature similar transformation steps, the key difference is the lack of a faux chest. The head seemingly reuses the CAD data from [[#Power of the Primes|Evolution Rodimus Prime]]'s face sculpt. A ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' staple, Rodimus Prime and the trailer are littered with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] to facilitate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] or [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]]. The line's relative scale demands that he must be smaller than previous Commander Class toys, though making up for his price tag is above average engineering and articulation, including a removable Matrix, collapsing wheels, and poseable hands featuring separate index fingers with knuckle joints!

:The price is also filled out with a multitude of accessories. The trailer itself can fold out into the [[Mobile Defense Bay#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Mobile Defense Bay]], which Rodimus Prime can stand on and grasp the handles, plus an [[A.I.R. Lock System]] adapter on the front. The standing, twin-barreled cannon also detaches as its own unit, with sculpted tread detail. Undocumented in the instructions, the 5 mm post and tab on the turret can attach to Rodimus's spoiler to act as a large cannon backpack in robot mode, facilitated further by an undocumented second swivel joint that allows the cannon to swing around between the tips of the spoiler. The trailer also features a removable tray with 5 mm ports and dedicated storing spaces for the Matrix-aura and smoke blast effects.

:Rodimus Prime also includes a foldable Photon Eliminator which stores on the 5 mm post under the spoiler in both modes (though not when the trailer is attached in vehicle mode) and the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#KRodimus|Matrix of Leadership]], which of course, stores in his chest in both modes. A surprisingly-niche inclusion is the [[Sword of Primus#Toys|Sword of Primus]], which has a fold-out 5 mm post to attach to Rodimus's back in robot mode and can store on a pair of tabs under his vehicle mode. He also includes a whopping ''ten'' effect parts, 7 of which are translucent blue redecos from ''Siege'' [[Omega Supreme (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Omega Supreme]], which can attach to the various 5 mm ports on the figure or the 3 mm posts at the tips of the Photon Eliminator and exhaust pipes. The other three are newly-molded Matrix-aura and exhaust pipe-smoke blast effects. Care must be taken when handling these three effects parts as they are made from thin, hard plastic that can break if bent, as opposed to the more durable mushy goodness of the other effects parts. The exhaust effects are molded in translucent blue, and appear as such in promotional images, but the final pieces are painted black.

:On some copies, the spring-loaded lower halves of the trailer's smokestacks can get caught on some adjacent orange plastic when opening the trailer, requiring them to be manually moved aside. Another far more common problem is that Rodimus Prime's trailer does not fully close when the two large halves join together, causing a gap to be visible from above; this problem can occur with or without the turret inside the trailer. Some methods attempted to fix this include brushing clear polish on the large silver clips at the front of the trailer, and/or placing stickers inside the slots on top of the trailer. Caution should be taken when transforming him, as the paint on his windscreen piece can be easily chipped when the spoiler piece is folded against it.

:In a unique twist, the toy was revealed by [[TakaraTomy]] and set for pre-order in Japanese markets before [[Hasbro]], which usually unveils upcoming toys before or simultaneously with TakaraTomy.

:Rodimus Prime comes with one of four holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards from wave 1, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character.
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[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Core-Hot-Rod.jpg|300px|thumb|One of your toys comes with a sword, and now suddenly every toy of yours wants a sword.]]
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-first-wave-Sword.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Core Class, [[2022]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K43'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-17'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 30]], 2022
**''Accessories'': sword
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:Part of the final wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Core Class toys, "Autobot Hot Rod" is a Legends Class-sized figure that transforms from a robot to a futuristic sports car in 8 steps. He comes with a sword that features both a 3 mm handle, which Hot Rod himself uses, and a [[5 mm post]] for a larger toy. The sword can peg either onto the 3 mm peg on the back of the spoiler, or (undocumented in the instructions) into the 3 mm port in the front of the spoiler. The spoiler itself can be removed entirely, and in robot mode can either be moved to a port on the reverse of the same panel (for more freedom in the shoulder articulation, and a less-obscured look for the spoiler) or combined with the sword to create some sort of pointy-handgun. As seen on his package art, his sword is intended to combine with ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Iguanus (G1)#Legacy|Iguanus]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Legacy|Skywarp]]'s accessories to create a larger weapon.

:Unlike the "Generation 1" characters from previous Core Class waves, Hot Rod's sculpt isn't based on a larger ''Generations'' toy, but rather curiously appears to be based on his design from the "[[Evergreen]]" brand bible—just with some of the detailing changed to fit in the more G1-inspired style of the line.

:Compared to the renders seen in the [[instructions]], a pair of tabs were removed from the panels that form the hood of his vehicle mode; this creates a [[design flaw]] where the roof and front of the car don't latch securely onto the chassis.

:Hot Rod was re-released in the first wave ''Legacy'' Core Class toys, as seen below. Given that Hot Rod includes an Energon weapon meant to combine with his wavemates, and came out in the final wave of ''Kingdom'', it is almost certain Hot Rod was designed for ''Legacy'' and brought forward to meet demand.

:Hot Rod's stock renders depict his toy in a more pinkish shade of red, with an unpainted red nose, evoking a gladiator nose guard.

:For Japanese collectors, 2 out of the 3 components of the combined sword have not been made domestically available in Japan, as TakaraTomy did not release Iguanus and Skywarp, so they must import them to complete the weapon.

:Hot Rod was officially revealed during the [[December 3]], [[2021]] ''Transformers'' team roundtable with fans, and as such, Hot Rod is the last ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toy to be revealed and released.
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==''Legacy''==
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Hot-Rod.jpeg|upright=1|thumb|With him, the triad of that infamous scene in the movie can now be re-enacted in itty-bitty size.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Core Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Origin universe'': G1 Universe
:*''Accessories'': sword
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Core Class toys, Autobot Hot Rod is a [[package refresh]] of the previous ''Kingdom'' figure above, with no other changes besides his packaging.

:The instructions now mention his sword being part of a combined weapon formed by joining it with the guns from his ''Legacy'' Core Class wave-mates [[Iguanus (G1)#Legacy|Iguanus]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Legacy|Skywarp]].

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[[File:TF-Legacy-Velocitron-Speedia-500-Hot-Rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|[[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] sadly not included. Release date also not included.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Voyager Class, <s>2023</s>)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 photon lasers, Buzzsaw, 2 Fire Blast effects
:Intended to be part of the second wave of the ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Walmart|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'', Autobot Hot Rod was to be a redeco of the [[#Studio Series|''Studio Series'' figure]] in colors reminiscent of his original 1986 toy release. The blast effects included have also been recolored orange, and the blade of his buzzsaw is left unpainted. The Matrix accessory and associated effect part are omitted.

:Hasbro's [[stock photography]] has the figure mistransformed—his lower legs are not properly collapsed in. However, this is one rare case where the mistransformation actually ''works'' to further the intended homage, as the [[#The Transformers|original 1986 Hot Rod toy]] this one is emulating also had the vehicle mode exhaust pipes and wheels exposed on the sides of the legs.

:Despite numerous aesthetic differences between the two molds, Hot Rod's package art reuses the art from the Core Class toy above. They did at least edit out the combined sword accessory Hot Rod was originally wielding in said art though.

:The ''Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection'' was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States, and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] in Japan. Hot Rod was listed on Walmart's website before official announcement by Hasbro, seemingly intended for a Winter/Spring release in 2023, but this never came to be in either Hasbro's or TakaraTomy's version of the line. While claimed to not be "canceled", Walmart quickly moved on from the ''Velocitron Collection'', and Hasbro has no plans to release Autobot Hot Rod.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/06/transformers-brand-team-fan-roundtable-for-february-2023-recap-cybertronian-mode-jazz-475329 Recap of Transformers Fan Roundtable at TFW2005]</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/AF64f3-8mLg Transformers Marketing Team Interview on YouTube]</ref>
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==''Transformers Retro''==
[[File:Retro-toy HotRod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Pink is the new old.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod''' ([[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 "Photon Laser" rifles
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Hot Rod's [[#The Transformers|original toy]] was reissued by [[Walmart]] once again in 2023, this time under the branding of ''[[Transformers Retro]]'', though the packaging lacks that name, instead having ''The Transformers: The Movie'' branding. This release retains the larger fist holes and the modified-handle guns from prior re-releases, but is now in an extensively-painted deco intended to replicate his original cartoon character model as closely as possible. This results in the first Hot Rod toy to accurately represent the shade of pink he is actually depicted with in the movie! This also means the original mold's chromed pieces are now a flat light gray plastic instead. All of Hot Rod's details are achieved with tampographs rather than stickers.

: The box features original art by [[Marcelo Matere]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Some of my latest Transformers package art finally revealed! I was responsible for the robot, vehicle and backgrounds pencils !Having a blast working on this line! The Transformers package team did a great job as usual! #transformers #pencil #marcelomatere #marcelomatereart https://t.co/ZPB3gMQl8x|link=https://twitter.com/marcelomatere/status/1578045800978223104|name=Marcelo Matere|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=10|day=06|(defunct=)}}</ref> of Hot Rod in robot and vehicle mode laid over a scene of the interior of one of the [[Autobot shuttle]]s featured in the film. Interestingly, the art appears to use ''Studio Series'' {{'}}86 Hot Rod as a model.

:''Transformers Retro'' Autobot Hot Rod was announced and went up for preorder on [[October 6]], 2022 as part of Walmart's Collector Con event. However, precious few samples seemingly ever made it to brick-and-mortar stores.
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==''Adamas Machina''==
[[File:TF-Adamas-Machina-Series-AMT-01-Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|3P Companies, eat your heart out.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Rodimus''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''AMT-01'''
:*''Accessories'': [[Photon eliminator|Photon Eliminator]]/2 [[Photon laser|Photon Lasers]], Saw Blade, Communicator
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing, alt mode, accessories)}}<ref name = Adamas>{{citesocial|quote=I played a small part in the development of the highly acclaimed "Adamus Machina AMT-01 Rodimus," which is currently on sale. I was involved in the development of the vehicle concept, additional details, design of the communication device and saw arm accessories, and specification of the weapon attachment method when transforming Flame Toys' high-quality figure into a transforming model. Please get your hands on it!|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1904863950883479948/|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2025|month=3|day=26}}</ref>

:Part of [[T-SPARK]]'s ''[[T-SPARK#Adamas Machina|Adamas Machina]]'' line of high-end collectibles, this is a highly articulated depiction of Rodimus featuring [[die-cast]] metal. It is modeled after his appearance in the [[2005 IDW continuity]], particularly his ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' body. With design input by [[Flame Toys]], it very closely resembles the [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Flame Toys|Kuro Kara Kuri]] figure but now able to transform.

:Multiple owners reported that the right hip pad can get so thoroughly stuck in mid-transformation that attempting to reposition it will break the toy.

::*[https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/adamas/amt01_rodimus/ Official TakaraTomy website of ''Adamas Machina'' Rodimus]

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Rodimus Lost Light Ver.''' ([[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''AMT-01EX'''
:*''Accessories'': Photon Eliminator/ 2 Photon lasers, Saw Blade, Communicator
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing, alt mode, accessories)}}

:This redeco of ''Adamas Machina'' Rodimus now evokes his blue period from the ''[[Transformers: Lost Light|Lost Light]]'' series.
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==''Age of the Primes''==
[[File:AOTP Micromaster Hot Rod.jpg|thumb|300px|My Titan's cheaper and I'm still included with him? [[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Legacy|Take]] [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Legacy|that]], [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]] and [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-pr13|'''The Thirteen Star Optimus Prime''' (Titan Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Hot Rod''' (ホットロッド)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-10'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[August 30]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref>

:Packed in with ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|Star Optimus Prime]], "Micromaster Autobot Hot Rod" is a more articulated update of the [[#Return of Convoy|''Return of Convoy'' Micro Transformer Hot Rodimus figure]], turning into a futuristic sports car. Hot Rod in alternate mode can be carried around in the included Micro Trailer, and robot mode can ride atop the vehicle in its battle station form, which resembles the [[#G1RodimusPrime|original Rodimus Prime]]'s battle station. As with the original figure, he can be seated in Star Optimus Prime's chest or man a turret on the "[[Roller (G1)#Age of the Primes|tread unit]]". Aside from the basic articulation, Hot Rod's head cannot rotate.

:Make sure you properly attach Hot Rod onto the blue section of the turret by wedging his knees into the open spaces and the inner shins onto the clips, or he'll be (hilariously) launched off while rotating it.

::*''Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Star Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram:''
::**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFElvtSsqoe/ Part I]''
::**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFOshCXs2gV/ Part II]''
::*''[[Source:Transformers Age of the Primes bios#AOTP10|Machine translation of Star Optimus Prime's TakaraTomy bio]]''

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==''Swapticons''==
[[File:TF Swapticons Hot Rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''What If: Hot Rod shares the Matrix of Leadership with Bumblebee?'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod / Bumblebee''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, "Autobot Hot Rod" is a small, rectangular figure that transforms into the back half of a modified van. While his nominal placement is as the back half of a full heavily modified van evoking Rodimus Prime's "futuristic motorhome" alt-mode with his pack-in partner [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Bumblebee]], he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing.

: His side panels/arms are on a hinge, allowing them to swing outward while his head can swivel. His face is a sticker that wraps all the way around his head.

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==Notes==
[[File:G1catalog86-PinkHotRod.jpg|thumb|I was pink once.]]
*Miscommunication between Hasbro and Takara that neglected to mention the fact that Rodimus Prime was supposed to be the new Autobot leader and the upgrade of Hot Rod led to Takara creating the original [[prototype]] for the G1 Hot Rod toy in three times the final size, about as tall as ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]. When Hasbro corrected Takara about those details, Takara's designers were disappointed because they had to make Rodimus Prime's toy larger than Hot Rod's.<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/creative/showentry.php?s=522 Information provided by Fumihiko Akiyama, incorporated in essay about "Ten popular but incorrect rumors about Japanese Transformers" at TF Archive]</ref>
*In an odd intra-Hasbro design move, both of Hot Rod's original guns were reused for weapon toolings on the [[Cobra]] [http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/88/stellarstiletto/ Stellar Stiletto] in 1988. The larger handgun is the nosecone cannon, while the smaller (facing backwards) is the basis for the longer missiles. Hey, Hot Rod was occupied with [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] at the time anyway, right?
[[File:TFGRodimus.jpg|thumb|New Rodimus, not to be confused with New Coke.]]
*'''New Rodimus''' was the tentative name for an unused Rodimus Prime design revealed in the Japanese book ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]''. Unlike his predecessors, he would have transformed into a fire engine. According to the caption in the book, New Rodimus would have come out after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Battlestars story pages and comic|Star Convoy]], and his transformation would involve splitting at the waist. Previously, fans believed that the idea for New Rodimus's transformation was eventually used by the ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' toy '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGFHTcC5tlo Duke Fire]''', which is also a fire engine that splits at the waist in order to transform. However, a discussion with [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] staff revealed that this was a coincidence, as Duke Fire's designer had not seen the New Rodimus design.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Also talked w/TakaraTomy team. Brave's Duke Fire NOT based on New Rodimus, per designer of Duke Fire. He was not aware of that Rod design. https://t.co/4eoAcycVWa|link=https://twitter.com/tfwiki/status/907253686023458817|name=Matthew Karpowich|site=Twitter|year=2017|month=09|day=11|(defunct=)}}</ref> As seen below, this revelation did not come before a story homaging Duke Fire's [[Duke Fire|assumed connection]] to New Rodimus was published, retroactively linking the two.
**In 2015 [[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#August 15.2C 2015|an entry]] of the Facebook version of [[Ask Vector Prime]] dubbed this version of Rodimus as "Fire Rodimus" and [[Hot Rod (G1)#Fire Rodimus|gave some background to him]].
[[File:HyperHobbyRodimusTestshot.jpg|thumb]]
*An image of a black Rodimus Prime toy appeared in issue #38 of the magazine ''[[Hyper Hobby]]'' in 2002. For years, it was thought that this was an unreleased [[Lucky Draw figure]] (which an [http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/transformers/news/story/lucky+draw+transformers/Unreleased+Lucky+Draw+Black+Rodimus+Convoy/7581 unscrupulous Ebay seller] reinforced by repeatedly calling it that in his auctions). However, it was eventually found — [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=62831&st=0&p=1347844&#entry1347844 seven years later] — when a Japanese speaker read the text of the magazine, that it was nothing more than a test shot that was intended to tease the release of the normal-colored reissue.
*One of the first concepts for ''Classics'' Rodimus was based around the {{w|Pagani Zonda}} super car, before the {{w|Dome Zero}} design was decided upon.
*''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Car Robots]]'' [[Side Burn (RID)|Speedbreaker]] (aka ''Robots in Disguise'' Side Burn) has a powered-up color scheme which resembles Hot Rod's.
*Aside from the ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Rodimus (Energon)|namesake character]], Hot Rod has also been [[homage]]d twice (or possibly thrice depending on how you look at it) in the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]]. For ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', the "[[Powerlinx]]" upgrade of [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]] was given a very Hot-Rod-inspired deco. In ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'', [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] made a redeco of Hot Shot (well, "Exillion"), who already had some Hot Rod homage elements in his toy design, with Hot Rod deco as a DVD-pack-in [[exclusive]]. [[Hasbro]] then took this deco, altered it, and released it in the US line at mass retail as the new character [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]].
*A (somewhat jokey) proposed BotCon concept by [[Fun Publications]] was a redeco of Deluxe Class [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Transmetal1|Transmetal Rattrap]] into a beast form of Rodimus Prime, named "Rodimouse", to match [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Ultra Mammoth]] as being ''Beast Wars'' Maximal forms of fellow Autobot leaders [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], respectively.<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report by griffin]</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=Rodimouse! https://t.co/HFzdBtvyfp|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/762678026933067781|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2016|month=08|day=08|(defunct=)}}</ref>
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==References==
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[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Collaborative Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:Hero Mashers Autobots]]
[[Category:Kiss Players Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:Return of Convoy Autobots]]
[[Category:Q-Transformers characters]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]
[[Category:Targetmasters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers with multiple modes]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]

Astrotrain (G1)/toys

2025-11-21T09:03:54Z

Skyfreak101: /* Classics */ Adding the Bumblebee/Astrotrain Twin Pack

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

:The other side of his instructions features [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|the 40th ''Legends'' bonus edition manga]].
{{TRInfinitusMold}}
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
{{anchor|Siege}}
[[File:WFC-Siege-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Runaway train, never coming back.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S51'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-47'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''IONICDISPLACER'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy number:'' '''38'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Astrotrain is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy in white and purple colors.

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

==References==
{{reflist}}

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

Bumblebee (G1)/toys

2025-11-21T09:02:25Z

Skyfreak101: /* Classics */ Adding the Bumblebee/Astrotrain Twin Pack

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[[File:Bumblebeeg1toys.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Sure, just one Bumblebee's pretty nonthreatening. But get a hive...]]
'''[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]''' gots lots of toys!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1-toy Bumblebee1984.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeSpfUHqxG8 The original sweet boy.]]][[File:G1-toy BumblebeeChina.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Chinese-release Bumblebee. Note the unpainted rear bumpers.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, [[1984]]-[[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Bumble'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''11''', '''C-56'''
{{toydesigner|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Watts]] (packaging artist)}}

: Bumblebee's original toy, released in 1984 and in Japan in 1985, originally hails from the ''[[Micro Change]]'' series, transforming into a "penny-racer"-proportioned Volkswagen Type 1. He was available through the first three years of the ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' series, the entire duration of the [[Mini-Vehicle]] assortment, the only 1984 Mini Vehicle to do so.

: 'Bee has a ''lot'' of minor variations. Throughout 1984 and 1985, Bumblebee was produced in both yellow and red (as was [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Cliffjumper]]), a move meant to "make the line look bigger" according to former [[Hasbro]] R&D Vice President [[George Dunsay]].<ref name="dunsay">[http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/interviews/george_dunsay/george_dunsay_interview.php Interview with George Dunsay at TFArchive.com]</ref> For his 1984 release, both color versions had an Autobot sigil on the roof/chest. In 1985, this was replaced by a [[rubsign]]. The rubsign remained on the 1986 release, though he was only released in yellow that year. The original version of Bumblebee also features the "Dunlop" brand name stamped on his tires.

: Packaging-wise, there are several more variations. In 1984, the Mini Vehicles were packaged in vehicle mode. Come 1985, a picture of the toy in vehicle mode was added to the front of the card, and ''later'' the toys proper were packaged in robot mode. From this point on, the Mini Vehicles were also part of two different pack-in promotions; the [[Mini-spy|Mini-spies]] and iron-on reflective patches. The Mini-spies packed in with Bumblebee and Cliffjumper only came in white, one of the three possible colors for the add-ons.

: For his 1985 Japanese release, Bumblebee came in a small box rather than on a card. He was available in both red and yellow, both versions having the rubsign rather than the foil faction symbol. He was also released in the 1986 assortment, but only in yellow. This is why he has two ID numbers in Japan; in 1986, the line switched from a single-series number listing to splitting it up between "C" (Cybertron/Autobot) and "D" (Destron/Decepticon) groupings.

: In the early 1990s, Bumblebee was one of many Transformers ''finally'' released in China. He comes on a card nigh-identical to the original Hasbro packaging, with a few Chinese-language stickers added. The toy itself has some notable differences from the original, however: aside from an unpainted rear bumper (the most obvious difference), this Bumblebee has a paler, less-saturated yellow plastic. He also only came in yellow, and only came with a rubsign. This toy, along with many other Chinese-market Transformers at the time, somehow made their way to UK stores, most notably Woolworths.

: The original mold is also used by the [[Optimus (faction)|Optimus-faction]] [[Volks (G1)|Volks]]. He was later [[retool]]ed into a [[#Keychain|keychain version of Bumblebee]], as well as for a [[#TFCollection|''Transformers Collection'' multipack]] (see below), with each of these serving as the base for [[Glyph (Universe)#Toys|Glyph]] and [[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Toys|Bug Bite]] respectively. He was also released in a wide variety of colors in markets across Latin America, which will be covered in separate entries below (as to not make this entry unreadably long; there's a ''ton'' of variants and more keep popping up!).

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-bumblebee/19/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Bumblebee at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

{{G1BumblebeeMold}}

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[[File:Bumblebee-IGA.jpg|thumb|"Carcacha, paso a pasito / No dejes de tambalear / Carcacha, poco a poquito / No nos vayas a dejar" ''(White and blue versions pictured)''|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, [[1985]])}}</ul>

: When he was released in Mexico by [[IGA]], Bumblebee came in five decoes: both the original red and yellow (now cast in a slightly lighter shade of plastic), as well as blue, silver, and white. The silver and white versions are particularly notable (and significantly rarer), as they have red-painted faces (similar to that of probably-[[Hubcap (G1)#IGA|Hubcap]]). The sticker on the back of Mexican Bumblebee's head is also slightly different from the Hasbro/Takara release, being the same general design, but smaller and with thicker, simpler lines.

: Years later, large numbers of Mexican Transformers somehow made it to various European markets.

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=bluemexbee More information on blue Mexican Bumblebee at TF-1.com]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=whitemexbee More information on white Mexican Bumblebee at TF-1.com]''

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[[File:Estrela-Volks.jpg|thumb|"Eu vou a pé, eu vou de fusca / Aonde tem amor eu vou!"|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Volks''' (Robocar, 1985)}}</ul>

: Bumblebee was released in Brazil by [[Estrela]] in 1985 as the Robocar "Volks", initially available in two color schemes: his original yellow and black, and a slick-looking silver and black variant similar to one of the aforementioned IGA versions but with a gold face instead.

: Rather than having faction insignia, both versions were decorated with a new thin tech-detailing sticker on their chests based on the original ''[[Micro Change]]'' decals, and the design of the sticker on the back of his head was also changed to a more complex grid pattern. The raised "DUNLOP" branding on the tires was also removed, a change also present on the Estrela versions of the similarly-engineered [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Estrela|Carrera / Cliffjumper]] and [[Sedan (Robocar)|Sedan]] molds.

:As mentioned, Estrela released red and orange versions of Volks in 1986 sporting the new "[[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]]" faction insignia; given this new factional alignment, for the purposes of this wiki, the Optimus-aligned Volks is considered a [[Volks (G1)|separate character]] from Bumblebee.

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=silverbee More information on Silver Bumblebee/Volks at TF-1.com]''

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[[File:AntexVolks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Bueno sí, sé que tú, planeas ir / Por la autopista del oeste hasta su fin / Andarás bien por la 66"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Volks''' (Robocar, 1985)}}</ul>

: The aforementioned red and orange versions of Volks were released in Argentina by [[Antex]] in 1985, both sporting the Estrela stickers and "DUNLOP"-less tires. Later releases of the orange version have been found with different paper stickers: the one on his chest/roof being one that was originally applied to [[Salt-Man Z]]'s groin. (The back-of-the-head decal was ''probably'' also changed, but right now we don't know for sure.)

:The card's toy photography depicts the Estrela yellow and silver versions, but it is believed this was merely a holdover from the Estrela-designed packaging, and that neither coloration was ever sold in Argentina.

:These toys are more readily available on the secondary market than their Estrela predecessors. They also have lower quality control.

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[[File:Rubiplas-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|Lemon deco might make him more sour than sweet. ''(Yellow version pictured)''|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)}}</ul>

: As far as foreign Mini Vehicle variants go, the Venezuelan release of Bumblebee by [[Rubiplas]] is pretty tame. He came in both the red and yellow versions, albeit the latter was made in a much brighter, lemon-like shade of plastic, and retains the original Hasbro insingia and back plate stickers.

: The main difference compared to other international versions of Bumblebee is his head's deco work (or lack thereof), which is missing both the silver paint on his face and the [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome silver]] on the "plate" part of the head, leaving it as black plastic.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1987)}}</ul>
[[File:Lynsa-PeachBumblebee.jpg|thumb|Never has a toy looked this deliciously edible before. ''(Peach version pictured)''|upright=1.67]]

: Manufactured by [[Peru|Peruvian]] company [[Lynsa]] and sold in Peru and Chile, this version of Bumblebee is similar to the Rubiplas release, lacking any paint or chrome, but this version also has plastic tires instead of rubber. So far, three different colorations have been confirmed: the original yellow-and-black, red-and-black, and peachy-orange-and-black. It is claimed that there may be ''six'' different versions of Peruvian Bumblebee all told, with the three others being unique to that market, but no-one has been able to find and confirm the others so far. Notably, at least one copy has been found which seems to have been factory-assembled with Cliffjumper's head instead. <ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/help-unique-lynsa-peru-bumblebee-found-t79477.php "Help! Unique Lynsa Bumblebee Found"] on Seibertron.com</ref>

: As with the other Lynsa Minicars, this Bumblebee is incredibly fragile, with his arms in particular being very prone to breakage. As such, given the rarity of this toy, whatever few copies of it still exist should be handled with ''exceptional'' care.

{{note|Peruvian company BASA (which eventually changed to HUDE) apparently also (briefly) sold ''Transformers'' in Peru, but these were straight imports of Hasbro Mini Vehicles with a company sticker applied to the packaging.}}

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[[File:Goldbugg1toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Older, squatter, faster, stronger.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Goldbug''' (Throttlebot, [[1987]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Goldback'''
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''C-97'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takayuki Ishizawa]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (initial concept)}}

: The [[Throttlebot]] Goldbug was released in 1987, and like the other Throttlebots, he has a pull-back motor and a simple transformation. The vehicle mode was not designed to look like a penny racer as the original toy was, so its variation on the Volkswagen Type 1 was much more realistically-proportioned. Though the other Throttlebots seem to have always been intended to be new characters, Goldbug's head was based directly on that of Bumblebee's original toy. Bumblebee was the second Transformer to be given a second toy (as both [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and Rodimus Prime had been released the previous year).

: The Throttlebots were part of the [[Decoy (G1)|Decoy]] promotion in 1987, where the carded toys came with a soft-rubber figurine. The Throttlebots were the only team to come with either Autobot or Decepticon Decoys; the other toys in the promotion only came with Decoys of the same faction they belonged to.

: In Japan, they were also the focus of the "Throttlebot Promotional Sales Campaign", where buying a Throttlebot at select Japanese retailers (sadly, we do not know which retailers these were) got the buyer one of six random all-white [[Autobot Master Warrior#Toys|Autobot Master Warrior]]s free. These [[campaign item|promotional toys]] are now among the most expensive ''Transformers'' toys ever "mass"-released, if not ''the'' most expensive (especially when size is taken into account).

: This toy also doubles as the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Goldbug/goldbug.htm More information on Goldbug at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1987/instr_goldbug.jpg Instructions for Goldbug at Botchthecrab.com]''

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[[File:G1toy pretender bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not Herbie.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (Classic Pretender, 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Pretender shell, helmet, [[sonic blaster]], [[laser pistol]]
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}}

: As part of the sixth year of ''Transformers'', Bumblebee was released as a "[[Classic Pretender]]", expanding the range of [[Pretender]]s toys. This version of Bumblebee is still a Volkswagen Type 1, but now has what look like off-road tires. His vehicle mode has a realistically-proportioned front end, but the cab area is more relatively compact than on the Goldbug toy (though not quite as deformed as the original Bumblebee). He came with a gun for his robot mode that could be mounted on his roof and another gun for his human shell.

: Oddly, the robot's head is modeled after [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys|Cliffjumper]]'s toy head.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Pretender'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1989/instr_bumblebee_(pretender).jpg Instruction booklet for ''Pretender'' Bumblebee at Botchthecrab.com]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser pistol

: The inner robot to Pretender Classics Bumblebee was sold without the shell in the [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] [[Legends (G1)|Legends]] figure assortment, the first store-exclusive Transformers in the Hasbro line. Oddly, he came with the inner-robot gun to his teammate [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]], who had Bumblebee's small gun in exchange.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Legends'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]'' (scroll down)
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1989/instr_bumblebee_(legends).jpg Instructions for ''Legends'' Bumblebee at Botchthecrab.com]''

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[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser pistol

: In Japan, Legends Bumblebee was only available in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of [[Jazz (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Heroset|Starscream]]. Bumblebee was identical to the Hasbro release.

: In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Bumblebee was given the name "Saetta", which was originally the Italian name of [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|Wheeljack]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.

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[[File:G1toy action master bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Sadly, despite its charm, Hasbro's crossover attempt with [http://data.whicdn.com/images/133507565/large.png Doraemon] wouldn't be enough to save the Action Masters from flopping.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee with Heli-pack''' (Action Master, 1990)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Heli-pack, [[astral exploder rifle]]
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the second wave of single-carded [[Action Master]] figures in the line's final year (in the US, at least), Bumblebee is a non-transforming action figure that mixed his cartoon model with toy-based detailing. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles.

: He comes with the [[Heli-pack]], which transforms into a large "high-powered [[air rifle]]" with spring-loaded deploying barrel. Bumblebee and his Heli-pack are cross-compatible with any other Action Master figure, vehicle or accessory; plus the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s.

: This release makes Bumblebee the only character to have a toy of ''some'' kind available throughout the entire original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' production run, from 1984 up to 1990.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Action Master'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/action_masters/instr_bumblebee.jpg Instructions for ''Action Master'' Bumblebee at Botchthecrab.com]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Goldbug''' (Classic Throttlebot, 1991)}}</ul>

: Goldbug, and the rest of the Throttlebots, were reissued in Europe in 1991 as part of the [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissues.

: It was [[retool]]ed to remove the [[rubsign]] indent, and the heat-sensitive decal was replaced with a glossy-paper faction symbol.

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[[File:G1toy bumblebee keychain.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.67|If you're feeling bitter, you might need a sweet boy in your pocket!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (Keychain, 2001/2003/2007)}}</ul>

: A keychain version of Bumblebee was released by [[Fun4All]] under license from [[Hasbro]] in the US in 2001. Though based on the original toy, this is an entirely new set of molds, with a number of small differences throughout (minor proportion differences and generally softer edges), but the most immediately obvious one is the small plastic ring added to the rear bumper to accommodate the chain. The toy also returned to its original sticker set-up, doing away with the rubsign and restoring the Autobot symbol on his chest.

: In 2003, Takara released all four of the keychain Minibots ([[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Keychain|Cliffjumper]], Bumblebee, [[Windcharger (G1)#keychain|Windcharger]], and [[Brawn (G1)/toys#keychain|Brawn]]) as [[7-Eleven]] [[exclusive]]s. They came in [[blindpacking|blind-packed boxes]] so you don't know which one you got until you open 'er up, plus each one could also come in a "[[Chase figure|chase]]" all-black version exclusive to this release. The black deco was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Black Bumble|an evil clone]] of Bumblebee.

: All four keychains were re-released in 2007 under the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' banner by [[Basic Fun]] (Fun4All having gone bankrupt in 2004). Sold on new cardbacks with the ''Heroes'' look, these releases are functionally identical to the originals (just the company stamping has changed) except for the actual chain part, which is a different style with an additional black plastic tab attached.

:This mold was also used to make [[Glyph (Universe)#Toys|Glyph]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/BlackBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on the black keychain Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-toy Bumblebee SonicBlue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Glyph (Universe)|So]] [[Freeway (G1)|close.]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''SonicBlue Bumble & Exo Suit Chama'''{{sic}} (2019)}}</ul>
:*''Release date:'' [[2019]] [[November 3]]
{{toydesigner|[[Chama]] (deco)}}
: Released as part of the collaboration between the ''Transformers'' franchise, the [[Bump of Chicken]] rock group, and [[Studio Trigger]]'s [[Sushio]], this Bumblebee is a redeco of the ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' release of the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Bumblebee mold]] (see below), complete with translucent windows. He transforms into a sports coupe of made-up model, which features an opening canopy for his cockpit, which allows any [[Titan Master]]/[[Prime Master]] figure to ride inside him; in this case, the included Headmaster of Bump of Chicken's bassist [[Chama#Toys|Chama]].

: Also included is a [[pack-in material|pack-in]] mini-comic, "[[Transformers × Bump of Chicken EX Episode]]", written by Chama himself and illustrated by [[Akira Amemiya]].

: The figure was exclusively released as one of the band's [https://bumpofchicken.com/goods/list/detail?id=14&item_id=46 online shop items], though customers had to register as an EMTG (Entertainment Music Ticket Guard) member to purchase it. Collectors first had an opportunity to purchase the figure in-person at an event at Tokyo Dome from [[November 3]]–4, 2019, starting at 8:30 AM JST. In-person purchasers needed to have a ticket to the band's concert in order to purchase the figure. Online orders were also available at noon on [[November 8]], 2019, and quickly sold out. Due to demand, a second run of the toy was made available on [[November 11]], 2019, with the second run shipping in March 2020.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2Bumblebee Minicar toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A gold bug, but not Goldbug.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Autobot, 1993)

: Bumblebee's first ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toy was a [[redeco]] of his original toy, transforming into a "Penny Racer"-proportioned Volkswagen Type 1. However, this version has yellow chrome on the previously matte-yellow plastics. Thankfully, there seem to be few to no reports of chrome flaking on any of the ''Generation 2'' Mini Vehicles.

: The only symbol on the figure is the Generation 2 Autobot insignia stamped on the bottom of his foot, followed by the word "Autobot".

::*''[http://tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Generation 2 Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2-toy Bumblebee GoBot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Now he's just gold.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the third wave of ''Generation 2'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, this version of Bumblebee is a [[redeco]] of wave 1's [[High Beam#Toys|High Beam]], transforming into a concept race car with exposed rear engine... that looks ''exactly'' like the "[[Wikia:hotwheels:Speed Blaster|Speed Blaster]]" car from [[Mattel]]'s ''[[Hot Wheels (franchise)|Hot Wheels]]'' line that was first released in 1991 under the names "Back Burner" and "Sonic Special". He features through-axle construction for incredibly fast zipping on flat, smooth surfaces, and is compatible with many tracks and playsets from ''Hot Wheels'' and ''Matchbox''.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Crosswise (RID)#Toys|Crosswise]] and [[Nightracer (G2)#Toys|Nightracer]]. It was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Bumblebee (G2)|"next-generation" clone of Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Go-Bots Bumblebee at TFU.info]''{{G2HighBeamMold}}
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:Smallest transforming bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|50% smaller, still 100% sweet.]]
*'''Bumble''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''GTF 04'''

: Not much more than an inch tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Bumblebee is a scaled-down version of his original toy, retaining the larger figure's [[transformation]] scheme but losing its rolling wheels by sheer necessity of size. Bumblebee was sold as part of the line's first wave and, like all the figures, came [[blindpacking|blindpacked]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Smallest Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Bumble (Red)''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF X-2'''

:Bumblebee also came in red! A red variant of the toy was one of two [[chase figure]]s sold in the first ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' wave.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
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[[File:G1toy reissue Bumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Sweet Boy: Upgraded!]]
*'''Minibot Team''' (6-pack, 2004)
**''ID number'': '''12'''
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:"Bumble" was again reissued in Japan as part of ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' "bookbox" series in a six-toy multi-pack, with [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Drag]], [[Cosmos (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Adams]], [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Gears]], [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Powerglide]], and [[Warpath (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Warpath]]. This time around, Bumblebee was [[retool]]ed to have a new [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] head. Additionally, this version of the figure gave Bumblebee both an Autobot symbol ''and'' a rubsign, keeping the former in its traditional placement on his chest, and relocating the rubsign to the back of his head, replacing the original tech-detailing sticker that had previously been there.

:The entire set was redecoed to make the [[G1 GoBots|"G1 GoBots"]] set; this version of Bumblebee became [[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Toys|Bug Bite]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/ReBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Transformers Collection Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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{{G1BumblebeeMold}}

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:AlternatorsBumblebeeDesign.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The cool sweet boy you'll never get.]]

: One of the earliest proposals in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' line was for Bumblebee as a Volkswagen New Beetle, with [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Cliffjumper]] as the redeco. Unfortunately, VW evidently did not want to be associated with "war toys" [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21|at that time]], and therefore the design never made it past the control drawing stage. Control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper have been published in the Japanese ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' book. The design did, however, end up appearing fictionally as Bumblebee's form in the "[[Descent into Evil]]" comic.
 
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium bumblebee.jpg|thumb]]
*''' ''War Within'' Bumblebee''' (Cybertron Hero, unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Unknown, likely display stand

:Prior to the line's cancellation, a 6-inch resin copy depicting a transformable Bumblebee was seen at [[BotCon 2006]]. His alternate mode was the saucer-like car seen the Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' (which was itself based on the first cartoon appearance of Bumblebee). An alternate head of Cliffjumper was seen as well, indicating a retool. Unfortunately these never made it into production.
 
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Bumblebeeclassicstoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Flight-enhancement buddy #2]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The Deluxe ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Bumblebee transforms into a yellow hatchback sports car (labeled as a "cruiser" on the package) that's basically Hasbro's typical cross between several existing car models: The car closely resembles a Peugeot 206 WRC, however some people see strong cues from other vehicles, such as the general shape of the car being based on a heavily customized one-of-a-kind 1992-1995 {{w|Honda Civic (fifth generation)|fifth generation Honda Civic hatchback}} with lots of aftermarket add-ons (such as a large front bumper, large fenders and a large rear wing).<ref name="ricercivic">[http://www.tuningfever.fr/fr/pics/gal-1596-stephan/pic-33883-honda-civic.php Photos of 1992-1995 Honda Civic], photos taken from an eBay auction posted before September 2005.</ref> The front section takes some design cues from various models of the {{w|Subaru Impreza WRX}}, namely the hood vent present on all models, the front grille of the 2004-05 WRX and the headlights and the midsection of the front bumper from the 2006-07 WRX STi.<ref name="wrxsti06">[http://www.insideline.com/subaru/impreza-wrx/2006/first-drive-2006-subaru-impreza-wrx-and-wrx-sti.html 2006-2007 Subaru WRX STi], officially unveiled in September 2005.</ref> The shape of the rear fenders is also vaguely inspired by the [[Volkswagen]] {{w|Volkswagen New Beetle|New Beetle}}.

:Bumblebee comes with a single accessory, a jet ski called "[[Wave Crusher]]" on a trailer. This is a bit similar to his Action Master toy's transforming heli-pack. His robot mode is designed to look like a typical teenager, dressed in a hoodie with pockets and wearing big chunky trainers.<ref>[http://pingmag.jp/2007/06/29/transformers/ Interview] with [[Alex Kubalsky]]</ref> He is articulated with ball joints at the head, shoulders, elbows, hips, and has hinge knees. Wave Crusher converts into a [[jet pack]] that mounts onto his back.

:Later versions [[retool]]ed the area the [[rubsign]] rests on to be larger.

:This retooled version of this mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Classics|Cliffjumper]], and an unreleased blue deco.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Classics Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
{{ClassicsBumblebeeMold}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Bumblebee and Astrotrain''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

: Bumblebee was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Astrotrain_(G1)/toys#BumblebeeAstrotrain2Pack|Astrotrain]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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[[File:Classics LegendsBumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hot Bee? Bumbleshot?]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

:This ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Bumblebee toy is a redeco of ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CyLOC|Hot Shot]], transforming into a modified Chrysler ME Four Twelve concept car. In either mode he has flip-out "wings". We have gone full circle.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Red Alert]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ClassicsLegendsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Classic Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2007)===
{{anchor|Legacy3pack}}
[[File:Movietoy legacyofbumblebee classic.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.66|Do I need to have these black stripes? the white ones were fine.]]
*'''Legacy of Bumblebee''' (Deluxe class multi-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

:A [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] three pack, the ''Legacy of Bumblebee'' collector's set comes with [[#Classics|''Classics'']], [[Premium Series]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Premium|live-action movie]], and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]] figures. While the ''Movie'' and ''Animated'' Bumblebees are identical to their original, single carded releases, the "''Classic'' Bumblebee" {{sic}} has been redecoed to more closely resemble his ''Movie'' and ''Animated'' counterparts, changing his white stripes to black, his gray/silver plastic to yellow (similarly to ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Bumble, see immediately below), and the clear parts from a very faint blue-ish tint to deeply saturated clear blue plastic. In addition, the shoulder straps are no longer painted yellow, instead showing the clear blue plastic they are cast in; the head is no longer painted over in yellow, due to the change of the plastic color from gray to yellow; and the [[Wave Crusher]] replaces the white paint with black paint for the upper half and an unpainted yellow lower half, and the orange stripe with a yellow one.

:This three-pack was available in ''Movie'' style packaging.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Autobot/WMClassicBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on "Classic Bumblebee" at TFU.info]''
{{ClassicsBumblebeeMold}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Bumble toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The difference is mind blowing.]]
*'''Bumble''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Bumblebee is a redeco of [[#Classics|''Classics'' Bumblebee.]] Bumblebee swaps some of his black plastic for dark gray, and his light gray plastic for yellow. His yellow plastic is almost entirely covered in yellow paint to deal with the common problem of yellow plastic being near-translucent against darker plastics and the inconsistency between bare plastic parts and painted clear parts. His eyes are painted blue despite being molded in translucent plastic. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the ''Classics'' heat-sensitive rubsign, but has some [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] parts: his hood-mounted scoop and his spoiler.

:This mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Classics|Cliffjumper]].
{{ClassicsBumblebeeMold}}

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[[File:TF-Henkei-Deluxe-Glyph.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Are you sure that the little blue sweet boy isn't [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]]?"]]
*'''Bumble'''? (Deluxe Class, unreleased)

:A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classic]]'' Deluxe [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|Bumblebee]] in a color scheme very reminiscent of the blue variant of the original ''Micro Change'' Volkswagen. Several samples of this figure were leaked in 2010, with [[fandom|fans]] arguing over whether it was a legitimate Hasbro or TakaraTomy product (with the [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] spoiler and hood vent strongly hinting towards TakaraTomy) or a [[knockoff]]. At least one [[eBay]] seller claimed it was a very rare [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw figure]].<ref name="united1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/unknown-classics-bumblebee-repaint-glyph-169500/ "Unknown Classics Bumblebee Repaint - Glyph?"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="united2">[http://tformers.com/transformers-classics-bumblebee-repainted-blue-forsomething-updated/13356/news.html "Classics Bumblebee Repainted Blue For...Something - UPDATED"] at TFormers.com.</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTND3tAqTdo&ab_channel=peaugh Review of the blue Bumblebee repaint]</ref> At [[BotCon 2010]], Hasbro representatives stated that the figure was "not a Hasbro product".<ref name="bc2010">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2010-hasbro-designers-panel-170066/ Botcon 2010 Hasbro Designers Panel] at TFW2005.</ref> Ultimately, the toy was never officially acknowledged by TakaraTomy until 2014, when it was included in an exhibit at Transformers Expo, albeit this time with the hood vent covered in gold rather than silver chrome.<ref name="tfexpo1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-masterpiece-star-saber-in-color-and-more-180923/ "TF Expo Pics - Masterpiece Star Saber In Color and More!"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="tfexpo2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-part-2-g1-prototypes-movie-props-and-more-masterpiece-180925/ "TF Expo Pics Part 2 - G1 Prototypes, Movie Props, and More Masterpiece!"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="tfexpo3">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-part-4-prototypes-and-figure-displays-from-diaclone-g1-g2-beast-wars-180933/ "TF Expo Pics Part 4 - Prototypes and Figure Displays from Diaclone, G1, G2, Beast Wars"] at TFW2005.</ref>
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===''Encore''===
[[File:G1toy encore bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Hey, I can see!]]
*'''Bumble & Minibots''' (5-pack, 2008)
** ''ID number'': '''10'''

:The ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' series of reissues featured a set similar to the 2004 ''The Transformers Collection'' Minibots set; this time, rather than a mix of 1984 and 1985 Mini-Vehicles, it included mostly figures from 1986 plus Bumblebee (whose original toy had still shipped in 1986), bundling him with [[Outback (G1)#Encore|Outback]], [[Pipes (G1)#Encore|Pipes]], [[Swerve (G1)#Encore|Swerve]], and [[Tailgate (G1)#Encore|Tailgate]]. ''Encore'' Bumblebee retains the [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] head sculpt from the ''Transformers Collection'' release, but now sports several additional paint operations: his eyes are blue, his brake lights are red, and his bumpers and headlights are silver.
{{G1BumblebeeMold}}
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:TF-Universe-(2008)-Legends-Class-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Stingers and plasma cannon not included. (Neither is a laser pistol.)]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2008)
:*''Series:'' G1 Series
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends class Bumblebee has a vehicle mode that is something of an amalgamation of the vehicle forms recent Bumblebees have adopted. While he forms a modern hatchback like the ''Classics'' Bumblebee and ''Animated'' Bumblebee toys, the more aggressive design with large flared wheel arches, and small windows evoke the look of the [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]] version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. He transforms similarly to, but not exactly the same as, his [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 toy]].

:Care must be taken while rolling the vehicle: pushing down while moving the vehicle forward can chip the paint underneath the hip section.

:This mold was redecoed into a whole ''swarm'' of Bumblebees, as well as a couple of Cliffjumpers. See the box below for more information.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Universe Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
{{UniverseLegendsBumblebeeMold}}
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===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Bee not included]]
*'''Bumble [Champion Yellow]''' (2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "chrono-venom stinger guns"

:''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Bumble transforms into a licensed 1:32 scale Suzuki Swift Sport featuring die-cast metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. In robot mode, the figure can hold twin pistols that are normally stored in the legs, and features light-piped eyes.

:Bumblebee was [[retool]]ed to make ''Alternity'' "[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff [Supreme Red Pearl]]]".

::*''[http://tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Bumble/bumble.htm More information on ''Alternity'' Bumble at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Alternity Gold Bug.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Now for the rest of the Throttlebots. Cancelled? Oh well.]]
*'''Gold Bug [Throttle Gold]''' (2011/2012)
**''ID number:'' '''A-03G'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 guns

:''Alternity'' Gold Bug is a redeco of the above mold. He features an extensive glittery metallic gold paint scheme for his vehicle parts and knee panels, and has blue arms, hands, legs, and head. He comes packaged in a box that is similar to the one used by ''Alternity'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]].
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Gold Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I feel like a Gold... Bumblebee!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Gold Bumblebee''' (Legends Class, 2011)}}</ul>

: Released in the first wave of 2010's ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' Legends Class toys, "Gold Bumblebee" is a [[redeco]] of [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Legends Class Bumblebee]], now in very [[#Goldbug|Goldbuggy]] colors. As part of the "Reveal the Shield" promotion, he sports a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: The [[prototype|sample]] used for Hasbro's official [[stock photography|stock photos]] sported unpainted gold legs, but the final toy has the legs painted over in blue. So far, no gold-legged specimens have been found in the wild. Conversely, the vehicle mode stock photo on the back of his packaging implies that the ''entire'' leg pieces (or at least his ankle joints) have been painted blue, as there are two very obvious blue patches on his hood.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegGoldBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Gold Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010-toy Deluxe Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"... I'm always going to have these black stripes from now on, aren't I?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

: Released in the second (and final) wave of ''Reveal the Shield'' Deluxes, this Bumblebee is a redeco of [[#Classics|''Classics'' Deluxe Class Bumblebee]] in a [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action movie-inspired]] paint scheme. He also features a rubsign, this time on his roof/chest.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on 2010 Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
{{ClassicsBumblebeeMold}}

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[[File:TF2010-toy BumblebeeDollarStore.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wear your allegiance on your sleeve.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (Legends Class, 2012)}}</ul>

: A minor redeco of "[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Bumblebee]]" from the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Bumblebee/[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Starscream]] four-pack (itself a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends Class Bumblebee) was released as a "dollar store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots!) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Optimus Prime]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].

: While the overall deco is similar to that of ''Dark of the Moon'' Cybertronian Bumblebee, some of the [[paint operation]]s are different: The Autobot [[insignia|logo]] is now placed on the side of his right arm/passenger door of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] (the official [[stock photography|stock photos]] on the back of the packaging are flipped, depicting it on the opposite side instead) rather than on the robot mode's chest/vehicle mode's roof, and the red stripes on the "running boards" on the sides of his vehicle mode have been omitted.

: In addition, this release of the sculpt also sports a very minor [[retool]] compared to all previous releases, namely additional pegs and holes that allow for his arms to attach more securely to the torso in vehicle mode.<ref name="legendspegs">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/575525-rts-legends-dollar-general-generic-packaging-11.html#post7646534 Comparison of ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class Gold Bumblebee and ''Generations'' Legends Class Bumblebee, with newly-sculpted pegs.]</ref>
::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FDBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Dollar Store/Big Lots Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===''United''===
{{anchor|UnitedCybertron}}[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Meet my steak knives... OF <s>MURDER</s> <s>DEATH</s> JUSTICE!!]]
*'''Bumblebee Cybertron Mode''' (Deluxe, 2010-[[December 25|12-15]])
**''ID number'': '''UN-02'''
**''Accessories'': "Energy gun"

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' product, Bumblebee is a [[redeco]] of the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Toys|''War for Cybertron'' Bumblebee toy]], transforming into a "[[Cybertronian courier]]." He comes with a handgun and features two wrist-mounted flip-out blades. The handgun can be stored inside his rear bumper in either robot or vehicle mode. Like the original mold, His legs are generally loose at the mid-thigh joint due to being used for transformation.

:TakaraTomy's release features an extensive metallic paint job on the car mode panels as well as some of the robot's parts (such as the head and forearms). In addition to some painted detail differences from the Hasbro release, United Bumblebee features a lighter gray as well as a brighter pink than the Hasbro version.

:This mold was also used to make [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Toys|''War For Cybertron'' Cliffjumper]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#United|''United'' Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode]].

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[[File:Unitedtoy bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebling.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])
**''ID number:'' '''UN-07'''
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:Another redeco of the ''Classics'' Deluxe toy, ''United'' Bumblebee is painted mainly in chromed golden yellow with silver bumpers. He was sold alongside his Cybertron Mode (see above) in the first assortment of ''United'' product.

:While very similar in appearance, this version of Bumblebee is cast in a lighter yellow plastic than the ''Henkei'' release, with most of his car mode parts (along with his robot mode head and forearms) painted over in gold. As noted above, he also features a silver front bumper and other painted details different from his previous TakaraTomy release.

:Unfortunately, because he is packaged in robot mode and his vehicle shell is entirely coated in paint, quite a number of Bumblebees have the gold paint between their jointed leg/hood panels and feet scratched off ''out of the box'', resulting in ugly scored lines on the hood in vehicle mode.
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:EZCollectionChronicleBumbleToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now 85% creamier!]]
*'''Bumble''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection Bumble is a redeco of the ''Universe'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Bumblebee toy, featuring sky blue windows, and his inner arms are entirely painted black. His vehicle front grill and the lower robot legs' paint applications are also removed. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he was sold in a blindpacked box.
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===''Kre-O''===
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Bumblebee Kre-O toys.}}
[[File:Kre-o-G1-Bumblebee-Kreon.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
* '''Bumblebee''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
** ''Pieces'': '''336'''
** ''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Red Alert]], Driver
** ''Accessories'': Small pistol

: While the [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|larger Bumblebee]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' kit is mostly based on the [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action movie version of the character]] (though the noggin is a moosh of movie and Generation 1), the accompanying Bumblebee [[Kreon]] is unquestionably based on the Generation 1 Bumblebee.

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[[File:KREOtoy-Bumblebeesmall.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hey everybody! Do the Bumblebee!]]
* '''Bumblebee''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''31144'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2013-[[March 20|03-20]]'''
**''Pieces'': '''74'''

: The smaller Bumblebee ''Kre-O'' kit is loosely based on the [[Bumblebee (G1)|original Bumblebee]], with a head that's a straight copy of that Bumblebee's ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toy head. He can be rebuilt into a hatchback and comes with no Kreons. Since his vehicle mode is basically a solid brick that can't hold any Kreons, this isn't such a big thing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on "small" Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee Energon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Razzlebee Blast!]]
* '''Energon Bumblebee''' (2012, NYCC Exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: A [[redeco]] of the Bumblebee Kreon in clear blue plastic, [[exclusive]] to [[New York Comic Con]] 2012, Energon Bumblebee comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/Kre-OEnergonBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Energon Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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* '''Kreon Figure Pack''' (2013)
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: A boxed set of five Kreons, with Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Red Alert]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mirage]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]] and a fifth "mystery" Kreon; a randomly-packed robot Kreon from the first year of the line.

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[[File:KreO-Toy BumblebeeCustomKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Don't even think about how would these things make good prank tools.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6087'''
**''Pieces'': '''40'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, rifle, large gun, axe, [[jet pack|rocket-pack]]

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Bumblebee comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreon, based on the [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Bumblebee toy]]. His "normal" helmet and large rifle are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable hand-cannon, rocket-pack and energon axe.

: Bumblebee's tampos were also used to make Custom Kreon [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Custom|Cliffjumper]].

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee Class84.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In his younger days, he used to be a Sweet Boy before becoming a prankster.]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Voted'': Best Spark
**''Accessories'': Scoped pistol

: This version of Bumblebee, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], has much more toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior versions, including visored-and-masked face. He uses the [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]] style door-wings, which is really odd considering the toy he's based on does not have said feature.

:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984", [[exclusive]] to [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, but the set actually sold out at the show.

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

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee BrickBox.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Brick Box''' (2014)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B2962'''
:*''Pieces'': '''77'''
:*''Accessories'': Scoped pistol

: Sold only at discount chains like Family Dollar, this version of Bumblebee uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes the torso incompatible with about four years' worth of Kreons. Nice. His face tampograph is new, but his torso uses the "Class of '84" deco.

: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year large Bumblebee (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other "new" with some basic bricks and plates, as well as a set of axles, rims and tires. The set has no instructions, as it's just a box of bricks to makes whatever with.

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee BattleChanger.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Prank first, then convert to run away.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (Battle Changers, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': ''' B0716'''
:*''Pieces'': ''81''
:*''Accessories'': 2 pistols
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref>

: Part of the first wave of the "Battle Changers" line, this version of Bumblebee has a core Kreon torso and head, but his limbs and backpack are massively bulked up, which allows him to transform into a vehicle that vaguely resembles a sports car with a proportions of a Volkswagen Beetle, without removing any parts!

: All of the 2015 ''Transformers [[Kre-O]]'' product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set. The CG render noticeably features a windshield sticker on Bumblebee's chest, which was removed from the final toy for unknown reasons.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (Mini-Con Combiners, <s>2015</s>)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, scoped pistol, grenade launcher, clip-on gatling gun, blaster

: "Mini-Con Combiner"' Bumblebee comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: The torso-Kreon and one Mini-Con are based on versions of Generation 1 Bumblebee: [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'']] (with an arm-cannon instead of a hand-held blaster, oddly) and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Deluxe|"Thrilling 30" Bumblebee]] (Prowl helmet) respectively. The remaining three Mini-Con Bumblebees are based on [[Bumblebee (WFC)|"Aligned" Bumblebee]] bodies: ''[[Bumblebee (WFC)#Transformers: War for Cybertron (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]]'' (Bumblebee helmet), ''[[Bumblebee (WFC)#Prime cartoon|Prime]]'' (Ratchet helmet), and ''[[Bumblebee (WFC)#Rescue Bots cartoon|Rescue Bots]]'' (Jazz helmet).

:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&size=1&image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, "[[Stuck in a Tree]]", released about eight months after the trade show.

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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots S1 B001 Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B001'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
::*''Fist strength'': '''110'''
::*''Blaster strength'': '''630'''
::*''Sword strength'': '''970'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 single-packs, Bumblebee is a teeny little sports car ''vaguely'' like a Camaro, with a [[Autotransformation|spring-loaded automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. He is heavily based on the [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action movie Bumblebee]], with his head based on the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' version of [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Bumblebee (G1)#Classics|Bumblebee]].

: Bumblebee's main car body, arms, and legs are also used by many ''many'' other car Bot Shots, such as [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys|Mirage]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], [[Topspin (DOTM)|Autobot Topspin]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Autobot Jazz]], [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]], [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]], ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]] [[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' [[Kenzan#BeCool|Kenzan]], and their numerous [[redeco]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Bot Shots S1 Super Bot 002 Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': ''' Super Bot 002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''910'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''460'''
***''Sword strength'': '''270'''

:Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, this redeco of Bumblebee is cast in clear-orangey-yellow plastics with minimal paint. As this wave's Super Bot, he has more lopsided stats, but is [[Shortpacking|shortpacked]] to one a case.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Super Bot Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Bot Shots S1 BP001 Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sentinel Prime / Prowl / Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''765'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''530'''
***''Sword strength'': '''325'''

: Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 three-packs, this version of Bumblebee has a metallic shade of orange-yellow plastic, black painted windows instead of blue, light gray tires, and extra silver paint on his torso and grill. He comes with [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#BotShot3Pack|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BS3pkBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on three-pack Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Ultimate Battle Set, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''UB002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''200'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''640'''
***''Sword strength'': '''780'''

: Part of a large multi-pack, this Bumblebee is redecoed in lighter yellow plastic and gray tires compared to his original release, features a painted grille on both his chest and bumper, and has silver windows.

: The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Optimus Prime with his launcher]], as well as a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]] prize.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on "Battle for the Matrix" Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Bot Shots Battlemask Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B019'''
***''Fist strength'': '''610'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''390'''
***''Sword strength'': '''620'''

:Part of the fifth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, this [[retool]] of Bumblebee features a remolded head to give him a battle mask not dissimilar to the face of the original [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Bumblebee's toy]], rather than the one based on that Bumblebee's character model.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSB019Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on battle mask Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots FlipShot Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B001'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
::*''Fist strength'': '''160'''
::*''Blaster strength'': '''705'''
::*''Sword strength'': '''740'''

:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 single-packs, Bumblebee transforms into a muscle car. As a Flip Shot, an impact to the front of his vehicle mode causes him to flip up when autotransforming. This mold was redecoed into [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#3packFlipShot|Flip Shot Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSFSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Flip Shot Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Launcher Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL002'''
**''Accessories:'' Launcher, 3 Cyber pin targets
***''Fist strength'': '''380'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''745'''
***''Sword strength'': '''480'''

:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 launchers, this version of Bumblebee is a Jump Shot, and an impact to the front of his vehicle mode causes him to spring up and autotransform into a robot armed with a pistol. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as three targets for him to knock over. The targets feature an assortment of pegs and peg-holes, allowing them to peg into each other to form various structures, although since you only get three of them, there's not a lot to make out of them.

:This version of the Bumblebee mold was retooled into [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Super Bot Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on launcher Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots S2 3pack Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee / Shockwave / Skyquake''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BP004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''795'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''335'''
***''Sword strength'': '''485'''

: Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 three-packs, Bumblebee is a redeco of Super Bot Cliffjumper in the same shade of orange-yellow as the original Jump Shot Bumblebee toy (see above). He features purple windows, black robot details, and a painted spoiler. He comes with [[Shockwave (WFC)#BotShot3pack2|Jump Shot Shockwave]] and [[Skyquake (Prime)#BotShot3pack2|Super Bot Skyquake]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BS3pkBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on second three-pack Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well, that's different.]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''595'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''615'''
***''Sword strength'': '''410'''

: Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 five-packs, this is a redeco of the original Bumblebee toy in white with blue details that resembles [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]]'s colors. He comes with similarly-themed redecos of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Optimus Prime]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPABumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Polar Assault Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-3packSuperBotBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ever feel like you're going in circles?]]
*'''Twinstrike / Skystalker / Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 010'''
***''Fist strength'': '''438'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''984'''
***''Sword strength'': '''199'''

: Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 three-packs, the second Super Bot Bumblebee is another redeco of the original Bumblebee toy, this time cast in clear-golden-yellow plastics. He comes in a three-pack with [[Twinstrike (Prime)#3pack|Flip Shot Twinstrike]] and [[Skystalker (Prime)#3pack|Jump Shot Skystalker]].

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===''BeCool''===
[[File:BeCool YellowSportsCar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Yellow Sports Car (Bumblebee)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B04'''

:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Yellow Sports Car" is a slight [[repaint]] of the ''Bot Shots'' battle-masked Bumblebee toy, featuring silver paint on his grill and windshield instead of black. Rather than power levels, the stickers in his chest spinner feature drawings of his vehicle mode racing, a checkered flag and a crying face.

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[[File:BeCool SpecialSportsCar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Special Sports Car (Bumblebee Clear Color)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B12'''

:"Special Sports Car" is practically identical to the first ''Bot Shots'' Super Bot Bumblebee, the only difference being that his chest stickers are now pictures of his vehicle mode, a star and a parking sign. This toy was only available for purchase for three months, during which it was sold at a lower price than other ''BeCool'' toys as an incentive. After getting taken off shelves it was replaced by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Garbage Truck|Garbage Truck]], a new, full-price B12.
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===''Generations''===
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[[File:Generationstoy-BumblebeeBlazemaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just walk into the spinning blades; it'll be fun!]]
*'''Bumblebee & Blazemaster''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #002'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the third wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Bumblebee is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. He transforms from an Earth-style car into a robot styled after [[Andrew Griffith]]'s design for the character in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' (which is in turn modified from ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]), and features [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] front wheels, back/roof, and hands.

:He comes with [[Blaze Master#Generations|Blazemaster]], who can transform into a helicopter, a robot with [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] hands, and a weapon with a 5 mm handle. In weapon mode, his rotors detach and mount onto Bumblebee's forearm wheel peg-holes.

:There are two packaging [[variant]]s of this two-pack: One version (which is also reflected by the official [[stock photography|stock photo]] of the toy in packaging) features the same layout for the cardboard name insert as its [[wave]]mate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Thrilling 30|Optimus Prime]] & [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]], while the other version has various texts and logos rearranged and relocated, and is lacking both the difficulty level and the [[Hasbro]] company logo.<ref name="genvar">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-legends-bumblebee-with-blazemaster-packaging-variant-177748/ Comparison] between both variants of ''Generations'' Bumblebee & Blaze Master's packaging</ref>

:This mold was also used to make ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Generations|Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenLegBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More informations on ''Generations'' Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Generationstoy-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Herbie: Fully Loaded]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #004'''
**''Accessories'': 2 stinger blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, this ''Thrilling 30'' Bumblebee is based on the character's body from IDW's [[The Transformers (IDW)|''The Transformers'' vol. 1]] ongoing series; more specifically, it is the version used by [[Guido Guidi]] in [[Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|issue #21]]. He transforms into a muscle car that resembles a fifth generation [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Ford Mustang|Ford Mustang]], and comes with two "stinger blasters" which peg via 5 mm post into his hands, forearms, and rear vehicle sides, and can also combine into a large weapon.

:The American release is packed in with a copy of ''[[The Question|Spotlight: Bumblebee]]'', with a cropped version of the [[Clayton Crain]] RI cover that is called out as a '[[Hasbro]] Exclusive Cover'. In European and Canadian markets the figure is packed without the comic.

:For some reason, Hasbro's official [[stock photography|stock photos]] provided to retailers which depict a [[prototype|(pre-)production sample]], including a photo of the toy in [[packaging]], feature a Bumblebee that lacks the [[paint operation|painted]] stripes on the [[kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake]] car hood on his robot mode chest. The same applied to the packaged sample on display at [[BotCon 2013]]. Fortunately, the final toy sports the stripes after all. For their own official website, Hasbro remedied this with a new set of stock photos that are more representative of the final product... which were later replaced with the inaccurate photos.

:This mold was retooled into ''Generations'' [[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations|Nightbeat]] and [[Goshooter#Generations|Goshooter]] as well as ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Carzap (BT)#Timelines|Carzap]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Deluxe ''Generations'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''01 OF 30'''

:An [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. He comes with 12 [[Slug figure|small, non-transforming figurines]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#SDCC2013|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Megatron]], Bumblebee, [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Hoist]], all in both modes. The figurines are based on their ''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class toys, and similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-Bumblebee-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|There's been a walnut uprising.]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''05 OF 30'''

:Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#ACGHK2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Anime-Comic-Game Hong Kong]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#ACGHK2013|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Megatron]], Bumblebee, [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver.

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[[File:Generationstoy-Goldfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Yeah, he's gonna live a long, full life.]]]]
*'''Goldfire''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #010'''
**''Accessories'': 2 hand-held blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the seventh wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''Thrilling 30'' Goldfire is a [[retool]] of ''Generations'' Bumblebee in Goldbug-inspired colors, using a new head that draws upon both Bumblebee/Goldbug's original faceplated design and the "speaker mouth" of the modern [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie]] and ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' versions of the character.

:He is packed in with a copy of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Second Exodus|#18]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenGoldfire/goldfire.htm More information on Goldfire at TFU.info]''
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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:Construct_bot_bumblebee_triple.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|You guess this is the Triple-Changer one?]]
* '''Bumblebee''' (Triple-Changer, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''69'''

: Part of Wave 1 of [[Construct-Bots]] Triple-Changers, Bumblebee can transform into a sports car-like thing or a jet-like thing. He is heavily armed with two large shoulder-mounted launchers, a third launcher hidden in his jet mode nosecone as well as two large swords.

:Many of his parts were used to make himself again (see below) as well as [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Cliffjumper]].

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[[File:ConstructBots_ArsenalPackBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I feel lighter."]]
* '''Bumblebee''' (Scout, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''45'''
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Part of Wave 2 of Construct-Bots Scouts, Bumblebee can transform into a car. He uses largely the same part scheme as Triple Changer Bumblebee, except his head is remolded to have his battle mask up, and he uses Ironhide's shoulder and thigh armor pieces. He also lacks the two shoulder-mounted launchers as well as his rear wheel wells and spoiler attachments, making his vehicle mode appear much smaller. He swaps out his dual longswords for the fork blade originally included with Optimus Prime. His color scheme changes the original's orange to a neon yellow and most of his black details to a lighter blue.

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* '''Arsenal Pack Bumblebee''' (Scout, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''51'''
: Arsenal Pack Bumblebee turns into a car. He is almost identical to the previous Scout release, but would have included several additional armor and weapon pieces. Like all Arsenal Pack toys it was canceled and you'll never own one.
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===''EZ Collection'' (2013)===
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-EG-02-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG-02'''

:Another [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends Class Bumblebee, this individual carded release of ''EZ Collection (2014)'' Bumblebee features slightly darker yellow plastic and black windows while retaining most of the paint applications from the ''Chronicle'' release. While his stock photography retains the G1 Autobot symbol and the original arms, though the toy proper has the movie variant, and also uses the retooled arm pegs used for the ''Transformers (2010)'' release.
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===''Generations'' (Japan)===
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[[File:TTGenerationsTG24BumblebeeBlazemaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee has become the legendary SUPER SAIYAN!]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, [[September 28]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''TG-24'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors

:The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] release of ''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Bumblebee [[redeco]]es him in an extensive metallic gold paint job. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Blaze Master#TG24|Blazemaster]], as well as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TG24|Optimus Prime]] and [[Roller (G1)#TG24|Roller]].
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[[File:Transformers-Generations-TG26-Bumblebee-Goldbug.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Blingin' Sweet Boy feeling a little blue today.]]
*'''Bumblebee Goldbug''' ([[November 30]], [[2013]])
**''ID number:'' '''TG-26'''
**''Accessories'': 2 stinger blasters

:Part of the eleventh wave of TakaraTomy's [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] line, "Bumblebee Goldbug" is a redeco of the Hasbro ''Generations'' Deluxe Bumblebee in a more orange shade of yellow, with blue translucent plastic and black limbs. His head is painted metallic blue in homage to Goldbug (though it's still Bumblebee's head instead of Goldfire's), and he also features metallic gold paint on his bumper, torso, forearms, and feet.
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===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:AoE now & then Bumblebee 1984.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|If Cybertronians have a sense of smell, Bee must've wondered why does he smell like lemons by now.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Evolution 2-Pack, [[2014]])
**'''22 OF 30'''
**''TakaraTomy Release Date'': [[August 3]], 2014
**''Accessories:'' Blaster/Hand Cannon

: Available only at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany, this two-pack includes a "Classic" Bumblebee [[redeco]]ed from the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class Bumblebee, cast in a slightly lighter yellow with blue headlights and taillights and armed with a black and yellow redeco of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Jolt (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Deluxe Jolt]]'s [[MechTech]] weapon that turns into a hand cannon when the scope is pulled. This weapon can either be plugged via 5 mm post on his roof/back or held in hand. As with almost all other ''MechTech'' Deluxe weapon accessories, the converted weapon cannot lock into place.

: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release.
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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy BumblebeeG1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Bumblebee''' (Basic, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''9'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster

: Part of the first wave of ''Transformers [[Hero Mashers]]'' basic Action Figures, Bumblebee is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. His robot mode takes many design cues from his Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Thrilling 30]]'' toy. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all ''Hero Mashers'' lines, not just the ''Transformers''-branded ones).

: He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

: His left forearm was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Cliffjumper]]'s arm in the [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Battle Upgrade Bulkhead]] set.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:HM-toy BumblebeeStrafe.jpg|right|thumb|300px|But he's got a new <s>hat</s> missile launcher!]]
* '''Bumblebee & Strafe Team Pack''' (Team Pack, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''23'''
**''Accessories'': Jetpack, axe/missile launcher, 2 "Dino Claw Missiles", buzzsaw, 2 twin-blasters

: Part of a "Team Pack" with [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Strafe]], this release of Bumblebee is basically identical to his individual release, but lacking his silver blaster. Instead, he can be equipped with any of the pack's various accessories (which can be argued also belonging to Strafe but whatever), including a winged jetpack and a spring-loaded "Dino Claw Missile" launcher that doubles as an axe. The spare missile can be pegged to any standard ''Hero Mashers'' peg-hole, though it sits pretty shallowly.

: There are two different releases of this set, each one containing the same parts, but arranged differently. One has Strafe much more visibly pulled apart, with the resulting part-spread meaning the jetpack ends up hidden under the packaging photo on the lower-left corner under Bumblebee's feet.
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Class-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(Black insignia version pictured)]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)

:Another release of the 2014 ''Universe'' sculpt, this version's deco is a hybrid between the [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Cybertronian [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Bumblebee]] release of the sculpt and the ''Transformers'' release from 2012: The Autobot insignia is placed on the chest/roof again (like on the ''Dark of the Moon'' version), but the "running boards" on the sides of the vehicle mode are still unpainted (like on the 2012 release). The toy also now sports a large "CE" mark and number on the soles of its feet, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Bumblebee/Blazemaster two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Universe'' Bumblebee's packaging and only slightly altered, sporting a highly inaccurate deco and even advertising a "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn't actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro's official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the sculpt's 2012 release's deco.
:[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Class-Bumblebee-packaging-variants.jpg|left|thumb|left|2014 packaging left, 2015 packaging right.]]

:Legion Class Bumblebee has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] replaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. In addition, the version with a black insignia was later re-released in 2015, this time in packaging mimicking the then-current ''Generations'' packaging design, but replacing the name "Generations" with "Authentic Transformers". It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017 (or 2016?), it was re-released ''again'', this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version's packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing "Reveal the Shield" gimmick.

:Like [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the black insignia variant of the toy (in the later packaging variant lacking the "Reveal the Shield" call-out) ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia, and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020. For unknown reasons, most of them were mistransformed in packaging.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FDBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===''Bearbrick''===
[[File:Bearbrick Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Finally, a bear that can make its own honey.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2014)

: A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Bumblebee is a [[retool]] of the Bearbrick [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]/[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]] mold with a new chest and head, transforming from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his robot mode hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

: The chest used for this mold was also used to make the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]]. This mold with the alternate chest was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Bearbrick|Nemesis Prime]].
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===''Masterpiece''===
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[[File:Bumble Bee Masterpiece.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I've been all around the world, seen all the sights; but this is the most beautiful thing that I have ever seen.]]
*'''Bumble''' ([[November 29]], [[2014]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-21'''
**''Accessories'': "Laser Gun" pistol, rear-view mirrors, [[Exosuit#Masterpiece|Excelsuit]], spare tire cover, license plate, neutral face, smiling face, "Battle Face" ([[Amazon (website)|Amazon.co.jp]] exclusive)
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] and [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Bumble transforms into an officially-licensed Volkswagen Type 1. As with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his cartoon model. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Deluxe Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]] in robot mode (making his car mode very out of proportions with the other ''Masterpiece'' cars), and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to larger entries in this line, Bumblebee lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. Additionally, following the trend started with [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]], his side mirrors come detached out of the box, and can be found separately packaged inside the instruction bag. Accurate to the real-life Type 1, he only has one mirror, on the driver's side; an extra is included in case of loss or breakage.

:For accessories, he comes with his gun (called ''Lazer Gun'' {{sic}} in the instructions), a second interchangeable face with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|an open-mouth smile]] to replace his regular neutral face, and a spare tire cover that can be plugged on the rear of his vehicle mode by pulling away the license plate, which then fits inside the cover. The cover mounts on his back in robot mode; indeed, it only ''exists'' in order to replicate the large yellow circle on the back of Bumblebee's [[character model]], a visual adaptation of some molded circular detail on his original toy. Illustrating its non-essential vehicle mode role, it can also be stored out of view on the car's underside.

:To make up for the smaller size of Bumblebee when compared to other figures in the Masterpiece line (and to keep up with the price tag), MP-21 comes with an Exosuit figure, which can transform into its vehicle mode as seen in ''The Movie''. The figure itself is referred to only as "Excelsuit" (the Japanese G1 dub name) on the instruction book, but according to the line-art included in ''The Transformers Masterpiece Official Guide'', it's supposed to be [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]], though the back of the box refers to it as Spike.

:If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.co.jp]], one additionally gets an interchangeable "Battle Face" based on the original G1 toy's one. If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a [[collector coin]] is included instead of or in addition to the face. The coin package is shaped like his head, and identifies him as "Bumblebee Autobot".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/MPBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Bumble/Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Bumble Bee Masterpiece G2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|With all the cash from my multi-million dollar movie promotions, I got myself coated in solid gold, baby!]]
*'''Bumble G-2 Ver.''' ([[July 25]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-21G'''
**''Accessories'': Laser gun, spare left-side rearview mirror, 3-piece jetpack, spare tire cover, "normal" and "smile" extra faces

:A redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Bumble in [[#Generation 2|shiny ''Generation 2'' gold]], this version does not come with an Exosuit figure. Instead, he comes with a three-piece jetpack, as worn by Bumblebee in the cartoon episode "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1]]". The toy-inspired "battle face" from the normal version's Amazon Japan special release is included as the default face, along with the two cartoon-based faces from the original release.

: He also comes with an extra [[sticker|sticker sheet]] for customization. The sheet includes both Generation 1 and ''Generation 2'' style Autobot insignias in two different sizes, two yellow ''Generation 2'' style "AUTOBOT" logos (as was stamped on the original toys), ''180 Deceps'' and ''I♥Cybertron'' (from his appearance in the [[The Planet-Eater!|Marvel Comics adaptation of ''Transformers: The Movie'']]), and the "'''I♥NY'''" license plate decal as seen in the episode "[[City of Steel (episode)|City of Steel]]".

:The non-Japanese Asian market version came with a special collector's coin. The coin package is once again shaped like Bumblebee's head (with the "battle face" faceplate on the front), but actually identifies him as Goldbug. Go figure.

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[[File:MP21R-RedBumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And Takara will forever use this as an excuse not to make a ''Masterpiece'' Cliffjumper.]]
*'''Bumble Red Body''' ([[December 26]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-21R'''
**''Accessories'': pistol, rear-view mirrors, spare tire cover, license plate, neutral face, smiling face

:Another redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Bumble, in red colors (based on his original G1 toy variant) and chromed bumpers. ''Masterpiece'' Bumble Red Body was released as a Cybertron Satellite exclusive.

:As usual, the version supplied from Hasbro Asia came with a special collector's coin. This time, the package is shaped like the Type 1's front hood, and the coin identifies him as "Bumblebee Red Boby". {{sic}}

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[[File:Hasbro MP Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|With added skirt flap]]
*''' Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky''' ([[2016]])
**''ID Number'': '''MP-08'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, rear-view mirrors, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (Exosuit), spare tire cover, license plate, neutral face, smiling face

:This Hasbro version of [[#MP21|''Masterpiece'' MP-21 Bumblebee]] is virtually unchanged from its Takara counterpart. All accessories included with the MP-21 version (minus the retailer-exclusive battle mask) are present in this release. Unlike the Takara version which (confusingly) identifies the Exosuit figure as Spike or Daniel, this version identifies him as just Spike.

:Oddly, the instruction manual and package have a couple of quirks—first, stock photos of Bumblebee's robot mode show his hood vent flap exposed and his backpack untransformed, where the flap should be tucked into its compartment in his pelvis and the backpack rotated, then the bumper folded in. The instructions also show this, but they show the steps for tucking in the flap and transforming the backpack. Second, the instructions for the swappable face gimmick have two errors: The regular face is shown twice instead of the smiling face being swapped, and the battle mask is shown in the instructions, despite not being included with the actual toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/MPBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Bumble/Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-45-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with far less cool and far more gremlin face.]]
*'''Bumble Ver. 2.0''' ([[November 23]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-45'''
**''Hasbro release name:'' '''Bumblebee and Spike 2.0'''
**''Accessories'': 2 faces, firing effect, small blaster, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#MP45|Spike Witwicky]] figure, I (heart) NY license plate
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:The second version of ''Masterpiece'' Bumble transforms from a show-accurate robot into a show-and-toy-accurate Penny Racer-proportioned Volkswagen Type 1. He comes with his handgun, now with its own blast effect, 2 faces, a license plate from the episode "[[City of Steel (episode)|City of Steel]]", and a small posable figure of Spike, which can fit in his vehicle mode. While the car mode can be displayed with the doors open, sitting the mini-figure in requires separating its front halves and folding up the windscreen/car hood assembly. Like the other ''Masterpiece'' Autobot cars, Bumble can fit in Convoy's (MP-10 and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44]]) Trailer. Bumble comes with a sheet of optional stickers: Two hearts for his license plate, the ice cream splotches for his shoulders seen in "[[Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play]]", the brown [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|disease patches]] seen in "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust]]", and the [[Morphobot]] tentacle seen in "[[Quest for Survival]]".

:Unfortunately, due to the sake of show-accuracy, this Bumblebee ends up having most of his kibble present on his rear ankles and a glaring backpack when viewed at any angle other than his front, which also collides with his lower waist, effectively neutering the usage of his waist swivel.

:After the official images' reveal, Hasbro requested a number of sites (including a few listings like Amazon Japan) to take down the pictures, until they were allowed to post them again, several hours later. Initially set for a late September release, Bumblebee was pushed back to [[November 24|late November]].

:Bumble comes with a die-cast token modeled after the Matrix of Leadership, and like the collector coins, the token had Bumblebee's head, the ''Masterpiece'' logo and the ID number engraved on it. Strangely enough, the box used for imported releases omits Bumble's name and just refers him as "Cybertron Espionage" while the box itself retains Bumble's (Japanese) name.
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===''Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q''===
[[File:NanoblockChoroQBumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumble''' ([[December 11]], 2014)

:Produced as a collaboration between toylines ''[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]'' and ''[[Choro-Q]]'', this Bumblebee is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Bumblebee's super deformed robot mode and, separately, his car mode (or something else, given it's blocks and all). His car mode is built on a generic ''Choro-Q'' chassis outfitted with an electric motor and can be remote-controlled using a smartphone app. While the chassis is physically generic, its firmware identifies it as belonging to the Bumblebee kit, and the smartphone app's controls adopt a yellow and black theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Bumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumble''' ([[December 26]], 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-08'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Bumble transforms from a licensed [[super deformed]] Daihatsu Copen to a cute little robot. In spite of his new vehicle mode, molded detail on his feet still evoke the traditional Volkswagen Type 1 hood. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Bumblebee as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:Bumblebee was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Cliff]].
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===''Cyber Series''===
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| For a comparable experience, hold a legion class ‘Bee too close to your face.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Cyber Battalion, [[2015]])

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Bumblebee is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that changes from muscle car to robot in just 5 simple steps. The figure's transformation engineering takes cues from the ''Prime'' Cyberverse Bumblebee figure. Bumblebee also features 5 mm-compatible hands.

:Like every Cyber Series figures, Bumblebee was available in limited quantities from online retailer BigBadToyStore.com, initially not hitting mass retail anywhere besides Asia and Latin America. However, alongside Starscream and Optimus Prime, it eventually saw a limited release in the Universal Studios Theme Park, and was later widely available as a Walgreens exclusive.

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[[File:Generations-Cyber-Commander-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Cyber Commander, 2015)

:Released in the first wave of Cyber Commander figures, Bumblebee changes from muscle car to robot in a few easy steps. His transformation scheme is largely based on that of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Legion Class|Robots in Disguise Legion Bumblebee]]. His arms feature a decent range of articulation as well as 5 mm-compatible hands. His robot mode stands taller than most modern Leader class figures.

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[[File:TF-Heroes-and-Villains-Bumblebee-Starscream-2-pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee / Starscream''' (Heroes & Villains, 2021)

:In 2021, the ''Cyber Series'' Batallion Bumblebee and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Starscream]] figure were reissued as a 2-pack exclusive to Amazon.com.
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Alt-Modes, [[2016]])
**''Series'': '''1, 2'''
**''Collection'': '''2, 3''' (Series 1), '''1''' (Series 2)

:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Bumblebee is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in two cases of the first series and the only case of the second series.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Cliffjumper]].
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't expect him to shelfwarm like his [[Bumblebee (Movie)|''Movie-verse'' counterpart]] anytime soon.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends Class, [[2016]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Bumblebee is a Legends Class mold who transforms from a robot to car, with a vehicle mode based on his alt mode in ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]''. As with some of the ''Titans Return'' Legends Class figures, Bumblebee features an opening canopy for his cockpit, which allows any Titan Master figures to ride inside him. He also features 5 mm-compatible hands, although the yellow piece can prevent any weapon's slightly longer posts to peg down through his hands. Also, take note that the vehicle back wings/shoulder kibble can sometimes block the way for wielding weapons; however the shoulder parts can be swapped for better tolerance, but prevents him from fully transforming into vehicle mode. Oddly, his molded license plate reads "100 STRA" which is a variation of his movie counterpart's "900 STRA" plate.

:Although the instructions tell [[you]] to immediately swing down the chest/vehicle roof to his shoulders/vehicle rear, you have to give a slight opening gap on the shoulder parts in vehicle form before you swing the roof piece down, and squeeze the shoulders against the piece until it clicks properly (make sure the rear vehicle's pegs and the shoulder's rectangle holes are in place first). Take note that the tail-end of the chest/roof hinge piece is prone to paint chipping due to the friction between both hinged vehicle rear pieces.

:This mold was also used to make [[Chase (G1)#Generations|Roadburn]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-54-Bumble.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have clear windows! Buy me again!]]
*'''Bumble & Excelsuit Spike''' ('''Bumblebee & Exo-suit Spike''') ([[December 30]], [[2017]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG-54'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Bumble is an extensive redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Legends Class figure]], with most of the yellow parts now recast in transparent plastic with yellow paint applied. This allows his windows to be transparent.

:Bumble comes with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Legends|Excelsuit Spike]]. This version of the mold was redecoed into ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers|SonicBlue Bumble]] (see above).
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===''au x Transformers''===
[[File:INFOBAR-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|... some joke about a bee-line.]]
*'''INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,<ref>[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]</ref> ''[[au × Transformers]]'' INFOBAR Bumblebee is a retool of the same line's [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Optimus Prime]], with a new head and decoed in black and yellow.

:The INFOBAR figures celebrate 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.

:The project was crowdfunded through Japanese crowdfunding site Makuake.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]</ref> Both Bumblebee and Megatron could only be obtained by contributing 16,200 yen to the project to receive a package of all three INFOBAR figures; at the 5,400 yen level, contributors received only INFOBAR Optimus Prime. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.

:This figure was differently retooled, with another head, and redecoed into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron]].

::*''[https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]''
::*''[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Bumblebee at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]''
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===''Authentics''===
[[File:Authentics_5inch_Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Somebody give him a [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|walking stick]].]]
*'''Autobot Bumblebee''' (Bravo, 2017)
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] toyline, "Autobot Bumblebee" is the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy. In just four steps, he changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a car reminiscent of his [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'']] iteration, and he features ''very'' limited articulation consisting of his head and his shoulders.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now slightly less of a brick.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Bravo, [[2024]])

:Released in the seventh wave of ''Authentics'' Bravo figures, Bumblebee transforms into a sports car, with molding and details based off his Titan Changer toy from the same line. Unlike the prior 2017 figure, this version of Bumblebee has ball-jointed hips, but also no longer features any head articulation.

:Because of how the car hood is molded into the back of his arms, his shoulder articulation is also fairly restricted.

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[[File:Authentics_7inch_Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Bumblebee''' (Alpha, 2017)

:Around the height of the average Voyager figure, "Autobot Bumblebee" is nigh-identical to his first 2017 smaller equivalent. He features the same four-step transformation, while adding some sideways-oriented elbows and additional paint. His legs are stiff as ever.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Super-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Super Bumblebee''' (20 Inch, 2018)

:4 inches below the size of a Titan Class figure, "Super Bumblebee" is a retool of the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Super Class|Super Bumblebee]] toy from the ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' line, with a new upper body and head with the arms, legs, and vehicle body unchanged. He is packed with 15 sounds and phrases that activate when his [[Autobot]] symbol is pushed on his chest. He transforms in 3...no, just a single step by pulling his arms.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Titan Changer, 2019)

:This Bumblebee is a Titan Hero-sized mold, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous ''Authentics'' figures.
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[[File:RBA Mini Bot Racers Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Bot Racers, 2022)
:''Authentics'' Mini Bot Racers Bumblebee is a [[package refresh]] of the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (toyline)|Rescue Bots Academy]]'' [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#MBR|Mini Bot Racers Bumblebee toy]]. He features no changes from his original release.

: He comes packaged with similarly unchanged rerelases of Mini Bot Racers [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Authentics|Hoist]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Authentics|Optimus Prime]], along with new characters [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Authentics|Arcee]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Authentics|Trailbreaker]].

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[[File:AuthenticsBattleCallBumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Battle Call, 2023)
** ''Accessories'': Shield/Two-piece Armblade
: Released in 2023, Battle Call Bumblebee was an unchanged reissue of [[Bumblebee_(Cyberverse)#Battle_Call|Cyberverse's Officer Class Bumblebee]] in a new Authentics box.
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*'''Mega Sting Bumblebee''' (2025)

:"Mega Sting" Bumblebee is a redeco of the Leader-sized [[Bumblebee_(Cyberverse)#Ultimate_Class|Ultimate Class mold]] from the ''Cyberverse'' line. His left arm possesses 2/3 of the vehicle hood chunk (with a sculpted fist), which features a spring-loaded flip-out stinger. This gimmick can be activated in both robot and vehicle modes.

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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VG1-toy Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sweet boy will outlive us, mere mortals, with periodical re-releases on a per decade basis. As it should be.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' ("Legion Class" reissue, 2018)

: Part of the first wave of the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' line, Bumblebee is a largely-identical reissue of ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' Bumble, using the "newly"-tooled head introduced in ''[[#The Transformers Collection|The Transformers Collection]]'' and also sharing many of the deco alterations.

:There are a number of small differences between the ''Encore'' and ''Vintage G1'' versions, though:
:#The screw in the center of Bumblebee's back; now replaced with a pin, much like the original toy. This is also likely down to [[Hasbro]]'s current stance on using pins in place of screws as much as possible.
:#He has extra production information tampographed on the sole of his right foot—something that has become fairly common on ''Transformers'' products that wasn't around during his last reissue.
:#The original sticker detail on the back of his head has also returned, whereas the ''Encore'' version had a [[rubsign]] placed there instead. This also happens to be the only ''Vintage G1'' Minibot to not have a rubsign.

: Despite these differences from the original, card still displays the original toy-based package art. Of particular note is that this is the first ever release of this figure that's identified on its packaging as being an "official licensed product" approved by Volkswagen.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' figures, Bumblebee was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada. He was also available at general retail in Hong Kong, and exclusive to the website of Australian fashion chain Cotton On. Oddly, the Australian release came in [[multilingual packaging]] intended for the European market, a rare but not entirely unheard of occurrence. Due to the limited space on the back, this, unfortunately, means the iconic [[Tech Spec]] card is omitted, replaced by parental warnings in 24 languages about the possibility of breakage due to excessive force, and that parts are not designed to reattach. In Singapore, Bumblebee was released as a giveaway for their screenings of the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' live-action movie]].
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Trilogy-Deluxe-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait I'm a retool of Cliffjumper now? This must be Shattered Glass or something...]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''WFC-09'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[January 20]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories:'' Three-piece blaster, 2 skis, car trunk/shield

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Deluxe Class toys, concurrent with the ''Earthrise'' toyline and season of [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|the Netflix cartoon]], Bumblebee is a retool of [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'']] [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cliffjumper]], having all of the original figure's vehicle mode parts replaced with those of a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] Volkswagen Type 1 without the "penny racer" proportions, along with a new head sculpt. Almost ''all'' of Bumblebee's yellow coloring is painted, with only his head and forearms being bare yellow plastic, which avoids color disparity, particularly in vehicle mode. On both of his ends, the bumpers/fenders are made of soft rubbery plastic. Bumblebee also has molded high-performance brake discs. Much like Cliffjumper's other mold-mates, Bumblebee's depiction as being rather small in most ''Transformers'' media means this figure is much shorter than a typical Deluxe-priced figure and is closer to being a particularly large Legends-priced figure. Like all Deluxe Class figures of the ''War for Cybertron'' subline, Bumblebee includes numerous 3 mm posts and [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] for attaching other accessories as part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], but due to his small size he cannot easily accommodate an entire Weaponizer or [[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]] figure. Additionally, he is highly articulated for a mainline Legends-sized Transformer, with over 90-degree ankles and two-way elbows, and a complex transformation scheme. Undocumented in the instructions, Bumblebee's neck is actually mounted on a ball-joint, and when popped out of its housing offers a larger range of articulation. The housing has also been updated for seemingly no reason, with a taller "collar" section compared to Cliffjumper and Hubcap.

:The rest of his price-point is made up for with Cliffjumper's bazooka, now painted in slightly darker gunmetal color and lacking the paint on the rear piece. The entire cannon can split into two smaller blasters and a pair of skis that can attach under his front wheels. The backend of the cannon folds out to fit in his car mode's underside to help balance when skis are deployed. It can also mount on either his thigh or on the side or top of his shoulder meaning you can put the entire cannon in these spots. Unlike his mold-mates, 5 mm port holes are absent in Bumblebee's vehicle parts, meaning displaying the bazooka in vehicle mode requires the rear of the car mode to be transformed differently so the car trunk post has space to flip out and connect to the back-end of the cannon. Despite what the instructions tell you, the bazooka ''will'' pop off from the upper shoulder gap if you move the arm horizontally or vertically.

: Similarly, his [[partformer|detaching]] car back-end can either be put onto the robot mode's back or be used as a shield with help of a flip-out peg. This peg and the backend of the cannon use a unique post and port to connect to each other. Also unlike his mold-mates, the pegs that connect the car trunk with the robot fists in vehicle mode are now complete circles instead of half circles. These larger pegs are a very tight fit in the fists; detaching the trunk requires using excessive force on a small, thin, painted plastic piece. Filing or sanding the pegs down can make transformation more feasible.

:[[For safety reasons|As per the norm]], the stock renders depict him with sharp head-horns, but the final product has them rounded off.

: Like the rest of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Netflix-branded]] subset of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toyline, Bumblebee is exclusive to [[Walmart]] in Canada and the US but was released at standard retail in Asia.

: His G1 cartoon-accurate blaster is sold separately as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]]. However, there is no way to store this blaster while Bumblebee is in vehicle mode.

: This contained a portion of a cardstock background of [[Teletraan I]]. Bumblebee's part has tab N and slot A.

: Bumblebee is one of two puzzling Netflix-branded figures that have become extra rare and valuable for a mutual set of confusing reasons; the other is [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Soundwave]]. Most Netflix figures try to depict characters as they appeared on the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon, favoring Cybertronian alt modes and extra battle damage, but that was not the goal for Bumblebee and Soundwave. Instead, with clean paint jobs and never-seen-on-Netflix Earth alt modes, they might be the most G1-faithful available versions of their characters in the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations toyline]] era.

:If you actually want a toy that resembles Bumblebee from Netflix TV, then you might be looking for one of the [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Buzzworthy Bumblebees]].

: The original Cliffjumper version of the mold was given two new head toolings to make ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Hubcap (G1)#Generations|Hubcap]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Goldbug (SG)#Generations|Goldbug]] respectively, and was also given Bumblebee's head to make ''Selects'' [[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Generations|Bug Bite]].
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:TF-WFC-Trilogy-Buzzworthy-BB-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We all made that face trying to decipher that packaging.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee / Spike Witwicky''' (Core Class, [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''War for Cybertron Trilogy''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

: Part of the cross-franchise ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, and among its very first releases, this iteration of ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Bumblebee is a Core Class mold that converts from a robot into a car based upon [[Bumper (G1)#The Transformers|Bumper]]'s [[Choro-Q]] {{w|Mazda Familia}} alt-mode (complete with rear plate detailing!). He comes with a cartoon-inspired blaster that he holds via a 3 mm post which stores in his vehicle mode's rear underside, doubling as an exhaust pipe of sorts. Unlike most of the figures on this page, this Bumblebee features a matte finish on his vehicle tires ''and'' his gun.

: As seen in the rear packaging's stock render, Bumblebee's "wing" kibble/back fenders can be folded back for a cleaner robot appearance. As a result of sharing similarities to the original toy's transformation scheme, Bumblebee's arms sit slightly lower in robot mode.

: Bumblebee also comes with a (minimally-)transforming [[Exosuit#War for Cybertron Trilogy|exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Buzzworthy|Spike Witwicky]] figure, although the exosuit features a silver-painted head dome with no indications of whoever may be inside, making it more a generic exosuit figure than any specific human character. This raised the MSRP from Core Class's normal ten to fifteen US dollars, though some Target stores seemingly at random charged ''seventeen'' for the set. Despite the store exclusivity, the set became a [[shelfwarmer|pegwarmer]], often leaving entire pegs full of unsold stock.

: Much like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' toys, the box is in the style of the 2018 ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' toyline, with additional renders of the [[evergreen]] Bumblebee design. Additionally, the toy features ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]''-style [[package art]] with the ''War for Cybertron'' logo present.

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[[File: Buzzworthy_Bumblebee_Origin.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We simply could not function without his tireless efforts. So, a round of applause for this inanimate carbon rod!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Origin Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2021)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''War for Cybertron Trilogy''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, [[jet pack#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|jet pack]], five [[conductor#Toys|conductor]]s
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[John Warden]] (initial concept), [[Ken Christiansen]] (concept art)}}<ref name=OriginBeeIG>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg3A2s-MLM5/ Design notes] on Origin Bumblebee from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>

: ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''{{'}}s second all-new mold, "Origin Bumblebee" is a diminutive Deluxe Class figure, once again branded as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy''. For the first time in toy form, Bumblebee transforms into the "flying saucer" vehicle seen in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" in 23 steps. His robot mode is based on [https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo1eYQASuE/ concept art] by [[Ken Christiansen]], which had earlier influenced Bumblebee's look in the [[Transformers (2019 comic)|2019 IDW comic series]] and the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' animated series.

: As part of the ''War for Cybertron'' play pattern, Bumblebee features multiple 5 mm ports and 3 mm posts compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]/[[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]] and [[Fire Blast effect|"fire blast" effects]]. Being a modern, smaller-scale Deluxe Class figure, Bumblebee includes multiple accessories to fill out the price point, consisting of a 5 mm handheld blaster, five [[conductor#Toys|conductor rods]] as seen in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1" that Bumblebee cannot actually hold (and in reality, Bumblebee only holds four of these rods in the episode), and a [[jet pack#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|jet pack]] as seen in "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1]]". The jet pack is 5 mm compatible but is also specifically shaped to fit the back kibble of the ''Earthrise'' Cliffjumper mold. Kunihiro originally wanted to have slots on the jetpack for the rods to slide into, but Maher cut it out due to it affecting the visual look of the jetpack. Despite appearing to be silver on the box, both Bumblebee's gun and jetpack are molded in unpainted black plastic.

: Origin Bumblebee is a victim of [[photodegradation]]; His unpaintable parts can discolor into either a very pale yellow or outright light brown.

: [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Legacy|A 2024 Wheeljack toy]] was eventually made as a companion to this figure, featuring a storage bay for Bumblebee to fit inside, and clips to hold Bumblebee’s conductor rods.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg3A2s-MLM5/ Designer commentary on Origin Bumblebee from Mark Maher on Instagram]''

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[[File:TF-WFC-Trilogy-Buzzworthy-Worlds-Collide-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He both is and is not Bumblejumper.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Worlds Collide''' (4-pack, 2021)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''War for Cybertron Trilogy''
:*''Accessories'': Three-piece blaster, 2 skis, car trunk, [[AllSpark#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Allspark]]

: Released as part of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' "Worlds Collide" 4-pack, this Bumblebee features the body of ''Earthrise'' Cliffjumper, while retaining the Bumblebee head from the Netflix-branded [[#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toy]]. Essentially a redeco of ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Bug Bite, Bumblebee transforms into a custom 1980s sports coupe; hybridizing the Porsche 924 Turbo and {{w|Mitsubishi Starion}} models. He retains the bazooka included with all versions of the mold, this time painted green to resemble the bazooka [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] used in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]." He also comes with the [[AllSpark#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Allspark]], redecoed from the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#2021Netflix|Megatron]]/[[Skelivore#Toys|Fossilizer Skelivore]] Spoiler Pack.

: Included in the set alongside Bumblebee is [[Nemesis Primal#Toys|Nemesis Primal]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Blackarachnia]], and [[Fangry (G1)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Fangry]] with [[Brisko#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Brisko]]. While outwardly branded as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' on the packaging, the instructions label the set as part of ''[[Studio Series]]'', under the 2007 ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' movie. The instructions also show the Cliffjumper head instead of the Bumblebee version.

: The set was found in a Walmart in the U.S.<ref>''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Worlds Collide found at Walmart by [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/buzzworthy-worlds-collide-set-found-at-walmart-but-not-in-system-more-pics/46101/ Seibertron.com]</ref> before an official reveal from Hasbro, possibly due to a shipment error. As with other ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' toys, it is exclusive to [[Target]] in the U.S.
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[[File:Buzzworthy Creatures Collide Goldbug.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|SLUGBUG!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Creatures Collide''' (4-pack, 2022)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]''
:*''Accessories'': Three-piece blaster, 2 skis, car trunk/shield
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' "Creatures Collide" 4-pack, "Autobot Goldbug" is a chimera of molds, matching the vehicle mode parts from ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]] with the headsculpt from ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Goldbug (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Goldbug]]; it also makes use of the interior chest parts from the original ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cliffjumper]], as the "popped collar" of the Bumblebee version of the toy would cause clearance issues with the shape of the Goldbug head. All this results in a robot loosely accurate to Goldbug's original character model that transforms into a licensed, goldy-caramel-coloured [[Volkswagen]] Type 1. He retains the same accessories and functionality as his prior ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' release.

: Alongside Goldbug, the set also includes [[Scorponok (BW)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Predacon Scorponok]], [[Ransack (G1)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Ransack]], and [[Skywasp#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Skywasp]]. The ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line was exclusive to Target in the U.S.

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===''Classic Heroes Team''===
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Bumblebee toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]'' Rescan Series [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#RescanCar|car-mode Bumblebee]] figure, ''[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]'' Bumblebee features a slightly different deco from the original release, including new black paint applications on the crotch and legs, altered silver highlights on the chest, and a little less black paint on the hands. The vehicle mode resembles the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#RescanCar2018|2018 redeco]] of the same figure, with two stripes on the hood instead of just one, but also features a new Autobot insignia at the center of the hood.

:This toy was also released in a ''Rescue Bots Academy'' packaging with the ''Classic Heroes Team'' branding as a subline, arguably making it into [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#CHT|another incarnation of the character]].
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===''Collaborative''===
[[File:Collab-toy-Bumblebee-A-W-E-Striker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He stole [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]'s alt mode!]]
*'''Bumblebee A.W.E. Striker with Lonzo "Stalker" Wilkinson''' ([[2023]])
**''Accessories'': [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)#Collaborative|Sgt. Stalker]], turret, rifle, two antennae
{{toydesigner|[[Brian Parrish]] (Hasbro),<ref>[[December 9]], [[2024]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCb-L1RAH_U Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Brian Parrish]] on the "Triple Takeover" podcast, from their YouTube channel.</ref> [[Mario Carreiro]] (packaging)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfy3IcQd3g4 The Hasbro ''Transformers'' Panel] at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2024|San Diego Comic-Con 2024]] with [[Mario Carreiro]], [[John Warden]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]], recorded at the "Memo's Collection" YouTube channel.</ref>|[[Evan Brooks]] (original concept)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=As for the A.W.E. striker, it was based off a sketch I did but handled by a different designer who works on our collabs.|link=https://discord.com/channels/656241088826441729/1054137200436060301/1082807311610945587|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram in correspondence with Onyxstrike|year=2023|month=03|day=07}}</ref>}}

:The eleventh figure released in the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' line, "A.W.E Striker Bumblebee" is a 9-inch figure that transforms into the [[A.W.E. Striker]] vehicle used by the Joes (which in itself resembles a 1982 M1040 Chenowth "Hellfire" Fast Attack Vehicle, aka [[Beachcomber (G1)#Toys|Beachcomber]]'s vehicle mode), serving as a counterpart to the [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Collaborative|H.I.S.S Tank Megatron]] released beforehand. He includes a blaster that can be attached to the top of the alt mode as well as over Bumblebee's head. He requires mild assembly out of box, as his roll cage and antennae must be attached to his body to complete his alternate mode. His stock photography depicts his thighs and fists as green, though the final toy has those parts cast in black. Some details on his chest, as well as his leg transformation and wheel placements in robot mode, are similar to [[Beachcomber (G1)#Toys|Beachcomber's original toy]].

:The set also includes a reproduction of the vintage [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Sgt. Stalker]] figure that can ride in Bumblebee's alternate mode or operate the aforementioned blaster in Bumblebee's robot mode. This figure comes packaged on a ''G.I. Joe Retro Collection'' style card included in the set.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:LegacyEvo CoreClass2PackBumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's not so Buzzworthy playing second fiddle to a [[Combat Deck (G1)#Legacy|box]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (2-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID Number'': '''TL-EX'''
:*''Accessories'': Pistol, "Stinger Blaster" pistol
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[June 20]], 2023's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]</ref>

: Packaged with his fellow Core Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#LegacyEvolutionCore2pack|Optimus Prime]] and his trailer, this Bumblebee is a redeco of the above ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Core Class figure, featuring a more orange-y shade of yellow plastic, and the unpaintable black-plastic parts are now dark gray. In addition, the headlights are now painted with mustard gold, his black front bumper is now the same shade of grey used for the unpaintable joints, and his pair of sculpted hands are now painted. While he retains the same small blaster from before, Bumblebee also comes with his additional "Stinger Blaster" molded after a generic Autobot pistol.

: This 2-pack was revealed and put up for preorder on the [[June 20]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Fanstream], exclusively on [[Hasbro Pulse]]. The set is also sold as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.

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[[File:TF Legacy United Origin BB PR.jpg|upright=.90|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Origin Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, [[jet pack#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|jet pack]], five [[conductor#Toys|conductor]]s
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[John Warden]] (initial concept), [[Ken Christiansen]] (concept art)}}<ref name=OriginBeeIG/>

: The [[#BuzzworthyOrigin|''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' "Origin Bumblebee"]] toy was repacked and re-released in the fifth and final wave of ''Legacy: United'' Deluxes, in order to kinda-sorta coincide with the [[Target]]-exclusive ''Legacy'' "[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Legacy|Origin Wheeljack]]" toy (which had left shelves long before this toy made it out, but still, a lot closer than before!).

: There are no notable differences between the two releases other than packaging. Oddly enough, this figure was incorrectly listed as a ''Voyager'' Class in the promotional pictures posted to the Hasbro Pulse social media accounts.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg3A2s-MLM5/ Designer commentary on Origin Bumblebee from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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===Robosen===
[[File:Robosen_bumblebee_performance.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee G1 Performance''' (2023)
**''Accessories:'' blaster, wall charger, USB-C to USB 2.0 cable
:[[Robosen]]'s follow-up to their [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robosen Collector's Edition|auto-converting G1 Optimus Primes]], "Bumblebee G1 Performance" is a highly-interactive, programmable robot based on Bumblebee's appearance in the G1 cartoon. Unlike the two Optimus Primes, Bumblebee does ''not'' transform, leaving him stuck in robot mode... though this does contribute to his ''significantly lower'' $399 price point. He's nevertheless still a vague in-between of "toy" and "high-end showroom tech", with 45 custom microchips, 17 servo motors, [[Light-emitting diode|LEDs]] in his eyes, foot headlights, and his blaster accessory, 69 classic soundbytes on top of newly-recorded voice lines by [[Dan Gilvezan]] (or a ''very good'' impersonator), and his own dedicated iOS/Android bluetooth app interface (separate from either of the two Optimus Primes' apps). Bumblebee stands at 13.5 inches in height, meaning he scales a bit better with the taller "Flagship" Optimus Prime.

:Bumblebee is primarily powered by an internal rechargable lithium ion battery, with his USB-C port located in an added notch on his lower back. His speaker/vent is located just above that, on a raised circular outdent on the center of his back.

:There are a variety of ways to interact with Bumblebee, including pre-programmed voice commands, pre-programmed app controls, and user-created movement scripts. The former two have a long list of scripted actions to pull from, including action poses, fighting scenes, greetings, and a variety of silly actions; if Robosen's continual rollout of new actions for Prime months after his release is anything to go by, Bumblebee will likely have more actions added in the months to come. New to Bumblebee is a "Mini-Theater" mode, essentially longer pre-programmed action sequences with appropriate backing music, sound effects, and voice lines, with scenes featuring Bumblebee by himself and alongside Optimus Prime available to pick from. And if all that weren't enough, you can program any number of poses and movement sequences using the app.

:The lack of transformation allowed Robosen to slightly beef up Bumblebee's flexibility and movement compared to Prime, with them advertising a state-of-the-art gait algorithm that allow's Bumblebee's two walking speeds to appropriately match your movements, as well as a built-in 6-axis IMU (internal measuring unit) to detect your posture, enabling Bumblebee to perform more difficult poses and automatically stand back up if he falls. Although he still lacks wrist and foot rotation like Prime, Bumblebee ''does'' have partial neck rotation, allowing him to look to his left or right without rotating his body. He can also stand up without being powered on; although he will hunch forward a bit on his knees when powering off, his legs can be straightened out a bit more with no worry of him falling over afterwards, likely thanks to his large feet.

:Bumblebee was first shown off at the Middle East Film and Comic Con in March 2023, with Robosen later uploading a promotional video to Weibo in May. He was made available to buy from Robosen's online store on June 20, 2023 without any advance warning, with orders shipping out from that date on.

*'''Bumblebee G1 Flagship''' (2025)
**''Accessories'': Blaster, [[collector coin]], power adapter, data cable

:"G1 Flagship" Bumblebee is another programmable Robosen robot, but this time it fully transforms into a licensed VW Beetle. The figure responds to user input with 37 servo motors, 67 microchips, and over 200 voice clips from G1 actor [[Dan Gilvezan]] - the first Transformers toy to include his voice! In robot mode it stands 15" tall and, like the other Robosen figures, can be controlled both by spoken commands and the app.

:The figure was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] on [[March 27]], [[2025]], with a preorder pricing of $949 valid through [[April 26]], after which the price went up to $1,299.
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===''Reactivate''===
[[File:RiseBumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Warrior of the lost world!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1| '''Starscream & Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 submachine guns
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name = Nov14Stream>[[November 14]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClqPbfd2hcg Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], and [[Evan Brooks]]</ref>

:''[[Transformers: Reactivate|Reactivate]]'' Bumblebee is a Deluxe-sized figure that transforms into an armored post-apocalyptic buggy. He comes with a pair of handheld submachine guns, which can, in either mode, be plugged into his shoulders/hood or stored underneath his forearms/undercarriage.

:There are a few transformation steps that are not clear in the instructions: The tops of his doors need to be pushed underneath his windows to lock into place. There are tabs on his forearms that go into the black armatures between the wheels to help secure them. The front bumper should be slid down for robot mode. Also, be careful not to push the windshield/neck area too far back in robot mode as it can get stuck and cause paint chipping in the corners.

:Bumblebee was packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Starscream]]. This boxset was abruptly revealed by [[Toys"R"Us]] Canada on October 18, 2023, after nearly ten months of silence regarding the then-upcoming ''[[Transformers: Reactivate]]'' online game, and a little over a year before the game would be officially cancelled. Notably, stock photography of the box and the official product copy use "Rise", an earlier name for the game. The game's final name was shown on the box during the Hasbro Pulse Fanstream on November 14th, 2023. The figure itself is molded with the year 2020, suggesting it was meant for an ''even earlier'' release date, delayed by the game's troubled production.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS86-Deluxe-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Bee'' glad he's not an exclusive!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-29'''
:*''Accessories'': blaster, "The Depths Of Unicron" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro),<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> [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[[May 14]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Kelly Rose]].</ref>|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>}}

:Released as part of the ''[[Studio Series]]'' A-Level distribution, Bumblebee transforms into a vaguely VW Type 1-ish, Penny Racer proportioned car (with the roof and rear of a Mazda Familia 1500XG) in 23 steps. He includes a blaster (based on the [[generic Autobot laser pistol]] design) which can be pegged onto the back of both modes.

: As with other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, it is the movie's ending scene, where Bumblebee and the rest of the Autobots escape from the depths of Unicron.

: Due to portions of his windows being made of dark gray [[unpaintable plastic]] parts, the rest of the windows were also colored dark gray for consistency, instead of a screen-accurate blue. But hey, now it's an [[#The Transformers|original toy]] reference!

: This mold was also used to make [[Bumper (G1)#Age of the Primes|Bumper]].

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[[File:TF-SS-Reactivate-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|The most profit Reactivate would ever see.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Gamer Edition Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Game'': '''''Transformers: Reactivate'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''+10'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 submachine guns, "Humanity's Last Hope" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name=Nov14Stream/>

: The [[#Reactivate|''Reactivate'' Deluxe class Bumblebee]] was re-released individually in the twenty-sixth wave of ''Studio Series'' Deluxes, under the ''Gamer Edition'' subline, only a few short months before the game would be officially cancelled. As far as can be told, there are no notable changes between the two releases.

: He includes a backdrop depicting an unknown setting from the unreleased game.
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===''Missing Link''===
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-03-Bumble.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sweet Boy is back, and he's now more articulated than ever!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumble''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''C-03'''
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]], (TakaraTomy),<ref name=Gens24>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewhironorikobayashi.html Interview] with [[Hironori Kobayashi]] on the ''[[Missing Link]]'' toyline for ''[[Transformers Generations 2024]]'', translated at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

:Commemorating the 40th anniversary of ''The Transformers'' brand, ''[[Missing Link]]'' Bumble is a direct recreation of the original ''The Transformers'' figure. Though near-identical to the original on the surface (complete with "battle-mask" face!), this figure uses modern toy engineering advances to give the toy a mechanical overhaul, granting it a ''significantly'' wider range of [[articulation]], including shoulders, elbows, knees, "neck" rotation, outward leg motion, and an ankle tilt. In terms of weaponry, Bumble wields a metallic chrome laser pistol, styled after his weapon from the cartoon, which can be stowed away in his (officially-licensed) "penny-racer" style Volkswagen Type 1 alt-mode. Bumble also comes with a collector's card and a sticker sheet, with both the standard Autobot insignia and a pair of stickers designed to make Bumble resemble his original ''The Transformers'' package art available to use. As with ''Missing Link'' Convoy, Bumble and all his pack-ins are neatly inserted into a polystyrene tray.

:''Missing Link'' Bumble was officially revealed in early May 2024, and shortly afterwards went up for pre-order on Japanese retail sites for a November 2024 release.

:As you might expect, the tooling for this figure was also used to make a simultaneously-released ''Missing Link'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Cliffjumper]].

:*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/c-03 Official TakaraTomy website of ''Missing Link'' Bumble]
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===''LEGO''===
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[[File:Lego-toy Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The sweet boy you can build at home.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (''Icons'', [[2024]])
**''Release date'': [[July 4]], 2024
**''Set Number'': '''10338'''
**''Pieces'': '''950'''
**''Accessories'': blaster, display plaque, 2 license plates, brick separator
{{toydesigner|[[Samuel Liltorp Johnson]] ([[LEGO]])|[[Nathan Davis]] and [[Ashwin Visser]] (prints/stickers), [[Yoel Mazur]] (new elements), [[Joe Kyde]] (initial concept)}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/Spider_Sam_/status/1801317746422202837 Credit reel for LEGO Bumblebee] from [[LEGO]] designer [[Samuel Liltorp Johnson]] on Twitter</ref>

: Bumblebee is the second collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and [[LEGO]] released under LEGO's ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Icons|Icons]]'' theme, following [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LEGO|10302 Optimus Prime]], and is designed to be in scale with the aforementioned model of the Autobot leader. Like Optimus, he can transform from a fully brick-built G1-style robot to a vaguely-Type 1-esque car with opening doors (but no interior) without needing to be disassembled and reassembled... ''mostly,'' as his front windshield [[Partformer|must be removed for transformation]]. The removed windshield can be folded in half and stored by pegging onto the studs on the spare tire on Bee's back, like a little winged jetpack that can ''arguably'' serve as a homage to the door-wing design seen on the [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action]] and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Aligned versions]] of the character. In addition to optional stickers depicting "I ♡ Cybertron" and "[[Roll out|ROLL OUT]]" bumper stickers, Bumblebee includes two choices of stickered license plates, each reading "BMBL84" and "[[Goldbug (G1)|GLDBUG]]". Both license plates include a tiny, simplified illustration of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and a small reference to the premiere date of the G1 cartoon: [[September 17]], [[1984]]. The optional "Roll Out" sticker also homages the booster rocket sticker of Bumblebee's original toy.

: He is armed with a likewise brick-built blaster (which cannot be stored or attached in vehicle mode, sadly), and just like Optimus, also includes an ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Ultimate Collector's Series|Ultimate Collector's Series]]''-styled display plaque featuring Bumblebee's name (in both English and Ancient Autobot), function, motto, and [[Tech Spec]]s. The display plaque is designed to have exposed studs on its backside, allowing the unused license plate to be stored there.

: Unfortunately, also like Optimus, stability concerns over Bumblebee's top-heavy robot mode mean that he too lacks any knee articulation... but ''un''like Optimus, Bee doesn't have any thigh swivels or ankle tilt either. Also, his crotch plate cannot hinge up if assembled as designed, which heavily restricts any forward motion of his legs unless the torso is creatively mistransformed or modified. Bummer.
[[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ENWEhTHmDBM&t=34s]] a link to a video tutorial on how to rebuild it...

::*''[https://brickset.com/sets/10338-1/Bumblebee More information on 10338 Bumblebee at Brickset]''
::*''[https://twitter.com/Spider_Sam_/status/1801317736603177062 Designer commentary on LEGO Bumblebee from Samuel Liltorp Johnson on Twitter]

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[[File:LegoBrickheadzBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The sweeter boy you can build at home.]]
*'''Bumblebee Robot & Vehicle''' (''Brickheadz'', [[2025]])
**''Release date'': [[March 1]], 2025
**''Set Number'': '''40804'''
**''Brickheadz ID number'': '''262 Bumblebee''' / '''263 Bumblebee Car'''
**''Pieces'': '''237'''

: Released as part of LEGO's ''BrickHeadz'' theme of [[super deformed]] characters (a line launched by the Danish brand in 2016 as a competitor of sorts to [[Funko Pop!|Funko Pops]]), this set includes two builds of Bumblebee, one in his robot mode and another in his vehicle mode - the latter bearing some very ''Penny Racers'' / [[Choro-Q]]-reminiscent proportions, taking after his original toy - both of which can be built and displayed separately. Like the rest of the ''BrickHeadz'' toyline, he features no stickers, with all of his details being printed onto the pieces instead, which comes in rather handy for Lego MOC designers who might want to reuse the insignia and all the other printed details included in this set.

:He has no accessories and, as customary with ''BrickHeadz'' toys, no articulation to speak of, but is be very proficient at just standing cutely! The car on the other hand, can be popped off the base and rolled around!

:A common gag across BrickHeadz toys is the inclusion of pink bricks within the structure of their heads, suggesting the characters' brains. Bumblebee and his wave-mate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BrickHeadz|Optimus Prime]], however; actually have transparent pink bricks inside their heads, representing Energon cubes instead!

::*''[https://brickset.com/sets/40804-1/Bumblebee-Robot-Vehicle More information on 40804 Bumblebee Robot & Vehicle at Brickset]''

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===Transformers Fan Book===
[[File:TF Fan Book 2024 Bumblebee Shining Thunder Ver.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Thunder Bug.]]
*'''[[Transformers Fan Book 2024]]''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2024)
**''Release Date'': July 19, 2024
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

:The fifth ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'' comes with the "Bumblebee Shining Thunder Ver" toy, another redeco of the above [[#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Core Class mold]], now run in translucent yellow for a lightning-charged [[Super Mode|super mode]], as dramatized in the included comic.
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===''Transformers Retro''===
[[File:RetroG1Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|[[:File:TF-SS86-Deluxe-Bumblebee.jpg|A very long penny racer]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 3-piece bazooka, 2 skis, car trunk / shield

:Unusually for the ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' line, Bumblebee is not a reissue of his original toy, but a redeco of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War For Cybertron Trilogy'' Bumblebee]], aiming for G1 toy accuracy. While the nostalgic card-back packaging depicts the original G1 Bumblebee toy with masked head in place, the toy features the cartoon-derived head from prior uses of the mold.

:Bee's neck assembly has been reverted back to the taller "collar" molding seen on the initial Netflix release, but not on the previous Goldbug retool.

:The figure went up for pre-order on the Walmart website on [[October 10]], [[2024]], for release in March 2025.

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===''MixMashers''===
[[File:TF-MixMashers-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BADAS''SAW''TRON.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Wing door, Buzzsaw Arm

:''[[MixMashers]]'' Bumblebee is a 5-inch non-transforming action figure modeled after his evergreen design. Like the previously released figure from the ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' line, he features 10 detachable base body parts (which includes the shoulders, something that is not featured in the ''Hero Mashers'' line), all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint with soft ratchets. Aside from the wing doors, Bumblebee only comes with an additional sawblade arm, intended to be used by the same line's Starscream.

: Bumblebee can use the Stinger Cannon from the Optimus Primal figure.
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===''Timelines'' (2025)===
[[File:ComicEditionHOSBumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|If Hasbro and Mattel can make Hot Wheels Collaboratives, they can give us Thomas the Tank Engine from this guy, we just have to believe.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Timelines Bumblebee / Timelines Megatron''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Hammer, blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Guido Guidi]] (original concept, packaging artist)|[[Mario Carreiro]] (packaging)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viJopRdWtZA ''Transformers'' panel] at [[Megacon Orlando#2025|Megacon Orlando 2025]] with [[Emily Bader]] and [[Evan Brooks]], recorded at the "V-man" YouTube channel.</ref>

: ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Timelines|Timelines]]'' Bumblebee is based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s design for the character in ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'', and transforms from a robot into a yellow tank engine of made-up design. He includes his hammer and a small pistol, both of which can store on the bottom of his train mode.

:He was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Timelines (2025)|Timelines Megatron]].

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===''Swapticons''===
[[File:TF Swapticons Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Let's fix it with a Mix it!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod / Bumblebee''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Bumblebee is a small, rectangular figure that transforms into the front half of a modified van. While his nominal placement is as the front half of a full heavily modified van evoking Rodimus Prime's "futuristic motorhome" alt-mode with his pack-in partner [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Hot Rod]], he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing.

: His side panels/arms are on a hinge, allowing them to swing outward while his head can swivel. His face is a sticker that wraps all the way around his head.

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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:DCSCybertronChaseBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from sweet boy to delicious omelette and back!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Chase''' (Multi-pack, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, jet pack, six conductors
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[John Warden]] (initial concept), [[Ken Christiansen]] (concept art)}}<ref name=OriginBeeIG>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg3A2s-MLM5/ Design notes] on Origin Bumblebee from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>

: ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' Bumblebee is a redeco of his [[#BuzzworthyOrigin|"Origin"]] flying saucer body, above. The black plastic and paint are now grey, the yellow plastic is more orange, the robot face is now matte painted instead of silver, the clear blue plastics are a paler shade, and the flying saucer segments on his legs are painted to achieve a better color match. This version comes in a set that includes similar touch-ups of the "Origin" pre-Earth bodies of teammates [[Jazz (G1)/toys#DCScybertron|Jazz]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Wheeljack]]. Bumblebee now has six conductor rods instead of five, to properly match the number of sculpted sockets on Wheeljack.

==Fictional toys==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Bumblebee Fictional Toy Power Struggle.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.6|Action Master Bumblebee, four years early.]]
[[Anthony Duranti]]'s toy Bumblebee was articulated in the knees and probably the shoulders and elbows. {{storylink|Power Struggle}}

[[File:Bumblebee christmas toy marvel uk 250.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|[insert obligatory innuendo about "''playing with yourself''"]]]
''At the [[1989]] [[Transformer]]s' [[Christmas]] party, Bumblebee was given a box containing a toy of himself in his alternate mode.'' {{storylink|:File:MarvelUK-250.jpg|''The Transformers'' #250 cover}}
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Optimus Prime (G1)/toys

2025-11-21T09:00:48Z

Skyfreak101: /* Classics */ Adding the Classics Prime/Magnus Twin Pack

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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Awwwwww yeah......]]
Since 1984, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 '''Optimus Prime''']] has received the largest number of toys for any single ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' character, a testament to the character's enduring popularity and status as a hero to many fans.

Due to the popularity of the character and the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], this article had become far too large, causing internet browsers to struggle loading all of its contents, and—in the most extreme cases—crashing entirely. For the sake of a nice clean split, we have opted to move all of Optimus Prime's ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys into a separate article which can be found '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys|here]]'''.

==''The Transformers''==
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From the ''Diaclone'' Battle Convoy came Optimus Prime and all his subsequent incarnations.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Autobot Commander, 1984-1986)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser Blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])|[[Jeffrey Mangiat]] (packaging art, Hasbro), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging art, TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], Optimus Prime transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck with an additional trailer unit. In robot mode, his fists are separate accessories that must plug into his wrists; the fists do not store securely anywhere in vehicle mode, but can fit easily in Prime's chest/drivers' compartment. He is armed with a black laser rifle that, by design, he cannot hold straight. His articulation is relatively high for the era due to his transformation, and even has functioning knees, though their use is restricted by his lack of forward hip movement. His smokestacks can rotate, but are seemingly a form of [[for safety reasons|anti-breakage move]].

: Prime's [[trailer]] opens up into his [[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], containing the scout drone, [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]]. The interior of the Combat Deck features three raised holes that can accommodate Prime's laser rifle, fuel pump and nozzle accessories. The Combat Deck's central feature is a missile-armed repair drone pod mounted upon a boom lift arm, which can be extended through square holes in the trailer's roof and front end when it is closed. While the drone has spring-loaded missile launchers, the springs have been severely weakened in the Hasbro release. Situated in the base of the boom arm is a spring-loaded launcher that can launch Roller out of the Combat Deck and into action. Roller features a port that can accommodate either Prime's rifle or the fuel pump. The interior space of the trailer allows storage room for one standard [[Autobot Cars|Autobot Car]], which can also be shot forward by the launcher.

: The toy started life as the Takara ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Battle Convoy" toy, a piloted mecha, thus the numerous spots across the toy's components with little seats for Diaclone pilots that Optimus did not come with.

: [[File:G1toy optimus prime variants and running changes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Most people would be happy with just ''one'' Optimus Prime, but noooooo...]]

: Optimus was subject to several molding and color variations in his early days. The earliest release of the figure featured large rounded fists, a hefty rifle with a large rounded barrel, a thick fuel pump with a detailed nozzle, silver rockets, silver Roller, silver Combat Deck launcher, and metal plates in the floor of the Combat Deck (a holdover from the ''Diaclone'' version of the toy, to which the magnetic feet of the pilots could cling). In short order, new-yet-almost-identical [[mold]]s were created, presumably to refresh the tooling as the original had already been heavily used for ''Diaclone'' and so a wider range of factories (going from only Japan to Japan, China, Macau, and more) could produce more units to meet demand quickly, a common practice at the time. Prime's fists were resculpted to be smaller and more angular, the gun's silhouette was heavily revised, the fuel pump and nozzle were simplified, the rockets and launcher recast in black plastic, the Combat Deck's metal plates (and their clips) were removed, and the outer trailer detailing and door hinges were altered. Roller and the Combat Deck's drone pod color was swapped to a light blue, though a third running change soon followed that saw them restored to their original darker blue. The revised mold would be used by subsequent reissues of the Optimus toy, though Roller still fluctuates back and forth between grey and dark blue, depending on how [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] each reissue wants to be.

: The Japanese 1985 release of the figure also underwent the accessory changes, but never featured a silver Roller. Instead, Takara's original release of Prime featured a ''Diaclone''-style Roller without the two rear pegs, and the differently-shaped launcher that accommodated him, before a running change switched over to the Hasbro version. It also had fully-functional missile launchers on the drone.

: Finally, in some European countries, Prime sported red feet, as opposed to his traditional blue; this version of the figure is also known in some cases to feature a differently-painted forehead crest which leaves the three central indentations unpainted blue. For the mainland Europe [[Milton Bradley]] release, there were two [[variant]]s of Optimus Prime available: the first version, manufactured by Takara, sported blue feet like most other versions; the second version, manufactured by [[Joustra]]'s parent company [[Ceji]], sported red feet instead.<ref name="3mb" /> On top of that, the Italian release of "Commander" by [[GiG]] eventually featured a [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vprime6.html later variant] that replaced the rubber tires and [[die-cast]] feet with plastic parts, similar to the US [[KB Toys]] variant of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].

: Having been removed from toy store shelves after 1985, Optimus Prime was made available as a mail-away toy in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" offer in the US in 1986 to coincide with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|''Transformers'' movie]] premiering that year. He cost $21.50 and 5 [[Robot Point]]s. He was also offered in "[[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:]]" mail-away pamphlet, and came with a special "Movie Edition Certificate" and a round sticker that read " Movie . Edition . Transformer" with the Autobot symbol in the middle; this edition of the toy is considered ''particularly'' rare.

: Over forty-plus years, there have been a ''bajillion'' releases of this mold, some identical to the original toy, and some featuring significant variants with notably different paint jobs, color schemes, accessories and other pack-ins. We have striven to list all these variants on this page under their respective series; for a quick-reference list of all variants and releases [[#Notes|check here]]. The cab robot has also been used sparingly to represent different characters; outfitted with different trailers, it has become Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Pepsi Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 1 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:G1-toy OptimusPepsi.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pepsibots, roll out!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Autobot Commander, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller" (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: A limited edition version of the Optimus Prime toy was sold as a mail-away exclusive by [[Pepsi|PepsiCo]] in North America in 1985. This version of the figure came with a small fold-out leaflet glued to the top-right of the packaging, which contained two Pepsi logo stickers for the buyer to attach to Prime, mid-way through the traditional silver-and-blue stripe on his trailer. [[Canada]] also got a version of this promotional figure, but with much larger stickers that were the full length and height of the trailer.

: This promotion would go on to serve as the inspiration for the Japanese character of [[Pepsi Convoy]], who would in turn be released by Hasbro as a new "[[#PepsiPrime2007|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]" in 2007.

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[[File:Convoy megatron vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Megatron, what are we doing in the same box?!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Convoy vs. Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VSX'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: This Japanese-[[exclusive]] release of Optimus Prime came with the Japanese release of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Megatron]]. There are no differences between this release of Convoy and the individually-released toy.

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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|He's not leaving! He's right behind you!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Good Bye Convoy''' (Multi-pack, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller" (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows.

: It was packaged with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Alert]], in an apparent homage to the similar ''Diaclone'' "Powered Convoy DX" giftset that packaged the "Powered Convoy" version of the Optimus mold with figures using the molds of Ligier and Alert.

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[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (City Commander, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (Takara), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}
{{note|''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ultra Magnus]]' inner white Optimus Prime redeco was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Optimus Prime in the ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' issue "[[The War Never Ends]]".}}

: Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Powered Convoy" figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of "Battle Convoy", the toy that became the original Optimus Prime figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few ''Diaclone'' toys to be released in the ''Transformers'' toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy's dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue, though his chestplate, which was rendered white in his package art followed a more the blue color scheme of his shoulders. He transforms into a Freightliner COE, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a "super robot", although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus's default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanism was removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.

: The ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the ''Transformers'' release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with "Powered Buggy", who was left out of Magnus's release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus's instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Additionally, three additional modes were included in the ''Diaclone'' instructions that Hasbro left out: a "preparation base" mode and an "Autobot base" mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a "catapult launcher" mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the ''Diaclone'' Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]'' sub-line—''did'' include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.

:The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release.

:The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My Japanese release has a lot more bling. And shorter stacks.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Powermaster, 1988)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 [[laser rifle]]s, 2 twin [[particle beam cannon]]s, super robot head
{{toydesigner|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}}

: Sold in the fifth year of the Hasbro US ''Transformers'' line (fourth in European markets), Powermaster Optimus Prime was the first new toy of the Autobot leader since the original toy's release in 1984. He is an all-new design, featuring the [[Powermaster]] gimmick: His partner figure, [[Hi-Q#Toys|Hi-Q]], must be transformed into an engine and attached to Prime's vehicle mode in order to enable the transformation into robot mode.

: Like the original figure, Powermaster Prime is composed of two major components: his truck cab, which transforms into Prime himself, and his trailer, which is essentially a heavily-armed version of the original. The trailer has a fold-down ramp to allow the storage of a smaller Transformer, or perhaps spare accessories. The trailer transforms into a battle station armed with two long black rifles and two grey double-barreled cannons (featuring seating for Powermaster engine figures), all of which Optimus Prime can also wield in his fists.

: Aside from the Powermaster feature itself, the main [[gimmick]] of the toy is the ability of the truck cab to combine with the trailer to form the larger "Super Optimus Prime" figure. This is essentially accomplished by standing the trailer up, folding the cab in half and inserting it into the empty cavity in the trailer's torso, forming an imposing—if almost entirely unposeable—robot form armed with all four weapons. The head of this super robot form is a separate piece which can be stored in the rear of Prime's trailer when not in use. While Hi-Q was always shown plugged into Prime's chest in artwork of this mode (as seen in the picture here), this was actually entirely unnecessary as transforming into Super Optimus Prime didn't require the standard Prime toy's legs to be unlocked.

:The Japanese release of Powermaster Optimus Prime actually represented a new character named [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], and featured several retools: the cab featured die-cast metal, shortened smokestacks, vacuum-metalized plastic and clear blue windows, while the trailer was given retractable super robot fists. This Japanese version was eventually issued by Hasbro in 2003 as part of the [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] collection ([[#Commemorative Series|see below]]).

:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese-exclusive Super Convoy.

:There were several different prototypes made for this toy. [[#Powermaster Optimus Prime design history|See a list here]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optmiusprime.htm More information on Powermaster Optimus Prime on TFU.info]''

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[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eastbound and Down.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Sold in the seventh and final year of the original line (sixth and not-final in Europe), [[Action Master#Toys|Action Master]] Optimus Prime is a non-transforming 3¾-inch action figure closely based on his [[character model]], albeit with a coloration that seems to have been based largely on the cab robot of his Powermaster body. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus limited ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s. Curiously, Optimus also has a 3mm hole directly above the 5mm one, an extra feature only found on [[Shockwave (G1)|one other]] Action Master. In Optimus' case, it's likely [[:File:AM Helmet Weapons.jpg|a leftover from an aborted gimmick]] for which the figure was a test case.

: The toy shown in the Action Masters commercial shows gray paint operations on Prime's upper legs that the final toy lacks.

: He was only available with the "[[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]", a large, heavily armed tractor trailer, and the largest Action Master vehicle set offered.

: The Action Master Optimus Prime figure was later redecoed with a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] color scheme and included in the Japanese-exclusive "New Year" reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in 2002. The Armored Convoy was later redecoed in white and transparent green as the ''[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]'' toy [[Microman#MicroTrailer|Micro Trailer]] – sans Optimus Prime, natch – which also received two separate [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] toys as the transparent black [[Microman#DarkTrailer|Dark Trailer]] and transparent red [[Microman#FlameTrailer|Flame Trailer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Action Master Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Original Optimus Prime''' (Original Autobot Leader, 1990)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': laser blaster, left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:This straight reissue of the original Optimus Prime figure was released in Hasbro's European markets in the early 1990s, at the same time as many other Generation 1 figures were being re-released as "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]". Oddly, although he shares their golden packaging, Prime is not actually ''identified'' as a "Classics" figure anywhere on his box, but is generally considered to be part of the sub-line for simplicity's sake.

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*'''Convoy''' (reissue, 2000)[[File:2000 japanese prime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:The first in what would be a deluge of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure in the 21st century, this Japanese release sported a golden sticker on his packaging announcing the celebration of the Transformers' 15th anniversary in the country. This version of the mold was retooled to have the same longer front axle introduced on Ultra Magnus. It also featured slightly modified fists to help hold the gun better.

:Simultaneously, this figure was available as a black convention-exclusive redeco, and a golden-chromed "[[Lucky Draw figure]]" (see below).

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[[File:Jafcon convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not the first [[Black Lio Convoy|black Convoy]], but the first that wasn't a clone.]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (black), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pum
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the original Prime was available exclusively at the Japanese convention JAFCON. ''Everything'' about it is black, including all of the Combat Deck and Roller.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/JAFConvoy/jafconvoy.htm More information on JAFCON Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy convoy gold version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's a gold digger/way over Cybertron.]]
*'''Convoy Gold Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (gold), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this "[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]" redeco of the original Prime replaced all of the figure's silver chromed parts and stickers with golden ones, and even included a blinged-out Roller. The figure is extremely rare; apparently only 25 are known to exist.

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[[File:Nucleon quest convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Epic Black repaints are the right of all toy collecting beings.]]
*'''Super Convoy''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''C-307X'''
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 laser rifles, 2 twin particle beam cannons, super robot head
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (deco artist)}}
:This redeco of the Ginrai tooling of the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure (released concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the Ginrai figure) was a Toys ''R'' Us Japan [[exclusive]] black repaint, made to represent the original Optimus Prime equipped for a special mission. All of his red and blue plastics were changed to black, his clear blue windows were now tinted red, making his overall colour scheme very reminiscent of the now-familiar '[[Black Convoy (disambiguation)|Black Convoy]]' color schemes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/NucleonQuestConvoy/nqconvoy.htm More information on Super Convoy at TFU.info]''

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*'''Convoy (Tokubetsu Shiyō)''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''[[File:New year convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, Action Master Optimus Prime figure, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], chain, Autobot sticker sheet, mouse pad
:Labeled "2002 New Year Special", this Japanese-exclusive "Special Specification" (特別仕様 ''Tokubetsu Shiyō'') of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure featured tinted blue windows, like those sported by the "Goodbye Convoy" edition of the toy, as well as show-accurate blue eyes. Prime came with all his original accessories, including ''both'' versions of his rifle, as well as a new die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership accessory, which can be tabbed into his chest. Additionally, the set included a show-accurate redeco of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure, a sheet of Autobot [[insignia]] stickers of varying sizes, and a mouse pad decorated with the Autobot symbol.

:The Matrix accessory was later recolored in gold chrome for inclusion with the 2005 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron reissue toy]], and in green chrome as the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Creation Matrix]] for the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Galvatron II#Toys|Galvatron II]] toy. It returned to its original silver coloration when it was included, sans chain, in the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]'' "Battle in Space" 2-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NewYearsConvoy/nyconvoy.htm More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy BAPE convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Trukk not munky|TRUKK...''AND'' MUNKY?]]]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.''' (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in July 2011, concurrently with a range of exclusive Transformers t-shirts, "Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver." (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver.) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new green color scheme, along with a tan trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese Optimus Prime packaging.
::*''[http://bape.com/transformer Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. on BAPE.com]''

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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyBlack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime at his audition for ''The Artist''.]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK'''<ref>Or "Ver. Black Camo," in ''[[Transformers Generations 2012]]''.</ref> (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in April 2012, "Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK" (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver. BLACK) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new grey color scheme, along with a grey trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.

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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three times faster than the original BAPE version.]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO'''<ref>Japanese listing on the BAPE website. The accompanying English text reads "01 CONVOY BAPE VERSION RED CAMO".</ref> (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in March 2013, "Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO" (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® VERSION RED CAMO) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new red color scheme, along with a red trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.

::*''[http://www.bape.com/transformers_3 Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO on BAPE.com]''

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[[File:TF-Commander-Convoy-Box-Gold-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who wanted this for the S.T.A.R.S. kit, I have bad news for you.]]
*'''Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy''' (<s>2019</s>)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right)

:Released as part of the "Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy Box Crowdfunding Project" kickstarted by TakaraTomy and ''[[TV-Kun]]'', this Convoy is a gold-chrome-and-redeco of the ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime figure, featuring a more balanced deco compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Gold Convoy Trophy|Gold Convoy Trophy]] (at least until [https://twitter.com/Televi_Kun/status/1152244044598132742 the second prototype reveals that the entire body is chromed]). Despite being etched on a trophy stand, Convoy is able to transform into truck mode, albeit facing upwards.

:In addition, the set also comes with a replica of the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] supply kit, a S.T.A.R.S. badge, a Transformers Fan Club card, a poster, and a Transformers Mook.

:Crowdfunding began on [[July 1]]st until [[August 31]]st, with a total of 2000 backers needed. Unfortunately, it only reached 840 backers with a total of 16,650,000 yen out of 33,600,000 yen needed.

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===''Transform Jr''===
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[[File:Convoy Junior toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's kid brother.]]
*'''Convoy''' (1985)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer
:As one of the first ''[[Transform Jr]]'' toys, this version of Optimus Prime was released under the early name for the series, ''Transform Gōkin''. As a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 Prime figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children, Prime features a similar transformation, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other ''Transform Jr'' figures, he lacked any of his major accessories, coming only with his rifle and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer.

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[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The true Heroes of Cybertron]]
*'''3 Heroes Set''' (multipack, 1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer
:The ''Transform Jr'' version of Prime was re-released a few years later in a "Hero" set alongside the ''Jr'' versions of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]].

*'''5 Years of Leaders Set''' (multipack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, Laser Blaster, cardboard trailer

:Prime was again re-released several years later in a lucky Draw "5 Years of Leaders" set alongside the ''Jr'' versions of Rodimus Convoy, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], God Ginrai, and Star Saber.
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===''Return of Convoy''===
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[[File:StarConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The most badass [[Brick (term)|brick]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Star Convoy''' (Cybertron, 1991)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-372'''
:*''Accessories'': "Galaxy bomber" rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the Japanese ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]'' part of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Takara ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' toyline]], and the final new-design Optimus Prime toy from the original Generation 1 era, Star Convoy was a significant departure from previous versions. This incarnation of Prime transforms into an extended-hood cab truck of made-up model pulling an implausibly large trailer, incorporating the motorized "Microcarrier". [[Motorized movement|Powered by four AA batteries]], the Microcarrier drives Star Convoy either forward or backward, spinning a radar dish mounted on the rear of his trailer as he rolls along. Prime's teammate in the [[Battlestars]], [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]], can link up to the rear of Star Convoy's vehicle mode and be pulled along behind him; [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] can then land atop Grandus, forming a giant vehicle.

: Unlike previous Optimus Prime toys, the cab section does not separate from the trailer for transformation, instead forming the arms of his imposing 12-inch tall robot mode. He lacks any sort of leg articulation in this mode, but the Microcarrier comes into play again, allowing Prime to roll either forward or backward into action.

: Additionally, Star Convoy transforms into a large battle station that interacts with the [[Micromaster]]s that made up the vast majority of the ''Transformer'' toyline at the time. His chest contains a peg that allows Micromaster figures to stand inside it in either robot or base modes, and he comes with a unique Micromaster version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Hot Rod]] not available on its own. He features storage space in his legs for two spring-loaded figure-launching [[Micro Trailer]]s, and comes with one of his own, decorated in a unique black and orange color scheme. In this mode, two ramps are connected to the Microcarrier; when the carrier's treads are set rolling, they do not move the base, but instead act as conveyor belts that carry Micromaster figures down the ramps. The Microcarrier also spins a gun turret mounted between the conveyors, on which Micromaster figures can stand. Finally, a special connector packaged with Star Convoy allows the Microcarrier to be connected up to Grandus's base mode, powering his moving elevator.

: On an odd note, despite being best known as a Japanese exclusive, Star Convoy was also released across several stores in [[Portugal]] during the early nineties: most notably amongst these being Jumbo (now rebranded into Auchan since the 2010s), one of the country's largest hypermarket chains.<ref>[https://imgur.com/a/heIhoys Translated screenshot of a 2021 thread] from Facebook group ''Transformers Portugal'' (link to original thread [https://www.facebook.com/groups/256309611187146?multi_permalinks=1808935782591180 here]) where multiple users discuss having found Star Convoy on Portuguese retail during the 90s.</ref> Weirdly, he came in his original Takara packaging - thus retaining all the Japanese text that was eventually illegible to most Portuguese consumers - which suggests that he was most likely a direct import from the original batch of figures rather than a localized version like [[GiG]]'s [[Galaxy Shuttle]]. It is unknown exactly what circumstances led to this one Japanese figure reaching widespread retail in a single European country, but as a result, he tends to pop up surprisingly often on the Portuguese secondary market.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on Star Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:StarConvoy reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The most badass brick, now with shinier bits.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Star Convoy''' (Cybertron, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-372'''
:*''Accessories'': "Galaxy bomber" rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps

:Star Convoy was reissued by Takara in 2005, with some notable alterations to his deco: his white plastic was replaced with metallic silver, and the yellow star on his chest was chromed golden. Star Convoy himself retained some of his original decals, but most notably his "simulated head lights" and "wind shield panels" were tampographed on him; similarly, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#StarConvoyReissue|Hot Rod]]'s stickers were all replaced with tampograph deco. Additionally, where the original toy had been packaged in robot mode in a tall box decorated with the standard Japanese package art of the time, the reissue was packaged in vehicle mode, in a long, wide box more reminiscent of the original Generation 1 toys.

: The stickers for this reissue have been found to deteriorate over time, with the silver portions showing a prominent fading effect. This was even present in a [[MISB|sealed]] copy.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-star-convoy-stickers.1236170/ Encore Star Convoy sticker issue]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on reissue Star Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Generation 2''==
[[File:G2Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, [[1992]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, light & sound module, 2 rocket launchers, 4 rockets, "Roller" scout car, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, trailer, 4 missiles

: Part of the very first assortment of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, this Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the original figure release with some notable new additions to catch him up to the radical 1990s. While his cab robot retained his original red and dark blue color scheme, his trailer was recast in black, with the original blue and silver striped sticker replaced with a red and silver one displaying Optimus's name. On the first release of the trailer, the internal components and Roller matched the blue of the cab robot. Later, the internal components and Roller were changed to a lighter blue. Another ''second'' running change followed, making the dark blue of the cab robot match this lighter shade. A bright yellow "Autobot" [[tampograph]] was also added to the back of his right leg, present in all versions of the toy.

: ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime comes with all his original accessories and play features... yes, even the [[for safety reasons|severely-weakened]] missile launchers on the Combat Deck, the only recycled toy in ''Generation 2'' to retain the old launching mechanisms. But Optimus also has two major new play features. To increase his arsenal, Optimus is now armed with a pair of large, black handheld missile launchers that fire red missiles. These launchers were retooled from the 1992 ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' figure [http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/barricade.shtml Barricade].

: Second, he comes with an electronic "sound and lights module" that can either plug into the front of the trailer (where it resembles a trailer refrigeration unit), or hook onto Optimus's back in [[robot mode]] via a new slot retooled into the cab robot. Unfortunately, the soundbox is heavy enough that doing so can often overpower Prime's hip joints, causing him to topple backward. The soundbox features a large, [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] Autobot symbol on its front, and three grey buttons which trigger two flashing red LEDs on either side of the module, and [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c6/G2OptimusNoises.ogg a trio of sound effects]: a truck engine noise, a laser gun sound effect, and a very loud "I am Optimus Prime!". The module also features ports on either side into which the missile launchers can peg. How the sound module handles batteries is an oddity among Transformers before or since: as Optimus came out during a transitional period where button cell batteries were still fairly expensive, the module uses AA batteries by default, but was originally packed with a small bracket for included LR44 batteries that overrides the AA compartment completely to support the "Try Me!" feature in the box. The original intent is to discard the bracket once the LR44s run out and switch to several AA batteries, but if one were to keep it, the electronics can work equally well solely off far fewer button cell batteries.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 2 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CombatheroPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BE A HEEEERO]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, 1994)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Convoy Missile Trailer''' (コンボイミサイルトレーラー)
:*''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-1'''
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, 2 rockets
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the second year of ''Generation 2'', [[Hero (G2)|Hero]] Optimus Prime was the first new-mold Optimus Prime toy created for the ''Generation 2'' line. He transforms into a long-nose Volvo N12 truck and trailer. The trailer has a permanently-attached massive rocket launcher powered by an air bellows: slide one of his rockets over the barrel, then slam down on the bellows to launch the rocket. The launcher also features a [[5 mm post]] to attach a smaller rifle. The rockets and bellows all clip neatly onto the trailer as well.

: In robot mode, the launcher remains permanently affixed to Optimus's right arm, and retains its functionality. The air bellows and rockets mount on his back. This was also one of the first ''Transformers'' toys to feature expanded [[articulation]] in robot mode, though they hadn't really perfected the formula so soon and he ends up fairly back-heavy and heel-strut-needing.

: A similar air-launching system with identical missiles was used by the simultaneously-released [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero|Hero Megatron]], and by Laser Optimus Prime the following year (see below).

: This mold was also used to create [[Sureshot (G2)#Toys|Sureshot]] and the [[KB Toys]]-exclusive [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Scourge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What was that about shoulder-speakers, Jazz?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Laser Optimus Prime''' (Leader, [[1995]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Battle Convoy''' (バトルコンボイ)
:*''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-13'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser cannon", "[[Laser Rod (weapon)|saber weapon]]", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the final year of ''Generation 2'', Laser Optimus Prime (released in Europe under the name "Laser Rod Optimus Prime") transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, pulling a grey and black fuel tank trailer. The sides of the trailer are decorated with a sticker depicting Prime using a flamethrower to burn down a banner with the words "Optimus Prime Octane" on it. The truck is armed with a disc launcher on the roof of its trailer, which launches five blue discs bearing the ''Generation 2'' Autobot insignia as a knob is turned. Like the other "[[Laser Rod|Laser]]" toys released this year, Prime features electronics powered by two button-cell batteries; in truck mode, pressing the button on the cab's roof causes his headlight to light up with yellow LEDs.

: In the grand Optimus tradition, the cab of Laser Optimus Prime disconnects to become the highly poseable robot mode of Prime himself. Like Powermaster Prime and Hero Prime, the toy features the iconic windshield pecs and grill abs, despite not actually being formed from the actual truck components they emulate. In robot mode, pressing the button on Prime's cab (now on his back) activates a red LED in his right fist which illuminates his clear-plastic sword (which stores beneath his legs in truck mode).

: Prime's trailer unfolds via a spring-loaded transformation mechanism in a battle station that is positively ''bristling'' with varied weaponry. In addition to the disc launcher, it is armed with a "ripple-fire" missile launcher that fires five missiles, an air-powered rocket launcher like the one previously seen on Hero Optimus Prime, and a small laser cannon that mounts on the base's main tower. Both the missile launcher and laser cannon can disconnect and be held by Prime; his LED-fist will illuminate the laser cannon like it does his sword. Additional missiles and a second rocket are stored in grooves inside the sides of the trailer.

: This mold was redecoed by Takara in 2000 as ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]'' [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Black Convoy]], and later by Hasbro as Black Convoy's [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]] counterpart Scourge. It was also used to make the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]]. It was planned to be used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Toxitron (Universe)#Toys|Toxitron]], but that was canceled.

: In addition to being possibly the most popular ''Generation 2'' figure, Laser Optimus Prime was, prior to 2003, a regular contender for most popular ''Transformers'' toy ''ever'', back in the days of the annual [[alt.toys.transformers]] fan awards; the toy won twice, and actually lost once to his redeco, Scourge.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Laser Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sweet ride, Prime. (''Hasbro release'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Optimus Prime''' (Go-Bot, 1995)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the second wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, this Optimus is a redeco of [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]], transforming into a ''[[Hot Wheels (franchise)|Hot Wheels]]''-sized 1:64-scale Lamborghini Diablo. Like most Go-Bots, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly, and is broadly compatible with ''Hot Wheels'' and ''Matchbox'' style tracks and playsets.

: The plastic colors are a "solid" version of Firecracker's color layout, substituting opaque red for transparent red plastic, but also adding blue paint to his helmet for that little extra touch of Optimus. (All of the toys from the first wave that had transparent plastics were released in this wave with opaques instead; [[Blowout#Toys|Blowout]] and Firecracker became new versions of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]] and Optimus Prime respectively, while [[Gearhead#Toys|Gearhead]] and [[Motormouth#Toys|Motormouth]] stayed themselves.)

: In Europe, this deco was sold as Firecracker himself rather than Optimus Prime (at least in the French/Dutch/German packaging variant).

:[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBotTakara.jpg|upright=1|left|thumb|(''Takara release'')]]

: Optimus was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. His hood was tampographed with a stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo set within the top bar, the same deco that appears on Go-Bots [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Soundwave]], as well as the Japanese release of Go-Bots [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]]. On top of that, his yellow plastics are now the same bright fluorescent yellow as found on Soundwave, thanks to the [[gang-molding]] process used to make this batch. He keeps the blue helmet though. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments; these toys do not appear on the normal ''G-2'' catalogs either. Even more oddly, the Optimus shown on the cross-sell is actually a [[Sideswipe (G1)#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]] with the car panels hand-painted red, and lacks the "T" on the hood... and yes, he's labeled "Optimus Prime" in Japanese as well, making this the first instance of the character ''not'' being named "Convoy" in Japan.

: The sculpt was later redecoed again for the third wave of Go-Bots to become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]], and later still into the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spychanger]] [[R.E.V.]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Go-Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CombatHeroPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Delta Magnus]] fans still haven't recovered from this cancellation.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, <s>1995</s>)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Gun, 2 rockets

: This Optimus Prime was to be a redeco of Hero Optimus Prime (above) in dark blue and red. Packaged samples of this toy were produced, but it was ultimately never released. The packaged samples feature a "traditional" color scheme for the head, with a silver [[mouthplate]]; the prototype depicted in the official catalog image seen on the right sports an unusual ''red'' mouthplate, which inspired several later toys.

: Since much of the advertising for the ultimately-unreleased redeco used an older, outdated name for the "Heroes" assortment, "Combat Heroes", Optimus and an equally unreleased redeco of "Hero" Megatron are commonly referred to by fans as "Combat Heroes" compared to the original "Heroes" releases, although all evidence suggests that Hasbro had never actually intended such a distinction, instead treating them as mere color [[variant]]s. Though the packaging is mostly unchanged (including a reuse of the existing packaging art depicting the original release's color scheme), one of the few minor alterations sees the addition of the name "Hero" (rather than "Combat Hero") to Optimus Prime's name above the (otherwise unchanged) UPC barcode.

: A finished sample of the Hero Optimus Prime redeco was among the rare toys auctioned off for charity at [[BotCon 1996]], along with several other unreleased ''Generation 2'' items.

::*''[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/HeroOptimusPrimeProtoMOSC.html "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in packaging at Super Toy Archive]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/blue+optimus+prime/3654 "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/combat-hero-optimus-prime/3429/1/ "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in and out of packaging at Seibertron]
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''General Optimus Prime''' (Auto Roller, <s>1995</s>)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Four missiles
[[File:Un autorollers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

: "General" Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the Decepticon [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]] [[Dirtbag#Toys|Dirtbag]], transforming into an "earth mover" mining dumper/haul truck in green camo, ironically bearing a closer resemblance to [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]]'s color scheme than the also-unreleased [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2|"Sgt. Hound"]] Auto Roller.

: the mold has an [[autotransformation|auto-transforming]] [[gimmick]] activated by rolling his rear wheels; roll forward to go to [[robot mode]], and back to dump truck. A switch on his back end separates the gears of the gimmick, allowing him to roll freely in either mode. In robot mode, he has a twin spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm, and a clamping "stun gun" claw on the left. In vehicle mode, his missiles can peg onto the front end of the dump-bed for storage.

: This mold was also used to make [[Autostinger#Toys|Autostinger]].
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[[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Daddy's back.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Battle Convoy''' (reissue, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''TRF-13'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser cannon", "saber weapon", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

: This reissue of the original ''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime figure was made using the modified version of the mold created for ''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge, lacking the sculpted ''Generation 2'' Autobot insignias on the disks featured on the original. It sports a modified deco, with the flat grey plastic on both the trailer and Prime's chest now replaced with silver chrome; additionally, new Autobot symbol tampographs were added to the doors of Prime's cab mode and the front end of his trailer, and a pair of new chest-window stickers featuring an illustration of the Matrix of Leadership replaced the original decals.

: This version of the mold was used to create the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]], and somewhat more perplexingly, was briefly [[repurposing|repurposed]] by the [[Master of the Game|second]] ''[[Beast Wars Reborn]]'' text story as a temporary body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Wars Reborn|Optimus Primal]]!
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===ToonTown===
{{note|There's a longstanding debate on whether the obscure Korean-exclusive [[ToonTown]] figures and merchandise, allegedly released under official Hasbro licensing according to their packaging, are actually legitimate Transformers products or just bootlegs with fraudulent copyright information. Although there isn't a clear consensus from collectors and no statement from Hasbro on this matter as of {{CURRENTYEAR}}, we have nonetheless chosen to cover them here for the sake of archival and posterity.}}
[[File:ToonTown-DiaclonePrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hi, I'm originally a bootleg who might or might also not be a bootleg still! [[Completist|Buy me!]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Battle Supplier''' (1997)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, left & right fists, Roller

: An oddball South Korean-exclusive provided by company ToonTown with the ''presumably'' legitimate copyright of Hasbro International, the nameless 'Battle Supplier' - per his packaging description - is actually nothing less than a repackaging of an old, likely Taiwanese-made [[knockoff]] of ''[[Diaclone]]'' Battle Convoy. Copies of these bootlegs have been reported since the mid-80s (a handful of [[Italy|Italian]] companies like Globo distributed them as back as far as 1987 <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/247808869499189/?multi_permalinks=374158430197565 A listing for the Globo-branded Generation 1 Optimus Prime knockoff, with the (Italy-based) seller explicitly referring to it as an import]</ref>), but if his copyright date is correct then it would only be in 1997 when this specific release would land on Korean stores.

: This figure features quite a few alterations from its original Diaclone tooling; like the truck windshield not being split in half, the left smokestack being replaced by a ladder, and the rifle being based on that of ''Dorvack'' Jeeps (AKA the later Generation 1 [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]]). He also lacks the Auto-Launcher in his Combat Deck, as well as his other accessories. His color scheme is also odd, with his red being less vibrant than the original and his legs and feet having two very obviously distinct shades of blue. A similar version to this release with nearly-identical packaging but translated into English also showed up in Canada during 1998, but this time bearing the name "Battle Supbot" without the Transformers logo and without any mention of Hasbro licensing.<ref>[https://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Knockoffs/G2/OptimusPrime1.html "Battle Supbot"] on toyarchive.com</ref> Some traits for his packaging design have also been seen on other bootlegs of Taiwanese origin.

: Considering the amount of times we've mentioned "bootleg" on this entry, it should go without saying that the authenticity of this mold as a genuine ''Transformers'' product is often disputed: more about this conundrum [[ToonTown|can be read on ToonTown's page]], but in short; despite his knockoff origins, this release is one of many toys distributed by the aforementioned company presumably under the licensing of Hasbro, and to this day there still isn't a consensus as to whether they ''actually'' legitimately did or did not have that license. Surprisingly, it isn't unseen in the ''Transformers'' brand [[Best Join|for a bootleg]] to be sold as an [[Radio AM Robot|official toy]], but this "Battle Supplier", more than any other ToonTown release, is on such a blatant level of sketchiness that it invites extra skepticism. Maybe not a red flag, but dark orange. Perhaps someday Hasbro will provide us with answers!

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[[File:ToonTown-LALAPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I might or might not also be a bootleg, but I'm bigger and prettier, so buy me too!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Optimus Prime''' (1997)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser blaster, left & right fists, light & sound module, 2 rocket launchers, 4 rockets, "Roller" scout car, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, trailer, 4 missiles

: Another South Korean ToonTown release with presumably official Hasbro co-branding, albeit one that oozes a more legitimate aura compared to the previous entry, this version of Optimus Prime - now adequately named - was actually manufactured under ToonTown's licensing by a different company called LALA Industry Co., which also produced a handful of ''Generation 2'' merchandise during this time. He's a fairly high-quality and accurate copy of his first 1992 ''Generation 2'' toy, bearing an all-new deco in black and white with red accents (that's surprisingly similar to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|a later Optimus Prime release]]), with his trailer and Roller also receiving a new dose of yellow to boot. His soundbox works, but now makes laser gun sounds rather than the infamous "I am Optimus Prime" voiceline - perhaps a change for the better, all things considered. And... He's also massively upscaled, with estimates suggesting that he's about 50% bigger than the original toy.

: As with the previous release, it is still up in the air whether or not this is an official toy. Considering that LALA seemed to be a more reputable company in general (they even had enough of a budget to run toy commercials advertising their ''Transformers'' merchandise during the 90s!) and that he features markings on the packaging seemingly promoting a national TV run of the ''Generation 2'' cartoon, the legitimacy of this Optimus Prime seems significantly more believable, but for lack of official Hasbro comment we cannot know with absolute certainty.

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==''Beast Wars''==
{{Note|Very early in the life of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' toyline (before the debut of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon), Hasbro treated the series as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and so Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime.}}

*'''Optimus Primal vs Megatron!''' (Basic versus two-pack, 1996)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-6'''[[File:BWtoy-Primalbat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm Batman, and I can breathe in space.]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:The first ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] is a Basic size class blue bat which could autotransform into a robot by pulling the tail. Two swords were removable from under its wings for use as weaponry in [[robot mode]]. It was packaged along with an alligator version of Megatron and a ''Beast Wars'' mini-comic.

:This figure was released during the short-lived period when Hasbro was treating the Beast Wars as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the ''Beast Wars'' animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.

:This mold was also used to make the less ambiguous [[#AmazonConvobat|Optimus Prime-recolored Convobat]], the separate individual [[Convobat#Toys|Convobat]], [[Onyx Primal#Toys|Onyx Primal]] as well as inspire the comic character [[Nyx]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimalBat/optimusprimal.htm More information on Optimus Primal at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Optimusprimaltoyultraape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, that's just Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Primal''' (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-1'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "spinal swords", 4 "mega-blast missiles", "mace whip"
{{toydesigner|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: The second Optimus Primal toy was an ape in the Ultra size class. Though the transformation from primate to humanoid was a relatively simplistic one, the toy compensated with more than a fair share of weaponry and action features. A compartment on his right forearm opened to reveal a skull-shaped "mace whip" he could hold in his fist. His left forearm could open into a double-barreled "mega-blast missile" launcher. On his back were two more spring-loaded "mega-blast missile cannons"/launchers which auto-flipped over each shoulder. By pulling a lever in the center of his back, both arms would either spin at the bicep or bend in and out at the elbow, depending on the placement of notch-buttons located on either bicep. This gimmick was shown to be an effort to simulate a gorilla beating its chest while Optimus was in [[beast mode]], but could also be used in robot mode, making him swing his weapons wildly before himself. And finally, like many first-year ''Beast Wars'' toys, a battle mask/"[[mutant head]]" could be deployed over his robot head.

:Takara released the toy as part of their ''Beast Wars'' line in July of 1997, nearly identical to the Hasbro version. The missiles for the Takara version are thinner and simpler than the original Hasbro version, and would be used in all subsequent releases of the mold.

:Just like Optimus Primal's basic bat toy, this figure was released during the short-lived period when the Beast Wars was still considered to be an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the ''Beast Wars'' animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Optimus Primal and [[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]] DX Convoy, and [[retool]]ed into ''Beast Wars Reborn''/''Beast Wars Tenth Anniversary'' versus pack Optimus Primal. Takara also created multiple special variants, including all-gold (from ''[[TV Magazine]]'', only ten awarded), red and gray (''TV Magazine'' again, but only ''one'' awarded), and blue-fur (a ''[[Comic BomBom]]'' design-contest prize, only five awarded).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimal/optimusprimal.htm More information on ape Optimus Primal at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-toy OptimusPrimalCDROM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Freedom is the right of all superstitious, cowardly lots. Wait, no, that's not right...]]
*'''Amazon Showdown Special Version''' (1997)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-S1'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords
: Available only in a special CD-ROM two-pack with a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|purple redeco of "Megaligator"]], this redeco of "Convobat" takes his colors from [[#HeroOptimusPrime|the first ''G-2'' Convoy toy released in Japan]] and retains his previous gimmickry. His back features a silver Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbol]] plus "C-ROM", as in "Cybertron", get it? Huh? And Megatron has the "D-ROM"? See what they did there?

:The toy's [[bio]] clarifies that this Convobat is Optimus Prime, having had a trailer truck alternate mode and later scanning a bat to fight Megatron.

:The included CD-ROM includes the bios from wave 1 of the ''Beast Wars'' toyline, the [[Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|first ''Beast Wars'' commercial]], and a coloring game.

: This mold was also used to make [[Onyx Primal]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Cybertron/ConvoyBat/convoybat.htm More information on CD-ROM Convobat at TFU.info]''
::*''[https://ameblo.jp/aburachoujin/entry-12545863577.html Review including CD-ROM images at aburachoujin's blog]''
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==''Machine Wars''==
[[File:MW-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most Autobots [[Primus apotheosis|aspire]] to be Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime aspires to be [[Thunder Clash]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle, 2 missiles

: Available only at [[KB Toys]], ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the European Generation 1 exclusive [[Turbomaster]] leader [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]. It's easy to see why Thunder Clash was chosen to become the new Optimus Prime, given his adherence to Prime tradition: the truck cab disconnects to become the robot, while the trailer unfolds to become an assault tower with twin missile racks. On the original Thunder Clash version of the mold, the racks operated on a gravity-feed system where a new missile drops into the launcher from above each time one was fired, allowing for twelve to be fired in rapid succession using a pinball launcher style mechanism.
:For ''Machine Wars'' Prime, this feature had to be retooled [[for safety reasons]], sealing the gravity feed slot and cutting the original launcher plungers down to just the handles, which do not move. The small missiles were replaced with much larger new molds to prevent choking hazards and triggers were added to the sides of the launchers, becoming regular spring loaded (and unusually powerful) single-firing weapons. There seems to have been some disconnect between the deco artist and whoever handled the redone Thunder Clash [[sticker]]s, as some stickers replicate details already handled by paint on the figure. Not noted in the instructions is that the handgun is meant to serve as the drive shaft for the cab, storing between the legs on the backside. On a minor note, the redeco eliminates all [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|gold plastic]] from the toy, making it much more durable than Thunder Clash's original release.

: The [[package art]] for this toy is a retouched version of the art for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime (see above), but now positioned so one robot arm is always "off the edge" of the box and unseen - conveniently hiding the sword this toy has never had, yet leaving the Laser Prime faceplate intact.

: This version of the mold was planned to be [[redeco]]ed into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, but the release was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Choro-Q Robo''==
[[File:ChoroQOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy TV Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Abiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]'' Convoy is a small, cutesified transforming figure of Optimus Prime that changes from trailer-pulling truck directly to [[robot mode]]. The toy features a working pull-back motor, and is decorated in a color scheme based on Prime's appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon, with blue eyes and windows and a grey stripe on the trailer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQConvoyTV/convoy.htm Move information on Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]''

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*'''Convoy Metallic Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/02'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:This version of ''Choro-Q Robo'' Convoy is a redeco of the first, featuring glittering metallic plastic, and a deco based upon the original toy, with yellow eyes, black windows, and a silver-and-blue stripe on the trailer.
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==''Commemorative Series''==
[[File:Commemorative series optimus prime modifications.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The snip that launched a thousand snits.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2002/2012)
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:The first reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" edition of the figure was a Toys"R"Us exclusive. It was ''mostly'' identical to the original figure, save for some necessary modifications made [[for safety reasons]]. In the first instance of what would become a recognizable alteration to the mold, the toy's smokestacks were shortened. The Combat Deck's firing missiles were elongated to prevent potential choking, as was the case with all other Commemorative Series figures' firing missiles, and now plug into the Combat Deck via a "keyed" locking tab mechanism that reissues of the original figure continue to use to this day. This release also had the trailer's launching feature removed.

:In 2012, a reissue of the Commemorative Series toy was released. Though the "Commemorative Series" label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The toy itself is a mix of different versions. The cab has the safety modifications of the original ''Commemorative Series'' release, including the shortened smokestacks and longer missiles (and thicker rifle), but also has the modified hitch of the 2011 ''Chronicle'' two-pack (see below). Meanwhile, the trailer features the lighter gray plastic colors used for the 2008 ''Universe'' release, and the Autobot insignias on the robot's shoulders are tampographed (like on Takara's ''Encore'' version and Hasbro's ''Universe'' 25th Anniversary release). This version also seems to suffer from [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Commemorative Series Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The real one has a longer missile]]
*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor''' (2003, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 Laser Rifles, 2 Twin Particle Beam Cannons, Super Robot head, missile launcher, 2 missiles, [[Apex Bomber]] chest/trailer top, 2 legs (left & right), 2 arms (left and right), Armor chest/trailer front, 2 wings (left & right)
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}

:Marketed as a reissue of Powermaster Optimus Prime, this Toys"R"Us-exclusive Commemorative Series figure is in truth based on the Ginrai tooling on the toy that had previously been exclusive to Japan. It features a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue windows, and shortened, chrome smokestacks, and comes packaged with the drone [[Apex Bomber]] (formerly Ginrai's partner [[Godbomber]]), who splits into several components and combines with Prime to form "Apex Armor". As with all other Commemorative Series figures, Prime's new spring-loaded missile launcher featured an elongated missile.

:The figure was re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself but several modifications to the packaging that makes it easy to tell the two releases apart: The flap containing the [[package art]] is omitted entirely, the "Commemorative Series II" label is missing, the age recommendation and safety warning labels, the "Changes from double tractor trailer to battle station to super robot!" call-out and the name of the toy have all been shuffled around (with the words "battle" and "super" being omitted in the process), and most notably, the toy is no longer named "Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor", but simply "Optimus Prime", with Apex Bomber's existence no longer acknowledged anywhere on the packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexPrime/apexprime.htm More information on Powermaster Prime with Apex Armor at TFU.info]''
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==''The Transformers Collection''==
[[File:Tf collection 0 convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (2002)
**''ID Number:'' '''0'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, [[energon-axe]]
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:As yet another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues added a few extra goodies to spice things up. Chiefly, the figure was armed with a new [[energon-axe]], based on the weapon used by Prime in the Generation 1 cartoon episode, "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]", which plugs into either of the headlight-holes that normally accommodate Prime's fists. Additionally, Prime came packaged with a ring binder folder designed to hold the pull-out character file sheets that were included with all the other ''Transformers Collection'' reissues. Notably, this figure reinstated the original, thick version of Prime's rifle as the standard for all future Japanese reissues.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Transformers Collection Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Tfcollection prime fist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''9'''

:This redeco of the original Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys|toy]] came packaged with a remolded right fist for Optimus Prime. This fist featured additional pegs that allowed it to hold [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|the pistol mode Megatron accessory]] which was also included with Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Smallest Transforming Transformers''==
[[File:WSTF Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You didn't find my trailer, did you? Haw haw.]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF 01A'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster

:Standing only two-and-a-quarter inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime was the smallest fully transforming G1 Optimus toy. He features an accurate transformation sequence based on the original full-sized toy, replacing the detachable hands with actual sculpted fists, and even including a tiny version of his laser rifle. Unsurprisingly, he also has little articulation and is only capable of moving his arms and legs.

:His trailer and Roller were also available as a separate set in the same wave, as a rare [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure with the ID number "GTF-01B". It is a simplified version of the original Combat Deck, lacking features like the interior deco and the lift arm of the artillery robot, but still nonetheless looking fairly accurate to the original toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf anime convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (Anime Version)''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF 06'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:''Smallest Transforming'' Prime was redecoed the following year for the second wave of the line, into a color scheme based on his Generation 1 cartoon appearance featuring brighter reds and blues, white thighs, yellow details on his bumper, and blue eyes and windows. This version of the figure was made available for a second time in the next wave ("Wave 2.5"), with a new anime-decorated version of the Combat Deck now available as a rare "chase" figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestAnimePrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Convoy (Anime Version) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf white convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (White)''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF X-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:Another version of Prime was also available in the second wave of the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' series as a chase figure. This almost entirely white version of the figure is clearly based on the version of the original Prime cab robot used in the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus figure, but was nonetheless sold as Optimus Prime for the ''Smallest'' line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestConvoyWhiteMode/convoy.htm More information on Convoy (White) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can't you guys ever get along?]]
*'''Convoy vs Megatron''' (multipack, 2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''VSX'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:Available exclusively as a freebie through the September 2004 issue of [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine, this ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' two-pack contains both Optimus Prime and Megatron, in homage to the original 1984 "VSX" giftset containing the original versions of the two leaders.
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==''Mini Toy Shop Collection''==
[[File:G1toy mini toy shop convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|'Cause we got a li'l ol' convoy, rockin' through the night...]]
*'''Convoy''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''01'''

:At about 2/3 the size of the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'', this diminutive version of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is the smallest figure of the Autobot leader made to date. It was sold as part of Takara's blindpacked ''[[Mini Toy Shop Collection]]'' line, a series of miniaturized figures from numerous classic Takara toylines, including ''Transformers'', ''[[Microman]]'', ''[[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]]'', ''[[Choro-Q]]'' and others. Both of Prime's modes are represented by non-transforming individual figures, which come together in a two-pack. In-box, his truck form is even packed in a miniature recreation of his original Japanese packaging, which also includes a shrunken version of his sticker sheet. A tiny version of the original Takara Transformers catalog completes the set.
::*''[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=3541&mode=flat More information on Mini Collection Convoy at tformers.com]''
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And the fandom rejoiced. ''(Takara Masterpiece Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|''(20th Anniversary Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime'''/'''Convoy''' ([[December 11]], [[2003]]/2004)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer (Japanese release only)
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime was produced for the stated milestone of the ''Transformers'' brand. So successful was the figure that ''ToyFare'' magazine ultimately ranked it #1 in their quest for "Best Toy Ever".<ref>[http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/000054376.cfm ToyFare Magazine Best Toys Ever]</ref>

:Created with the specific purpose of producing an Optimus Prime as accurate to the original animated series as possible, the toy is exceptionally poseable compared to toys prior, partially constructed from die-cast metal, features rubber tires and vacuum-metalized plastic and is heavily detailed, with sliding pistons in its joints and working spring-loaded suspension in vehicle mode. The figure also contains multiple non-intrusive gimmicks, such as a moving [[mouthplate]] to emulate Prime's traditional method of speech, flip-up communications panels on the forearms depicting images of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], and an opening, light-up Matrix chamber in the chest, which contains a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open. The Matrix is housed within a removable gray battery box which can light up the matrix core when activated.

:Optimus Prime comes with many accessories in addition to the aforementioned Matrix, including the character's traditional laser rifle, now termed (and henceforth known as) an [[ion blaster]]. The initial release of the figure cast the ion blaster in grey plastic, but later assortments recast it in its more familiar black coloration. Other accessories include a transparent orange energon-axe that plugs into either wrist when Prime's fist is retracted, and even a non-transforming gun mode Megatron weapon, with removable stock, silencer, and scope accessories, in homage to [[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|several]] [[The Insecticon Syndrome|instances]] in the Generation 1 cartoon when Prime was forced to wield his enemy. Pack-in bonuses that came with the figure included an inner cardboard tray illustrated to resemble the interior of Prime's Combat Deck, and in later releases, a small poster drawn by [[Pat Lee]].

:Optimus has a hidden sculpted mouth underneath his face mask, though attempts at removing the mask from the head may entirely damage the action feature.

:Takara's version of the figure was released in their markets slightly earlier, as the first of their long-running ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line. In addition to coming with a cardboard trailer that the buyer could assemble to "complete" Prime's truck mode, Takara's release differed from Hasbro's by featuring longer smokestacks (kept short on the Hasbro version [[for safety reasons]]), and lacking the black scorch-marked "battle damage" paint applications Hasbro included on the figure's shoulders, wrists, and abdomen. In Western markets, the figure was intended to complement the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.<ref>[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/otfcc2004.txt Steve-o's OTFCC 2004 notes]</ref>

:This sculpt was redecoed by Takara into a golden Lucky Draw figure and later released in its original coloration with a trailer as a "Perfect Edition" (see below for both), while Hasbro would later redeco it into their ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''-branded "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics 20th DVD Anniversary Collection|20th Anniversary DVD Edition]]". The mold was also used to make ''Masterpiece'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and "[[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]", representing one of many drones built in Prime's image, rather than Prime himself.

:In ''[[Transformers History Collection]]'', a [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] Transformers trading figure line, Takara released an add-on hand for ''Masterpiece'' Convoy as a [[Chase figure]]. The hand holds a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] figure and clips on to the end of Optimus Prime's arm, making the arm slightly longer than normal.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|We salute the brave soul who transformed this thing in order to photograph it.]]
*'''Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, [[2004]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer

:Offered as part of a Lucky Draw campaign in August 2004, this extremely rare version of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy is almost entirely vacuum-metalized gold, lacking any other painted detail or stickers. The parts which are not viable are molded in a flat golden plastic; the only exceptions are its rubber tires, the core of the Matrix and the energon-axe, which remain black, blue and orange, respectively. Whether or not the figure was intended to evoke Optimus Prime's [[:File:Goldenlagoon prime perceptor.jpg|entirely-golden appearance]] in the cartoon episode "[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]", when he was coated with [[electrum]], is unknown; given that entirely chroming a figure gold is a fairly standard deco for Lucky Draw figures, it may just be happy coincidence more than anything else.

:The figure comes packaged in the standard ''Masterpiece'' Convoy box, with the only telltale sign of its fabled contents being the replacement of the traditionally silver foil lettering on the box with gold. It's not clear how many were made, but it is thought to be no more than 10 or 20.

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20080501195324/http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/?show=Gold-Optimus-Prime More information on gold ''Masterpiece'' Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]''

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[[File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You just paid $170 for a big box on wheels.]]
*'''Convoy Perfect Edition''' ([[September 28]], 2006/2009)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:For this re-release of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy, Takara submitted to the biggest desire fans had for the figure and produced a full-size, fully transforming plastic and die-cast metal trailer. The trailer opens up into Convoy's Combat Deck, with storage for its accessories and a functional repair drone, though Roller is conspicuous by its absence. Like the original Combat Deck, the drone can extend through holes in the roof and front of the closed trailer, and the interior has enough room to accommodate one ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' figure in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Some reports suggest that the paint on this figure's chest chips more easily than past editions. The red paint on the cab is also a slightly lighter color than on MP01.

:This version of Convoy, and Hasbro's 20th Anniversary DVD version of the toy depicts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] on its communicators rather than Bumblebee and Starscream.

:Continuating the trend begun by their previous release of ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus in 2005, Hasbro [[Australia]] released Convoy Perfect Edition as a Target Australia [[exclusive]] in 2008. Takara themselves then made the figure available for a second time in October 2009.

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[[File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Remember that scene from the movie that made you cry and traumatised you as a kid? Well now you can display me doing just that!]]
*'''Convoy Sleep Mode''' (2010)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4S'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe

:Released by TakaraTomy as part of their ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' anniversary line honoring the "future era" of the original cartoon (which was set in 2010 in Japanese continuity, you see!), this exceptionally morbid re-release of the ''Masterpiece'' Convoy figure recolors the Autobot leader in <s>blacks and greys</s> ''very'' low-saturated reds and blues, representing ''his dead body'' from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''—but don't worry, kids, it's actually a "sleep mode", according to the figure's name! Limited to 2010 pieces in Japan (see what they did there?), it comes with all its customary accessories, including the Perfect Edition trailer, redecoed where appropriate: the trailer itself has become translucent, its energon-axe is now transparent grey, and Megatron, in another movie homage, is rendered in translucent purple, evoking the scene depicting his transformation into [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]. The figure was also released in other parts of Asia as a limited edition of 2010 as well, combined with the Japanese edition for 4020 total. The Japanese version denotes "Serial Number in Japan: ####/2010" on its bio card with the number out of 2010, while the Asian version denotes "C1 - ####/2010" with the number out of 2010 on its bio card.

:This version of Convoy depicts [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] on its communicators.

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[[File:MPtoy last shot convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it had to end ''some'' day...]]
*'''Convoy Last Production''' ([[March 26]], [[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1L'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, sound stage

:"Convoy Last Production" was the final re-use of the ''Masterpiece'' toy mold before it was at last retired after numerous re-releases and redecos. The figure is essentially identical to the original Japanese MP-1 release, aside from a slightly brighter red, and the addition of the words "LAST SHOT" in Transformers typeface molded into the small of Convoy's back, hidden beneath its headlight-flaps in [[robot mode]]. Lacking the trailer of MP-4, the figure instead comes with a redecoed version of the electronic base included with Hasbro's "[[#20thDVD|DVD Edition]]" of the figure from five years prior, which now features a collection of sixteen soundbytes of Convoy delivering famous lines from the Japanese version of the Generation 1 cartoon, recited by the character's original Japanese voice actor [[Tesshō Genda]]. The base was promoted as containing a hint as to the identity of the next ''Masterpiece'' toy; as it would turn out, this was a new version of Convoy himself (see below), foreshadowed by a sound clip on the base which played only intermittently, and which had Convoy announce that he would "soon be reborn".

:For its release in Korea, Hasbro Asia provided a [[collector coin]] featuring truck-mode Optimus Prime on one side and "MP-01L" on the other. The coin came mounted on a card featuring lineart of the Autobot leader's head, the stark black design of which could be mistaken for promoting the earlier "Sleep Mode" release. The limited release (and general lack of enthusiasm for the collector coins in Korea) makes this one of the more difficult Masterpiece coins to find.

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[[File:MP-10 toy photo.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Here we go again...]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[September 24]], 2011, 2016)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#mp10|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mp10|energon-axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|trailer/Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Junichi Akutsu]] (concept artist)}}

:MP-10 Convoy, advertised as a "perfect new model" on its packaging, is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent ''Masterpiece'' toys, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus]], and comes with a trailer and various accessories. While the front of the vehicle mode's cab is an accurate depiction of a mid-to-late-1980s Freightliner FLT cabover, the back half, (which is, as usual, made out of Convoy's legs) is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion. (So much that they sculpt a ladder on each side.)

:Many of the small features and electronics of the original ''Masterpiece'' mold are left out. Instead, this Convoy features better overall cartoon accuracy (chest interior, head, etc.), an extensive red paint job that covers much of his red plastic, corrected robot mode proportions, improved articulation, and its gun can now collapse and store inside a compartment on its back in either mode. In addition to Convoy's trailer, which can transform into Combat Deck, it also comes with Roller, a small Spike Witwicky figurine, a die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership (with a clear blue plastic center), and an energy axe that slips over Convoy's right hand. Spike can fit inside the cab in vehicle mode, ride in Roller's seat, or fit into any of the seating compartments inside Convoy's trailer. Roller has options to plug in Convoy's gun or pull Convoy's trailer, and the trailer itself can store Convoy's weapons in any mode. Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.

:MP-10 immediately became the gold standard in terms of scale for the Masterpiece line, with all subsequent releases being sized to best match him for nearly a decade.

:This figure was re-released in 2016, with the packaging now advertising the "Long Life Design" award which the ''Masterpiece'' line won that same year.<ref name="lldaward">[https://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/44648 Good Design Long Life Award: Transformers Masterpiece]</ref> This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-10B Black Convoy]].

:''See also: [[#mp10hasbro|MP-10 Hasbro]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Hasbro Masterpiece]].''
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[[File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|In the jungle / the mighty jungle / the Convoy sleeps tonight]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE ver.)''' ([[2014]]-[[August 19|07-19]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10A'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#mpbape|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mpbape|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mpbape|Energon axe]]

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2014, Convoy (BAPE Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a green color scheme matching the [[#bape|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

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[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Unlike Shinji, this guy won't go strangling his girlfriend or dating his mother's clone, if he even has a mother...]]
*'''Convoy Mode "Eva"''' (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#eva|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#eva|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#eva|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#eva|trailer/Battle Station]], [[Roller (G1)#eva|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#eva|Spike Witwicky figurine]]

:Exclusive to the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and limited to 1,000 pieces, this figure was released as part of the ''[[Transformers × Evangelion]]'' crossover. It uses the MP-10 mold with all the same accessories, decoed in the green and purple color scheme of [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]]. The trailer, Roller, and Spike figure are done up in [[Nerv]]-themed colors.

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[[File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Because one overpriced clothing store exclusive MP10 repaint wasn't enough. Anyone like to give the odds for a BAPE Ver. BLACK in 2017 then?]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)''' (2015-11)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10R'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2015, Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique deep red color scheme matching the [[#bapered|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. Red]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' Mini Die-Cast figure (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**Included with '''[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-33 Inferno]]'''

:Replacing the collector coins in previous releases, the Asia release of ''Masterpiece'' Inferno comes with a mini Optimus Prime figure, the first in a range of non transformable collectables made from <s>lost art</s> Die-Cast metal and based on the corresponding Masterpiece figure (MP10).

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[[File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|As predicted. What's the chances of a new BAPE color scheme? Teal Blue or Burnt Gold would be nice if you're reading this, BAPE.]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)''' (2017)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10K'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2017, MP Convoy BAPE BLACKCAMO Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique black color scheme matching the [[#bapeblack|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.
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[[File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|At your 7-Eleven, freedom's waiting for you.]]
*'''Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)''' ([[February 28]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-711'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, energon-axe, trailer, Roller, Spike Witwicky figurine

:Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, MP-711 is an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]-decoed Convoy—white with green and blue highlighting—themed with [[7-Eleven]] logos. Unlike most MP-10 redecos, he comes with a trailer, Roller, and Spike figure, who is sporting a 7-Eleven uniform. Roller and the combat deck come with 7-Eleven logos, however Convoy's shoulder logos are stickers with the option of a green 7-Eleven logo or the standard Autobot logo on either shoulder.

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[[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Anyone up for a game of [[basketrek]]?]]
*'''Convoy (atmos safari LeBron Ver.)''' ([[March 15]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10ASL'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari LeBron James sneakers, in a fetching scheme of vibrant orange plus black and gray with extra details and logos. Unfortunately he does not come with a [[ballobot]] accessory.

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|upright=3|thumb|All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son! (Note: [[The Master Builders (episode)|Basketball accessory]] not included.)]]
*'''Convoy Ver.3.0''' ([[August 31]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, 2 beam effect parts, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, damaged head, alternate head, Starscream head, Starscream shoulder intakes, damaged chestpiece, jetpack, trailer, Roller, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky#Masterpiece|Sparkplug Witwicky figurine]], [[Carly (G1)#Masterpiece|Carly figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:An entirely new mold released to commemorate the brand's 35th anniversary, ''Masterpiece'' "Convoy Ver.3.0" is a much more complex and cartoon-accurate figure than previous releases. At 50,000 yen (approximately $450 USD), this Convoy had the highest MSRP of any mass-market ''Transformers'' toy until ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron|Unicron]]'s $575 price tag was announced.

:Alongside the Trailer (which retains the same function and can hold 4 standard-sized Autobot cars at a time when open), Roller, the Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, and Energon Axe, the Combat Deck's base can be removed and with the new flip-out wheels, Roller (now cast in stark grey with silver rims) can tow it around. The cannon and arm section can also be removed so it can function as a flight stand, while an adapter for [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|MP-41 Dinobot]]'s display stand is also included, and the Ion Blaster now has 2 effect parts, which can simulate blaster fire and when used with the Sideswipe rocket pack included, can be used as booster flames. He also comes with a fuel hose like that on the original figure, as well as a soundbox feature that can be switched between recorded lines by the character's original Japanese ([[Tesshō Genda]]) and English ([[Peter Cullen]]) voice actors, with transformation effects (though the ascending and descending transformation sounds are spliced together in his English voice) and Douglas Walsh music to boot! As to note, Cullen's clips are closer to the recent [[Aligned]] portrayals.

:Like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|MP-36 Megatron]], Convoy includes a battle-damaged head and an abdomen cover to replicate the war wounds in the climatic battle in the movie, and alongside a newly designed figure of Spike, he comes with two of Sparkplug and Carly, any of them capable of riding inside via 2 small doors on the side of the cab. A second alternate head is based on his head's rounder design seen in the first season of the cartoon and the Marvel Comics. His accessories can be stored in the trailer's removable undercarriage.

:This figure, with the included intakes and alternate head in place, also doubles as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP44|Starscream]] from "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]".

:Unfortunately, Convoy has been known to suffer from differing quality control issues. Because of a design flaw, certain plastic parts in his lower ratcheted knee joints tend to build stress during movement and eventually break. Furthermore, grey and yellow paint in parts that tend to get scratched and bumped during transformation have been prone to paint chipping. Some units have come with their [[For safety reasons|soft plastic]] ear antennas on different heads warped in-package. The human minifigures can have their ball-jointed limbs rather easily popping out of their sockets and misassembled (in this case, Carly with her groin part in reverse from the front).

:Unlike MP-01 and MP-10, this version of Convoy did not get a fully localized Hasbro release for English-speaking markets. However, it is being imported by Hasbro through numerous retail outlets with additional branding using the localized Optimus Prime name and presumably with the same Hasbro-branded slipcover and English safety sheet given to other contemporary ''Masterpiece'' releases. In Canada, the figure is being released as an EB Games exclusive, where he'll cost even more than the game consoles sold there! Hasbro's online product description neglects to mention the voice box gimmick, possibly due to English-speaking audiences' unfamiliarity with Japanese ''Transformers'' media and the fairly late reveal of his English-language voice clips.

:This mold was redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]], with the sound gimmick removed, and without the trailer, battle damaged, and Starscream parts.

:The trailer from this mold can be towed by [[Optimus Prime (One)#BraveCommander|Brave Commander Optimus Prime]] from the [[Transformers One (toyline)|Transformers One toyline]], though this feature is undocumented.

:As reported by TakaraTomy's employees at [[Cybertron Con]] 2024, this Optimus has [[Shelfwarmer|sold poorly during its debut]], which stems from his complex transformation and possibly design flaws.
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*'''Convoy (atmos duckcamo Ver.)''' ([[March 26]], [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10DC'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe
:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari Duck sneakers, in a fetching scheme of greens plus vibrant orange.
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*'''Convoy (atmos ELEPHANT CAMO Ver.)''' (black plus vibrant teal)
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*'''Convoy (atmos VIOTECH CAMO Ver.)'''(light grey plus light gold)
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*'''Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO YELLOW Ver.)''' (yellow and black tiger stripes plus white)

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[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prall, Masterpiece flavored!]]
*'''Skyfire''' ([[2023]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-57'''
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of "Convoy", made to scale with Skyfire's jet mode.

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[[File:TF-MP-44S-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:FightSuperRobotLifeTransformersManga.JPG|You know, Optimus Prime, the superhero from America.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[February]] [[2024]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44S'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, beam effect part, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, alternate head
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono6.html Interview on the 40th Anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand] with [[Kōjin Ōno]] in ''[[Transformers Generations 2024]]'', translated at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref>

:Released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, ''Masterpiece'' MP-44S Optimus Prime is a redeco of "[[#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]]", featuring colors based on the [[#The Transformers|original ''The Transformers'' toy]]. Among the heaps of accessories included with the original release of Convoy, Optimus retains only his Ion Blaster (with its beam effect), Energon Axe, and the more rounded head styled after season 1 of the cartoon (here passing the squint test for the toy head). These accessories are the same as MP-49, but now includes the Transformers power base stand adapter. New for this release is a sheet of stickers to reproduce the, erm, sheet of stickers, included with ''The Transformers'' Optimus Prime. As with the previous trailer-less [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|MP-49 Black Convoy]], the soundbox has been neutered for this release.

:This redeco has noticeably different tolerance changes, with the joints being much tighter than both MP-44 and MP-49. Also unlike MP-49, the entire figure is painted albeit in a lighter, more resistive coat compared to MP-44. The "round head" was given blue eyes (a change from the promotional photos). With the adjusted tolerances in mind, the clips that hook the leg-stored cab panels into the gas tanks have been removed.

:Instead of the standard "Convoy" of Japanese releases based on older media, this toy uses the "Optimus Prime" name. It is explained as a name made popular by Hollywood movies—referring to the [[live-action film series]], which does not change character names in Japanese localization.
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==''Robotmasters''==
[[File:RMConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My vehicle mode is dangerous and unroadworthy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toys, "G1 Convoy" (as he is amusingly referred to even in fiction) visibly takes some design cues from ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime, featuring a similar sculpt, but sharing few to none of the larger toy's other attributes.

: G1 Convoy comes with two sets of fists, each pair featuring differently-shaped fist holes: one pair with square holes to hold the figure's "Convoy Gun" (as his ion blaster is called), and the other with round 3 mm-compatible holes to hold the spring-loaded translucent blue missile launcher (a generic accessory also available with ''Robotmasters'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Beast Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Beast Convoy]]). The fists are swapped out by simply popping them out of the wrist-hinge that holds them in place; the figure also includes an energon-axe that can be inserted into the wrist instead of a fist.

: Due to being molded in translucent plastic, the waist section is prone to breakage, so exercise some caution.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RM DVDConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm shiny!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy + DVD''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-10'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: Also in the first wave of ''Robotmasters'', this special edition release of G1 Convoy is decked out in metallic paint and a tint of yellow for his eyes, with an extra Autobot insignia tampographed onto his right shoulder, and a black Convoy Gun. The figure comes packed with a DVD containing the first episode of the ''Robotmasters'' cartoon, "[[Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/DVDConvoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy + DVD at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Rmblackconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm blacky!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy Limited Black Version''' (2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right), Calamity Defenser

: Available only via mail-order through ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, the "Limited Black Version" of G1 Convoy is just that: a straight [[black redeco]] of the G1 Convoy toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed (including a silver version of his axe), as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Calamity Defenser" [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Psycho-Orb]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HHG1Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Crayola convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The third one is totally ''Shattered Glass'' Prime!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: When ''Robotmasters'' G1 Convoy was turned into a Lucky Draw figure, the color scheme into which he was redecoed was chosen through a children's coloring contest held in the pages of the December 2004 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. The winning entry was a... ''startling'' mixture of blue, orange and two shades of green, earning the toy the [[fandom|fan]]-appointed nickname of "Crayola Convoy". As with all Lucky Draws, it is extremely rare, with only ten units produced.

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20210920023820/http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy/1594/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy.html More information on "Crayola Convoy" at LuckyDrawTransformers.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]''
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==''Universe'' (2003)==
[[File:TFU03-toy Optimus Spychanger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why won't they repaint my full-size toy in these colours?!?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Spy Changer, 2004)}}</ul>

: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Spy Changer" Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)#Spychanger|Scourge]] toy, transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. He replaces most of the black plastic with predominantly red and blue, with silver for detailing. Like most Spy Changers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: Originally a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, the first release of this toy (and the others in the assortment) did not have any sub-line designation at all, but later releases for other chains, most notably "budget" chains like Family Dollar, marked them as ''Universe'' product.

: This mold was also redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|a Spy Changer version of the live-action movie Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Collector's Edition''==
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[[File:G1-toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Welcome to The Past!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Orion Pax''' (2-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''67'''
:*''Accessories'': "Barrelroller" robot/"electromagnetic lift handle", "laser rifle"

: This ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' Japanese [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive is a [[redeco]] of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Kup]], released in conjunction with [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Kup's 2005 reissue]] in ''[[The Transformers Collection]]''. He transforms into a Cybertronian pickup truck, and is colored to represent [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]] as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 television series]] episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]".

: Like the Kup reissue, he comes with both the original release's gun and a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], in this case [[Roller (G1)#Collector's Edition|Barrelroller]], a redeco of [[Recoil (G1)#Toys|Recoil]]. The original-release rifle has been slightly retooled to fit in the wider fist-holes of the Targetmaster vesion of the mold.

: Just as the reissued Kup came with a reissue of [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]], this set also included a redeco of Wheelie as Orion's best friend, [[Dion (G1)#Toys|Dion]]. It shipped to buyers in September 2005.

: In later years, other Kup toys would be repainted into Orion Pax [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute2Pack|under the]] ''[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]'' line, and also the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' "A Hero Is Born" double pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/OrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]''
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==''Hybrid Style''==
*'''Convoy''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02'''[[File:THS02Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Expensive and tiny.]]
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, [[jet pack|rocket pack]], 8 hands (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' Optimus Prime is an ''insanely'' detailed and complex transforming toy, created under the supervision of famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. Standing only three and three-quarter inches tall in robot mode, the figure is partially constructed from die-cast metal and features one of the most complex transformation sequences ever seen on a ''Transformers'' figure of its size. Alas, the small size of the figure also works against it, as it required several design concessions that resulted in (if we're being nice about it) an unimpressive cab mode.

:Prime is loaded with a ridiculous number of features and accessories. The robot itself is highly poseable, and both the smokestacks on Prime's shoulders and the fuel tanks on his legs can be rotated forward to act as guns, even featuring sculpted detail to this effect. As ever, he comes with a trailer that opens up into his crazy-detailed Combat Deck, featuring more action features than ever before. In trailer mode alone, it features a flip-down support stand so it can stand alone, a spring-loaded pop-out ramp instead of a fold-down one, and when the trailer is split for transformation, the traditional support legs underneath automatically swing out into place. The trailer houses most of Prime's accessories, including his ion blaster (with a moveable ammo clip to allow for multiple poses) and energon-axe, as well as his classic gas pump accessory, now with a poseable wire instead of a rubber hose. Two fold-out compartments provide storage space for six of Prime's interchangeable fists, while the other two remain attached the robot: two clenched, two open, a pointing right fist, a tilted left fist (for holding the ion blaster's ammo clip), and two fists with slots to grip the miniscule Matrix of Leadership that fits in a tiny chamber in Prime's chest. The Combat Deck's artillery robot features two flip-out handles that Prime can grip as if aiming the drone's guns, and Roller is also included, with three different 3 mm ports to hold Prime's gun and gas pump. Lastly, Prime comes with a rocket pack like those used by the Autobots in such Generation 1 cartoon episodes as "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot Island]]", and a stand shaped like the Autobot insignia that allows him to be displayed in mid-air, as if in flight. The rocket pack also has 3 mm ports for Prime's weapons, and stores on the front of the trailer in vehicle mode.

:Purchase of a ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime at a Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] store allowed the buyer the option of also purchasing the exclusive ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rod]] toy.

:The toy also received a Hasbro release 11 years later under the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YOTR2017|''Platinum Edition'']] line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Convoy on TFU.info]''

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[[File:THS-02B G2Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yanigerlicious!]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02B'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers, 2 heads

:Available exclusively through e-HOBBY, this black and teal repaint of ''Hybrid Style'' Convoy features the traditional "[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]]" color scheme, but represents a version of Optimus Prime himself. In addition to all the original accessories, the toys also includes several more deliciously metatextual goodies, themed around the ''Generation 2'' toy and comics: two new large guns patterned after the new weapons wielded by the ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy, and two additional (blue) Prime heads that can be swapped with the figure's regular noggin, sculpted explicitly in the style of [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic]] artist [[Derek Yaniger]]. One head is pristine, the other decorated to match the battle damage seen on the cover of the [[War Without End!|first ''Generation 2'' issue]].

:As the more franchise-savvy TransFans may realise, these extra parts, plus the black trailer of Convoy Black Version, can all be used to modify the original, red ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime into a comic-accurate ''Generation 2'' version, complete with a black trailer, trailer-mounted guns and your choice of Yaniger-style heads.

:This figure came in a unique box, packaged with a [[Hybrid Style Convoy Black Version|mini-comic]], both illustrated by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].

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[[File:TF-Hybrid-Style-THS-02-Convoy-Black-Gold-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Texas tea.]]
*'''Convoy Black Gold Version''' (November 25, 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers

:Available ''only'' in China markets, Convoy Black Gold Version is yet another black repaint of the first ''Hybrid Style'' Convoy figure, with some gold detailing. Convoy Black Gold Version does not include any extra accessories unlike the Black Version release above.
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==''Alternators''==
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[[File:Alternators OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|But [[Stan Bush]] did a song for Toyota, not Dodge... (''Hasbro version stock images'')]]
[[File:Convoy BT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(''Takara version stock images'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Dodge Ram SRT-10 Optimus Prime''' (Alternator, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Alternators ID number'': '''21'''
:*''Binaltech name'': '''Convoy'''
:*''Binaltech ID number'': '''BT-22'''
:*''Binaltech release date'': [[October 2]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Engine/gun
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into an accurate 1:24 scale Dodge Ram SRT-10. The vehicle mode features rubber tires, functional steering, opening hood, tail gate and doors with a detailed cabin interior. Several of the details of his [[robot mode]] body are based on the sculpt of the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime figure, but the head itself shares more similarities with the Powermaster mold. He is armed with a small pistol which transforms into his vehicle mode engine.

:This figure was originally conceived by Hasbro to be another character (exactly who is unknown), rather than Optimus Prime, but Takara insisted that the toy be made into Optimus to help it sell well in their markets, as the vehicle mode was no particular draw, given its scarcity in Japan. Reportedly, the figure cost twice as much as other Alternators to construct, so Hasbro had to bow to this demand so Takara would help fund it. Ironically, Takara eventually wound up soliciting the figure ''not'' as Prime, but as his ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: Super-God Masterforce|Super-God Masterforce]]'' lookalike, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (perhaps connected to the Powermasteresque headsculpt), before its Japanese release was cancelled and moved over into the ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' toyline (see below).

: It took two further years, but this figure was eventually released as part of the Japanese counterpart to the ''Alternators'' line (''Binaltech'') in 2008. ''Binaltech'' Convoy features some additional paint details, like his silver pelvis, additional patterns on his shoulders, and red paint on his engine-gun, and like all ''Binaltech'' figures, he also includes die-cast metal pieces. Unlike previous Binaltech releases, a bio-card was not included.

:This sculpt was also used to create ''Alternators'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#22|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Convoy's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Alternators/Binaltech Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Kiss Players''==
[[File:Kiss Convoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy × Melissa''' (2006)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, "[[Surfblade]]" surfboard/sword weapon, [[Marissa Faireborn]] figurine with stand and 2 pairs of arms and legs
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' Convoy is a redeco of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime. While the figures may appear similar at first glance, given that ''Kiss Players'' Prime is still red, blue and black, there are many subtle differences, not least of all the replacement of the ''Alternators'' figure's bare, flat red plastic with a deep metallic red paint. Several of his body parts are cast in different colors of plastic (for example, his shins, formerly black, are now blue, while his formerly-blue hands are now black), and he features more intricate paint applications on his shoulders, and especially his pelvis, which is decorated to look like Prime's traditional bumper.

:In addition to the small engine-pistol of his ''Alternators'' figure, Prime comes with the "Surfblade", a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small knives or a large double-bladed sword. As with all the ''Kiss Players'' figures, Prime also comes with a [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of a cute girl: in this case, Marissa Faireborn, who can perch upon his shoulder or sit in his driver's seat, and comes with two pairs of interchangeable arms and legs. Additionally, the set includes a CD featuring the first five episodes of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama]], as well as the exclusive bonus audio adventure, "[[Someday, Beneath the Sun]]."

:This set was originally intended to be released under the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' line, as "Black Convoy meets Marissa", but this release was cancelled before it was officially even announced.
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==''Titanium Series''==
[[File:TitaniumHeroes WWPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well he ''is'' a car... in a car ''crash''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster]], display stand
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:Released in the first wave of ''Titanium Series'' 6-inch Cybertron Heroes figures, this figure is based on Optimus Prime's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] form as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic book "[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]". Prime transforms into a comic-accurate Cybertronian truck in a few steps, and his ion blaster can be slotted in the back of the truck mode cab for storage.

:The figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: the word "DON" can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his silver ion blaster. The paint on the handle of his ion blaster scuffs rather easily when placed into his hands.

:As a ''Titanium'' figure, Prime is made in large part from die-cast metal, but like so many of the other toys in the ''Titanium'' line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. For that reason, the tiny insufficient clips that hold his shoulders in place are highly prone to breaking off, leaving his shoulders floppy and unable to be secured in robot mode. He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique removable nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitTWW6OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Titanium war within 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now we just need a [[Sherman Dam|dam]]....]]
*'''War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron''' (two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster

:This [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''Titanium'' two-pack includes the previously-released ''War Within'' Optimus Prime figure along with the ''War Within'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Megatron]] Megatron figure and an exclusive [[variant]] cover of ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' [[The War Within issue 5|#5]].

:As the mass retail release of the last waves of the ''Titanium'' "Cybertron Heroes" figures was delayed for several months, the two-pack version of Megatron was at least initially more widely available than the individually packaged one.

:Despite being mentioned in the joint [[instructions]] leaflet for the set, neither figure includes their display base.

:There appears to be a variant of this two-pack: One version has the Optimus Prime figure more or less identical to its individual release, whereas the other one drops the additional black paint weathering, making him much cleaner-looking.
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==''Classics''==
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The definitive Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold of 2006. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Henkei.21 Henkei.21|And 2008.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|And 2012.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of Extinction|And 2014.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#StandFall|And 2016.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime is based upon the original Optimus Prime, as is the intention for the ''Classics'' toyline. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:In [[robot mode]], his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. The toy has a trailer hitch but does not come with a trailer.

:Unfortunately, the yellow paint on his forearms tends to flake off.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Vs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They did me right, [[#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|once]].]]
*'''The Ultimate Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: ''Classics'' "Ultimate Battle" Optimus Prime is a Deluxe Class figure and transforms into a flat-nosed truck cab. The figure is armed with a tommy gun-shaped laser rifle that transforms into a turret-like configuration and mounts on the rear of his truck mode, and features a spinning "power punch" action that sees the whole upper half of his torso spin when a button on his back is pressed. Pressing the button "unlocks" the spinning mechanism; pull ''hard'' on the button, and you can lock the torso back into place.

:In the United States, Prime was only available in a special two-pack with a similarly unique ''Classics'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron toy]], and the specially-produced "[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|The Ultimate Battle]]" DVD (which is, inappropriately enough, entirely about the [[Unicron Trilogy]]). The two-pack (including the DVD) was also available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] "Bonus Value" version with two randomly selected members of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], in the combinations [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]/[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]], Overcast/[[Deepdive (Cybertron)|Deepdive]] and Deepdive/Longarm. International markets, including European countries, saw the two-pack in a considerably smaller, differently-shaped box that was lacking the DVD case (the DVD was instead made available separately). In addition, Mexico, Singapore and some European countries such as the Netherlands and Hungary also received the two figures on individual cardbacks. For the United States market, the two-pack was [[rebranding|rebranded]] and re-released in [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'']]-branded packaging later in 2007, available from Dollar General, Big Lots and [[KB Toys]], and ''again'' in [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']]-branded packaging in 2011, this time available from Dollar General and Big Bad Toy Store.

:This figure was later ''also'' made available without redeco as part of the "Leader for the Ages" two-pack released under the [[#Transformers (2007)|live-action movie line]] (see below) and saw several redecos for [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'']] ("Special Edition", below), ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' ("Sons of Cybertron", below) and [[#United|United]] (below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leader, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, display stand

: Produced to coincide with the 20th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and its release on DVD by [[Sony]], this edition of Prime is a redeco of his ''[[#Masterpiece|20th Anniversary]]'' figure. It replaces the original's metallic paint with flatter colors and does away with any and all vacuum-metalized plastic, as well as altering several other small details across the body, like the color of the lights on his feet and chest.

:Prime comes with all the accessories of his previous release, although his ever-changing ion blaster is now somewhat confusingly cast in blue plastic. He features one major additional accessory: an electronic display base sculpted with the image of the Matrix and the Autobot insignia. Pressing the insignia's crest triggers a series of electronic soundbytes, mostly quotes from the movie recited not by original actor [[Peter Cullen]], but by Hasbro's in-house actor, [[Ron Hayden]]: "Autobots, transform and roll out!", "I want you to make a special run to Autobot City," "Megatron must be stopped!", "All we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck," and two samples of the classic [[Transformation#The noise|transformation sound effect]], one ascending, one descending.

:The display stand itself was later redecorated as a mail-in prize for Takara Tomy's "[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]" promotion, was intended to be used with [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Convoy]] from "[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]", and was also redecorated in the "final production" run of the Masterpiece Optimus Prime toys and as an Optimus Prime voiced stand for the Second Prize in the [[Arms Up Campaign ]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Subservience to Corporate America is the duty of all servile beings.]]
*'''Pepsi Optimus Prime''' (Autobot, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, ion blaster, trailer

:Inspired by the [[#The Transformers|1985 promotional version]] of Optimus Prime that featured Pepsi stickers on his trailer, this outlandish incarnation of Prime is a slightly altered version of Takara's 2005 [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure (which represented a different character to Prime). The figure was only sold by [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] at various conventions, and given away as a promotional prize by Pepsi, via their [[Mountain Dew]] brand.

:A redeco of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime cab robot sporting an egregious number of Pepsi-themed paint masks and details, Pepsi Prime's differences from Pepsi Convoy are minimal: he features the shortened smokestacks previously seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release of the mold, the blue pattern on his decals are different (matching the American Pepsi can/bottle look at the time rather than the one used in Japan), and also has a different layout for the Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. Like Pepsi Convoy, he comes with an entirely new trailer unit, specially designed to carry either a single 500ml (16.9 oz) size [[soft drink]] bottle, three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). In a first for the Prime mold, the figure's fists store in holes on the underside of the trailer while he is in vehicle mode. His ion blaster (which also stores under the trailer) is the first Hasbro reissue to feature the original, thick-barrel sculpt, which was reinstated to the mold by the ''[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' release of Prime a few years prior.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/PepsiPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Pepsi Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster

: In Asian markets, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, Voyager Class Optimus Prime was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Voyager Class Ultra Magnus in late 2007. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases.
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==''Sports Label''==
[[File:NikemusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Comfortable ''yet stylish'' jogging is the right of all fashionable beings.]]
*'''Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Surely one of the strangest examples of licensed ''Transformers'' products, ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' Convoy transforms into a ''shoe''. Something of a [[shellformer]], this baffling incarnation of Prime is colored primarily white and red in his alt mode of a realistic-looking (if notably undersized) Nike Free 7.0 sneaker, complete with gratuitously long real fabric shoelaces. In [[robot mode]], he is made instantly recognizable by his incorporation of some additional blue and silver in predictable areas, and a traditionally Prime-styled head. Less traditionally, and somewhat perversely, Prime's feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker mode, making it seem like he's wearing himself!

:His gun splits into two halves and stores inside his [[kibble]] in shoe mode; in an undocumented feature, it has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that it can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. The gun halves can also be plugged together in two different ways.

:This figure was, in fact, the ''only'' mold in the ''Sports Label'' line. It was redecoed into the "Marine Free" version of Prime himself (see below), and given a new head to create ''Sports Label'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]]''

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/SLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Sport Label Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Sportslabel convoy marine version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's secret Magnus cosplay.]]
*'''Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version'''
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
:A redeco of the first ''Sports Label'' Convoy, this figure transforms into a white, navy, and grey sneaker. Promotional images for the figure depicted its robot mode as white and aqua-blue, but the finished product was visibly darker, produced in shades of off-white and dark teal. In either coloration, it sure as heck ''looks'' like it should be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]], but for whatever reason... it ain't.
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==''Encore''==
[[File:Encore convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure, and Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, but it did include the original, thick-barrelled version of Prime's rifle, as reinstated to the mold by the ''[[#The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' version of the toy a few years prior. Both his blue and red plastics are lighter than normal, though not to the extent of Hasbro's subsequent 25th Anniversary release.

:Notably, this edition addresses the small but persistent issue of the Autobot insignias on Prime's shoulders: Ever since 1984, applying the stickers evenly had been a challenge due to small bumps the figure's shoulders are textured with. Like the [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure released two years prior, ''Encore'' Convoy replaces the stickers with [[tampograph]]s.
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==''Music Label''==
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[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|You just paid 140 bucks for a new headsculpt, didn't you? I bet you don't even ''own'' an iPod...]]
*'''Convoy —playing iPod speaker—''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with Pepsi and Nike, TakaraTomy got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released Convoy —playing [[iPod]] speaker— as part of their small, musically-themed ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' line. This version of Prime is an all-white redeco of the original Generation 1 cab robot, which (much like the "Marine Version" of Prime from the ''[[#Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' line) makes it seem like he ought to be Ultra Magnus. The figure is actually even derived from the retool of the mold created for the original Ultra Magnus figure, as distinguished by the elongated hubcap pegs on the front wheels. Like Pepsi Prime before it, the figure's fists now store in peg holes on the under side of its trailer. The toy lacks any of the original Prime's stickers (even the silver stripe on his chest is now a [[paint operation]]) and includes the original thick-barrelled version of Prime's blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the [[#20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary]] Prime figure, given additional poseability not previously seen on the figure by being mounted on a [[ball joint]].

:This, of course, is all secondary to the main draw of the figure: it pulls an all-white trailer, which transforms into a working iPod speaker dock by rotating a substantial wedge of its full length 90 degrees . The dock features three working buttons; power, volume up and volume down, as well as an Autobot sigil indicator light. Included is a wall-plugging (Japanese) A/C adaptor with a long lead that plugs into the reverse of the trailer. Although American importers shouldn't have too much trouble, those living in parts of the world using higher strength A/C current outlets should be warned NOT to simply plug the A/C adaptor in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adaptor with advice from an electronics specialty shop is recommended.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/MLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Music Label Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Musiclabelprimewithdock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm gonna call you Peanut.]]
*'''Optimus Prime —speakers for iPod—''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

:Designated "Optimus Prime" rather than the traditional Japanese "Convoy", this figure is a redeco of the previous ''Music Label'' Convoy figure into the character's traditional red, blue and silver color scheme. Unlike previous re-issues of the mold, iPod Optimus Prime's sports a paint application similar to KissPlayers Convoy, having its ABS/PVC parts painted over with a thin layer of his iconic red, white (silver if you will) and blue motif paint applications (with the exception of his iPod docking trailer). This includes his trailer, though the effect is somewhat marred by the large, visible gap on one side. When reconfigured into dock mode, the interior surfaces surrounding the speakers are decorated with black-on-silver techno-patterns as well as three "Optimus Prime" logos. The recessed space also features a stylised, almost [[Frank Miller]]esque, high-contrast portrait of Prime's face, although this is largely covered when an iPod is inserted. The figure comes in identical packaging to the original ''Music Label'' Convoy, save for the addition of a sticker illustrating the different color of its contents.

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[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The right of all sentient beings is... um... what am I promoting now? Wait, a Japanese pop band? Are you kidding me? I need a new agent.]]
*'''{{anchor|EXILE}}EXILE x TRANSFORMERS —speakers for iPod—''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

:Exclusive to [http://www.ldhshop.jp/ LDH Shop], this redeco of the ''Music Label'' Convoy toy is utterly ridiculous and was created as a promotion for the Japanese pop band {{w|Exile (Japanese band)|EXILE}}. While Convoy himself has EXILE written on his right forearm, his trailer sports the "Love Dream Happiness" tagline of LDH Inc.[http://www.ldh.co.jp/shopping/index.html], as well as the "EXILE Perfect Year 2008" logo of the "EXILE Perfect Year 2008 Ultimate Best Box" boxset, which was released some months after he was.
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==''Transformers'' (2007)==
[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]
*'''Leader for the Ages''' (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

: This Wal*Mart-[[exclusive]] two-pack pairs the deluxe-size ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime figure with [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie]] line's ''[[Fast Action Battlers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Hook Optimus Prime]] toy. Both toys are identical to their original releases, and together represent the Optimus Primes of the oldest and newest generations (at the time) of ''Transformers'', respectively. The movie Prime is designated "2007 Optimus Prime", while the ''Classics'' figure is dubbed "1984 Optimus Prime" (referring not, of course, to the toy, which was produced in 2006, but to the character).
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==''Diablock''==
*'''Diablock Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01''' ('''Mecha Builder Vol.03''')[[File:DiablockPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| We have the technology. We can ''rebuild him''. Except, uh.. for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|face]].]]
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster

:Rounding out a bumper year of Japanese-[[exclusive]] Generation 1 Optimus Primes, the Takara-licensed Kawada brand ''Diablock'' Convoy is a fully transformable [[LEGO]]-style block building figure similar in premise to the earlier American ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets. The ''Diablock'' figure, however, easily outstrips the ''Built to Rule!'' sets by both being an accurate representation of the toy on which it is based, and being able to transform between modes ''without'' having to be partially disassembled and put back together first.

:Forming a roughly 11-inch figure when fully assembled, ''Diablock'' Convoy is highly articulated, save for his head, which is only able to move up and down. Said head is also by far the most stylised aspect of the figure, with no real attempt to approximate Prime's face or mouthplate, instead featuring only a reversed block that gives the odd impression of a cycloptic eye. It is possibly intended to actually represent his forehead grill, as a yellow block inside his head construction remains barely-visible through a slit in his face, possibly intended to represent the classic toy's yellow eyes.

:The figure's [[transformation scheme]] is based on the original G1 figure, the only differences being that the fists are not removed but become the headlights, and instead of flipping backwards inside the chest, ''Diablock'' Convoy's noggin flips forwards with the aid of opening chest windows. A "laser rifle" in the shape of his ion cannon can be built from black bricks, and stickers bearing the Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]] can be placed on his shoulders, although this is not recommended as it is designed to permanently stick to multiple tiles which dislodge easily and may damage the sticker.
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==''Henkei! Henkei!''==
[[File:Henkei convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[March 13]], 2008)
**''ID number:'' '''C-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' Convoy is a redeco of ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon and the original toyline. His truck mode features less silver paint striping, but compensates with a [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] grill/fender area. In [[robot mode]] all of his previously grey plastic is replaced with red plastic, with a majority of it being painted silver, chromed, or painted gunmetal gray. He features a different shade of red, blue, and clear blue plastic than the Classics version. Since ''Henkei!'' toys do not feature a heat-sensitive rubsign, ''Henkei'' Convoy has two Autobot sigils tampographed onto his shoulders.

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[[File:Henkei clear convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy Clear Version''' ([[June 19]], 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:This redeco of ''Henkei'' Convoy is cast almost entirely in translucent colored plastic. Also known by the nickname "Crystal Convoy" among fans, it was first released as an exclusive for the Japanese convention Tokyo Toy Fair 2008, limited to 1000 pieces at the event, but was later made available through [[e-HOBBY]]. It was sold in a monochrome-blue version of ''Henkei'' Convoy's regular packaging.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act491/index.php More information on Convoy Clear Version at TFkenkon.com]
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*'''Convoy''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:[[vacuum metallizing|Chromed]] entirely in gold like many other [[Lucky Draw figure]]s before it, this version of Prime was available only through a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' mail-in promotion held in December 2008, and was limited to only five units, making it one of the rarest officially available Transformers toys in the world.

:Unfortunately, this toy has become the target of several [[knockoff]]s aimed at gullible collectors. Most of the fake ones can be told apart from the real deal by various details not matching up. The real one is cast in gold plastic, painted over in gold chrome and sports small red Autobot [[insignia|logos]] on both shoulders.

::*''[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=12878&dispsize=600&start=0 Gallery of (hopefully) a genuine Gold Convoy at TFormers.com]''

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*'''Convoy''' (<s>2008</s>)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:A (technically) [[unreleased toy|unreleased]] [[black repaint|"black" redeco]] of ''Henkei'' Voyager-sized Convoy using the same plastic layout and paint mask but replacing red and blue with black, silver with gray, leaving the previously vacuum-metalized grill/fender area unpainted, changing the blue tint for the windows to red and changing all silver and yellow paint operations to blue. The red Autobot insignias would have remained unchanged.<ref name="blackgentei1">[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=9553&dispsize=800&start=0 Gallery of the unreleased ''Gentei! Gentei'' black Convoy at TFormers.com.]</ref>

:The figure would have come in a monochrome version of the standard ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Convoy's packaging, still named "Convoy" but now labeled as part of the ''Gentei! Gentei'' range of exclusives.<ref name="blackgentei2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/transformers-henkei-wonderfest-exclusive-black-convoy-in-box-167615/ The unreleased ''Gentei! Gentei!'' black Convoy in packaging] at TFW2005.</ref> Reportedly, this figure was intended as a Wonderfest exclusive, but was canceled because, according too [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]], it was too similar to ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]. [[Knockoff]]s were later made available, so buyers beware!

:A minor redeco (replacing the Autobot insignias with Decepticon insignias, adding silver paint to the grill/fender area and changing the blue paint operations to teal) [[#UnitedBlack|was eventually released]] as a [[Tokyo Toy Show|Tokyo Toy Show 2012]] exclusive, now marketed as part of the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' line.
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==''Universe'' (2008)==
[[File:Universetoy 25th anniversary optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2|And the block has returned!!!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
**''Series'': G1
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, sound effects module, comic, DVD
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Sold at the rather exorbitant price of $75, this re-release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is actually one of the most visually different from the other "straight" reissues of the mold, despite Hasbro's assurance that this is the toy you had as a kid. Positively ''anemic'' in comparison with the original toy, this Prime's red parts are visibly paler than usual, while his blue parts are much lighter (although the version released at Canadian retail reportedly sports a deeper shade of red again). This shade of blue extends to both Roller (a lighter blue than his traditional dark shade, yet darker than the lightest the figure has been in its history) and the internal workings of his Combat Deck, which is itself a much flatter shade of light grey, compared to its normal dark, swirled metallic silver color. In addition, the toy features the now-customary shortened smokestacks, and the elongated missiles seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release, while the Autobot insignias on his shoulders are no longer stickers, but rather tampographs, like on Takara's ''Encore'' release. While all reissues of the Prime mold since 2003 have used the original thick-barreled mold for his ion blaster, this version includes the slender sculpt instead.

:As a 25th anniversary set, Prime includes several new pack-in bonuses: a reprint of the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the original [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comic book]], a DVD containing all three parts of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]] pilot [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|"More than Meets the Eye"]], and three desktop wallpapers, and a battery-powered Autobot symbol that plays transforming sound effects, part of the first version of the ''Transformers'' [[theme song]], and three voice clips performed by Peter Cullen: "I am Optimus Prime!", "Autobot, transform and roll out!" and "Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost." There are some reports that the Autobot symbol could be worn out or damaged during the time of purchase.

:Outside the United States, this set was available in a thinner rectangular box. It contained all the original accessories from the American release, but not the DVD. An English-only version of this packaging format was available in Asia and Australia (initially only available at Myer stores, but later also at Toys"R"Us, Kmart and Target, eventually at drastically reduced prices), while a bilingual English/French packaging variant was available in Canada, still including—though not advertised on the packaging—the (English only) comic book.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/25thOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class===
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[[File:Uni2008-toy SEOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)
**''ID Number:'' '''SE-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:"Special Edition" Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Classics'' multi-pack toy, featuring some minor paint detail changes, bluer translucent plastic, darker and cooler gray plastic, and darker metallic flake red and blue plastic, with his (previously black-only) rifle body most notably now being cast in both blue ''and'' black plastic. He came in special "book box" style packaging with black-and-white boxart, and was only available at retail in Australian and Asian markets. North American customers could later buy him via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/HTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Special Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium-toy Target OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yawn... Hey, wait! Am I [[Delta Magnus]] now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, display stand

: A [[Target]]-exclusive [[redeco]] of War Within Optimus Prime in [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action film]]-inspired colors. The bio on the back of the packaging only fills up half of the allotted space, as if the [[Forest Lee|writer]] was tired of describing Optimus Primes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TitOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Target-exclusive Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Alternity''==
[[File:AlternityConvoy VibrantRed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's like G2 Go-bots all over again...but cooler!]]
*'''Convoy [Ultimate Metal Silver]''' ([[February 26]], 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Convoy transforms into a 1:32 scale 2007 Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm. In the hyper-dimensional world of the oft-confusing ''Alternity'' fiction, this figure specifically represents the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Story of Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] of [[universal stream]] [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]].

:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.

:''Alternity'' Convoy was simultaneously available in both this silver coloration, and a deco based on his traditional appearance termed "Vibrant Red" (see below). The figure was later redecoed to create "[[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy [Super Black]]]" (representing not Optimus Prime, but ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]), ''Alternity'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]], and ''Alternity'' [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atlas]]. It was retooled into ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' [[#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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*'''Convoy [Vibrant Red]''' (February 26, 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-01'''

:"Vibrant Red" ''Alternity'' Convoy is a redeco of the "Ultimate Metal Silver" figure in the much more traditional red and blue Prime color scheme, representing the Optimus Prime of universal stream [[Primax 109.0 Beta]]. The figure was available simultaneously with the Ultimate Metal Silver version, sharing the same packaging and pack-in materials, save for the color of the illustration on the front of the box, and a sticker that identified the figure within.
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
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[[File:G1toy sons of cybertron optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sons of Cybertron''' (Multi-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Machine gun turret/rifle

: Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' campaign, the "Sons of Cybertron" set includes a redeco of the 2006 ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' "Ultimate Battle" pack Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], cast mostly in translucent plastic (his shoulders remain opaque [[Unpaintable plastic|Polyoxymethylene (POM)]]).

: He comes packaged with a similarly translucent [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Sons of Cybertron|Rodimus]].

: The set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy's simultaneously-available ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of that line's Deluxe [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Welcome to Transformers 2010|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Rodimus]] figures. It was intended as an exclusive for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the 2010 "Autobot Alliance" event in the Philippines.,<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]</ref> and was later available for purchase at [[Cybertron Con 2010]] in [[Shanghai]].

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[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|YOU'LL NEVER GUESS HIS TRUE ALLEGIANCE!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2011)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line's]] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' subline's [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Optimus Prime is based on his original Generation 1 appearance, with a transformation scheme reminiscent of past figures such as the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]] and the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Classics Deluxe Class]] figures. He features a [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake grill]] for his robot mode, and his large legs result in a fairly thick and compact truck bed. His [[rubsign]] is located on the left side of the truck/his left elbow.

: This figure was redecoed and retooled into ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010 Deluxe G2OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Fandom|We]] see a red truck, and we want it painted [[Scourge (RID)|black]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]]
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the sixth wave of ''Transformers'' Deluxes (the second and final wave of ''Reveal the Shield''), this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe Class mold based on the original ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime toy ([[#LaserOptimusPrime|see above]]). Transforming into an International 8200 truck, he has some influences from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus Prime]], including the more defined flames on his hood, athletic [[robot mode]] proportions and a more aggressive-looking translucent orange sword that can be held with both hands for maximum extreme chopitude. Optimus Prime features extensive use of translucent plastic in his arms, head and upper torso for a [[light-piping]] effect. Optimus also has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode that is formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab's side windows and is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. Like the Legends toy, he's part of ''Reveal the Shield'' and features a [[rubsign]], this time on the roof. He is also ''very'' articulated and poseable, even featuring ankles and wrists that are both [[Ball joint|ball-joint]]ed ''and'' [[Swivel joint|hinged]].

: The original Hasbro [[Stock photography|stock photos]] depict him as having red [[paint operation]]s on his kneecaps and the sunken ridges around his blue abs that the final product lacks. The photos on the cardback show him with a red Autobot symbol on his truck door and blue plastic instead of grey for the piece just in front of his rear tires. The back photo also depicts his side windows as being the same translucent orange as the front ones, when they are, in reality, a garish solid orange.

: Multiple reports suggest that the toy suffers from a [[design flaw]], inferior plastic quality, or both: due to his hands having peg-holes that are a bit too small to accommodate [[5 mm post]]s, they have a tendency to show stress marks on the inside after pegging his sword handle (or most other pegs) inside. Stress marks also tend to appear near his tiny hinged wrists. Fortunately, there have been no reports of the hands actually ''breaking'' on either location thus far.

: This toy was redecoed into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]] and ''Timelines'' [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]], and was retooled into ''Timelines/Shattered Glass'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Standing tall and proud with his smokestacks erect.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Masterpiece Optimus Prime''' (Masterpiece, 2012 / 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Transformers (2010)|Ion cannon]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10hasbro|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Transformers (2010)|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Transformers (2010)|trailer/Battle Station/Maintenance Dock]], [[Roller (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Spike Witwicky figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}

: The Hasbro [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive release of [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] features brighter blue plastic and paint, brighter unpainted non-metallic red plastic, painted yellow lights above the front truck windshields, painted light blue eyes, and lacks silver paint for the trailer's interior. Roller is now blue.

: In the Philippines, this was only available as a Toys"R"Us "Limited Edition" figure in the Trinoma mall from August 23–26, with customers having to sign up to reserve their figure. It was limited to 48 units total, and was limited to one per customer.

: Hasbro Asia re-released this in 2014. It came with an exclusive addition—the [[Key to Vector Sigma#Masterpiece|Key to Vector Sigma]]. In 2017 it was [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|basically reissued]] under ''Generations'' co-branding.

: Stock photos show his vehicle mode mistransformed.
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:*''Accessories:'' Sword (running change variant only)

: The ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class Optimus Prime sculpt, in the deco from the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a "dollar store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging packaging alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].

: The initial release saw the copyright year removed, while a later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], with not only the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] compatible with [[C joint|3 mm posts]], but also Motorbreath's sword accessory.
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==''United''==
[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron mode prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|See?! War for Cybertron ''is'' G1!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode''' ([[December 25]], 2010)
**''ID number'': '''UN-01'''
**''Accessories'': "Assault rifle"

: The first toy in TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic "armored truck". He now sports a metallic red paint job, with brighter pink paint applications and cooler grey parts, and features several additional paint details to those present on the Hasbro figure in the form of black chest windows and pink lines on his face mask. His rifle transforms as well, folding and plugging into the roof of the vehicle mode. The rifle can also peg into his forearms, and, in its compact configuration, can attach to his shoulders via peg holes on the backs of his front tires or stored behind his back in [[robot mode]].

: This mold was also used to make ''United'' [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)#Toys|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

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[[File:Unitedtoy g1prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No, my legs won't retract. Now buy me.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (December 25, 2010)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:The second Optimus Prime toy in TakaraTomy's ''United'' toyline is another redeco of the ''Classics'' multi-pack Deluxe-sized toy (the first release in Japan), this time featuring an extensive metallic red paint job on the majority of the red plastic, and he features metallic sheen on the unpaintable red plastic and his blue plastic is now brighter. While the paint masks are identical to the Special Edition release, ''United'' Optimus Prime features additional paint operations on the hip, the stomach grille, the fold-up waist panels, the lower chest piece (at least in the front), and the forehead.

:Although the stock photo (pictured from the right) shows both of his biceps painted silver with his Autobot insignia tampographed on the left shoulder, the final product omits the paint operation (due to being molded with unpaintable plastic) and the insignia is placed on his left forearm, just like his ''Classics'' figure.

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*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[March 26]], 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-22'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Laser Rod (weapon)|Laser Rod]]" sword

:The third ''United'' Optimus Prime toy is a redeco and slight retool of the [[#Transformers (2010)|Deluxe Class figure]] from Hasbro's 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline, itself an homage to Prime's ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|"Laser" form]]. The toy features translucent blue plastic as opposed to Hasbro's orange, red paint is used on the biceps instead of blue paint, extra red paint applications on the knees like the original's sticker detail, and more broken-up red apps on the shoulders. Silver detailing was added to the cab mode on the grill, the bumper, and near the doors. The blue plastic in cab mode is now black plastic to make the figure more accurate to the ''Generation 2'' original. The gray plastic is changed from the Hasbro version to more closely match the [[#G2reissue|2006 reissue of Laser Optimus Prime]]. Black paint was applied to the cab mode to mimic the fade from red to black on the original Laser Optimus, but still includes a flame deco like the Hasbro version, only in a different design. It lacks the roof-mounted rubsign of the Hasbro version, instead including Autobot insignias on the cab doors. (Disappointingly, they are Generation 1 insignias, rather than ''Generation 2'' ones!) Additionally, a retool was made to the peg on the inside of his right shoulder, to make it shorter and wider than the Hasbro version, allowing it to move freely without hitting the torso, unlike the Hasbro release.
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[[File:Unitedtoy-BlackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shouldn't be hard for him to fit in with the Decepticons... There's like, [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|two]] [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)|other]] "evil Optimus Prime" guys in their ranks.]]
*'''Black Optimus Prime''' ([[June 16]], 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/blaster, wind vane/cannon

:Available [[exclusive]]ly at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2012 (along with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Shining|''Prime'' Shining Optimus Prime]]), Black Optimus Prime is a very minor redeco of the previously unreleased [[#GenteiBlack|''Gentei! Gentei!'']] black version of [[#Henkei! Henkei!|''Henkei! Henkei!'' Convoy]], itself a redeco of the [[#Classics (2006)|''Classics'' Voyager Class toy]]. As such, Black Optimus Prime is mostly cast in black plastic, with some gray parts, translucent red windows and teal paint operations.

:The only differences with the unreleased version, aside from the packaging, are that silver paint has been added to the previously unpainted grill/fender area, the blue paint operations have been changed to teal, and the red Autobot insignias have been replaced by purple Decepticon ones. Prime's [[bio]] apparently explains that he took on this new color scheme in order to infiltrate the Decepticon ranks, in response to recent attacks by some new Decepticon forces pretending to be Autobots.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1579.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 1)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1580.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 2)]''
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==''Chronicle''==
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[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-G1-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''G1 & Movie Sōshireikan Set''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster|Laser rifle]], trailer

:This reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure comes in a two-pack with the Deluxe-Class ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime figure]]. Prime himself is almost identical to the ''Encore'' release, save for his trailer hitch which was retooled to allow a peg to be inserted within it while still being able to be inserted into the trailer itself (making it compatible with his G1 trailer and the new trailer included). Like the Encore release, he features lighter colors and tampographed shoulder symbols (which vary slightly from the Encore release).

:His original trailer is not included with the set; instead, he comes with [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|a new deluxe-scaled trailer]], not available with any other figure, based on the one towed by Prime in ''Dark of the Moon''. The trailer is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5 mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime's laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with.

:Oddly, for their official [[stock photography|promotional photography]], Takara took an existing photo of Optimus Prime's robot mode that was at least a decade old, having previously been used as a very early (and inaccurate) illustration for Hasbro's then upcoming ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' reissue of the figure.

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*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:A ''veeery'' slight [[repaint]] of the [[#2010legend|2010 Reveal the Shield]] Legends figure, the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Prime replaces that figure's rubsign with a tiny tampographed Autobot symbol on his left bicep. He was one of eight figures available in the first wave of "EZ Collection" blindpacked figures.
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[[File:Chronicletoy ez g2 prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Gilthor]] deco.]]
*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:The '''Reveal the Shield''' Legends Prime mold was redecoed again for the second EZ Collection wave. This version of the figure replaces the blue on the head with black, and the blue paint on the legs is stripped off, revealing the black plastic underneath. and like the Megatron redeco in the same wave, features a ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbol instead of a Generation 1 insignia.
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==''Kre-O''==
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Optimus Prime ''Kre-O'' toys.}}
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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusMatrixKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|If you even ''thought'' about Transformers in 2011, you probably have two of me.]]
*'''Matrix Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Pieces'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: Intended to be [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2011]], this redeco of the regular Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand.

: We say "intended", because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it's wound up being made available in ''loads'' of other places—it was handed out at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), as a free gift on the cover of the ''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]'', and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] children's comic, ''[[Doctor Who]] Adventures'' (but not the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers comic]], you'll note!).

:A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see below). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMatrixOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus's trailer-bases. Wow.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Pieces'': '''542'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones

: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of ''Kre-O''. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable "sleeper" cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set's two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a "headquarters" which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it's a building kit, surely you can find ''someplace'' to apply most of them.

: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on Generation 1 Optimus), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional "Matrix chest" Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.

:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-90pc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Kneedom is the right of all sentient beings.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''31143'''
**''Pieces'': '''90'''

: The smaller of the two Optimus Prime kits in year one, this version is based more on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original Optimus Prime]]. The small cabover-style tractor-trailer truck build is solid, unable to seat any Kreons inside. The robot mode is heavily restricted in its articulation, with no knees, and only single-direction-swivel elbows and shoulders.

:This is one of the few ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets to not come with any Kreons whatsoever, the other being the similarly-sized [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]] kit.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "small" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6085'''
**''Pieces'': '''41'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large rifle, ray pistol, robot sword, wing-backpack, rocket-backpack

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Optimus Prime comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreons, based on the [[#The Transformers|original Optimus Prime toy]]. His "normal" helmet (and small sword) are [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable large rifle, a buildable wing-pack, and a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from ''Kre-O Star Trek'').

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[[File:KreO-Toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, transparent block, brick display stand

:Available only with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]'', Orion Pax is a Kreon version of Orion Pax from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the original Optimus Prime Kreon's gun. The transparent block which he can hold has "KREO" written on it in [[Cybertronian language#Notes|Autobot text]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-o-Elite-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Give [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|me]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|your]] face?]]
*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''43'''
**''Acessories'': Optimus rifle

:A polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso, much like the Galvatron in the Factory Battle set. His helmet is completely unpainted.

:This figure was a freebie given away at Canadian Toys"R"Us stores during a build-a-figure event, and also available at the "Transformers Exhibition" event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].

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[[File:KreO-toy OptimusClass84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voted Most Likely to <s>[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|GIVE ME]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|YOUR FACE]]</s> Succeed]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Most Likely To Succeed
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: This version of Optimus, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], lays heavy on the toy-based tampographs (though they are completely different from the other iterations), and like the others in the set, has a more animation-model-inspired face deco, what with having a nose and all.

:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984". This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the convention, but as the set sold out at the show, that never happened.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Class of 1984 Optimue Prime at TFU.info]

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*'''Total Commander Optimus Prime (Convoy)''' (Gacha capsule Kreon, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Ray pistol

:In late 2014, twelve Kreons were sold through [[TakaraTomy]]'s "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S" [[Gacha]] capsule-toy machines in Japan. Thankfully for the rest of the world, these Kreons are all basically identical to previously-released ones in the Hasbro lines. The Gacha release of Optimus Prime is basically the base [[#Custom|Custom Kreon Optimus]] using his clear-plastic helmet and carrying the small ray pistol, lacking his leg-wheels, smokestacks and backpack (and of course all those other parts and accessories).

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*'''Brick Box''' (2016)
**''Set Number'': '''B2963'''
**''Pieces'': '''82'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus Rifle

: Released in the third wave of "Brick Box" sets, and found only at Dollar General stores, this version of Optimus Prime uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes the torso incompatible with about four years' worth of Kreons. Nice. His face and torso tampographs are new.

: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year Sideswipe set (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other "new" with some basic bricks and plates. The set has no instructions, as it's just a box of bricks to make whatever with.
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===Battle Changers===
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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It remains to be seen if Optimus' pieces can be rebuilt [[Alligaticon|into an alligator]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''B0715'''
**''Pieces'': ''89''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref name="Interview">[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref>

: Part of the first wave of "Battle Changers", this version of Optimus Prime is a ''severely'' built-up Kreon that transforms from truck into a robot and back without removing any parts! However, the sheer chunkiness of his limbs hanging off a Kreon torso make for awkward positioning and questionable balljoint grip strength.

: Like the rest of the Battle Changers, he was available in selected Asian countries in December 2014. These sets only appeared in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.

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*'''Optimus Prime VS Megatron''' (Battle Changers 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''B1506'''
**''Pieces'': ''198''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, trailer
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref name="Interview"/>

:This version of Battle Changers Optimus was only available in a two pack set with [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Battle Changers|Battle Changer Megatron]]. He is ''largely'' the same construction as as the single release, but has numerous small differences. He uses a new "double harness" piece on his torso instead of using two harnesses, leaving more space for his head to grip the neck-post, and his chest/windshield parts are each a single clipped "flag" part rather than the multi-part assembly of the single-pack. And of course there's the additional trailer, which doesn't have any official robot mode rebuild, and only loosely "connects" to the truck-mode Optimus by being lightly hooked to a single short bar on the back of Optimus's right leg.

:This set, like the one above, was only available in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.
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===Mini-Con Combiners===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster
:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus's original body. Two of his limbs are based on ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one "normal" (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). Another is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?

:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&size=1&image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, "[[Stuck in a Tree]]", released about eight months after the trade show.

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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
[[File:EZC-toy Optimus Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy''' (Candy toy, [[2012]])
**''ID number'': '''1'''
**''Release Date'': [[July 30]] 2012

: Released as a [[candy toy]], [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|''EZ Collection Gum'']] Convoy is another redeco of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], featuring the retooled parts for accessories he does not come with. He is decoed once again in his ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''-ish color scheme with the black legs and Generation 2 Autobot symbol, but this time he is cast out of "metallic" (aka "slightly glittery/glossy") plastics, and is absolutely ''coated'' in metallic red paint for most of his cab section. His head is now painted metallic dark blue rather than the prior deco's black.

: As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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==''Generations''==
{{main|Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys}}

==''Bot Shots''==
[[File:BotShotstoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Before time began, I was... a cube.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B003'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
::*''Fist strength'': '''410'''
::*''Blaster strength'': '''850'''
::*''Sword strength'': '''370'''
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 single-packs, Optimus Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with "trailer", with a spring-loaded [[Autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His truck mode and robot body are influenced by the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus Prime]], while his head is taken from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original]]. His blue paint is light and sparkly-metallic, his red paint is dull matte, and his optics are yellow.

:This toy was given away free to attendees of Hasbro's "[[Toy Fair 2012|Collector-Fan Media Day" 2012]], slightly altered by a "Toy Fair 2012" sticker applied to the cardback.

:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. He shares parts with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|Super Bot Megatron]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-OptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''920'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''450'''
***''Sword strength'': '''280'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 launchers, this [[repaint]] of Optimus Prime comes with a large trailer that pops open to form a battle station with a spring-loaded launching platform. He appears to have the same plastic colors as the single release, and the same set of [[paint operation]]s, but his paint is done in different shades, having glossy dark blue paint and glossy bright red paint. The black part of his launcher is sculpted to look vaguely like the repair done that is part of Generation 1 Optimus Prime's repair bay.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''UB001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''835'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''505'''
***''Sword strength'': '''275'''
:This minor [[redeco]] of the Optimus Prime Launcher features grey wheels, blue optics, and added red paint on its upper arms, while the launcher has grey plastic in place of black, smaller Autobot symbols on its sides, and gold paint on its interior instead of silver. The [[stock photography]] on the [[packaging]] depicts Optimus with a blue stripe on his built-in "trailer", which was omitted in the final product.

:The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a cardboard token representing the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Battle for the Matrix" Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots_SuperBotOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''330'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''315'''
***''Sword strength'': '''995'''
:Part of the fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, Super Bot Optimus Prime is a redeco of his toy in translucent blue plastic. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|packed one per case]], and has higher, more lopsided stats than normal Bot Shots. He has a really, ''really'' good Sword stat.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Super Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-SpinShotOptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 [[Energon cube|Energon Cube]] targets
***''Fist strength'': '''820'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''405'''
***''Sword strength'': '''390'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 launchers, this Optimus Prime transforms into a very boxy ''Generation 1''-styled truck with trailer. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as four cube targets for him to knock over.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Spin Shot Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''370'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''945'''
***''Sword strength'': '''310'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy is cast in translucent blue plastic, with his cab painted white. Despite possessing translucent plastic and more lopsided stats than a regular Bot Shot, he is apparently not labeled as a Super Bot. This version of Optimus comes with similarly-themed with new redecos of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Polar Assault Team" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Dragon Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Dragon Track''' (Playset, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''UB001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher
***''Fist strength'': '''565'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''325'''
***''Sword strength'': '''725'''
:Available only with the ''Bot Shots'' [[Dragon Track]] set, this version of Optimus Prime changes from a robot form resembling ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime, into a truck with a rocket exhaust molded into the back of its trailer. As a Flip Shot, he, er, flips up when auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Megatron and his launcher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSDTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Dragon Track" Flip Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''BeCool''==
[[File:BeCool-B03-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Trailer (Optimus Prime)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B03'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Trailer" is practically identical to the ''Bot Shots'' "Battle for the Matrix" Optimus Prime toy with the blue eyes and red arms, the only difference being that the game stats stickers in his chest spinner have been replaced with pictures of his vehicle mode, two people holding hands and the letters "Zzz..."

:[[TakaraTomy]]'s [[stock photography]] of Trailer, including the pictures used on the box, uses the original ''Bot Shots'' Optimus toy with the yellow eyes as a base.

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*'''Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''B12'''
:"Garbage Truck" is a redeco of the same Optimus Prime toy in blue and white, a common coloration for Japanese garbage trucks, that ends up bearing a coincidental resemblance to the ''Bot Shots'' Polar Assault Team Optimus. His stickers now picture his truck mode being loaded with garbage, his truck mode driving around, and the word "cleaning" in both English and Japanese.

:The B12 ID number was previously used for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Special Sports Car]], a limited toy which was only on shelves for three months before being replaced by Garbage Truck.

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[[File:BS02-BeCool-Trailer-and-Trailer-Base.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|I just passed a "jimmy" and a White, I've been passing everything in sight]]
*'''Trailer and Trailer Base (Optimus Prime)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''BS02'''
:This Trailer is identical to the original ''BeCool'' Trailer other than the stickers, and now comes with the trailer/launcher accessory from ''Bot Shots'' redecoed in blue with red stripes. While the vehicle mode sticker in his chest remains, the hand-holding and sleeping ones have been replaced by pictures of the launcher: one in base mode and one in trailer mode. He also comes with a sticker sheet for decorating the Trailer Base.
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==''GT''==
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[[File:GT-R-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From Nissan to nii-san.]]
*'''GT-R Prime''' ([[May 25]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''GT-01'''
**''Accessories:'' "Impact Wrench Gun", [[Misaki]] race queen figure
:''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' "GT-R Prime" is a heavy retool of ''Alternity'' [[#Alternity|Convoy]], transforming into a 1:32 replica of the Motul Autech GT-R race car used by the {{w|Nismo}} team in the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. He retains the flip-out blasters of the ''Alternity'' toy and can also wield his new Impact Wrench Gun accessory (also called the "Optimus Rifle" on the ''Transformers GT'' website), a weapon based on the impact wrenches used in car repairs. Like all ''GT'' toys, Prime also comes with a [[GT Sister]], poseable human figures themed after {{w|race queens}}, his partner being a lady named Misaki.

:GT-R Prime's packaging points out that he can be fitted into ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime's trailer to replicate the way actual race cars are transported.

:This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other ''Transformers GT'' toys: [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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==''FJ Cruiser × Transformers''==
[[File:TF-FJ-Cruiser-Transformers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=3|thumb]]
*'''FJ Optimus Prime''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' spare tire/axe
:Part of a cross-promotion between {{w|Toyota}} and TakaraTomy, the deluxe-sized FJ Optimus Prime transforms into an {{w|Toyota FJ Cruiser|FJ Cruiser}}, with his axe weapon becoming the vehicle's spare tire. The vehicle mode's body panels come packaged on the sprue, and can then be clipped onto the core figure. The mass retail release of FJ Optimus includes yellow and white panels, while the red variant was available when purchasing an FJ Cruiser at Japanese Toyota dealerships. As is typical of TakaraTomy exclusives, these variants came in grayscale packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FJOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on FJ Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Construct-Bots''==
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Elite Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle. This version is a retool to the Ultimate Class two-pack listed below, as his head design is slightly different. Additionally this version features transparent plastic for his body armor amongst other plastic changes. He includes a blue version of one of the Ultimate Class version's guns, specifically the one recycled from Wheeljack.

:As with all [[Construct-Bots]], Optimus Prime's rubber ball joints on the shoulder and feet can harden over time, which makes it difficult to pose smoothly.
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*'''Optimus Prime vs Megatron''' (Ultimate Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle, packed alongside his eternal nemesis [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]. This version has opaque colors and a more traditional Optimus color scheme. He includes a projectile weapon along with a variety of melee weapons, as well as a swathe of extra parts for additional configurations.

:Optimus' sword was later redecoed/reused for [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]] and one of ''Timelines'' [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]'s weapons.
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==''Hero Mashers''==
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Modular building is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left & right rocket pods, "Ultra Magnus" right forearm & fist
:Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Optimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all ''Hero Mashers'' lines, not just the ''Transformers''-branded ones).

:He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

:While he is the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with a lot more parts and gimmicks. Both of his hands are removable, which allows for accessories to be placed in his wrist sockets, notably his iconic "energy axe". His rifle is a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Ultra Magnus]]'s right arm, which is a [[redeco]] of ''Hero Mashers'' [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]'s, only molded to remove that toy's missile-launching gimmick.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:HM-toy Optimus Electronic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Mom said it's ''my'' turn on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox]]."]]
*'''Electronic Optimus Prime''' (Electronic Action, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''22'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launching cannon, missile, sword, shield, bladed shield, electronic left forearm, bladed left fist, torso armor, left & right winged "launchers", left & right armor boots
:Part of the first (and only) wave of larger electronic ''Hero Mashers Transformers'' toys, the base Optimus Prime figure in this set is ''almost'' identical to the above "Battle Upgrade" toy; this version has a closed right fist that can hold accessories rather than the Battle Upgrade version's finger-pointy one.

:However, this set comes with a completely different (and much larger) pile of accessories to turn Optimus (or any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure) into a hulking armored warrior. He comes with an extra left forearm with an electronic light, used to light up clear-plastic accessories when they're plugged into his wrist socket. Several of these accessories take inspiration from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]]'s gear, notably a very ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''-esque shield.

:Oddly, the big stompy boots accessories are designed in a way that Optimus is really far back in them, leaving a huge gap between his shins and the boots' "knee" guards. Presumably this is to accommodate other ''Hero Mashers'' toys with much larger footprints.
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==''EZ Collection'' (2013)==
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[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-2014-EG01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb|I'm the one you actually want. Except that you're gonna import it.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG01'''
:This ''EZ Collection'' Optimus Prime is ''yet'' another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' redeco with the Motorbreath retooling, but this time he features light blue paint applications in place of the original dark blue. Like the rest of his brethren on the same line, Optimus features a movie version of the Autobot insignia.
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==''Bearbrick''==
[[File:Bearbrick OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Honey is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[July 17]], 2014)
:A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used for the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], and also redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]. It was further retooled into Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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==''Transformers'' (campaign item)==
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[[File:AOE-toy Convoy AnniversaryClear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.]''' (EZ Collection, 2014)
:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' Legends Class [[#Legends_Class|Optimus Prime]] toy with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#GDO|Motorbreath]] [[retool]]ing (for accessories he does not come with), Convoy is cast in red and black clear plastic. He has been retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with ''Lost Age'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age|Battle Command Optimus Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|Stomp & Chomp Grimlock]].

:Convoy was available at a variety of 2014 events, including on [[May 3]] at a "Kids Walk" event at {{w|Fuji Speedway}}, in special packaging on [[May 16]] at the "Transformers Celebration 2014" midnight event at the Sunshine City [[Toys"R"Us]] store in {{w|Ikebukuro}}, on [[June 15]] at Tokyo Toy Show 2014, at the Aeon Mall in {{w|Kasukabe}} on [[July 19]], and at the "Transformers Expo" event in {{w|Yokohama}} on [[August 9]]; at the Expo's preview night, attendees could also acquire a sticker sheet designed to turn the toy into Nemesis Prime. Convoy was also available as one of three preorder bonuses for ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Roadbuster (G1)#Cloud|Roadbuster]].

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy]].
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==''Legend Commander Collection''==
[[File:Legend-Commander-Collection-LC-01-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy (Jodai)''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LC-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Energon Axe
:Part of the ''[[Legend Commander Collection]]'' sold at [[Transformers Expo]], "Convoy (Jodai)"—''jodai'' (初代) meaning "first generation"—is a redeco of ''Robotmasters'' G1 Convoy. While most of the paint masks are identical to the original mold, other changes include replacing the translucent parts into clear blue plastic, and the panel-lining on the grill is stripped off. Unlike the first toy, he does not include a pair of swappable 3 mm fists, his missile launcher, or his Calamity Defenser weapon.

:Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].
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==Optimus Prime Pen==
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hand cramps are the right of all sentient writers and artists.]]
*'''Transformers Optimus Prime Pen''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, cap/barrel
:Released in Japan by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his ion blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.

:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].
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==''Transformers'' (2014)==
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Optimus-Prime-(black-insignia).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Black insignia version pictured.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)
**<s>''Accessories'': Sword</s>
:Another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class sculpt, the deco for its initial release is ''almost'' identical to the ''Transformers'' release from 2012, having silver chest-windows instead of light-metallic-blue, plus a large "CE" mark and number on the backs of its legs, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release's running change variant, with the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3 mm]] pegs.

:Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Optimus Prime/Autobot Roller two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Reveal the Shield'' Optimus Prime's packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn't actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro's official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the sword that came with the running change variant of the sculpt's 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn't include the sword.

:Legion Class Optimus Prime has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] repleaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Russia. In Singapore it was released together with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] as part of the promotion for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' in selected cinemas.
:This figure was made available again, without any changes, in 2015, this time in new packaging resembling the then-concurrent packaging design for the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, but replacing the name "Generations" with "Authentic Transformers". It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017, it was re-released ''again'', this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version's packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing "Reveal the Shield" gimmick.

:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the Black Insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia., and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.
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==''Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q''==
[[File:NanoblockChoroQConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not ''[[Minecraft]]''.]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[December 11]], 2014)
:Produced as a collaboration between toylines ''[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]'' and ''[[Choro-Q]]'', this Optimus Prime is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Optimus Prime's super deformed robot mode and, separately, his truck mode (or something else, if you want). His truck mode is built on a generic ''Choro-Q'' chassis outfitted with an electric motor and can be remote-controlled using a smartphone app. While the chassis is physically generic, its firmware identifies it as belonging to the Convoy kit, and the smartphone app's controls adopt a blue and red theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
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[[File:QTransformers Optimus Prime GT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Ohhh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world's smallest Optimus Prime!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[January 24]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-09'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a tiny [[super deformed]] toy based on the [[#Alternity|''Alternity'' Convoy]] design, transforming into a Nissan GT-R R35, though his legs retain the traditional blue truck bed motif. The English name on the packaging refers to him as just "Optimus". He comes with a code for unlocking "GTR Optimus Prime" as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:Optimus Prime was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]].

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[[File:QTransformers Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[April 25]], 2015 / [[January 30]], 2016)
**''ID numbers:'' '''QT-19''', '''QTF-04'''
:''Q-Transformers'' Convoy is based on his traditional design, transforming into a flat-nose truck with an integrated, non-removable trailer. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Optimus Prime, under the name "Convoy", in ''Mystery of Convoy Returns''. This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second ''Q-Transformers'' series.

:Convoy was redecoed into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].

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[[File:QTM Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-M'''
:QT-M Optimus Prime is a redeco of the GT-R Optimus Prime mold in the colors of the Transformers-sponsored [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/teammach/ Nissan GT-R] used by the Team Mach racing team (a vehicle previously used as the base for the non-toy character [[Mach Five Racing Prime]]). Like ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Safety Prime]], this toy was a collaboration with the [[w:Super GT|Super GT]] racing series and was given away free to young children who attended TakaraTomy-sponsored "Kids' Walk" events held by Super GT in the fall season of 2015.
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==Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation==
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|U R NOT E]]
*'''Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation''' (02/2015)
**''Accessories:'' Controller/ blasters, memory card, ''Everybody's Golf'' disc, Playstation Club Vol. 1 disc
:Released alongside a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Mega Drive Megatron|Sega Mega Drive version of Megatron]] and outside of any other toyline, "Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation" transforms from robot to a scaled-down non-functional [[Sony]] [[PlayStation]] video game console. He features an opening disc compartment as well as two small thin plastic game discs (''Everybody's Golf'', and Playstation Club Pre-Play Vol. 1) which can store inside his disc compartment. Also included is a memory card that can slot into its dedicated port, as well as a corded controller that splits in half and attaches to his lower arms. The controller's four shoulder buttons flip out into ''very'' tiny blasters.
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==''Timelines''==
[[File:BotCon-2015-General-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''General Optimus Prime''' (BotCon 2015 two-pack)
**''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile, missile pod, pistol, rifle, cannon/rifle stock, cannon/rifle scope
:Available in the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Generation 2" 2-pack alongside [[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] at [[BotCon 2015]], General Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class [[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]] based on the cancelled ''Generation 2'' [[#G2General|General Optimus Prime toy]]. He transforms into an off-road vehicle and comes with numerous weapons, all of which peg via 5 mm post onto his vehicle rear/legs, shoulders, upper & lower arms, and hands: a spring-loaded, missile-firing launcher, a pistol, a rifle, and two small cannons that respectively form the scope and stock of the rifle. All of his weapons can combine to form an unwieldy superweapon. The flaws from the original mold are likely to be retained from this release.

:This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnations of [[Guiledart#Beast Wars: Uprising|Guiledart]] and [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising|Killer Punch]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/BCGeneralOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Timelines'' General Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TFSS-5.0-Double-Pretender-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The [[Trukk not munky|debate wars]] are over.]]
*'''Double Pretender Optimus Prime''' (TFSS 5.0, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Pretender Shell, Pretender Shell Gun, Blaster

:''Timelines'' Double Pretender Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Swerve (G1)#Thrilling 30|Swerve]], with a new head and [[#LaserOptimusPrime|a ''Generation 2''-inspired]] deco for his pickup truck mode. He reuses the blasters from his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class and Deluxe Class Orion Pax figures]].

:He also comes with [[Hi-Q#Timelines|Hi-Q]] (a redeco of ''Thrilling 30'' [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]]) and a Pretender shell redecoed from [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]'s, decorated after the original unreleased grey-and-red gorilla shell.

:This figure was only available through [[Fun Publications]]' [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Subscription Service 5.0]] and shipped together with ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#TFSS|Double Pretender Megatron]].
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==''Unite Warriors''==
[[File:TF-UW05-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots
:Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). This version of Convoy has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Like ''Unite Warriors'' [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]], the set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Convoy for increased stability. He also had the slightly modified pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack, Runabout, and Runamuck) can securely attach to, which was previously used for Battle Core Optimus Prime. The tampographed Autobot insignia on the roof/flip-out head joint is now re-positioned to his side truck panels.

:Compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' release]] of the mold, Convoy features additional paint operations on the thighs, truck bumpers, the details on the inner legs, the gestalt chest halves (which are now painted over due to being molded in grey plastic), and the gestalt torso's lower section. The stomach's deco is also minimized, and the silver paint operations on the lower legs are now replaced with gunmetal while the mute metallic blue is now shiny metallic. When it comes to unpaintable plastic; his knee joints and feet are blue while the majority of the shoulder joints are now red. In addition, his gestalt skirt flap is now molded in the same grey color, and the leg panels and thighs are now molded in black, with the latter being painted in silver with some yellow details. As the thighs are painted, care must be taken while transforming him in both modes, as they're somewhat prone to paint scraping. To minimize the damage, the two rear halves must be opened first to transform the legs.

:Despite the ratchet fix, however, Convoy is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to several design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes and tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small number of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode's skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation.
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==''Xiaomi / Transformers''==
[[File:Optimus Prime Power Bank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from robot to the Monolith from 2001 and back!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Power Bank''' (2017)
**''Accessories'' Shield/Power Bank Shell, wings, sword, USB cord
:Available as a [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, Optimus Prime transforms from robot into a functional power bank that supports 6500 mAh of battery power. The figure is the second collaborative effort between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}, though this figure is the first one to have actual electronic functions of any kind. As a throwback to the ''Generation 2''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Laser Rod]] gimmick, the USB cord can also plug on his sword to light-up, so long as Optimus is charged up.
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==''au x Transformers''==
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|Cell service is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,<ref>[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]</ref> ''[[au × Transformers]]'' INFOBAR Optimus Prime celebrates 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.

:The project was crowd-funded through Japanese crowd-funding site Makuake.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]</ref> For 5,400 yen, contributors received an INFOBAR Optimus Prime, or for 16,200 yen, received INFOBAR Optimus Prime, INFOBAR Megatron and INFOBAR Bumblebee, the only way to obtain the last two items. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.

:This figure was redecoed into INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (below) and slightly retooled with new heads and redecoed into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20180313050340/https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]'' (archived)
::*''[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]''
::*''[http://chohenken.com/2017/10/08/INFOBARtf_optimusprime-nishikigoi/ Pictorial review of INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Chohenken (Japanese)]''
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[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime-ANNIN.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|White knight vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|white noise]].]]
*'''INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) is a redeco of INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI), transforming into a recreation of the ANNIN edition of the INFOBAR cellphone. All-white in cellphone mode, he sports additional blue and red detailing in robot mode. Surprisingly, this white repaint of Optimus is not based on Ultra Magnus, but rather his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie incarnation]]. Like the other figures in this line, he is not a working cellphone but can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. The figure also includes a display stand.

:This figure was also retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].

::*''[https://time-space.kddi.com/feature/news-sp/20170713/2041 More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (Japanese)]''
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==''Authentics''==
[[File:Authentics 5inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who refuses to give in to [[knockoff]]s.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Bravo, 2017)
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] toyline, "Autobot Optimus Prime" is roughly the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy. He changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based truck in just four steps. His instructions are incorrect; for truck mode, his legs must be folded in before the arms, otherwise the locking tabs on the arms will get in the way. Due to his transformation, he ends up with no elbows and a fake chest. He also has problems standing up due to hollow legs.
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[[File:Authentics 7inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who wants their cheap figures to be ''slightly'' stylish.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Alpha, 2017)
:Standing at the height of a Voyager figure, "Autobot Optimus Prime" is nearly identical to his smaller counterpart. He retains the four-step transformation while gaining the (sideways) elbows that the little guy lacks. Like his wavemate [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Grimlock]], Optimus comes with kibble detached in-package.
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changer, 2019)
:This Optimus Prime scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous ''Authentics'' figures. Due to the said transformation scheme, and unusual for an Optimus Prime toy; his shoulders end up sticking out from the cab's rear.
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[[File:RBA Mini Bot Racers Optimus.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini Bot Racers, 2022)
:''Authentics'' Mini Bot Racers Optimus Prime is a [[package refresh]] of the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (toyline)|Rescue Bots Academy]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#MBR|Mini Bot Racers Optimus Prime toy]]. He features no changes from his original release.

: He comes packaged with similarly unchanged rerelases of Mini Bot Racers [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Authentics|Bumblebee]] and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Authentics|Hoist]], along with new characters [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Authentics|Arcee]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Authentics|Trailbreaker]].
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[[File:TF Authentics 2023 Battle Call Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Call, 2023)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield
:The 2020 [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#Battle Call|''Cyberverse'' Battle Call Officer Class Optimus Prime]] figure was reissued under ''Authentics'' branding with no changes apart from the packaging.
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, everybody check me out! I'm a metal chicken! Beep beep gobble boop!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Bravo, 2024)
:Part of the seventh wave of ''Authentics'' Bravo figures, Optimus Prime features simplified engineering and changes into a truck in 6 steps. This figure shares a similar transformation scheme with most of the truck-based ''Rescue Bots'' figures. He features no useful articulation. Bizarrely, his calves are mostly unpainted ''except'' for his vents which are painted blue, in an apparent inversion of the usual color scheme.

:Like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Authentics|Megatron]], his arms are prone to falling out due to the ball joints being the only support for his arm.

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==''Tribute''==
*'''Optimus Prime & Orion Pax''' (Evolution Pack, 2017)
[[File:TF-Tribute-2-pack-Orion-Pax.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I don't know why, but I'm feeling [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|the urge]] to take Titan Masters' faces..."]]
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:The ''[[Transformers Tribute]]'' "Optimus Prime & Orion Pax" two-pack includes an Orion Pax figure redecoed from ''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]], with a retooled [[Titan Master]] face based on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#T30Deluxe|''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax toy]].

:While its release in the live-action film–focused ''Tribute'' line technically makes this a toy of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|a different Optimus Prime]], it has been included here for infomational purposes.
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==''Street Fighter II × Transformers''==
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The pipes are broken!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]''' (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[May 26]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': sword, double-barreled rifle, Headmaster

:Available as part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, "Convoy" is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]] in [[Ryu]]'s traditional colors, fleshtones and all. His vehicle modes are both adorned with the "''fūrinkazan''" kanji from Ryu's belt: 風林火山 ("as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain"). He transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. Both vehicle modes have "cockpit" areas to seat any [[Titan Master]] (or compatible) figure. Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager class figures, he has built-in mechanisms to "bulk up" his noggin. In his case, these are spring-loaded pylons. The smaller Headmaster's robot mode is also painted to resemble Ryu.

:Convoy was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[M. Bison#Toys|Vega]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>. 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 also set: if at least 3000 units were pre-ordered, 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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==''Golden Lagoon''==
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No luck required... until you transform him.]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[July 29]], 2018)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GL-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
:''[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Convoy is a gold and gold chrome redeco of MP-10 in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. He does not include the trailer, Roller or Spike, but retains his energon axe, ion blaster, and Matrix of Leadership.

:Part of TakaraTomy's 35th anniversary celebration, he was initially released at Summer [[Wonder Festival]] 2018, then later through [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores across Japan and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[September 9]], 2018. Along with the rest of the ''Golden Lagoon'' toys, he was later rereleased through [[Hasbro Pulse]] in January 2021.

:This toy was used to represent '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects comic .281.29|Gold Primus Convoy]]''' in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic|Generations Selects]]'' comic.
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==''G-Shock × Transformers''==
[[File:G-Shock X Transformers Master Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|<big>'''''STAR PLATINUM!'''''</big>]]
*'''Master Optimus Prime''' ([[December 8]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': 2 [[Star Drive Cannon]], [[Chrono Matrix]]
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}
:Released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of ''Transformers'' and G-Shock, Master Optimus Prime transforms into a "Pedestal Prime Mode" that can hold the included Chrono Matrix accessory or a G-Shock watch. In particular, it is able to hold G-Shock DW-5600 series and DW-6900 series watches. The included Star Drive Cannons can be held in the hands in robot mode, or attached to its Pedestal Prime Mode.

:This mold was retooled to make [[G3 Prime#G-Shock × Transformers 2|Master Nemesis Prime]].

*'''Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode [With G-Shock]''' (December 8, 2018)
**''Accessories'': 2 Star Drive Cannon, Chrono Matrix

:Essentially the same release as above, but includes a compatible DW-6900TF-4 watch.
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==''Vintage G1''==
[[File:VintageG1-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aren't you over [[Bumblebee (film)|trailers]] by now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right)
:Sold at a ''Generations'' Leader-price point, ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]] without the trailer. It includes the two versions of his blaster rifle that had not been packaged together since the [[#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special release]], and his smokestacks are now restored to their long, untrimmed glory not seen in the U.S. since the [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' toy]]. The silver stripes on his chest and arms are now painted, replacing the factory-applied stickers. In addition, this release comes with a new sticker sheet that features more symmetrical designs.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' figures, Optimus Prime was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada and general release in Asia, notably Toys"R"Us.
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==35th Anniversary==
[[File:TF-35th-Anniversary-OP-set-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy & Optimus Prime Set''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Release Date'': [[December]] [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right)
:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, Convoy is basically a TakaraTomy release of the ''Vintage G1'' toy above, complete with an additional laser blaster. It does not however come with the modified sticker sheet from the ''Vintage G1'' release.

:Convoy was only sold as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#35th Anniversary|Optimus Prime]].
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==''Crossover Collection''==
[[File:MyLittlePrime.jpg|200px|thumb|"Friendship is the right of all sentient beings."]]
* '''My Little Prime''' ([[2020]])
:Part of a series featuring crossovers between ''[[My Little Pony]]'' and other properties including ''[[Ghostbusters]]'', ''[[Power Rangers]]'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', My Little Prime is a pony representation of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] using a mold inspired by Generation 1 of the equine property. He has an Autobot [[insignia]] as his cutie mark. The figure has no articulation aside from a ball-jointed tail.
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==Transformers Fan Book==
[[File:Kodansha-TF-Fanbook-2021-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (オプティマスプライム&バンブルビー, 2021)
**''Release Date'': [[2021]] [[July 28]]
:Released as one of the freebies (along with a stealth-colored Bumblebee) for ''[[Transformers Fan Book 2021]]'', this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends Class|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class mold]]. Deco changes include the silver paint being stripped from the smokestacks, while the rest of the body parts, such as the lower waist and the upper thighs/tanks, are painted in black instead. This release uses the Motorbreath retooling.
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[[File:TF-Fan-Book-2023-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime-Red-Clear-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Red Clear ver.''' (オプティマスプライムレッドクリアver., 2023)
**''Release Date'': [[2023]] [[August 22]]

:''[[Transformers Fan Book 2023]]'' comes with the "Optimus Prime Red Clear ver." toy, redecoed from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'']] Core Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|mold]]. with the deco once again based on the ''Generation 2''-inspired colors used for the ''Chronicle'' EZ Collection figure.

:His transformation shares engineering with the ''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure, but with sculpted detailing directly based on the ''Earthrise'' mold, down to details like the ''vestigial knee flaps'' from the ''Siege'' mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which actually looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.

:As a redeco of the Core Class mold, Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version) can hitch the trailer (with the trailer hitch/shield panel on) from the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Optimus Prime & Bumblebee 2-pack.
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==Robosen Collector's Edition==
[[File:Robosen_Optimus_Prime_stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This isn't your slightly older brother's [[Automorph Technology|automorph.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Robot''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:[[Robosen]]'s Optimus Prime is a highly interactive, programmable transforming robot. With over 5,000 pieces, 60 microchips, 27 servo motors, 6 high-intensity [[light-emitting diode|LED]]s, 80 different sound effects including voice clips from Peter Cullen, a dedicated iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, and a pricetag of $750 USD, it blurs the line between "toy" and "high-end showroom electronics." Users can choose between multiple ways to control its robotic movements: including pre-programmed voice commands, pre-programmed app controls, or user-created movement scripts. In truck mode, it can drive as directed or honk its horn. In its [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]-influenced 19"-tall robot mode, it can execute a long list of included scripted actions featuring voice and sound effects, plus an infinite variety of user-programmed poses and user-scripted movement sequences. It has distinct attack movements and sounds to be used with its weapons, and has flip-out wrist communicators featuring sticker images of Megatron and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]].

:The main power source is an internal rechargeable lithium ion [[battery-powered motor|battery]]. The truck's front bumper flips down to expose the charging port and the separate micro USB interface port. A replaceable CR 1220 3V battery powers the "laser rifle's" LED; it's not really a laser, but it's bright. The instructions say don't look straight at it.

:In voice command mode, the spoken user command for conversion between truck and robot modes is officially supposed to be "[[Trademark#Genericized trademarks|convert]]," but secretly the toy will respond the same if you say "transform." It also responds to more than 30 other simple words and phrases which trigger other animations and basic functions: such as: "turn left" to turn left, "move right" to step to the right, or "hero" to strike a superheroic ground-punching pose. 6 months after launch, the Robosen software developers were still releasing new movement animations and firmware updates via channels that can be found in the official app, with no announced end date for their continuing improvements.

:27 servo motors might sound like a lot, but compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing hundreds and hundreds (''and hundreds!'') of dollars less, this item does lack some some pretty standard joints: such as neck rotation, wrist rotation, and thigh swivels.

:Although this Optimus Prime does mostly transform on its own, there are some additional manual adjustments required to make each mode look the way it's advertised. In robot mode, one red panel can be removed from the back of the head, and the gas tanks can be moved into a lower position on the legs. If the gas tanks are not lowered, they can protrude enough to obstruct animation. For vehicle mode, the removable red panel should be reattached, gas tanks moved back so they don't cover the wheels, and the side-view mirrors can be flipped out.

:In truck mode, especially via app control, Optimus is a fully functional remote control vehicle that can move forward, backward, and turn. Its steering does not happen the way real trucks do when they tilt the axles of the front wheels within their wheel wells; Instead, Optimus turns by throwing both legs simultaneously to one side or the other, which gives the appearance that the entire cab is pivoting around a central axis.

:In robot mode, Optimus' default idle behavior is not to stand perfectly still. Instead, he will slowly "breathe" with a subtle inhaling/exhaling motion like a human would have after aerobic exercise. From there, he will occasionally shift into other statuesque poses.

:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Optimus is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.

:None of the toy's motorized joints are capable of supporting substantial weight without electricity. This means that when powered off, the robot cannot stand upright without external support. If the toy is in robot mode and senses its batteries are getting low, then to prevent a damaging fall, it will automatically shift into a droopy squatting pose that it can safely sustain while powered off. The average operating time from a full battery charge is approximately 40 minutes. The charging port is not accessible while the robot is standing up. Plugging in the charger while the toy is powered on might endanger fragile components.

:Yes, the above means that this toy in effect cannot be displayed in robot mode when not in active use. It can't really be displayed in the proper truck mode either, as the robot legs need battery power to stay rigidly locked into truck configuration and will droop when turned off. It is rather clearly intended to remain in its protective carrying case most of the time.

:Aside from the laser rifle, none of the LED lights in the eyes, headlights, or tail lights can be deactivated while the toy is powered on. In robot mode, the brake lights shine brightly from the backs of the feet, and the headlights shine from within the forearms. Some of the pre-programmed actions exploit this deliberately, by having Optimus brandish his bright headlights as flip-out weapons. The laser rifle's LED turns on and off with its own physical switch.

:Many of the pre-loaded animations assume Optimus is holding his gun in his right hand and/or that he is holding his axe in his left hand. The toy has no sensors to detect whether those accessories are in place, and the app does not consistently label which animations use accessories. It also does not label the many animations that might damage the toy if attempted while accessories are attached, but <s>transforming</s> converting him or punching the ground would be a bad idea. So don't activate any animations while the accessories are attached unless you're sure you know what will happen.

:In addition to action/fighting/greetings animations, there are also many silly animations available from the official download page, including: Air Guitar with the G1 cartoon theme song, air drumming, a gyrating silent "Christmas" dance, doing push-ups then getting exhausted and passing out, and the {{w|Dab_(dance)|Dab}}.

:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences: such as a head nod, a full mode conversion, or vehicle driving commands.

:Given this piece's fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can't protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Prime's knuckles and feet will instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users report toppling issues due to a ''lack'' of traction.

:The sound effect for Prime's gun is of a distinctly "realistic" machine gun, and Hasbro has stated this effect may be changed.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/22623017/optimus-prime-transformer-auto-converting-programmable-robot-hasbro-robosen Review of Robosen Optimus Prime] mentioning the sound effect choice</ref>

:Accurate 3-D images of this Robosen toy appear throughout its app interface, but the app also decorates prominent buttons with drawings of ''[[Evergreen]]'' Optimus. The app and manual also contain many mistakes in spelling, grammar, typography, labeling transposition, etc.

:This item was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in April 2021, and began shipping to purchasers in October 2021. The TakaraTomy release of the figure is unchanged, though the dialogue is swapped from English to Japanese with [[Tesshō Genda]] reprising his role.

:A ''massive'' (and similarly pricy) [[Combat Deck (G1)#Robosen Collector's Edition|auto-converting trailer]] with [[Roller (G1)#Robosen Collector's Edition|Roller]] was later released to pair with this Optimus, as well the powered [[Flight stand#Robosen|Robosen AI Base]] which allows for prolonged display in robot mode.

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*'''Flagship Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:One year after the release of the original Robosen Optimus Prime, the figure was re-labeled as "Flagship Optimus Prime" and rereleased with no changes.... except the price tag, now $999.

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*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:"Elite Optimus Prime" is a downsized version of the original (and now "Flagship") Robosen Optimus Prime, standing a mere 16" instead of 19" and costing $699. The different proportions result in a few noticeable but minor visual changes, such as the fuel tanks on his legs being a different shape and elevation compared to the original toy. The folding side mirrors and flip-out wrist communicators have been omitted. It retains all the accessories and programmable functions as the original. It is also compatible with the [[Flight stand#Robosen|Robosen AI Base]].
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==''Classic Heroes Team''==
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Optimus Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RacingTrailer|Optimus Prime Racing Trailer set]] minus the trailer, ''[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]'' Optimus Prime converts from robot mode to truck mode in a single step and features a slightly different deco from the original release, including blue windows instead of black, yellow highlights in place of the light blue and greens, new silver and black paint applications on the legs, and a new Autobot insignia over the chest area.

:This toy was also released in a ''Rescue Bots Academy'' packaging with the ''Classic Heroes Team'' branding as a subline, arguably making it into [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CHT|another incarnation of the character]].
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==''LEGO''==
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[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[[Avengers|Autobots, assemble]]… my body."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (''Icons'', [[2022]])
**''Release date'': [[June 1]], 2022
**''Set Number'': '''10302'''
**''Pieces'': '''1,508'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Ion blaster]]", "[[Energon-axe|Energon axe]]", "[[Energon cube]]", "[[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]", [[Jet pack|jetpack]], display plaque, optional waist panel, brick separator
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] ([[LEGO]])}}

:The first ever collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and one of its main competitors, [[LEGO]], 10302 Optimus Prime is a fully brick-built model of the Autobot leader standing 13.5 inches tall, released under LEGO's ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Icons|Icons]]'' theme. Unlike (most of) Hasbro's ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets that preceded it, this ''LEGO'' Optimus Prime set is fully transformable from robot to truck mode without having to disassemble any parts.

:A tall, top-heavy model, stability concerns mean he is not as articulated as a normal action figure, notably lacking bending knees. He includes an optional waist piece for fans to either display him with the Generation 1 toy-accurate truck bumper or the cartoon-accurate yellow block-shaped detail. He also includes a (then) brand-new piece for his [[mouthplate]] (named the ''Slope, Curved 33 2 x 2 Double / Inverted'' on BrickLink, with the item number being #1762), which has since gone on to be used in plenty of other LEGO sets.

:Prime comes with a plethora of brick-built accessories. He includes his ion blaster, his "Energon axe" (which can plug into either wrist once you remove the fist), a pink "Energon cube", the "Autobot Matrix of Leadership" (which can be stored inside his chest), and a jetpack based on the one he borrowed from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" (which can be attached to his back). Aside from the Matrix, only the ion blaster has dedicated storage when Prime is in truck mode, fitting between his legs to form the truck's trailer hitch; according to a small trivia blurb in the instructions, this is because the ion blaster was the only accessory in the set that was also included with the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy. Of course, this is LEGO we're talkin' about, so if you want, you can store the rest of the stuff on him anywhere you see some exposed studs!

:To round things out, an ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Ultimate Collector's Series|Ultimate Collector's Series]]''-styled display plaque featuring Optimus Prime's name (in both English and Ancient Autobot), function, motto, and [[Tech Spec]]s is included.

:Optimus Prime's [[Instructions|instruction booklet]] contains a short segment written by none other than LEGO Senior Designer [[Joe Kyde]], which showcases the history of the ''Transformers'' brand and the character of Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, said instructions also contain an assembly error: the stickered details on Prime's thighs are applied upside down compared to the Generation 1 [[character model]]. This error is also present on the [[stock photography]] on the packaging. Fortunately, the panels can be removed easily and reinstalled in the correct orientation for a more accurate robot mode. The aforementioned blurb also contains an amusing compromise—giving up on any attempt to reconcile Optimus's famous catchphrase and the need to protect Hasbro's ''Transformers'' [[trademark]], it renders the iconic command as [[:File:Convert and roll out.jpg|"Autobots, ''convert'' and roll out!"]]

::*''[https://brickset.com/sets/10302-1/Optimus-Prime More information on 10302 Optimus Prime at Brickset]''

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[[File:LegoBrickheadzOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Being a cute little blocky guy is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Robot & Vehicle''' (''Brickheadz'', [[2025]])
**''Release date'': [[March 1]], 2025
**''Set Number'': '''40803'''
**''Brickheadz ID number'': '''260 Optimus Prime''' / '''261 Optimus Prime Truck'''
**''Pieces'': '''237'''

:Released as part of LEGO's ''BrickHeadz'' theme of [[super deformed]] characters (a line launched by the Danish brand in 2016 as a competitor of sorts to [[Funko Pop!|Funko Pops]]), this set includes two builds of Optimus Prime, one in his robot mode and another in his vehicle mode, both of which can be built and displayed separately. Unlike LEGO's previous Prime, this model features a color scheme closer to the cartoon design rather than the toy. Like the rest of the ''BrickHeadz'' toyline, he features no stickers, with all of his details being printed onto the pieces instead, which comes in rather handy for LEGO MOC designers who might want to reuse the many little windows and insignia included in this set. The sides of his head feature a pair of 2x2 round tiles with Autobot insignia, something that did not appear on said cartoon design but, again, certainly helps with MOCs.

:Optimus has no accessories and, as customary with ''BrickHeadz'' toys, no articulation to speak of, but is very proficient at just standing cutely! The truck on the other hand, can be popped off the base and rolled around!

:A common gag across BrickHeadz toys is the inclusion of pink bricks within the structure of their heads, suggesting the characters' brains. Prime and his wave-mate [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BrickHeadz|Bumblebee]], however; actually have transparent pink bricks inside their heads, representing Energon cubes instead!

::*''[https://brickset.com/sets/40803-1/Optimus-Prime-Robot-Vehicle More information on 40803 Optimus Prime Robot & Vehicle at Brickset]''

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==''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base''==
[[File:Anti-Gravity-Pedestal-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Set'''
**''Release Date'': June 30, 2022
**''Accessories'': Blaster, "[[Flight stand#Official Transformers flight stands|Tenseg Base]]"
:This uniquely branded ''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base'' release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]'s inner robot. Optimus Prime comes with a silver "Tenseg Base" which he can attach to, simulating a "floating" pose. Optimus Prime retains ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]''/''Kingdom'' Ultra Magnus's blaster accessory, colored in a darker metallic gray in a possible attempt to emulate Prime's usual [[ion blaster]].

:Unusually for TakaraTomy, the vehicle mode stock photos are slightly mistransformed - the upper body isn't slid all the way forward, which makes the truck grille appear misaligned. Also, the Hasbro Pulse listing of the figure labels it as a "[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'']]" figure, likely because the figure's box comes sheathed in a ''Masterpiece'' branded sleeve.

:Sold separately are two alternately colored bases; one in heroic Autobot red and the other in '''EVIL''' Decepticon purple. Initially due for release in March 2022, Prime and the bases were eventually released on June 30.

:In a happy accident of cross-compatibility, Tenseg Base Optimus Prime can be equipped with the armor and alternate head included with ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]] to replicate the [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|red cab variant]] of ''[[Diaclone]]'' Powered Convoy released in [[GiG]]'s short-lived ''[[Trasformer]]'' {{sic}} toyline, minus Super Buggy.
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==''Canon/Transformers''==
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Canon is the right of all sentient photographers.]]
*'''Optimus Prime R5''' ([[2023]])
**Accessories: Camera Cap/Shield, small camera accessory, Matrix of Leadership
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}

:''[[Canon/Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a roughly Leader Class-sized figure that transforms into a fully licensed Canon [[EOS R5]] digital camera. The toy is 80% the size of the genuine article and features a removable lens attachment, though it must be reattached to him before he can transform to robot mode since it forms his head and arms. The lens cap is removable and is used as a shield in robot mode. His included [[Matrix of Leadership]] can be pegged onto his lens, just behind the front element. He also comes with a small version of his own camera mode.

:Both his Matrix and small camera accessory can be pegged into his palms. His hands feature a range of movement, with the thumb and index finger being articulated and the remaining fingers joined together.

:This mold was also used to make the concurrently released [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive [[Reflector (G1)#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]], and retooled into [[Nemesis Prime R5]].
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==''Lunar Cruiser Prime''==
[[File:Lunar Cruiser OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's space time! Let's settle this one on one!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Lunar Cruiser Prime''' (ルナクルーザープライム, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': February [[2024]] (Campfire), March 2024 (general release)
:*''Accessories'': Solar panel/shield, antenna
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]]<ref>[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/484717#main "Designer's Voice Vol.1"] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign</ref> and [[Ittoku Kuwazu]]<ref>[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/485779#main "Designer's Voice Vol.2"] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign</ref> (TakaraTomy)}}

: Produced in collaboration with Japanese space agency {{w|JAXA}} and {{w|Toyota}}, Lunar Cruiser Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into the as-of-2023 current version of Toyota's "Lunar Cruiser" concept for an enclosed lunar rover, in part to promote TakaraTomy's own unmanned "SORA-Q" rover, which successfully deployed on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] in January 2024 (after some delays). The large solar panel can tab onto the tube on the left side of the vehicle, or be folded in half and tucked away inside the vehicle's back end. The round roof-mounted antenna is on an adjustable armature. Despite not including any hand-mounted accessories or weapons, the figure features 5 mm compatible fists as well as hinged knuckles, allowing the hands to open.

: In robot mode, Prime can hold the solar panel like a shield. Both the shield and radar dish can attach to the adjustable "smokestack"-like assemblies on each of his shoulders, leaving his hands free. A [[Matrix of Leadership]] can also be spotted molded into the drivers' compartment.

:The figure was made available one month ahead of its general release on Japanese crowdfunding site Campfire in four tiers:
::* A version identical to the general release.
::* A package including a modular ''Masterpiece'' style stand.
::* A package with a thank you message on the TakaraTomy website, available to 40 people.
::* A package with a personal thank you message from [[Tesshō Genda]], the iconic original Japanese voice of Optimus Prime available to 10 people.

: The campaign opened at 10 AM on [[June 8]], 2023 and ran through midnight on [[July 17]]. Within the first 24 hours it blew past 300% of its initial 1 million JPY (approx. $7200 USD) goal. This toy was also available through [[Hasbro Pulse]], due to ship on [[June 30]] 2024... but other US-based outlets began shipping them in early March of 2024.

:*''[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/673441 The Lunar Cruiser Prime crowdfunding campaign on Campfire (Japanese)]''
:*''[https://global.toyota/en/mobility/technology/lunarcruiser/ The Lunar Cruiser rover at the Toyota website]''
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==''Missing Link''==
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-01-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|How you remember your Optimus Prime toy working as a kid.]]
*'''Convoy''' (2024)
**''ID Number'': '''C-01'''
**Accessories: Laser Rifle, Energy Axe, [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], [[Trailer|Container]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]], 4 Missiles, Fuel Pump, Nozzle and Hose
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy),<ref name=Gens24>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewhironorikobayashi.html Interview] with [[Hironori Kobayashi]] on the ''[[Missing Link]]'' toyline for ''[[Transformers Generations 2024]]'', translated at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> [[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name = "Missing Link">Article on Missing Link Convoy in [[Figure King]] issue 308 (September 2023), p109</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''The Transformers'' brand, ''[[Missing Link]]'' Convoy's appearance is a direct recreation of the original ''The Transformers'' toy—but with the benefit of forty years of advances in toy engineering. It retains almost all of the original toy's [[gimmick]]s, and adds a bunch more.

:Although superficially identical to the vintage figure, its engineering has received a total overhaul to add a load of new points of [[articulation]]. Compared to the original, the toy boasts [[ratchet (mechanism)|ratchet]]ed elbows and knees, hinged knuckles, wrist curls, ankle tilts, a deeper forward bend for the feet, double-jointed outward shoulder motion, universal joints at the hips (with the wheels now folding out on skirts to accommodate outward leg motion), along with a neck [[Swivel joint|swivel]], a limited waist swivel and even an ab crunch! Unusually, the toy's [[instructions]] specifically demonstrate how to make use of all these new points of articulation. Where the original toy famously had [[Partformer|detachable]], easy-to-lose fists, this isn't the case with this modern update; the new, slightly smaller fists tuck neatly behind the grille (as with many other modern takes on this basic transformation scheme), revealing a pair of headlights — instead of holes — in the process. To facilitate the vast improvements to the lower body articulation and to help support the legs in truck mode, the toy foregoes one of the most iconic steps in the original transformation — where swinging the truck bed down causes it to separate into the legs — instead mounting the hips on individual [[slide joint]]s that must be carefully wiggled apart past a bracket in the middle first. These intricate plastic components are surrounded by heavy die-cast parts, and the thigh swivels in particular can be extraordinarily tight on some copies, which makes posing the legs feel ''precarious'' to say the least! We would advise maintaining a firm grip on the red sliding brackets and die-cast hips, as close to the joint being moved as possible, to prevent any excessive leverage being applied.

:All of the original accessories are included with this revamped release, plus some extras. The [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]'s launching mechanism has been nixed, in favor of allowing the repair drone to detach from the trailer and roll around on its own wheels. [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] (colored silver, not blue) has a new hinge to allow the port for the [[ion blaster]] to rotate out of sight, being replaced with a painted red light detail (harkening back to its appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]") . Roller's wheels and the toy's missiles are packed still attached to their [[sprue]] just like in the old days, complete with an extravagant spare set of missiles. The fuel pump, hose and nozzle are included basically unchanged as three separate parts but are in fact new tooling. In addition to these classic parts, the toy also comes with brand new accessories [[show-accuracy|inspired by the character's animation appearances]]: a chrome-gold [[Matrix of Leadership]] (which fits in his chest, like the similar accessory included with the older "[[#NewYearConvoy|Special Specification]]" release), and a transparent [[energon-axe]] which clasps shut over either hand. The ion blaster now features two [[5 mm post]]s to allow him to grip it normally, or even hold it with both hands thanks to his new articulation, and features a revamped sculpt based on the vintage accessory's earlier "thick" barrel variant (which informed the gun's animated depiction). A special chrome-silver mounting piece for the Matrix sits behind the truck windows, but can be removed to reveal the classic seats for smaller ''[[Diaclone]]'' figures.

:The toy has the classic Autobot [[rubsign]], [[rubber tires]] (with the classic real-world "[http://www.ewillys.com/2021/03/16/desert-dog-history-and-ads/ Desert Dog Formula]" brand), [[die-cast]] parts, and features all the same [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] surfaces as the vintage toy. The details of the original [[sticker]]s (on the arms, knees, and toes) have been fully molded into the plastic and picked out with paint—but the toy ''also'' comes with a direct recreation of the original sticker sheet anyway. The toy also comes with a marketing insert, a collector's [[card]] (with, oddly enough, a small hole punched through the top), and a [[Tech Spec]] decoder for reading the graph printed on the back of the [[packaging]] alongside the classic back-of-the-box mural. Everything is neatly presented using a polystyrene tray. For this release, the illustrator of the toy's original Japanese [[package art]], [[Shin Ueda]] (credited in English right on the new box!), was commissioned to produce a brand-new piece based on the iconic transformation-into-midair-leap pose from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Ironically, though the toy is finally capable of reproducing the ''original'' boxart pose, the engineering of its waist rotation means the ''new'' pose is impossible!

:Since the trailers are nearly identical in shape, the sound effect module from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy]] is compatible with the trailer of this release, though the module can't connect to Convoy's robot mode back.

:Although entirely a [[TakaraTomy]] initiative, the ''Missing Link'' toys were made available directly to Western fans via [[Hasbro Pulse]], sold under the name Optimus Prime. The toy kept its longer smokestacks and fully-functional firing missiles, which Hasbro had shortened [[for safety reasons]] in prior releases.

:In addition to the anime edition Convoy below, this toy was also redecoed to make ''Missing Link'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Nemesis Prime]].

::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/c-01 Official TakaraTomy website of ''Missing Link'' Convoy]

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[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In an undocumented feature, this toy also includes its trailer, updated to be cartoon-accurate by having it vanish entirely into [[unspace|subspace]].]]
*'''Convoy (Anime Edition)''' (2024)
**''ID Number'': '''C-02'''
**Accessories: Laser Rifle, Energy Axe, Matrix
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy),<ref name=Gens24/> [[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name = "Missing Link"/>

:A more affordable release of the ''Missing Link'' Convoy toy was sold without the trailer. This version of the toy goes for [[show-accuracy]], omitting the various paint applications intended to replicate [[sticker]] detailing, painting the toy's eyes blue instead of yellow, swapping the blue plastic for a slightly brighter shade, and picking out an [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] in fine white outlines solely on the left shoulder. Unlike Hasbro's contemporaneous ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' reissues, which similarly aim to use clever deco work to bring the original G1 toys closer to their animation depictions, this release keeps the chrome, instead of using a dull silver plastic.

:The toy still comes with its ion blaster (with a gunmetal paint application on its vent), energon-axe, and Matrix (now painted in animation-accurate metallic orange and silver); the Matrix housing is left as bare black plastic. A smaller sticker sheet is also included for [[customizing]] options—much like the one for the full release, but omitting all the trailer stickers. Three small yellow stickers are provided to replicate the waist/bumper details from the cartoon character model. The paperwork included is similar to the full release.

::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/c-02 Official TakaraTomy website of ''Missing Link'' Convoy (Anime Edition)]

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==''Reactivate''==
[[File:ReactivateOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Welcome to the apocalypse, Mr. Prime. I hope you like leather.]]

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1| '''Optimus Prime & Soundwave''' (2024)}}</ul>

:*''Accessories'': Axe, blaster, Matrix of Leadership

: ''Reactivate'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a post-apocalyptic armoured truck, based on his appearance in the cancelled ''[[Transformers: Reactivate]]'' video game. Optimus was only available with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Soundwave]]. He comes with the usual Optimus accessories; an ion blaster, an energon axe that can fit over either fist, and a removable Matrix of Leadership (a repaint of the Matrix included with ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Optimus Prime).

: Optimus suffers from a [[design flaw]]- the handle on his ion blaster is far too short, resulting in an extremely loose grip. His torso can sometimes be tough to tab in properly because of tolerance issues, resulting in a conspicuous gap between his chest and abdomen; leaving the folded truck roof parts on his back untabbed will allow the rest of the torso to fit correctly while not affecting the toy's general articulation and functionality.
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==''Hot Wheels''==
[[File:Hot Wheels Mattel Creations Optimus Prime.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.67|Load this bad boy into your [[fandom:hotwheels:Criss_Cross_Crash|Criss Cross Crash]] playset and smash him into a billion pieces.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1| '''Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[May 21]], 2024
:*''Accessories'': Ion blaster, left & right fists
{{toydesigner|Manson Cheung,<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C69OaQpJSE0/?img_index=1 Manson Cheung on Instagram "Oh yeah, you may have heard…I made a thing. Hot Wheels Transformers Optimus Prime" May 14, 2024]</ref> Dwayne Vance and Julian Koiles (Mattel)}}

:A very surprising addition to this page, ''[[Hot Wheels (franchise)|Hot Wheels]]'' Optimus Prime represents [[Hasbro]] licensing one of its direct rival toy companies, [[Mattel]], to sell a "proper" transforming Transformers action figure. Available exclusively through the Mattel Creations direct-to-consumer website (essentially their version of [[Hasbro Pulse]]), this is a diminutive recreation of the cab/robot portion of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime at the traditional ''Hot Wheels'' scale of 1:64 in truck mode, and standing 3.5" tall in robot mode. Prime is constructed from [[die-cast|die-cast metal]] covered with special glossy paint known as "spectraflame",<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C7FadZ4S9_5/?img_index=1 John Lambert on Instagram "Spectraflame, heavy, and rad." May 17, 2024]</ref> and features bespoke [[rubber tires]]. The figure comes in an elaborate box, partially based on the original toy's packaging design, that can be oriented to display it in either truck cab or robot mode.

:The order page for the figure went live on May 21, 2024, and it sold out in less than 30 minutes.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C69OaQpJSE0/?img_index=1 Manson Cheung on Instagram "Update: Sold out in 27 minutes." May 21, 2024]</ref>

:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Hot Wheels|Nemesis Prime]].

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==''Dramatic Capture Series''==
[[File:TF-DCS-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I am ''definitely'' not bait for a newer version of myself!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Autobot Headquarters''' (Multi-pack, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[November 30]], 2024
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, "Matrix of Leadership"
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' multi-pack line, this Optimus Prime (called so on the packaging, not by his original Japanese-market name "Convoy") is a redeco of his ''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]'' mold (sans the Trailer/Combat Deck) in cartoon-accurate colors, with white hips/thighs, a gray-painted face, a white-outline Autobot symbol on only his left shoulder, and ''much'' less color detail on his legs. Even the [[unpaintable plastic]] areas in his calves, inner hips, and biceps now match the surrounding body colors to further line up with the animation model. For unknown reasons, this figure uses the wheels originally made for Earthrise Optimus' Trailer on the back of the cab.

: He was only available in the "Autobot Headquarters" set along with [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Jazz]] and [[Mainframe (G1)#Dramatic Capture Series|Mainframe]], the second set released in the series.
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==''Transformers Retro ''==
[[File:RetroOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
*''Accessories'': "Laser Blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref name="Interview"/>

:Revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024, ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' Optimus Prime is yet another reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy, though it's now done in cartoon accurate colors, with a white pelvis and thighs. Notably, the need to reconcile the gray stripes on either side of Prime's robot mode abdomen and an animation-accurate stripe-less truck mode has resulted in truck mode stripes that abruptly end halfway down the cab. The truck cab has the long smokestacks, though the [[stock photography|toy photographs]] on the box depict short smokestacks.

:For the first time [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|since the 2008 ''Universe'' toy mentioned above]], this reissue also includes the trailer. This trailer has been noticeably modified from all prior releases in that the artillery drone no longer has triggers for the missile launchers, and no longer fits vintage Diaclone pilots.

:As with the rest of the line, Optimus is exclusive to Walmart.
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==''Synergenex''==
===''Transformers × Godzilla''===
[[File:TF T-SPARK Synergenex Optimus Prime Type MFS-3 Kiryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A Laser Prime redeco to a character from an external Japanese multimedia franchise? Close enough, welcome back [[Ryu#Street Fighter II .C3.97 Transformers|''Street Fighter II × Transformers'' Convoy]]!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Optimus Prime Type MFS-3 Mechagodzilla''' {{Sic}} (オプティマスプライム Type3式機龍, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Release date:'' [[2025]] [[May 31]]
:*''Accessories:'' sword, axe, Matrix, blaster, trailer/battle station

:Part of [[T-SPARK]]'s ''[[Synergenex]]'' line of collector-targeted crossover toys, "Optimus Prime Type MFS-3 Kiryu" is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|Laser Optimus Prime]] inspired by "[https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Kiryu Kiryu]", the version of ''[[Godzilla]]'' foe [https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Mechagodzilla Mechagodzilla] seen in the films ''[https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Godzilla_Against_Mechagodzilla Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]'' and ''[https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Godzilla:_Tokyo_SOS Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.]''. This casts nearly all of Optimus's robot mode parts in metallic gray, the sword and axe in bright yellow (inspired by Kiryu's yellow eyes and firepower), the truck cab and blaster in dark blue (with white cybernetic spots on the hood), and the trailer in olive green. The windows on Prime's chest are now opaque, with the right "pec" now displaying a "Godzilla Transformers" logo and the left Kiryu's designation of "MFS-3". Laser Prime's distinctive shoulder tower launchers resemble Kiryu's blue backpack weapons unit, and blaster evokes one of the mechanical kaiju's arm-mounted railguns.

:Optimus Prime Type MFS-3 Kiryu was unveiled as part of the ''Synergenex'' line's reveal on [[August 25]], 2024.
::*[https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/synergenex/godzilla Official TakaraTomy website of ''Synergenex'' Optimus Prime Type MFS-3 Kiryu]
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===''Transformers × Monster Hunter''===
[[File:T-SPARK Synergenex Liolaeus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now featuring real [https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220526-12851/ clawgripping] action!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Rathalos Prime'''}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Liolaeus Prime''' (リオレウスプライム)
:*''Release date:'' [[2025]] [[July 26]]
:*''Accessories:'' "Flame Hatchet Energy Axe" sword, "Flame Hatchet Energy Axe" shield, left & right brace armor, "Firedrake Matrix"/Collaboration Matrix

:Made in collaboration with [[Capcom]] to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the ''Monster Hunter'' series, ''[[Synergenex]]'' "Rathalos Prime" is a heavy retool of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Airazor (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Airazor]], transforming into a [https://monsterhunterwiki.org/wiki/Rathalos Rathalos] (known as Liolaeus in Japan, hence the figure's Japanese name), the dragon-like poster monster of Capcom's ''Monster Hunter'' franchise. His robot mode is designed to resemble Optimus Prime as a monster hunter hunter geared up in a full set of Rathalos Armor. He includes two small pieces of removable brace armor which are also used to conceal his robot mode thighs in beast mode.

:Prime wields a "[https://monsterhunterwiki.org/wiki/Charge_Blade Flame Hatchet Energy Axe]" (specifically based on the [https://mhworld.kiranico.com/en/weapons/ONT6Sp/axelion-blade Axelion Blade]), a sword-and-shield combo that, after building up enough energy, can be combined together into a large axe. This is achieved in toy form by splitting the shield open and having the sword peg into it. He also comes with a "Firedrake Matrix" (or Collaboration Matrix according to Hasbro) bearing the insignia of a [https://mhworld.kiranico.com/en/items/rM2Al/rathalos-ruby Rathalos Ruby]. While the figure's chest does not open for Matrix storage, there is a peg within the dragon head/tail assembly for mounting it, where it can remain in either mode.

:Rathalos Prime was initially teased as part of the Synergenex line's reveal on 2024 August 25, and was eventually revealed proper on 2024 [[September 26]] in {{w|Capcom}}'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlnKUs3A7bQ&t=46m17s Online Program] during {{w|Tokyo Game Show}}.

:TakaraTomy's stock renders use a notably different color scheme, with a darker, desaturated shade of red for the body and a solid gold color on the sword unlike the finished figure's yellow-to-orange gradient.

::*[https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/synergenex/monsterhunter Official TakaraTomy website of ''Synergenex'' Liolaeus Prime]

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[[File:T-SPARK Synergenex Silver Rathalos Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Silver Rathalos Prime'''}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Silver Liolaeus Prime''' (シルバーリオレウスプライム)
:*''Release date:'' 2025 [[September 27]]
:*''Accessories:'' "Hellfire Hatchet Energy Axe" sword, "Hellfire Hatchet Energy Axe" shield, "Silver Firedrake Matrix"/silver Collaboration Matrix

:"Silver Liolaeus Prime" is a silver repaint of the above Rathalos Prime figure, as he transforms into a [https://monsterhunterwiki.org/wiki/Silver_Rathalos Silver Rathalos]. Much of him is molded in white with more silver paint, the blue paint on him is much darker with purple eyes in both modes.

:His "Hellfire Hatchet Energy Axe" is based on the [https://mhworld.kiranico.com/en/weapons/v4TzS8P/hellsire-blade Hellsire Blade], with the sword having a pink to blue gradient.

::*[https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/synergenex/silverliolaeusprime Official TakaraTomy website of ''Synergenex'' Silver Liolaeus Prime]

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===''Transformers × Zoids × Diaclone''===
[[File:T-SPARK Synergenex Shield-D-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Shield-D-Prime''' (シールドディープライム)}}</ul>
:*''Release date:'' February [[2026]]
:*''Accessories:'' drone, bike
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Announced as the flagship release in TakaraTomy's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']]-adjacent licensed crossover line ''Synergenex'' (though not the first to come out), "Shield-D-Prime" combines [[T-SPARK]]'s three pillar brands of ''Transformers'', ''[[Zoids]]'', and ''[[Diaclone]]''. This exotic variant of Optimus Prime turns into a 1/60 scale iteration of ''Zoids'' mascot [[Shield Liger]], and includes a working cockpit for the included ''Diaclone'' "[[Diaclone (faction)|dianaut]]" pilot. Accessories include a removable flying drone type thing formed from Optimus's back and tail and an adorable teeny tiny motorcycle for the dianaut.

::*[https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/synergenex/shield_d_prime Official TakaraTomy website of ''Synergenex'' Shield-D-Prime]

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{{anchor|Basara}}
{{anchor|Macross 7 × Transformers}}
===''Transformers × Macross 7''===
[[File:Synergex Basara Prime.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Basara Prime''' (バサラプライム)}}</ul>
:*''Release date:'' March 2026
:*''Accessories:'' "Stoic" face, "singing" face, trailer/"Live Stage", guitar, blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Commemorating the 30th anniversary of ''[[fandom:macross:Macross 7|Macross 7]]'', the second full-length TV anime in the ''[[Macross]]'' franchise, "Basara Prime" is a ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]''-style figure inspired by the series' lead mecha, the [[fandom:macross:VF-19 Excalibur Custom|Fire Valkyrie]], as well as its pilot, [[fandom:macross:Basara Nekki|Basara Nekki]].

:Unique among most modern ''Transformers'' figures, Basara Prime possesses ''four'' modes: a robot that blends elements of Optimus and the Valkyrie together, a fighter jet, "GERWALK Mode", a staple ''Macross'' mode that sees the robot mode's arms and legs deploy from the jet; and a crumpled-up "Vehicle Mode" inspired by Optimus' usual truck mode, complete with a ''very'' [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]-y trailer for him to haul. In robot mode, the trailer unfurls to assume "Live Stage Mode", essentially a mini-rock concert stage, complete with speakers and a microphone.

:In addition to the trailer, Prime also comes with a blaster, a Transformer-sized version of Basara's guitar, complete with a strap that can be slung over Prime's shoulder, and two faceplate-less alternate faces (one stoic, the other belting out tunes).

:Basara Prime went up for pre-order on [[July 3]], 2025, with a release window currently set for Spring 2026.

::*[https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/synergenex/basara_prime Official TakaraTomy website of ''Synergenex'' Basara Prime]

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===''Evangelion × Transformers''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Evangelion Unit-01 × Optimus Prime''' (エヴァンゲリオン初号機 × オプティマスプライム)}}</ul>
:*''Release date:'' 2026
:*''Accessories:'' Blaster, two knives, Matrix of Leadership, axe

:Revealed as part of the inaugural T-SPARK LIVE streaming event, "Evangelion Unit-01 × Optimus Prime" is a retool of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' "[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BBfilmLegendary|Legendary Optimus Prime]]" in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]''. The toy is roughly Leader Class-sized, and in this iteration has been retooled to have a new chest, pelvis, biceps, head, and—replacing the original's shoulderpads—shoulder pylons, all to evoke [[Evangelion Unit-01]]. The toy's face-swapping gimmick has been retained, now with one face resembling the standard Unit-01 and the other face designed to evoke it in its [https://wiki.evageeks.org/Berserk "berserk"] state, complete with a hinged jaw!

:In addition to the original toy's Ion Blaster accessory, Evangelion Unit-01 × Optimus Prime comes with a Matrix of Leadership with a smooth crystal representing an Evangelion's [https://wiki.evageeks.org/Core Core] (with a similar detail sculpted on the inside of the chest), two blades hybridising [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Dual Energon Swords]] and an Eva's [https://wiki.evageeks.org/Evangelion_Melee_Weapons#Progressive_Knife Progressive Knife], and a two-handed axe weapon with a handle evoking the [https://wiki.evageeks.org/Spear_of_Cassius Spear of Cassius].

:The original version of this mold was also used to make ''Bumblebee'' [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Bumblebee|Legendary Nemesis Prime]].

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==''Bump of Chicken''==
[[File:BumpOfChickenBassConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.50|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8I6d2Axu7c Taste the rainbow.]]]

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Convoy''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Release date:'' [[2024]] [[December 7]]
:*''Accessories:'' Matrix, blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Chama]] (deco)}}
: Released as the second collaboration between the ''Transformers'' franchise and the rock group [[Bump of Chicken]], Convoy is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]] toy, minus the [[Combat Deck (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|trailer]]. The toy's limbs are colored based on each band member's [https://twitter.com/awasyuwa/status/1829203383607243084 instruments], including Motoo Fujiwara's yellow guitar for the head, Hiroaki Masukawa's orange guitar for the left arm, Chama's blue bass guitar for the right arm, and Hideo Masu's green drums as the legs. The ion blaster is painted in silver, while the Matrix is cast in transparent blue. Like the contemporary ''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Dramatic Capture Series]]'' use of this mold, the wheels on the back of the truck cab are lifted from the trailer instead of using the original set. The figure featured briefly in [[Studio Trigger]]'s [[Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Movie]], which was set to the band's song "[[Mayday (song)|Mayday]]".

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==''MPG''==
[[File:TF-MPG-16-Super-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.5|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Nucleon Quest Super Convoy''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''MPG-16'''
:*''Release date:'' 2025 [[November 29]]
:*''Accessories:'' Container, [[Hi-Q|Powermaster]], angry replacement head, boarding figure, 2 Convoy Superconductor Rifles, 2 Super Convoy Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, 2 shooting [[Blast effect|effect parts]], 2 cartoon version shoulder parts, stand adapter

:''[[The Transformers: MPG|MPG]]'' Nucleon Quest Super Convoy is a [[black redeco]] of [[Ginrai (human)#MPG|Super Ginrai]] based after the Japanese exclusive [[#NucleonQuest|Super Convoy]].

:He was first revealed at the [[T-SPARK]] ZONE 2025 exhibition in mid-January. At the time of writing, it is unknown whether this figure will utilize the running changes/fixes used in the Hasbro Asia reissue.

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[[File:TF-MPG-17-Optimus Prime Style Gen.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Come on, you all knew this would happen ''eventually.'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime Style Gen.''' ([[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''MPG-17'''
:*''Accessories:'' Laser Rifle, Energy Axe, Matrix of Leadership, Energy Blades, "Strike shield"/battle axe, shoulder mount adapter
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:''MPG'' "Optimus Prime Style Gen." is the fourth version of the character to be released in the ''Masterpiece'' franchise. This time, the focus is less on screen-accuracy and more on transformation, proportions, poseability, and vehicle and weapon play.<ref>{{citesocial|quote= トランスフォーマー次世代最高峰シリーズの「MPG」内に変形難易度/プロポーション＆ディテール/可動＆ポージング/ビークル遊び/武器遊びなどに新解釈を施した「Style Gen.」その第1弾が登場！ (The first release of “Style Gen.”, a new interpretation of the transformation difficulty, proportions and details, movement and posing, vehicle play, and weapon play in the “MPG” series, the next generation of the highest-end Transformers series, is here!)|link=|name=TF_pr|site=Twitter|year=2025|month=3|day=27}}</ref> In addition to his signature ion blaster, Energon axe, and Matrix of Leadership, Optimus also comes with additional armaments such as the live-action film-inspired [[Dual Energon Swords|Battle Blades]], a ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]''-based [[Energon Strikeshield|"Strikeshield"/battle axe]], and an adapter to mount his ion blaster onto his right shoulder (meant to reference a piece of concept art for ''Diaclone'' Battle Convoy).

:He was first revealed on [[March 27]]th, 2025 on Takara's official Twitter account.

::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/mpg-17 Official TakaraTomy website of ''MPG'' Optimus Prime Style Gen.]

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==''MixMashers''==
[[File:TF-MixMashers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Figure, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left arm/Energon Axe, arm and leg armor, missile pods for leg armor, 2 pistols, mega cannon

:''[[MixMashers]]'' Optimus Prime is a 5-inch non-transforming action figure modeled after his evergreen design. Like the previously released figure from the ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' line, he features 10 detachable base body parts (which includes the shoulders, something that is not featured in the ''Hero Mashers'' line), all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint with soft ratchets. Optimus also comes with his signature Energon Axe that can only be mounted onto his left arm due to the forearm panel, and a set of orange/blue armor add-ons for his arms and legs, with removable missile pods for the leg pieces. He is further packaged with a pair of purple pistols and a gray "mega cannon" intended to match with his wavemate [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MixMashers|Megatron]], while that figure in turn comes with an orange/blue jetpack and black pistols meant for Optimus.
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==''Swapticons''==
[[File:Magswap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (2025)}}</ul>

:''[[Swapticons]]'' Optimus Prime is a small, rectangular figure that transforms into the front half of a truck, using a coupling mechanism with the head, he can be combined with the packed in [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Ultra Magnus]], though it's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations. His smokestacks/arms are on a pivot, allowing them to be raised and lowered while his head can swivel. His face is a sticker that wraps all the way around his head, and has a weird, smooshed expression.
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Desert Dunes Mission''' (Five-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:Part of the ''[[Swapticons]]'' Desert Dunes Mission five-pack, Optimus Prime is a desert-themed recolor of the toy listed above and retains all of its gimmickry. He is intended to be combined with the packed in [[Hound (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Autobot Hound]], though he's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations.
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==''Supreme''==
[[File:SupremeOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Optimus Supreme: the leftovers from building [[Omega Prime]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Two blasters, left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", fuel hose, missile runner

:High-end designer clothing and apparel brand {{w|Supreme (brand)|Supreme}} released its own licensed version of the G1 Optimus Prime mold, now head-to-toe red and dripping with multiple Supreme logos.... subtle.

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==Manju Netsuke==
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==Notes==
===Before he became Optimus Prime===
[[File:PrototypeTHB.jpg|thumb|Not so Optimus Prime.]]
*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the ''[[Diaclone]]'' originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.
*A later prototype/mock-up was much closer to the final product but still has some noticeable differences, such as a head with much larger antennae, longer smokestacks and a front grille section that includes the rectangular section that would sport the "Freightliner" logo on the real-life truck (on the final toy, the rectangular section is part of the hinged upper section that includes the windows). It would have also been possible to attach the [[ion blaster]] to either of his shoulders.<ref name="diaclonecatalogs">[https://web.archive.org/web/20151017201739/http://1501bc.com/pretf/pictures/tfdiac6b.jpg Diaclone catalog scans] at 1501bc.com.</ref>
*The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy was originally released in August [[1983]] as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara's Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan. In [[1984]], [[Joustra]] released their own version (still with ''Diaclone'' sticker on the trailer) as part of their Diaclone line in Europe, either simply called ''Truck'' (according to the pack-in catalog) or ''Diaclone'' (in the pack-in comic). It's possible that [[GiG]] also released a version called ''Camion Convoy'' as part of their ''[[Trasformer]]'' line in Italy, but to this day no packaged sample has surfaced.
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===The many releases of Optimus Prime===
[[File:SeveralG1Convoy.jpg|thumb|Too much Prime on my hands.]]
Over the years, the [[#The_Transformers|original Optimus Prime]] has been repackaged and reissued multiple times:
*In the US and Canada, limited edition promotional versions were available sporting Pepsi stickers; the Canadian version has large Pepsi stickers that cover the entire trailer, while the US version only has small Pepsi stickers that partially obscure the lines running across the trailer;
*In addition to the standard Japanese 01 Convoy release, Takara also released the toy as part of the [[#VSX|VSX Convoy vs. Megatron]] two-pack in [[1985]];
*Takara released a variant sporting clear blue windows and as part of the "[[#goodbye|Good Bye Convoy]]" set (packaged with [[Red Alert (G1)#Toys|Alert/Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#Toys|Ligier/Mirage]]) in [[1986]];
*Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) released the toy in Europe in late 1985, following a slight delay due to licensing issues;<ref name="mbtfs">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-5/ "The Jetfire vs Optimus Prime mixup"] at 20th Century Toy Collector</ref> there are no less than ''three'' variants of MB-packaged Optimus Prime, one of them manufactured by Takara and sporting blue feet, the other two manufactured by [[Joustra]] as part of a deal with Hasbro/MB, one of them with blue and the other one with red feet;<ref name="3mb">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/the-three-mb-optimus-primes/ "The Three MB Optimus Primes"] at 20th Century Toy Collector</ref>
*After Hasbro's European division had changed the packaging from "MB" to "Hasbro", the toy continued to be available in 1986, including more of the Joustra-manufactured red and blue feeted versions, which were apparently also available in the UK in English-only packaging;<ref name="3mb"/>
*[[GiG]] released the toy as ''Commander'' as part of their ''Transformers'' line in Italy in 1985, including an all-plastic variant in 1986;
*[[IGA]] released their version in Mexico in 1985; unsold stock was later imported to a plethora of European countries, including the UK, with Optimus Prime having the yellow paint scraped off his eyes and then having them painted over in red;
*Hasbro reissued the "Original Autobot Leader" toy as part of their European ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line of reissues in [[1991]];
*Hasbro released a [[#Generation_2|redecoed version with additional accessories]] as part of their [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' line]] in [[1993]];
*Takara reissued the original toy in its original 1985 Japanese packaging in [[2000]], with an all-black recolor being available from assorted Japanese conventions and another variant with gold instead of silver parts, stickers, and paint as a [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw]] prize;
*Takara reissued the toy again as ''New Year Special'' version in January 2002, sporting clear blue windows (similar to Good Bye Convoy) and featuring additional accessories such as a Matrix necklace and a [[Show-accuracy|show accurate]] recolor of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure;
*Hasbro reissued the toy in the US and the UK as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in [[2002]], sporting shortened down smokestacks [[for safety reasons]], with longer missiles and modified missile launchers for the Combat Deck;
*Takara reissued the toy once again in [[2003]], as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, numbered 00 and featuring additional accessories such as an energon axe;
*Takara released a recolored version featuring a new trailer in December [[2005]], called ''[[Pepsi Convoy]]''.
*Hasbro released their own version of Pepsi Convoy, named "[[#PepsiPrime|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]", as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive in [[2007]], featuring the familiar [[For safety reasons|safety]]-shortened smokestacks of the Commemorative Series reissue.
*In August 2007 TakaraTomy yet again did a rerelease similar to the 2000 Convoy rerelease, this time as part of the "[[Transformers Encore]]" line. This version has a new rifle with a longer handle so Optimus can finally hold it straight.
*TakaraTomy released [https://web.archive.org/web/20080329084648/http://seibertron.com/advertisement.php?id=8 "Convoy iPod Docking Bay with Speakers"] in September 2007. It is an iPod speaker/dock in the shape of a truck, featuring an all-white version of Convoy with a new head sculpt reminiscent of Masterpiece Convoy as the cab, and a trailer housing a pair of speakers and a docking point for an iPod.
*In March [[2008]], TakaraTomy released a G1-colored version of the iPod Convoy set.
*Hasbro released the ''25th Anniversary'' gift set edition detailed above in 2008, as part of the 2008 ''Universe'' line, once again with [[For safety reasons|shortened smokestacks]].
*TakaraTomy released another reissue based on the ''Encore'' version as part of their ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' line in 2011, lacking the original Generation 1 trailer. Instead, the ''Chronicle'' version was available in a two-pack with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime]] and a new trailer that could be used by both Optimuses, thanks to a retooled trailer hitch on the Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure.
*In 2012, Hasbro reissued Optimus Prime again for their Asian markets, this time mixing the 25th Anniversary version of the toy itself with the older ''Commemorative Series'' packaging.<ref name="25thcomm">[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=44388 "Bad news RE: new Commemorative Prime"] at Cybertron.ca.</ref>
*In 2019, Optimus was rereleased once again, this time without his trailer and with his original long smokestacks (something he hasn't had in America since Generation 2), in Hasbro's Vintage G1 line of reissues exclusive to Walmart stores in US and Canada.
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===Powermaster Optimus Prime design history===
[[File:EarlyPMPrime1.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Overcompensating.]]
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[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:

*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot.<ref>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=0&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=19880604&CC=JP&NR=S63132686A&KC=A Patent #JP63-132686]</ref> The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super [[robot mode]]. The super robot mode's head was also integrated into the trailer's hitch... and lacked a faceplate.

*The second known version <ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', p22, p106</ref> ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. This Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider "block head" and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.

*The third version <ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', p106</ref> would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], and [[Triple Changer]]. The Headmaster also would have been a Triple Changer, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.
*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai's sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.

Powermaster Prime's animation model as used in the commercials and as a character guide for the Marvel comics is a composite of the second and third designs. The body of the model is actually a straight tracing of the concept lineart for the third version (including its different rifles and twin faux shoulder stacks), with a slightly simplified drawing of the second version's head drawn on top.
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===Miscellaneous Primes===
[[File:EarlyActionMasterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=.5]]
[[File:Early Star Convoy Planning Stage.jpg‎|thumb|left|I am the prototype of the toy of the future!]]
[[File:PMHeroTrace.jpg|thumb|Stealing purses across the ages.]]
*The preproduction version of Action Master Optimus Prime (featured in catalogs and on his [[Power Plans]]) used a darker blue closer to the 1984 toy and had upper legs painted grey. Amusingly, the mold also originally had longer smokestacks that were presumably trimmed down for safety or breakage issues, which would become something of a running theme with Optimus Prime toys.
*The ''Return of Convoy'' pack-in catalogs show Star Convoy as originally having silver paint on his vehicle mode and robot thighs, mirroring the similarly-colored parts of the original Optimus Prime design. However, the Star Convoy released at retail instead used bare white plastic, possibly as a cost-saving measure (as ''Transformers'' was rapidly losing popularity in Japan at the time). When Takara reissued the toy years later, it restored the originally-intended silver of the prototype.
*''Return of Convoy'' catalogs reveal the planning process behind Star Convoy's evolution from gimmick-rich illustration to prototype before reaching final production.
*The pose used for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]]'s [[package art]] is rather blatantly swiped from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] [[#PMOP|Optimus Prime]]'s package art.
*On a similar note, ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]]'s package art is merely edited from ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]]'s card art, keeping it mostly intact save for the removal of shoulder kibble and the addition of a non-windowed chestplate.
*The Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy was featured in a [[:File:Optimus prime nokia 6820.JPG|print ad]] for [[Nokia]] {{w|Nokia 68xx series#Nokia 6820|6820}} phones in December 2004.<ref name="nokia">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/20th-anniversary-optimus-prime-featured-in-nokia-a/4374/ "20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Featured in Nokia Ad"]</ref> He is posed bent over to look at the phone and scratching his head. Pleasantly, ''most'' of the pose pictured is perfectly possible with an un-[[Customizing|kitbash]]ed, un-Photoshopped version of the toy. (The real toy can't bend forward at the waist like that, alas.)
*''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] was initially intended to be Deluxe-sized. An alleged list of the tentative ''Classics'' line-up<ref name="classicslineup">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the ''Classics'' lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and Deluxe Optimus Prime.</ref> included a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime without a trailer and a version ''with'' a trailer at the Voyager [[size class|price point]]; however, it appears the decision was eventually made to upscale Optimus to Voyager size instead.<ref name="sage">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ "Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info"] (via [[Joe Kyde]]'s proxy "SAGE2764")</ref> Don Figueroa's [[control drawing]]s for the Deluxe version were leaked before the ''Classics'' line was even released at retail.<ref name="primecontrol">Leaked ''Classics'' Deluxe Optimus Prime control drawings: [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-design-sketch-4691/ Vehicle mode], [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-robot-mode-design-sketches-4692/ robot mode]</ref> A gray model [[prototype]] was later shown as part of an interview with [[TakaraTomy]]'s staff in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1|Transformers Generations 2009 vol. 1]]''.<ref name="ttinterview">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/general-articles-25/translated-version-of-the-takara-tomy-transformers-henkei--classics-staff-interview-167073/ Translated TakaraTomy Henkei/Classics staff interview]</ref> It's unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the size of the figure was changed.
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:''Elita-One is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie continuity family]].''

[[File:Elita-oneros4.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|For once, we know what a version of Elita turns into.]]
'''Elita-One''' (also '''Elita-1''') is the first of the female Transformer robots. Naturally, she receives a lot of attention, which by no means displeases her, but she's more than a pretty face. She's a cunning fighter and an excellent marksman, capable of hitting a target from at least four miles away. When it comes time to rely on more than her gun, she's able to emit an "attraction field" that can cause those without protection to overheat without warning.<ref>''Transformers'' Scout Class Elita-One packaging bio</ref>

As the older sister to [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] and [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]], and one of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s closest and longest-serving officers, Elita-One shares the Autobot commander's compassion and dedication for protecting the innocent and downtrodden. Every bit as skilled as she is compassionate, Elita-One is one of the Autobots' strongest leaders. Determined to protect the weaker from the ruthless Decepticons to the bitter end, she is a living definition of an Autobot.<ref>''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' trade paperback bonus material</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Grey Griffin]] (English)|[[Masako Katsuki]] (Japanese), [[Chen Qian]] (Chinese), [[Martina Treger]] (German), [[Chiara Colizzi]] (Italian), [[Gabriela Bicalho]] (Brazil), [[Erica Edwards]] (Latin American-Spanish), [[Özlem Abacı]] (Turkish)}}
:''Holographic rider:'' [[Erin Naas]]
{{note|Internal to the film itself, both Elita-1 and Chromia are simply treated as components of Arcee. We list her exploits here for completeness.}}
[[File:ROTF Elita-1 in Egypt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Elita-1? Flareup? Call me anything but Sweetie.]]
Elita-1 and her sisters were held in reserve as NEST entered Shanghai to deal with Demolishor, only being called into action when the presence of a second Decepticon, [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], was detected. Together with the twins, the sisters pursued the sneaky speedster through the streets of Shanghai, smashing through buildings and everything else in their way, but ultimately they weren't able to do much damage, so Sideswipe was brought up to bat, and proceeded to make short work of Sideways.

When [[The Fallen]] issued an ultimatum to Earth, the US government decided that the Autobots would be shipped back to Diego Garcia, but NEST disobeyed the orders, instead shipping Elita and the others to [[Egypt]] on the advice of [[Sam Witwicky]], who had the means to resurrect the recently deceased Optimus Prime. During the climactic battle between NEST and The Fallen's Decepticons, the sisters arrived with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] to help escort Sam and [[Mikaela Banes|Mikaela]] through the warzone, but Elita-1 was one of the first Autobot casualties of the battle, being shot down from behind as she called for Sam and Mikaela to follow them. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Foudnation2 ArceeChromiaElita.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66]]
Thousands of years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Elita-One was one of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s followers, alongside Optimus, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], and others who believed in his teachings of the [[Dynasty of Primes]] and the [[AllSpark]]. When Sentinel Prime proved the truth of his claims by unearthing the lost AllSpark from beneath the surface of Cybertron at [[Simfur]], Elita helped defend it against an attack by the non-believing [[Thetacon (tribe)|Thetacons]] until [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] was able to warp time and space and bring a sun into Cybertronic space, thereby repowering the AllSpark and the plant. With this, the Thetacons accepted that Sentinel Prime had been right all along, and an end was called to hostilities. In the wake of the conflict, as new life began to spring on Cybertron, Elita told Optimus of her two sisters in [[Metrotitan (ROTF)|Metrotitan]] and her desire to see them again, and Optimus decided to go with her. {{Storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}}

[[File:Defiance3 labwork RatchetArceeElita.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Elita-One can't get enough of Optimus's eyeing her.]]

Elita and her sisters were later present during Sentinel's speech on [[Unification Day]]. She told Optimus that her sisters would have ''killed her'' if they missed it. Elita and Arcee joined Optimus's [[Science Division]], while Chromia became part of Megatron's [[Defense Force]]. {{Storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}} Years later, when the Science Division unearthed a strange [[The Fallen|relic]] and Cybertron was attacked by the [[Ejoornian|aliens]] of the [[Eshems Nebula]], Megatron changed his military's mission to one of peaceful defense to aggressive offense, taking the fight to the aliens. Elita stayed behind on Cybertron, remaining true to Optimus's belief in the peaceful core values of their planet's society. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}} Studying the relic fragments they had uncovered alongside Arcee and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], Elita discovered that they all bore the same symbol in the same area: a symbol was also on Optimus's head. Drawing a correlation between the symbol and the Dynasty of Primes, Ratchet theorized that Optimus was involved with it somehow, redubbing him "Optimus Prime". {{Storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}}

When Megatron reformed the military into the [[Decepticon]]s and ordered the Primes to be assassinated, Elita came under fire with Sentinel and Wheeljack at the excavation site. Optimus and Chromia came to their rescue, and they escaped via a tunnel to [[Tyger Pax]]. Elita witnessed the departure of the ''[[Nemesis (ROTF)|Nemesis]]'' with the other [[Autobot]]s, and became one of Optimus's closest advisors with Sentinel and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. With the war tearing Cybertron apart, Sentinel proposed using a "torch" to end the war without further loss of life. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}} It required the AllSpark to work: as Optimus battled Megatron at [[Simfur Temple]], Elita successfully activated the torch and delivered it to Sentinel. Sentinel boarded the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]] and flew to Simfur, but it was all in vain after [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] blew up the ship. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

[[File:Foundation4ElitaoneOptimus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Nobody cares about your pain, woman.]]

Elita-One joined a vengeful Optimus Prime in a charge on [[Lord High Protector citadel|Megatron's citadel]]. Shocked at the coldness and violence her old friend was displaying on the battlefield, Elita entreated him to stand down, telling him that such actions were not who he was, but he retorted that Megatron's death was all that mattered. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} She was left behind when Ironhide decided to help Optimus Prime. {{Storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}} Though Optimus did not go through with killing Megatron after her sisters stole the AllSpark, Elita still found herself unable to speak to him. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

Sometime in [[1908]], Elita-One were part of an Autobot team sent to steal [[energon]] from the Decepticons. Instead they were ambushed by [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and his troops, and Chromia was killed in action. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}}

After the Autobots claimed victory in their first great battle with the Decepticons on Earth in 2007, Starscream began a plan of his own to create an artificial [[Replica AllSpark]], and had Elita-One, [[Grindcore (Movie)|Grindcore]], [[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]], and [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]] captured and put to work constructing it at Simfur. When Starscream arrived to inspect the cube, Elita pled with him for mercy, but none was dispensed. Upon the AllSpark's completion, she was strapped to it, with the intention of draining her life-force to power the cube. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 4|The Reign of Starscream #4}} Arcee arrived too late to stop her sister's death, but blew up the generators used to store the life energy in revenge, throwing the Decepticons into disarray. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 5|The Reign of Starscream #5}}

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Not long after, Elita-One's remains were acquired by the deranged Decepticon experimentalist [[Flatline (ROTF)|Flatline]], along with those of her sister Chromia and taken to his lab at an outpost on an unknown planet to use in his attempts to create a new breed of tripartite soldier, three bodies fuelled by a single [[spark]]. After several failures, whether by coincidence or design, Flatline was presented by [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] with a new test subject: Elita and Chromia's sister, Arcee. Through the use of Arcee's spark, implanted in a new body, Flatline reignited the life-forces of Elita and Chromia in new shells, albeit not as they had truly had been before: now, they were at one with their sister, a singular entity at the spark, each feeling the sensations and emotions of the other, yet retaining some degree of autonomy and memory of their own identity. "One as three, and three as one". Grappling with their new forms, the sisters broke free, liberating Flatline's other victims, the twins [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]], in the process. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 6|Tales of the Fallen #6}} {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}}

A short time later, the sisters, the twins, [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]], [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] and [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] arrived on Earth on the [[Wreckers]] ship [[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]. (While the ship and the Wreckers stayed behind in [[NASA]]) {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}} {{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 3|Dark of the Moon #3}} in response to a summons beamed into space by Optimus Prime. Joining the allied Autobot-human strikeforce [[NEST]], the new recruits received some training, and were soon called upon to put it into use: the Decepticon [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] had been sighted in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}

[[File:RisingStorm1 ElitaandOptimus.jpg|thumb]]
When NEST discovered that Starscream was selling Transformer weaponry to humans, a sting operation was staged in which [[Theodore Galloway]] would pose as a buyer to lure the Decepticons in. When [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]], [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]] and [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]] took the bait, Elita and her sisters joined the twins and the human forces of NEST in tackling them. The sisters did not take kindly to Skystalker's bewilderment that the Autobots were sending their women to do the fighting for them, and killed him with practised ease. The violent streak his old friend was now displaying gave Optimus Prime pause, reminding him of the time in the past when he too had sunk into the depths of rage, and how Elita had disapproved of it then.

Returning to base after the mission, Elita told Optimus she could feel things from her sisters whose spark she shared: The pain of Arcee's wounds, and the feel of Chromia's sword blade as she tested it against her fingertip. Prime quietly told her that she had never told him these things before, and she simply replied that he had never asked. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}}

When Starscream attacked [[Philadelphia]] and Sam Witwicky contacted NEST, Optimus decided that the sisters should be left behind due to damage that Arcee was still sustaining. However, in the end Optimus allowed Elita and her sisters to join the mission. {{Storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}}

During the flight, Optimus tried once more to have Arcee sit out of the mission. Elita reminded Optimus that was Arcee's decision, and her desire for revenge was as strong as Elita's. Optimus tried to explain to her that victory at any price comes at a high cost, recalling the time on Cybertron when Prime let such an emotion overcome him. Elita's anger boiled over and she chastised him for leaving her behind on Cybertron, only to witness Chromia's death and die herself, and said that she had come back to life only to fight and kill more Decepticons. Optimus reminded Elita that he too had experienced [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|death]], but Elita explained that when he died, the Autobots actually cared. She and her sisters were dispatched to upstate [[New York (state)|New York]] - thought to be Starscream's base of operations - and destroy it, although they quickly found out they were wrong and that Shockwave was on Earth. Elita tried to contact Optimus, but [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] jammed their communications and sent his minions after her sisters. She attempted to flee and warn Optimus, but Astrotrain pursued her. {{Storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}}

[[File:Risingstorm4 Elitadies.jpg|thumb|left|She's dead, Jim.]]
After a short chase, Elita eventually got the drop on Astrotrain. A swipe of her blade cleaved his armor, causing him to explode above a building as Elita sped away. She was able to inform Optimus Prime that the events occurring were not Starscream's doing, but were in fact the result of Shockwave's manipulation. Just as she was delivering her message, she was caught off guard by a surprise attack by Shockwave and was brutally killed, while both of her sisters could only helplessly feel her pain as she died for a second time. Shockwave took a look at Elita-1's lifeless head and mockingly 'asked' her if he had interrupted her. Distraught and enraged by her death, Optimus battled the Decepticon and began to gain the upper hand, until Shockwave's pet Driller arrived and rescued the Decepticon. {{Storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}

Shortly after Elita's death, a "grave" was made for her and other Autobots in the form of shipping containers. Optimus Prime dwelled on their deaths for a few minutes, shortly before he left on a mission to [[Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant|Chernobyl]]. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 1|Dark of the Moon #1}}
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===Titan movie comics===
[[File:Elitag.jpg|left||thumb|Strike a pose.]]
In a [[Tyran 208.28 Gamma|divergent timeline]], the Decepticons succeeded at Mission City and conquered the United States. Elita-One was part of a small team of Autobot reinforcements summoned to Earth by the surviving Autobots on the planet. Touching down on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Elita-One reminded [[Strongarm (Movie)|Strongarm]] that they were to wait until they heard from [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], as to act without the Earth-based Autobots' intel would be as good as just shooting themselves in the head there and then. Unfortunately, the Decepticons had detected the arrival, {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}} and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] arrived to attack them, ironically just as Elita was expressing her desire for a fight. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 10|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 2}} Starscream's appearance led Elita to mistakenly conclude that the Autobots on Earth must have been destroyed, meaning the mission was a bust, so they team decided to go to Earth themselves—just as Starscream wanted. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 11|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 3}}

[[File:Elitalendsahand-TwilightsLastGleamingpart4.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.75]]
Once on Earth, Elita-One's group unsuccessfully helped Bumblebee in battle against [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. The tables turned when the captive Optimus Prime was freed and joined the fight, so Elita hung back and warned Strongarm to keep out of the leaders' battle. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 12|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 4}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 13|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5}}

After the Decepticons were beaten, she was on sentry duty with [[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]]. She was too busy swearing to look in more than one direction, causing the Decepticon attack force to reach Savannah without warning simply because they were approaching from behind her. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 14|Aftermath Part 1}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 15|Aftermath Part 2}} Somehow this didn't get her banned from further sentry duty. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}}

Elita-One joined Optimus, Longarm, Strongarm and Sky Blast in the [[Straxus (Movie)|Straxus]], on a mission to gather [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] from Cybertron. The team was surprised to find a [[Unicron]]-possessed Cybertron head in their direction after they had blasted off. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 19|Return to Cybertron: Part 3}} She managed to survive Unicron's initial assault against the Autobots' shuttle, and later helped in fending off Unicron's drones while the rest of her team worked out the means to force Unicron into fleeing. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 20|Return to Cybertron: Part 4}}

She later piloted the ''[[Straxus (Movie)|Straxus]]'' on its return flight to Earth, and was ordered to fly on to [[Washington, D.C.]] when it was discovered the Decepticons had taken over the Savannah base. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 21|Hard Target}}
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===Toy bios===
Elita-1 came to find she had a lot in common with [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]. As such, she would team up to go Decepticon hunting with the Autobot swordsman whenever possible. In particular, the Decepticon bounty hunter [[Axor]] made an interesting challenge for the pair. {{storylink|#TF2010|''Hunt for the Decepticons'' Elita-1}}

Elita-1 and her sisters have hunted [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] in the past, but he always got away. After begging [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], the three of them got another shot at bringing him down. {{storylink|#SneakAttack|Sideways Sneak Attack}}

===''Unite for the Universe''===
[[File:UniteForUniverse3-HubcapPrimeScattorshotElita.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Elita, war isn't a spectator sport!]]
When [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], powered by [[Project Unite|Project: Unite]] attacked multiple [[human]] installations, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] led an Autobot force to combat the crazed Decepticon. Elita-One was among them, along with [[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]] and [[Hubcap (TF 2010)|Hubcap]]. They fired on Starscream, only managing to anger him, but he was soon blasted by even larger firepower, from a [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] seeking out Starscream's head for his disobedience. {{storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 2|On the Road of Destruction}}

As Megatron and Starscream battled it out without regard to their Autobot spectators, Elita muttered that she'd rather let the two wear each other down and then take the survivor. However, Optimus Prime knew that keeping their distance would still potentially leave the Unite technology in the wrong hands, meaning the Autobots would have to separate the two and defeat both. While Optimus went after Megatron, he directed Elita and the other Autobots at Starscream. They and Decepticons loyal to Megatron kept Starscream busy until [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] was able to arrive and separate Starscream from his Unite technology. With the defunct Starscream still in the care of Elita and the Autobots, Megatron and his Decepticons fled. {{storylink|The Strongest Weapon}}
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==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[File:Movie-toy ElitaOne.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Elita-One''' (Scout, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile, 2 tailpipes, scope, projectile launcher, Energon chip

: A pinkish-copper and silver [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] toy, Elita-One transforms into a "superbike"-type racing motorcycle of undetermined and probably made-up model. Like previous versions of the mold, she comes with several separate weapon pieces that combine into her Energon bow, which pegs into a hole just above her hand, and an Autobot-style [[Energon star|energon chip]]. These items are cast in black plastic. One must take care when removing her black chip, as the star fits so tightly that careless removal can break her torso. Her deco meticulously matches that of [[Arcee (G1)|Generation 1 Arcee]].

: Elita-One is part of the third wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie toyline]] [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] Scouts, but is not marked as part of the [[Robo-Vision]] promotion. This toy was also sold as a Farmers exclusive in [[New Zealand]].

: This exact toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Arcee (SG)|Arcee]]. This mold also was used to make ''Superlink'' [[Arcee (Energon)#Paradron|Ariel Paradron Type]], as well as the [[BotCon 2005]] ''[[Descent into Evil]]'' set's [[Chromia (G1)#Toys|Chromia]], [[Flamewar (G1)#Toys|Flamewar]] and [[Flareup (G1)#Toys|Flareup]], and Elita-One's fellow Target exclusive, [[Arcee (Movie)#Toys|Arcee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Elita-One/elita-one.htm More information on Elita-One at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
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[[File:Hunt for the Decepticons Deluxe Elita-1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Clear a path, Prime. Your girl's just been ''swiped''! (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:TakaraTomyAutobotAllianceElita.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Elita-2. (''Takara version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Elita-1''' (Deluxe, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''AA-08'''
:*''Accessories'': Missile, figure stand/cannons
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Released in the second wave of Deluxes in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], Elita-1 is a black, white and purple(ish) [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)| Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Chromia (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Chromia]], transforming from a unicycle-robot into a {{w|Suzuki B-King}} motorcycle. Her vehicle mode weapon can attach as a display stand for either mode, ironically making a unicyclebot one of the most stable robot-modes. In robot mode, there is a spring-loaded missile between the tailpipes on Elita-1's left hand in addition to the aforementioned non-firing blaster-stand. She is slightly retooled from the original Chromia figure, sporting an extra tab that allows her chest to lock together more securely. She was released as part of the [[Hunt for the Decepticons]] promotion.

: Elita-1 features a small [[Mech Alive]] gimmick: swinging her left forearm towards and away from her body makes a blue piston slide back and forth inside the large gun. Her stand has sculpted tank treads on the bottom, most likely to make it look that she's still mobile while using it. Her [[license plate]] has ''3L 174'' written on it as a {{w|leet}} way of spelling her own name ("leet"/"Elita"... get it? Haw haw.). [[Headmaster (Animated)|A certain fellow]] would approve of that.

: [[TakaraTomy]] initially mistakenly solicited their release of Elita-1 using the purple Arcee redeco from the "Rotorwash Rumble" pack. The actual released toy uses the Chromia mold just like Hasbro, with a more [[show-accuracy|screen accurate]] deco that uses more purple paint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/Elita-1/elita-1.htm More information on Elita-1 at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010toy sideways sneak attack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Sideways Sneak Attack''' (Multi-pack, <s>2010</s>)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: This [[Target]]-exclusive multi-pack was to contain redecos of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends class Arcee mold as Chromia and Elita-1, plus an Arcee who may or may not be different from the single ''ROTF'' release. The set furthermore includes a redeco of Deluxe class [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], whose painted battle damage evokes the scene in the film where he's been cut in half. Ouchies.
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===''Dark of the Moon''===
[[File:Humanallianceelitaone.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can I have my real body now, Hasbro?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Skids / Elita-1 / Sergeant Epps''' (Human Alliance, 2011)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: A purple redeco of ''[[Human Alliance]]'' [[Arcee (Movie)#Human Alliance|Arcee]], ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Elita-1 comes with a redeco of ''Human Alliance'' [[Skids (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Skids]] and [[Robert Epps#Dark of the Moon|Sergeant Epps]]. Epps can ride her in vehicle mode.

:The mold that this Elita-1 is redecoed from actually uses Chromia's robot design (similarly to Elita-1's Deluxe-class toy), despite originally being named and colored like Arcee, meaning that the purple bike is a recolor of the red bike who somehow had the blue bike's body. Confused yet?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/HAElita-1/elita-1.htm More information on Dark of the Moon Elita-1 at TFU.info]''
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio_Series_52_Elita_toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''FINALLY'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Chromia • Arcee • Elita-1''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''52'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-41'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 25]], [[2020]]
:*''Accessories'': 3 wheel stands, cannon, sword, shoulderpad, "Shanghai Pursuit" backdrop

: ''[[Studio Series]]'' Elita-One is a Legion Class-sized mold accurate to her appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen'', transforming into a purple approximation of a MV Agusta F4. She comes packaged with [[Chromia (ROTF)#Studio Series|Chromia]] and [[Arcee (Movie)#Studio Series|Arcee]] in a three-pack priced at the standard Deluxe Class price value, making them the smallest transforming toys in the ''Studio Series'' line to date. The three-pack comes also comes with a stand for each sister's bottom wheels, helping them stay upright, and a cardboard backdrop display of their pursuit of [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] through Shanghai's streets.

:[[File:Studio_Series_52_Arcee_combiner.JPG|upright=0.85|thumb|left|Third-wheelin']]

: Though not included in the toys' instructions, the three sisters can combine into a kind of motorcycle-centaur form, as originally proposed for (but cut from) the movie (see [[Arcee (Movie)#Arcee triplets|Arcee's page]] for details). The combined form is assembled using special tabs on Elita-1 and Chromia's stands to link the figures together, and its appearance is completed with three accessories—a pink cannon, a blue sword, and a blue shoulder pad—which all attach to Arcee. Elita can somewhat wear the gun while in her individual robot mode, but neither it, the other weapons, nor the sisters' stands store anywhere in vehicle mode.

: This is notably the first transforming figure of Elita-1's on-screen robot design, as well as the first toy that doesn't depict her as a repaint of one of her sisters.

: Like the rest of the figures in the same wave, Elita-1 first saw release in some [[Toys"R"Us]] shops in Malaysia and independent stores in Hong Kong.
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* '''''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary Autobot Multipack''' (Multi-pack, [[2024]])
:*''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''52'''
:*''Accessories'': 3 wheel stands, cannon, sword, shoulderpad, "Race to Protect Earth" backdrop

:"''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary" Elita-1 is a re-release of the 2019 Elita-1 figure, featuring very little, if any deco differences. As to be expected, Elita-1 can still combine with Chromia and Arcee to form their merged form.

:As well as Chromia and Arcee, this version of Elita-1 comes in an [[Amazon_(website)|Amazon]] exclusive pack alongside ''Studio Series'' [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#SSROTF15th|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jetfire (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Jetfire]], released in commemoration of ''Revenge of the Fallen'''s 15th anniversary. The set also includes a unique reversible backdrop with the first version of the "Pyramid Desert Battle" scene on one side and the other side featuring the "Shanghai Pursuit" scene.
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==Notes==
[[File:TakaraWebsiteArceeTriplets.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|~"Wheeere did he go? / That Invisi-bo! / He's a menace to the town and to property / He wants to be in charge of you and me!"]]
* In both [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics and [[Titan Books|Titan]]'s [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers magazine]], Elita's head (her original body's head, that is) was redesigned to resemble that of [[Elita One (G1)|her Generation 1 counterpart]]. As far as Titan goes, however, apparent lack of communication between artists has meant that this was not consistent across various issues, and that she is sometimes drawn with her toy-based head instead. And there's about a ''million'' different versions of her G1-ised head, one for each Titan artist...
*For her ''Revenge of the Fallen'' incarnation, Elita-1's name was originally announced as "Flareup" at [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2hFSxnIsjE Hasbro's panel] during [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2009.
**Not long after, at BotCon 2009, it was claimed that she was going to be a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Arcee.
**The three bike girls were originally going to combine into a larger robot-form, but this was cut from the final movie. A vestigal reference to this can be found in fold-out tabs attached to their action figures, but with Elita's relegation to a redeco, no real combination appears possible with the toys.
**Yeah, plans changed a lot with Elita.
*The third motorcycle in the movie was actually an {{w|MV Agusta F4 series|MV Agusta F4}}, a different model from both Arcee's {{w|Ducati 848}} and Chromia's {{w|Suzuki B-King}}.
*Elita-1 was originally planned to be yellow/gold. Evidence of this can be found multiple times on the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' special features DVD and other pieces of publicly released concept art. "The Human Factor", a segment on the DVD, features an image of her standard purple concept model in yellow behind several of the concept artists' during their interviews. The "Deconstructing Visual Bayhem" segment features the "Lamborghini Jump" which depicts the third member of the Arcee combiner in [[:File:ROTFAnimaticBikerGroups.jpg|yellow]]. And finally, one of the concepts for Arcee's proposed combined mode was shown to feature [http://web.archive.org/web/20160323144936/http://stevejung.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=4&pos=0 gold components.]
**Other concepts for the combined mode also featured components in [[:File:ROTFConceptArceeCombinerDVD.jpg|green and silver]].
*A piece of (adorable!) TakaraTomy website art shows Chromia with her finalized design, but the other two bike girls as pink and red versions of Arcee. As Arcee's toy is red, this would ''ostensibly'' make the pink one Elita-1...despite her film design being entirely different and her toy being a redeco of Chromia.
*''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' [[Chromia (ROTF)#Robot Heroes|Chromia]] is actually Elita-1's model in Chromia's colors.
*While the film is wholly apathetic on whether or not the shot that takes down Elita is fatal, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman would claim that all three Arcee components were killed <ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/274058-dvd-blu-ray-commentary-4.html#post4226117 DVD/Blue-Ray Commentary - Page 4 - TFW2005 - The 2005 Boards]</ref> at the behest of director Michael Bay.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090406032626/http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1608508/story.jhtml Michael Bay Reveals 'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen' Death]</ref> IDW's comics ignored this and continued to feature the three sisters in ''Rising Storm''. However, Elita ''does'' get killed off by Shockwave towards the end of that comic, presumably to explain her absence in ''Dark of the Moon.''

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Elita-1''' (エリータ・ワン ''Erīta Wan'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Elita''' (艾丽塔 ''Àilìtǎ''), '''Jīng Yīng''' (菁英, "Elite")

==References==
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[[Category:Female Transformers]]
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[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]]
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Arcee (Movie)

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:''Arcee is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie continuity family]].''

[[File:Arceemovie.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|She's got legs, she knows how to use them. Temporarily, anyway.]]
Originally a member of the Autobots' science team, '''Arcee''' never stood out as being the "soldier" type until the war broke out. Though small compared to many of her peers and adversaries, she compensates with speed and aggressive maneuvers. Quickly developing hunter skills to be reckoned with, Arcee became one of the most dangerous Autobots around.<ref>''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' trade paperback bonus material</ref> She is a crack shot with her crossbow weapon, and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] has trained her to use her speed to her advantage in battle, striking suddenly and swiftly and then vanishing away again as fast as she appeared.

The events at [[Tyger Pax]] created a nagging doubt in Arcee about her abilities. She carries some guilt about [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s injuries, and part of what drives her is the desire to prove herself, not only in the optics of her friends, comrades, and even her sisters [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] and [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]], but most importantly in her own.

For a time, Arcee used experimental technology that allowed her mind to control ''three'' bodies at once! When two of these bodies were destroyed, she stayed out of sight to adjust to the return to single-body status.<ref>Hasbro's [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/cybertronian-database.cfm#/characters/arcee Vector Sigma: Arcee profile]</ref>
{{bigquote|Did someone call for backup?!|Arcee|''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The seven movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}
====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[Grey Griffin]] (English), [[Masako Katsuki]] (Japanese)|[[Chen Qian]] (Chinese), [[Martina Treger]] (German), [[Chiara Colizzi]] (Italian), [[Gabriela Bicalho]] (Brazil), [[Erica Edwards]] (Latin American-Spanish), [[Gemma Ibáñez]] (Spanish-Spain), [[Özlem Abacı]] (Turkish)}}
:''Holographic rider:'' [[Erin Naas]]

[[File:Arcee-ROTFshoot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Why couldn't she be the other kind of motormaid, with the motorcycle part on top and the lady part on the bottom?"]]

{{note|The film goes into no detail on whether or not Arcee is one entity, or three separate beings. See [[#Arcee triplets|Notes]] at the bottom of this article for a thorough dissection; for the purposes of this section, all three bike-bots are collectively referred to as "Arcee".}}

Arcee was held in reserve as NEST entered Shanghai to deal with Demolishor, only being called into action when the presence of a second Decepticon, [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], was detected. Together with the twins, Arcee pursued the sneaky speedster through the streets of Shanghai, smashing through buildings and everything else in her way, but ultimately, none of her three components were able to do much damage, so Sideswipe was brought up to bat, and he quickly put the Decepticon down.

[[File:Arcee-ROTFthreebikes.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|The [[Chromia (ROTF)|blue one]] likes to sit next to [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] for [[transformer romance|some reason]].]]

While not on missions, Arcee was parked with the other Autobots in their hangar at [[Diego Garcia]]. It was here that the Autobots received word from the [[President of the United States]], via [[Theodore Galloway|Director Galloway]], that the White House was concerned that the Autobots' living on Earth was the reason for the Decepticon activity, and that if need be, they would ask the Autobots to leave. Later, after Optimus Prime died in battle and [[The Fallen]] issued an ultimatum to Earth, the US government decided that the Autobots would be shipped back to Diego Garcia.
[[File:ROTF Arcee shot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Michael Bay displays his usual attitude towards women.]]
NEST had a different idea, and instead shipped Arcee and the other Autobots to [[Egypt]] on the advice of [[Sam Witwicky]], who had the means to resurrect Optimus Prime. During the climactic battle between NEST and The Fallen's Decepticons, Sam and Mikaela attempted to make their way through the bombed-out Egyptian town that had become the battlefield. Arcee arrived with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] to escort them through the warzone, but unfortunately, two of her bodies were shot down by enemy forces, with only the blue component remaining operational when last seen. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Arcee'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]]''; the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation]]'' and ''[[Movie Trilogy]]'' comics; and the storybook "[[The Last Prime]]".}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
Five years after the Battle of Chicago, Arcee was listed as deceased by the CIA task force, [[Cemetery Wind]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

====''Bumblebee'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[Grey Griffin]] (English)|[[Danann Huicochea]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
[[File:BumblebeeMovieArcee.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|You think you're impressed now? Just wait until she turns into a motormaid.]]
Arcee was among the Autobots fending off a wave of Decepticon forces led by [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], where Arcee tried to contact the capital of the last remaining Autobot city for reinforcements only to fail in establishing a connection. She was eventually ordered to retreat by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. Tasked with finding other Autobots scattered throughout the galaxy and rendezvous on [[Earth]], they left Cybertron in various escape pods. {{storylink|Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee}}

====''Rise of the Beasts'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[Liza Koshy]] (English), [[Fairouz Ai]] (Japanese)|[[Michelle Rodríguez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Cristina Boscá]] (Spain Spanish), [[Sophia Flörsch]] (German), [[Fernanda Paes Leme]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Ophélie Winter]] (European French), [[Martina Felli]] (Italian)}}

Arcee was among the crew of Autobots that had become stranded on Earth after arriving in 1987. Seven years later in 1994, she and the others were in [[New York City]] when Optimus witnessed the activation of the transwarp key. The Autobots regrouped in a warehouse to find [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] had taken in a stowaway, [[Noah Díaz]], who Arcee researched and discovered his past as a soldier. Arcee confirmed the existence of the transwarp key in the museum on Ellis Island, and the group realized they could use it to return to Cybertron. Arcee pointed out they couldn't take the key themselves without evading detection, but Mirage convinced Noah to steal the key for them, despite the group's misgivings. Arcee helped stakeout the museum during Noah's infiltration, only for the Terrorcons to arrive in force. Arcee was knocked out of the fight by the burly [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]], and the group lost Bumblebee to [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge's]] blade. The group was saved by the timely arrival of Airazor, who explained Scourge had only taken half of the key, and Arcee convinced [[Elena Wallace]] to help lead them to the remaining half in Peru after encouraging her with the knowledge she'd be saving two worlds in the process.

On the flight to Peru aboard [[Stratosphere]], Arcee wondered if the slain Bumblebee could be revived with an Energon treatment, but Optimus lamented that they likely couldn't without returning to Cybertron. The group linked up with Wheeljack and Arcee rode inside his vehicle mode as they took positions keeping watch while Noah and Elena hunted for the key. The Terrorcons arrived and engaged the Autobots in battle. While Wheeljack drove, Arcee provided some firepower in her robot mode, but once again Battletrap took her and Wheeljack out of the fight by making them tumble down a mountainside in the ensuing car chase. Arcee regrouped with the others when they confronted the Maximals, aiming at [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] until Airazor defused the stand-off. When Scourge obtained the complete key and began to bring [[Unicron]] to Earth, Arcee took part in the battle against the Terrorcons and their Predacon reinforcements. Though Arcee's speed and blasters served her well, things looked grim when Unicron appeared in the sky and the Autobot-Maximal alliance began to be submerged by the sheer numbers of their enemy. Arcee was aghast when Optimus declared his intention to sacrifice himself to destroy the portal bringing forth Unicron, but luckily, Noah and [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] saved Optimus and the day from the Chaos Bringer.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}
{{note|Arcee's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the books "[[Mission at the Museum]]" and "[[The Search Is On]]".}}
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===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Foudnation2 ArceeChromiaElita.jpg|thumb]]
Thousands of years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Arcee lived in [[Metrotitan (ROTF)|Metrotitan]] with her sister Chromia, while their eldest sibling, Elita-One, became a follower of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} Following Sentinel's successful unification of the warring tribes of Cybertron, Arcee and Chromia came to [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]] to hear his speech for the future. It was announced that the planet would be governed by a [[Science Division]] headed by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], and a [[Defense Force]] led by [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]; while Chromia elected to join the latter, Arcee, intrigued at the prospect of investigating the legacy of the [[Dynasty of Primes]], signed up with Optimus's team. The Science Division began an archaeological excavation of the area around [[Simfur]], uncovering a strange object that they believed to be connected to the Dynasty. {{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

[[File:Defiance1 Arcee vehicle.jpg|thumb|left|"I transform into a vacuum cleaner!"]]

Some time later, while Optimus was showing Megatron around their work, Arcee's team discovered a mysterious relic with a [[Decepticon|strange symbol]] etched into it. She led her superiors to the ancient relic and watched as Megatron and Optimus began to argue when the former demanded the relic be relocated to his private quarters, with Optimus relenting due to a sudden alien attack. Arcee assisted with its evacuation from the dig site. {{storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}}

After the attack, Arcee tried to save the life of one of the aliens, but was unsuccessful. She and [[Clocker (Movie)|Clocker]] moved the bodies to [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]'s lab, where they discovered that the beings were similar in structure to the Cybertronians, only lacking the ability to [[transformation|transform]]. Before they could speculate further about the common ancestry of the two races, [[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]] arrived with orders from Optimus to assemble at the Simfur excavation site for a meeting. There, Arcee and the other scientists learned of Protector Megatron's demand for war and Optimus's thoughts on the issue. After most of the scientists agreed to follow Optimus, they travelled to [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]] to watch Megatron deliver his saber-rattling war rally. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}}

[[File:Foundation4Arceechromiaknockeoutbymegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|That's not how you treat 2 ladies, Megatron.]]

Ratchet, Arcee and Elita-One returned to the lab to analyze the other relic fragments recovered from the Simfur excavation, while Optimus, [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and [[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] broke into Megatron's quarters to examine the intact relic. Before Optimus could explain to Ratchet the strange condition of the artifact, Arcee reported finding a symbol that appeared in the same place on all the different fragments: the same symbol that was on Optimus's head. Ratchet theorised that the legend of the [[Dynasty of Primes]] was true, and that Optimus was somehow connected to all of this. Later, at the dig site near [[Burthov]], Arcee, Ratchet and Optimus were arrested by Prowl's security forces on orders from Megatron for treason. What they didn't know was they were all being led into a trap, and the assassins Megatron sent would only take Optimus alive. After [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]'s initial attack, Optimus ordered the group to escape to Burthov while he took care of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and his soldiers. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}}{{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}

Arcee was part of the team who captured the disenchanted soldier [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and brought him before Optimus Prime. Ironhide pledged allegiance to Prime and brought news of the ''[[Nemesis (ROTF)|Nemesis]]'', a massive starship that Megatron was building. While observing its construction and taking images of the ship, Arcee remarked that she had never seen its like before. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}} From [[Tyger Pax]], she witnessed the departure of the ''Nemesis'' with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}

[[File:MoviePrequel1 Arcee Bumblebee.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"Can I say something?" "Whatever it is, now is not the right time!"]]

During the subsequent civil war, Arcee defended civilians who were being targeted by Megatron's Decepticons for refusing to join in the war against Optimus Prime's Autobots. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}} As the war raged on, Sentinel invented a "[[pillar|torch]]" that he promised would end the war, which required the [[AllSpark]] to be activated. Arcee and Chromia flanked Ironhide at the lead of the assault on Simfur Temple. As the battle raged, Arcee and Chromia were swatted aside by Megatron, but Optimus attacked, allowing Elita to activate the torch and deliver it to Sentinel. Sentinel arrived in the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], but Starscream blew up the ship. Ironhide picked up Arcee and Chromia as the Autobots retreated. However, the assault had weakened Decepticon morale and [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] commanded another [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]] for Arcee and Chromia to steal the AllSpark itself! {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

Later, Arcee fought the Decepticons during an attempt to reclaim the Cube at Tyger Pax. However, Arcee and the rest of those under Bumblebee's command didn't know the true purpose of their battle: they were a diversion to keep Megatron busy while other Autobots readied the AllSpark for launch from Cybertron. She was captured and interrogated by the Decepticons but survived the ordeal. She recounted to their Autobot rescuers Bumblebee's heroics in delaying Megatron, which prevented the Decepticon from intercepting the wormhole-bound AllSpark. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 1|Movie Prequel #1}}

[[File:ReignofStarscream4 Arcee.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]

Following the Autobots' victory in Mission City, which culminated in the death of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and the destruction of the AllSpark on [[Earth]], Arcee was in command of an Autobot assault team on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] and led [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] and others in an attack on [[Nemesis (Movie)|Starscream's ship]]. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}} While her team made short work of the [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]], [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]], and [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] drones the Decepticons sent against them, Arcee killed the Decepticon sniper [[Hardtop (Movie)|Hardtop]] before he could take out [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]]. Her teammates were unprepared for the arrival of [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]], however, and he quickly slew [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] and wounded [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]]. Remembering her failure at Tyger Pax, Arcee leapt into action, and soon she and Cliffjumper had Thundercracker at their mercy. The arrival of Starscream changed that, as he killed Smokescreen and Air Raid and badly damaged Cliffjumper. As she attempted to pull the last surviving member of her team to safety, Arcee was kicked aside by Starscream. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3|The Reign of Starscream #3}}

However, Arcee recovered an instant later. The Decepticon starship was already taking off, but she jumped and grabbed onto a piece of landing gear, holding on tight... through the [[space bridge]]. Wow. Later, she made her way back to an Autobot facility, where she unexpectedly met Clocker and [[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]. Along with a large force of Autobots, the three moved in on the Simfur temple, where Starscream was using captured Autobots for a strange project of his. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 4|The Reign of Starscream #4}}

She split her troops into two forces: One would attack the city of Trypticon as a diversion, while the other moved in on Simfur. Arcee and her team could only watch helplessly as Starscream drained the life out of the Autobot prisoners strapped onto the [[replica AllSpark]], despite her sister Elita-One's pleas for mercy. An opportunity to cause havoc presented itself when [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]]'s forces attempted a coup. Arcee lined up her sights on the generator holding the life energy of the deceased prisoners, dedicated the shot to Elita, and destroyed it, annihilating the Cube and sending the Decepticons into disarray. Arcee's team fought their way through the disorganised Decepticons, linked up with [[Wingblade]]'s team, and rolled out just as the crippled starship came crashing down on the city. With the destruction of the capitol and the defeat of a significant portion of the Decepticon drone army, Arcee considered this to be the turning point of the war, but as long as Starscream was alive, he was a threat that she had to track down. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 5|The Reign of Starscream #5}}

[[File:TalesoftheFallen6-Arceeprotoforms.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|The best part of waking up is ... still being in your own body.]]

Some time later, a ship carrying Arcee and her crew was shot down over an unidentified planet, and when Arcee managed to escape the wreckage, she saw that the culprit was her old nemesis, Thundercracker. She blacked out, and an indeterminate amount of time later, she awoke on an operating table—or rather, next to her old body on an operating table. Her [[spark]] had been transplanted into a new body by the Decepticon mad scientist [[Flatline (ROTF)|Flatline]], as part of a twisted plan to create a new breed of tripartate soldier by using her spark to reignite those of her deceased sisters, Elita-One and Chromia. Flatline had not considered Arcee's strong will, however, and her original programming persisted. She broke free and escaped with two of Flatline's other experiment victims, the twins [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]], but was surprised to learn that Flatline's experiment had worked: her sisters lived again in two bodies similar to her own new form, but now, they were connected at the spark, sharing the thoughts, feelings and memories of one another, thinking with one mind yet still retaining a degree of autonomy and recollection of their previous selves. [[File:TalesoftheFallen6-whereishe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|WASSSS A MAAANNN (now three man)]] The united sisters defeated Flatline, and with the Twins, headed for the exit, but Thundercracker and some Decepticon drones blocked them. Thundercracker laughed, since Arcee hadn't fared too well the last time they tangled, but... that was then. Thundercracker was easily bested by the new and improved Arcee, and escaped while Flatline's headquarters detonated by remote. Arcee wondered whether her weird new existence was a mistake, or if she was merely destined for greater things. Regardless, she refused to become bent on revenge against Thundercracker for the deaths of her crew, so she and the Twins made plans to join the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 6|Tales of the Fallen #6}} {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}}

A short time later, Arcee and her sisters, along with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]], [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]], [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]], [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] and [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] arrived on Earth on the [[Wreckers]] ship [[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]. (While the ship and the Wreckers stayed behind in [[NASA]]) {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}{{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 3}} in response to a summons beamed into space by Optimus Prime Joining the allied Autobot-human strikeforce [[NEST]], the new recruits received some training, and were soon called upon to put it into use: the Decepticon [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] had been sighted in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}

[[File:ArceeROTFIDWCombo.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.85|Remember what [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] did with [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] and the [[Duocon]]s?]]
Arcee participated in the [[Shanghai]] battle. When [[Twins (ROTF)|the Twins]] botched their chase of [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], the Arcee motorcycles gave chase before [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] finished the job. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen issue 1|Revenge of the Fallen #1}} When the Autobots were on the move to the US East Coast investigating on multiple detected Decepticon contacts, at least one of the Arcee bikes was seen alongside [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. Later, while Optimus was fighting [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] in the forest, at least two Arcee bikes were approaching the battle site alongside [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]. An Arcee robot was also seen with [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and Ironhide when the latter was firing at Starscream and Megatron who were fleeing from the site. The Arcee robot was the first one to notice Optimus Prime's severe damage before Ratchet pronounced him "nearly gone". {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen issue 2|Revenge of the Fallen #2}} All three Arcee robots were with the other Autobots when they were facing the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]] in the desert of Egypt. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen issue 3|Revenge of the Fallen #3}}

[[File:TFSpaceCase-SpaceCasehitsArcee.jpg|thumb|right]]
Sometime later after [[Operation: Firestorm]], Arcee joined Bumblebee and Sam for a picnic, which was cut short when they went to investigate an energy signal that had appeared after an earthquake. The trio proceeded deep underground and, just as Arcee was admonishing Sam to be careful, Space Case ambushed them. Despite their numeric superiority, the Autobots had trouble with their enemy because they were afraid firing weapons might cause their unstable surroundings to collapse. Space Case, angry at what he perceived as persecution from the Autobots, activated his plasma afterburners and rocketed out of the cave, triggering the feared cave-in and burying Sam and the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: Space Case}} Arcee managed to send out a distress signal, to which Ratchet responded. The medic fended off Space Case and managed to free Arcee from a pile of rubble, allowing her to go after Space Case a fleeing Space Case. {{storylink|Transformers: Ratchet}} The chase took them towards a densely populated city. Despite Space Case's engine damage, he still had a significant speed advantage over Arcee. As she paused to consider her options, she received a holographic communication from Ratchet. The Autobot medic reported that Sam Witwicky and Bumblebee had survived their encounter with Space Case with no serious injuries, and suggested that Arcee meet back up with them. Arcee cut him off abruptly, inwardly observing that while Ratchet thought she continued to chase Space Case out of a misplaced sense of pride, that's not really what she was doing at all. Arcee then caught up with Space Case. Panicking, Space Case threw Arcee through a storefront and took to the air in another attempt to escape. Arcee, determined not to let anything keep her down, sped after Space Case, used a building to ramp up to his altitude, and destroyed his other engine. Space Case went plummeting into the distance, headed for the waterfront. As he vanished from sight, he promised to be back. Arcee knew she'd be ready for his eventual return. {{storylink|Transformers: Arcee}}

[[File:RisingStorm1 ArceeInjured.jpg|thumb|left]]
When NEST discovered that Starscream was selling Transformer weaponry to humans, a sting operation was staged in which [[Theodore Galloway]] would pose as a buyer to lure the Decepticons in. When [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]], [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]] and [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]] took the bait, Arcee and her sisters joined the twins and the human forces of NEST in tackling them. The sisters did not take kindly to Skystalker's incredulity about the Autobots "sending their women" to do their fighting for them, and killed him with practised ease. The battle aggravated the wounds Arcee had taken in Egypt the previous year, however, and she was brought back to Diego Garcia for medical attention courtesy of Ratchet. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}}

After Sam Witwicky contacted Optimus Prime as Philadelphia was being attacked by Decepticons, Optimus decided that the sisters should be left out of the fight due to Arcee's wounds. Arcee wanted to go despite Chromia's attempt to let her stay behind while her two sisters went. In the end, Optimus decided to allow her to go with Chromia and Elita-1. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}}

[[File:RisingStorm 3 Arcee, Ravage and Ratbat.jpg|thumb|Ravage and Ratbat teach you how to get dates]]

She and her sisters went to New York thinking they would get information on Starscream selling his weapons to humans, but instead they found Astrotrain and a monster. And they also found out that Shockwave was on earth, so they tried to inform Optimus, but [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] jammed their communication and sent his minions after the girls. Arcee and Chromia told Elita-1 to find Optimus. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}}

As Ravage was attacking her. Arcee began to feel the pain of her wounds (and Chromia began to feel them too), later Elita-1 died and Arcee and Chromia felt her death. Despite Arcee's attempts to stop her, Chromia activated some bombs they brought with them (which possibly killed Soundwave's minions). Arcee and Chromia survived the explosion. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}

====''Transformers: Beginnings''====
{{note|Transformers: Beginnings is a condensed, flash-animated retelling of the [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] [[Transformers: Movie Prequel|Movie Prequel]] that is detailed above this section.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Beginnings (Movie)|Transformers: Beginnings}}
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===Titan movie comics===
Originally, Arcee didn't serve either faction, working alone to solve injustices in her own way. [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] personally decided to make an example of her, and only an Autobot extraction team led by [[Kup (Movie)|Kup]] saved her life. This debt saw her join the Autobots. She's chimerical in nature and is constantly changing her [[Alternate mode|altmode]] in an effort to go as fast as possible (maybe that's why her [[robot mode]] always looks different!). She [[Arcee (G1)|previously had a hover-car form]], but on Earth takes a modified bike mode. Once you earn her trust, she's [[Rick Astley|never going to let you down]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 21|Arcee bio}}

During the AllSpark launch, she led the six-bot team that drew Megatron's attention to Tyger Pax. And Optimus only told ''Bumblebee'' that's what their mission was! {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2|#2's reprint of Movie Prelude}}

[[File:Titan5 Sidewayssideswipes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I'm such good friends that I all dress alike!]]

Arcee had been on Earth for some time before [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] arrived. When using all three of her bodies, she refers to her collective self as "we". Back then, she was keeping her pink paint job!

She went on to assist Optimus Prime in a [[NEST]] mission in [[Australia]], and so was in a perfect position to capture the Decepticon [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]. Pursuing him in bike(s) mode, she found it near impossible to blow out his tyres and kept getting sideswiped by him during the pursuit. When a stunned Optimus ordered her to stay on the Decepticon's tail, she responded that the Decepticon's alt mode was far better suited for the terrain... inspiring Optimus to ''blow up'' that terrain.
[[File:Titan2-8 dronesurrender.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Geez, this just getting ''confusing''.]]
With Sideways stunned and taking robot form, Arcee sent one bike in to take him down but almost got hit before human military helicopters arrived to back her up. The mission over, she and Optimus took their prisoner back to [[Diego Garcia]], with Arcee escorting him to a cell. But surprise, [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] was waiting to free him! She was quickly stunned and unable to stop the Decepticons escaping. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.5|Reversal of Fortune}}

She later decided it'd be fun to switch back to her older, single-form body! Her old body got a good workout when she was part of the strike team on the Decepticon's [[Mars (planet)|Phobos]] base. After a brief but violent battle, the [[Purple generic drone|drone hordes]] surrendered to her and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.8|Back-to-Back}}

====Alternate timeline====
[[File:Titan13 Arcee.jpg|thumb|"I don't ''want'' to look retro!!"]]
In an [[Tyran 208.28 Gamma|alternate timeline]] where the Decepticons won the battle of [[Mission City]], Arcee was a member of a small group of reinforcements summoned to Earth by the remaining Autobots on the planet. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 10|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 2}} Touching down on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to await contact from Earth, they were attacked by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], but the quick-thinking Arcee took command and rallied the troops. When this still failed to work, she ordered them to Earth (following [[Strongarm (Movie)|Strongarm]]'s initiative) and their prearranged targets. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 11|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 3}} Joining up with the Earth-bound Autobots, Arcee refused to accept defeat, and helped [[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]] defend [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] while he destroyed the AllSpark, foiling the Decepticons' plan to cyberform Earth using its power. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 12|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 4}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 13|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5}}

Arcee was left bewildered by the idea that Humanity would not trust and love the Autobots, and Optimus explained to her that, from a human point of view, all the Transformers are alien horrors fighting on their planet. Following this, she guarded the [[Savannah]], [[Georgia]] shelter and was caught in an ambush staged by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 14|Aftermath Part 1}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 15|Aftermath Part 2}}

[[File:Titan22 Arcee.jpg|left|thumb|"''That's'' better!"]]

Later, after serving with Bumblebee in protecting an Alaskan pipeline, among other engagements to protect the American infrastructure, {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}} Arcee was part of Ironhide's team in retrieving [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] from Cybertron, which ran afoul of [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 17|Return to Cybertron: Part 1}} She acted as Bumblebee's distraction, drawing [[Storm Surge (Movie)|Storm Surge]] and [[Fracture (Movie)|Fracture]] away, {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 18|Return to Cybertron: Part 2}} and doubled back to regroup with Ironhide (and pull him out of rubble) when [[Unicron]] arrived. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 19|Return to Cybertron: Part 3}} Later, she got Optimus Prime up to speed on the situation. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 20|Return to Cybertron: Part 4}}

Following the Decepticon re-conquest of Savannah, Arcee was part of the raid to rescue [[Mikaela Banes]]. She got off one bit of bravado about how hitting things was her kind of shindig before [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] hit ''her''. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 22|The Decepticon Who Haunted Himself}}

When the Autobots launched their final strike, Arcee was part of the spearhead team hitting the [[Decepticon Heartland]]. She started off the 'tagging' of Decepticons to teleport them away from Earth, getting [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] in the back and looking very happy about it. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 25|Revolution Part Three}}
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===Toy bios===
Arcee was well trained by Ironhide, making her one of the most dangerous Autobots. She believes without question that the Decepticons must be stopped at all costs. {{storylink|#Scout Class toys|Arcee (Scout)}}

Arcee honed her speed by hunting [[turbofox]]es with other speedsters, challenging herself to get as close as possible before tagging them with her bow. Arriving on [[Earth]] at some point in the early 21st Century, she would spend her days stalking unsuspecting Decepticons until she drew them close enough to strike. {{storylink|#2007dlx|Arcee (Movie Deluxe)}} However, when the situation on Earth began to ramp up into out-and-out combat, Arcee was reassigned to the [[Charii system]]. It was there where her stealth skills would be of more use, fighting against a Decepticon splinter cell working on a star-breaking weapon. {{storylink|Robo-Vision|Arcee (Robo-Vision)}}

Nevertheless, Arcee jumped at the chance to get back on Earth and was soon handed control of her own strike team, made up of robots similar to her in attitude and design. She stalked Decepticons and killed them on the quiet. {{storylink|#Deluxe Class toys 2|Arcee (ROTF Deluxe)}} She also started following the tradition of inscribing Cybertronian words on your chassis: while she wasn't superstitious, the ''Decepticons'' sure were! It also gave her a nice confidence boost. {{storylink|#Deluxe Class toys 4|Arcee (DOTM Deluxe)}}

Whenever Arcee partook in a fight, she was fighting to win. She always made sure her weapons were fully charged and her engine was tuned to perfection. By the time Decepticons saw Arcee in their rearview mirrors, there was no escape for them. {{storylink|#Fast Action Battlers|Cyber Pursuit Arcee}}

While fighting the dread [[Tailwhip]], Arcee was trapped in his vortex and her only chance was to shoot out the blades of the evil robot above her. {{storylink|#Deluxe Class toys 3|Rotorwash Rumble}} Her closest comrade was Ratchet, as they both carried a standing feud with [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] for [[The Thrill of the Hunt|unknown reasons]].<ref name="battlebio">[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Hasbro Arcee Battle Bio]</ref>

Arcee and her sisters have hunted [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] in the past, but he always got away. After begging [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], the three of them got another shot at bringing him down. {{storylink|#SidewaysSneakAttack|Sideways Sneak Attack}}

===''Legends'' comic===
Arcee was among the heroic female Transformers who appeared in one of [[Tigatron]]'s dreams to protect him from the evil female Transformers. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 11|Bonus Edition Vol. 11}}

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
====Scout Class toys====
[[File:Movie-toy Arcee-TargetScout.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not Chrom- Well, maybe I am!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Target exclusive Scout Class, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, scope, 2 tailpipes, "Energon" star

: Arcee is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], replacing her pinks and most of her whites and blacks with blue, and her translucent red with smoky brown plastic. She transforms into a "superbike"-type racing motorcycle. Unusually for a Transformer, she does not hold her weapon in her hands as most figures do. Instead, her Energon Bow mounts on a peg on either arm, with her hands being positioned to give the appearance of her using the bow. The bow itself is spring-loaded, firing a grey "arrow" missile.

:Arcee (and the rest of the Scout wave) were [[exclusive]] to [[Target]] stores, where they were all part of a [[Robo-Vision]] promotion. Arcee came with a Robo-Vision Decoder which allows you to see the Robo-Vision Code ("BULLSEYE") printed on her cardback. Starting [[June 2]], 2007, Target's website allowed users to input those codes to access exclusive content, a concept similar to the online [[Cyber Planet Key]] info from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' toyline]].

:This toy was also sold as a Farmers exclusive in [[New Zealand]], and was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]]'s Cybertronian form in the [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] movie comics.

:This mold was also used to make ''Superlink'' Ariel Paradron Type, as well as the [[BotCon 2005]] "[[Descent into Evil]]" set's [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]], [[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]], and the fellow Target-exclusive [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movieverse]] [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]], which was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Arcee (SG)|Arcee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TargetArcee/arcee.htm More information on Scout Arcee at TFU.info]''
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====Deluxe Class toys====
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[[File:Movie Deluxe Arcee toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Pretty in...purple?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-11'''
:*''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Deluxe Arcee transforms into a purple 2006 Buell Firebolt XB12R motorcycle, genericised to get around licensing issues. Arcee has references [[tampograph]]ed on her [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], such as her motorcycle's fictional model name, "RC 1100" (Get it? "RC" as in "Arcee"), and her [[Massachusetts]] [[license plate]] marked TF7407, the original release date of the movie.

: Arcee's [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] feature is located in her crossbow weapon (formed out of the seat/storage area of the bike), activated when the projectile (the bike's tailpipe) is inserted, which pushes out the recurved lath parts on the sides of the weapon. The rectangular peg which is supposed to be used to attach her weapon to her forearm in [[robot mode]] is sometimes a poor fit, and the weapon may pop off. As an alternative, the round peg by which the weapon is attached in ''vehicle'' mode can also be used in robot mode, with a little rearranging of parts.

: Undocumented in the instructions, the two shoulder-mounted half-wheels contain a small niche on the edge of the tires. By folding the wheels down with the hubcaps pointing towards the chest and turning the tires towards the shoulders, one can feel the wheels gently click into place via the tire niches and hidden tabs in the shoulders, allowing the wheels to remain in place and more closely resemble the figure as pictured on its packaging. Probably coincidentally, Arcee is almost perfectly scaled to 3.75 inch figures like Hasbro's own ''G.I. Joe'', though this would put her vehicle mode more in line with the size of the larger Kawasaki Ninja than the Firebolt.

: As with most larger Transformers toys that become motorcycles, Arcee has a kickstand on the left side of the bike; unfortunately, it's mounted so low that she will fall in the opposite direction if it is fully extended.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Arcee/arcee.htm More information on Deluxe Arcee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movietoy-Arceebattledamaged.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|She's a dirty girl.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Arcee, Starscream & Optimus Prime''' (Sam's Club exclusive three-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile

: A three-pack, [[exclusive]] to Sam's Club stores, consisting of redecos of Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and Deluxe Class Arcee, both with battle damage deco, and an unchanged Voyager Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]].

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)}}</ul>

: A single release of the battle damaged redeco of Deluxe Class Arcee from the Sam's Club exclusive three-pack, sold in the same packaging as the non-redecoed original release. This version was officially available in Hasbro's Southeast Asian markets, but sightings hailing from a US [[Walmart]] store and retail in Belgium (!) suggest it might have been available there in small quantities as well... however, whereas the Asian release sports an additional sticker on the packaging highlighting the "Exclusive! Battle-damage!", the version found at US retail lacks the sticker, yet has a different UPC bar code than the original version, suggesting an isolated flub rather than an official release.<ref name="arceewm">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/168922-battle-damaged-deluxe-arcee-found-california-walmart.html "Battle-damaged Deluxe Arcee found at California Walmart"] at TFW2005.</ref>

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[[File:Movie Arcee Black toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I shall go back...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Black Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''MA-20'''
:*''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile, AllSpark cube

: This Japan-only [[redeco]] of Deluxe Class Arcee is cast in black in an attempt to match the look of the motorcycle [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] rides near the end of the film. Surprisingly, it is not [[Black redeco|evil]].

: Like all Japanese "[[AllSpark Power]]" toys, Black Arcee comes with a small AllSpark cube accessory.

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[[File:Movie Arcee Wonder Festival G1 redeco.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...all the way to 1986...!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee G1 Color Edition''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile

:Arcee G1 Color Edition (アーシーG1カラーエディション) is decoed in pink and white, in homage to Generation 1 [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and debuted at [[Wonder Festival]] 2008 Winter in Tokyo, Japan.
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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Legends Class toys====
{{anchor|Legends}}
[[File:ROTFtoy-ArceeLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|If you wanted Legends Class figures of the other two, you'd have needed to buy Arcee again. And Sideways. Geez, thanks!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Legends Class, [[2010]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:Legends Arcee is a pink and black motorcycle that transforms into a pink and black robot. Black chunks are strategically placed on her two wheels so she can stand up in robot mode. There's an odd jointed piece above her rear wheel that has a [[Powerlinx]]-like [[5 mm post|hardpoint]] and a peg hole on the other side; since the entire piece serves no function, it may have been designed with a combined form similar to the Deluxes in mind.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/LegArcee/arcee.htm More information on Legends Arcee at TFU.info]''
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====Deluxe Class toys====
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[[File:ROTF Deluxe Chromia.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hey, I'm Arcee too, sometimes! Well, actually most times.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Chromia''' ([[2009]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''RA-11'''
:*''Accessories:'' Missile, figure stand/cycle cannons

:[[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] converts from an unlicensed approximation of a {{w|Suzuki B-King}} to a robot with a unicycle for legs. Her vehicle mode weapon can attach as a display stand for either mode, ironically making a unicycle-bot one of the more stable robot-modes. In robot mode, there is a spring-loaded missile between the tailpipes on Chromia's left hand in addition to the aforementioned non-firing blaster-stand. There is also a piece on the bottom of the vehicle mode (or back of the robot mode) that folds out, but there is no indication in the instructions as to what this piece is for. However, the piece can slide into a similar piece in the later Arcee toy, starting the supposed combined mode.

:While the instructions depict the motorcycle seat remaining flat so that it ends up covering the bottom wheel, the robot mode more closely resembles the movie design if the seat is folded in and locked into a slot on the motorcycle's bottom, as shown on the back of the packaging. The packaging photo also shows Chromia's front wheel resting behind the robot's shoulders, while the instructions leave it above her head. Furthermore, while it is not mentioned either in the instructions or shown on the box, the stand can be attached backwards and rotated with the guns facing up so that it acts as a prop for the toy, allowing the wheel to actually touch the ground, and letting the toy look from the front like it is unsupported. In addition, the stand can also be attached to right arm as an inordinately large handgun by sliding the two pegs inside the gun into two slots on the inside of the arm.

:The stand has sculpted tank treads on the bottom, most likely to make it look that she's still mobile while using it.

:Though the instructions do not explain it, the back of the blister card mentions she has a [[Mech Alive]] gimmick in her left arm. While it isn't quite the "spinning gears" the card refers to, swinging her left forearm towards and away from her body makes a blue piston slide back and forth inside the large gun.

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[[File:ROTF Deluxe Arcee toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Help! I have scoliosis, and I can't stand on my own.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (2009)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''RA-23'''
:*''Accessories:'' Sidecar/blaster/figure stand
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Deluxe class ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Arcee converts from an unlicensed {{w|Ducati 848}} to a robot mode that can look quite awkward if not properly aligned. The figure has a sidecar which can become a Dual Sniper Pistol<ref name="battlebio"/> or a display stand. In robot mode, she is equipped with a small cannon on her right wrist that can deploy a spring-loaded energy blade. Small [[Cyberglyphics]] inscriptions are molded onto the surface of the blade.

:Her [[Mech Alive]] feature is located not in her elbow, as the packaging would suggest, but instead in her chest; tilting her neck up and down causes a pair of exposed gears to turn.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/Arcee/arcee.htm More information on Deluxe Arcee at TFU.info]''
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====''Fast Action Battlers''====
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[[File:ROTF-toy FAB CyberPursuitArcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I still have scoliosis, but now I can stand up!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cyber Pursuit Arcee''' (Fast Action Battler, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Exhaust pipes/missile

:A simplified version of her ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toy, [[Fast Action Battlers]] Arcee is targeted at the age 5 and under demographic, being a simplified version of her Deluxe-Class toy and having more limited articulation (that's better than most Fast Action Battlers toys). This version does away with the sidecar/stand in favor of a built-in, fully retractable stand, as well as featuring a kickstand and free spinning wheels. Her main gimmick is the ability to fire her dual exhaust pipes as a single missile in both robot and vehicle mode. She features fully working suspension, but due to the transformation locking both wheels in place, it is not available in vehicle mode.

:Despite being intended for a sub-line that focuses on fast and fairly easy transformations, the design of the shoulder joints and the nature of the transformation can make transforming from robot to vehicle mode frustrating. Ironic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/FABArcee/arcee.htm More information on Cyber Pursuit Arcee at TFU.info]''
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====''Human Alliance''====
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[[File:ROTFtoy-ArceeHumanAlliance.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm the red bike, but I transform into the blue bike's robot, but with the red bike's colors - look, women are complicated, okay?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Skids / Arcee / Mikaela Banes''' (Human Alliance, 2009)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''RA-25'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Coming with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mikaela Banes]], ''[[Human Alliance]]'' Arcee is a robot that transforms into a motorcycle. As with the other Human Alliance vehicles, Mikaela can ride her in her vehicle mode.

: This figure, which is somewhere in between [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends]] and [[size class|Scout Class]] size, has a motorcycle mode that is slightly similar to Arcee's Ducati 848, with some elements resembling the Aprilia RS125 Mikaela is riding at one point in the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|movie]], and some elements entirely made up. The robot mode, meanwhile, is clearly that of the blue motorcycle, [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]]. Hasbro explained in their monthly Q&A that it ''is'' meant to resemble Mikaela's bike, and they called it "Arcee" so kids wouldn't be confused by two separate red/pink bikes.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=65426 Hasbro December 09 Q&A, AllSpark]</ref> Also, the face, which is mostly unpainted save for a few small details, doesn't resemble ROTF Arcee's movie design at all. In fact, the head design bears some resemblance to [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]].

: Despite being larger than a Legends Class figure, Arcee features less [[articulation]] than most of them. While her right elbow features a swivel joint, the left arm is sculpted in one piece, and the elbow fixed in a permanent position.

: This mold was later redecoed into ''Dark of the Moon'' Human Alliance [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-1]].

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[[File:Humanalliancechromiatoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Red repaint in 3... 2... 1...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Mudflap / Chromia / Agent Simmons''' (Human Alliance, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''RA-31'''

: Coming with [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] and [[Seymour Simmons]], Human Alliance Chromia is, you guessed it, a robot that transforms into a motorcycle. Simmons can ride her in her vehicle mode as well.

: Aside from the colour scheme, this "Chromia" is clearly meant to be Arcee as it has the main component's robot mode, and its vehicle mode is closer to Arcee's than either the motorcycle included with Human Alliance Skids or the Deluxe Chromia. Its higher level of movie-accuracy includes a much more accurate head sculpt, and although its left arm is also cast in one piece, the extra articulation in the shoulders, waist and hips makes the figure more posable than the other HA motorcycle.

: The transformation is surprisingly complex and fiddly for a figure this size, which is basically a non-autotransforming version of the larger FAB. In robot mode the figure has a piece than the wheels can stand on to support them, or be rotated behind to prop the figure up with some care. The kickstand is too short to hold the bike upright in vehicle mode, although this is easily fixed by gluing a small piece of black plastic to its base to lengthen it. She suffers from balance issues in robot mode as well, since her robot-mode stand ends up placed more towards her left side instead of at the center, meaning she tends to fall to her right side often.

: She also comes packaged incompletely transformed, with her (difficult to open) right hand left untransformed as the motorbike's seat. Good luck getting ''that'' out.
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
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[[File:Hunt for the Decepticons Deluxe Elita-1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|(''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:TakaraTomyAutobotAllianceElita.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|(''TakaraTomy version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Elita-1''' (Deluxe Class, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AA-08'''
:*''Accessories:'' Missile, figure stand/cannons

:Elita-1 is a black, white and metallic pink [[redeco]] of Chromia, transforming from a unicycle-robot into a {{w|Suzuki B-King}} motorcycle. Her vehicle mode weapon can attach as a display stand for either mode, ironically making a unicyclebot one of the most stable robot-modes. In robot mode, there is a spring-loaded missile between the tailpipes on Chromia's left hand in addition to the aforementioned non-firing blaster-stand. She is slightly retooled from the original Chromia figure, sporting an extra tab that allows her chest to lock together more securely. She was released as part of the [[Hunt for the Decepticons]] promotion.

:Elita-1 features a small [[Mech Alive]] gimmick: swinging her left forearm towards and away from her body makes a blue piston slide back and forth inside the large gun. Her stand has sculpted tank threads on the bottom, most likely to make it look that she's still mobile while using it. Her license plate has ''3L 174'' written on it as an stylish way of spelling her own name. [[Headmaster (Animated)|A certain fellow]] would approve of that.

:[[TakaraTomy]] initially mistakenly solicited their release of Elita-1 using the purple Arcee redeco from the "Rotorwash Rumble" pack. The actual released toy uses the Chromia mold just like Hasbro, with a more [[show-accuracy|screen accurate]] deco that uses more purple paint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/Elita-1/elita-1.htm More information on Elita-1 at TFU.info]''

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[[File:HFTD rotorwash arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Rotorwash Rumble''' ([[Target]] exclusive multi-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Sidecar/cannons/figure stand

:A pink redeco of the ''ROTF'' Arcee mold. She is packaged with the Decepticon [[Blazemaster]]-redeco [[Tailwhip]]. Her packaging successfully identifies her Mech Alive gimmick as being in her chest, rather than her left elbow.

:As noted above, TakaraTomy mistakenly used this figure in solicitation images of their Elita-1.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/TargetArcee/arcee.htm More information on Rotorwash Rumble Arcee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF2010toy sideways sneak attack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Sideways Sneak Attack''' (Multi-pack)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:This [[Target]] exclusive multi-pack was to contain redecos of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends class Arcee mold as Chromia and Elita-1, plus an Arcee possibly lacking the black [[paint operation]]s on the handles from the single ''ROTF'' release ([[prototype|samples]] on display at [[BotCon 2010]] came in both flavors) plus ''possibly'' a different paint mask for the face. The set furthermore includes a redeco of Deluxe class [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], whose painted battle damage evokes the scene in the film where he's been cut in half. Ouchies.
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===''Animated''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]] 2010
:*''ID number'': '''EZ-24'''

: Yes, you read that correctly. The Legends-class Arcee was released under the ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' brand in Japan, as part of the first assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-packed]] "[[EZ Collection]]" toys, which was half-''Animated'', half-movie. This version of Arcee appears to be identical to the [[#Legends Class toys|original Hasbro release]].
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===''Dark of the Moon''===
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[[File:DOTM MechTech Deluxe Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (MechTech Deluxe Class, [[May 14|5-14]]-[[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''DA11'''
:*''Accessories:'' Missile, figure stand/cannons, MechTech Blaster/Sonic Blade

:Originating from [[TakaraTomy]], this ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe class Arcee is a redeco and minor retool of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Chromia, adding two [[5 mm post]] hole MechTech ports on her sculpted engine, which end up on her arms in robot mode. She comes with a retool of [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]]'s [[MechTech]] weapon, replacing the chainsaw with a new Sonic Blade sword.

:Unlike the official image(left),the figure uses white plastic on more pieces, specially in the arms, noticeable in both modes, as well as clear orange instead of blue of the same official image.

:Arcee comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of her MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

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[[File:Arcee DOTM Deluxe Target.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Sidecar/blaster/figure stand
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:A redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Arcee figure, this version is mostly cast in smoky clear pink plastic, with her sidecar being white this time. Liberally scattered across her body are opaque pink [[Cyberglyphics]]. The packaging callouts return to falsely indicating that her left elbow contains moving gears.

:As with the other [[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Cyberglyph" redecos ([[Space Case (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Space Case]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Cyberglyph|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Jazz]]), she comes with a comic book by [[IDW Publishing]], ''[[Transformers: Arcee]]''.

: She was also made available in Canada as a Zellers exclusive, in New Zealand as a Farmers exclusive (both in English-only US-style packaging minus the "only at Target" sticker), in the United Kingdom as a Tesco exclusive, and in Germany as a Müller exclusive (both in typical [[multilingual packaging|multilingual European packaging]] including a multilingual comic).

:At both [[BotCon 2011]] and [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, the Hasbro slide presentation referred to this figure as Elita-1. Alrighty then.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TargetArcee/arcee.htm Dark of the Moon Arcee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Humanallianceelitaone.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ugh! Wrong body again, Hasbro!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Skids / Elita-1 / Sergeant Epps''' (Human Alliance, 2011)}}</ul>

: A purple redeco of ''Human Alliance'' Arcee, ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Elita-1 comes with a redeco of ''Human Alliance'' [[Skids (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Skids]] and [[Robert Epps#Dark of the Moon|Sergeant Epps]]. Epps can ride her in vehicle mode.

:The mold Elita-1 is redecoed from actually uses Chromia's robot design (similarly to Elita-1's Deluxe-class toy) despite originally being named and colored like Arcee, meaning that the purple bike is a recolor of the red bike who somehow had the blue bike's body. Confused yet?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/HAElita-1/elita-1.htm Human Alliance Elita-1 at TFU.info]''
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===''Movie Edition''===
[[File:TTC-toy Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''5'''
:*''Bag Code:'' '''D'''

: Released in the fifth Series of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] under the ''Movie Edition'' banner, Arcee is a small soft-plastic figure that turns from wheel-footed robot into a pink sports motorcycle in a few short steps, based on her ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design.

: For reasons unknown, some Arcee figures came without instructions, though that may be a small sample size because Series 5 of the movie-based Tiny Turbo Changers only barely made it to retail. Very few retailers and virtually no online outlets offered this Series, and the few places they could be found, like [[Target]], apparently got very very few of them.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio_Series_52_Arcee_toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, why do I get second billing?!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Chromia / Arcee / Elita-1''' (Deluxe Class, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''52'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-41'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 25]], [[2020]]
:*''Accessories'': 3 wheel stands, cannon, sword, shoulderpad, "[[Shanghai]] Pursuit" backdrop

[[File:Studio_Series_52_Arcee_combiner.JPG|upright=0.9|thumb|left|Team carry!]]
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Arcee is a Legion Class-sized mold accurate to her appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen'', transforming into a pink approximation of a Ducati 848 sportbike unlike her previous toys, which were generally colored bright red. She comes packaged with [[Chromia (ROTF)#Studio Series|Chromia]] and [[Elita-One (Movie)#Studio Series|Elita-1]] in a three-pack priced at the standard Deluxe Class price value, making the trio the smallest transforming figures in the ''Studio Series'' line to date. The set includes three unique stands for each sister's bottom wheels, helping them stay upright, and a cardboard backdrop display of their pursuit of [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] through Shanghai's streets.

:Though not included in the toys' instructions, the three sisters can combine into a kind of motorcycle-centaur form, as originally proposed for (but cut from) the movie (see "[[#Notes|Notes]]," below). The combined form is assembled using special tabs on Elita-1 and Chromia's stands to link the figures together, and its appearance is completed with three accessories: a pink cannon, a blue sword, and a blue shoulder pad, which all attach to Arcee. Arcee can also wear the parts while in her individual robot mode (as can Chromia), but neither they nor the sisters' stands store anywhere in vehicle mode.

:Like the rest of the figures in the same wave, Arcee first saw release in some Toys"R"Us shops in Malaysia and independent stores in Hong Kong.

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[[File:Studio-Series-BB-Arcee.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Sideswipe (Movie)|A look so good]], even the girls want it.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''85'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-86'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 27]], [[2022]]
:*''Accessories'': 2 pistols, "Cybertron Falls" backdrop (2nd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept art)}}<ref>Sam Smith's [https://www.instagram.com/p/CbV7vwqrnjK/ Instagram post] about ''Studio Series Bumblebee'' Arcee</ref>

:Part of the 16th wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Arcee is an extremely accurate depiction of her appearance in ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' and transforms into a Cybertronian motorcycle that incorporates significant visual cues from [[Arcee (G1)|G1 Arcee]]'s Cybertronian convertible mode. Like most of ''Bumblebee'''s Cybertronian characters in the toyline, her alternate mode was created by Hasbro and TakaraTomy for the toy as the film model was not designed to transform.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=-SS BB intro figures all have altmodes designed post-film by Hasbro/TT for this line, only Ravage had an ILM-side design for an altmode since he uses it on-screen -these wouldn't have been SS candidates due to lack of altmodes but there was lots of internal love for the designs|link=https://twitter.com/Vangelus/status/1466819619063308289|name=Chris Ho|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=12|day=03|(defunct=)}}</ref>

:She comes with two pistols based on her weapon in the film, itself a shrunken down version of the larger blaster the other Autobots used. Since she only used one in the film, the other can be given to ''Studio Series'' [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Studio Series|Cliffjumper]], who did not include the smaller blaster he had in the movie. The blasters can store on tabs molded onto her thrusters/backpack in robot mode. In vehicle mode, they are meant to be held in her hands at the rear of the vehicle. The tabs on her thrusters can also be used, but doing so will leave her hands ''very'' exposed. The heels can fold down to become wheels for Arcee to skate on in robot mode. There are molded gaps in the front wheels that are meant to line up with other parts of her feet; forgetting about them means the feet will not collapse all the way.

:Oddly, Arcee has no blue paint for her optics, giving her a very dead-eyed look. On some copies, it can be difficult to keep her neck tabbed into the front of her torso.

:Like all other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a display backdrop. As with most ''Bumblebee'' ''Studio Series'' figures, this backdrop depicts a war-torn Cybertron as it appears in the beginning of the film.

:Arcee was officially revealed during the [[December 3]], [[2021]], ''Transformers'' team roundtable with fans.

:This figure was retooled to make ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Javelin]].

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CbV7vwqrnjK/ Design notes on ''Bumblebee'' Arcee from Hasbro designer Sam Smith]''

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-Core-ROTB-Arcee.jpg|thumb|300px|She's lost some weight and gone down a size since the 80's thanks to all her core training.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Core Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Rise of the Beasts'''''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-106'''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, front wheel
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the fifth wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Core Class figures, Arcee is based on her appearance in ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' and transforms into an unlicensed approximation of a {{w|Ducati 916}} motorcycle in 11 steps. Her small size is to scale with other characters from the movie. She comes with her blaster, which stores underneath the motorcycle to form a kickstand. Like her ''Bumblebee'' toy above, the wheels on her legs can be flipped down as roller skates, but good luck getting her to stay upright, as she lacks any sort of support in this position.

:Her front wheel is on detachable 3 mm peg, and comes as such in the box. It can be removed and wielded in her hands or just to clean up her back. The rest of her back kibble can also be removed if so desired, due to it using a friction hinge.

:Her head has sculpted in pigtails, accurate to her CG model.

:The stock photo of her motorcycle mode is badly mistransformed, neglecting to transform the rear entirely. According to Sam Smith, this Arcee's face is pink and her wheels are on her legs based on an earlier version of the movie design.

:Notably, Arcee is packaged with her waist swiveled so that her legs are facing to her left, due to the size of the wheels on the back of her legs. Her packaging is decorated with the artwork of the "Cliffside Chase" backdrop.

:Arcee and her wavemate [[Freezer]] were first revealed via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Australia]] listings, days before their official reveal by Hasbro on [[January 10]], 2023.

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CnRya1UOE2j/ Design notes on ''Rise of the Beasts'' Arcee from Hasbro designer Sam Smith]''
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* '''''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary Autobot Multipack''' (Multi-pack, [[2024]])
:*''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''52'''
:*''Accessories'': 3 wheel stands, cannon, sword, shoulderpad, "Race to Protect Earth" backdrop

:"''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary" Arcee is a re-release of the 2019 Arcee figure, featuring very little, if any deco differences. As to be expected, Arcee can still combine with Chromia and Elita-1 to form their merged form.

:As well as Chromia and Elita-1, this version of Arcee comes in an [[Amazon_(website)|Amazon]] exclusive pack alongside ''Studio Series'' [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#SSROTF15th|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jetfire (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Jetfire]], released in commemoration of ''Revenge of the Fallen'''s 15th anniversary. The set also includes a unique reversible backdrop with the first version of the "Pyramid Desert Battle" scene on one side and the other side featuring the "Shanghai Pursuit" scene.
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===''Rise of the Beasts''===
[[File:TF-ROTB-Beast-Combiners-Arcee-and-Silverfang.jpg||thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1m1|'''Arcee & Silverfang''' (Beast Combiners, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Armor Set Arcee & Silverfang'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BCAS-02'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the "Beast Alliance" subline for ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|Rise of the Beasts]]'', Beast Combiners Arcee is a simplified figure that transforms into a motorcycle in 13 steps. One of the earliest designed toys for the line, this Arcee borrows a lot from her ''Bumblebee'' design, notably the arms and lower legs.

:She comes with [[Silverfang#toys|Silverfang]], who transforms into her armor mode in 8 steps. She is compatible with other armor mode partners in the Beast Combiner assortment.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Weaponizer-Arcee.jpg||thumb|upright=1.66|Hi, I look better than the Studio Series version!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1m1|'''Arcee & Cheetor''' (Beast Weaponizers, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Set Arcee & Cheetor'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BCS-04'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': October 28, 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: The "Beast Weaponizer" Arcee toy converts from a 5-inch robot to a motorcycle in 9 steps. She comes packaged with a slight redeco of the [[Cheetor (ROTB)#BeastWeaponizer|Cheetor]] Battlemaster.

: This figure was first found listed on Canadian store kidtoy.ca's website, prior to any announcement by Hasbro, as well as seen in Midwest Walmart stores.
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==Merchandise==
===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Chromia and megs robot heroes.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.66|And now she's using Elita-1's robot mode. WTF?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Chromia & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2009)}}</ul>

:Part of the third wave of ''Robot Heroes'' two-packs for ''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[Chromia (ROTF)#Robot Heroes|Chromia]] comes packaged versus [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#RHChromia|Megatron]]. Her robot mode design is actually [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-1]]'s, since Hasbro can't tell their bike chicks apart.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/RHChromia/chromia.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Chromia at TFU.info]''

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===Burger King===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Launchin' Arcee''' (free [[Burger King]] toy, 2009)}}</ul>

:Part of [[Burger King]]'s 2009 promotion of ''Revenge Of The Fallen'', Arcee is a non-transformable motorcycle that launches out of a purple base when a button in the shape of the Autobot symbol is pushed on the top. When she whooshes out of the front, which has her face on it, it only goes a few feet until it stops.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/BKArcee/arcee.htm More information on Launchin' Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===Trumpeter===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Smart Kit, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Stand, Visored Head, Hands, Pistol
[[File:Trumpeter-Arcee.jpg‎||thumb|upright=1.25|Pocket sized!]]
:Released by [[Trumpeter]], Arcee is a pre-painted model kit based on her Cybertronian body from the ''Bumblebee'' movie. She comes with three sets of hands, an alternate visored head, a pistol, and a base.

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===Figural Bag Clip===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (2023)}}</ul>
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5" 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi ''Rise of the Beasts'' Arcee.

:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.
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===''Pop!''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (2023)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''1374'''
[[File:ROTB_Pop_Arcee.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.66|Pucker up, buttercup!]]

:Released as part of a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed batch of the ''Pop! Movies'' segment, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Arcee is a super deformed vinyl figure based on her appearance in said movie and is molded skating on a small translucent plate with her wheels on her feet.

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===Threezero===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''DLX Arcee''' (Q4 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': eight hands, two pistols, base, stand

:DLX scale Arcee is a highly articulated and detailed figure based off her appearance in the prologue of ''Bumblebee''. She also features LED-enabled optics (batteries not included), interchangeable hands and comes with a dynamic display stand.
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===Blokees===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (2024)}}</ul>
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==Notes==
[[File:Movie scale chart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In the time before time...]]
===Single Arcee===
*Arcee was originally going to be a member of the live-action movie's Autobot cast, but was later replaced by [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. According to screenwriter [[Roberto Orci]], they would have needed to explain the point behind female robots, which there wasn't any time for in the movie.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/07/02/exclusive-interview-robert-orci?page=3 Roberto Orci explaining the reasons for Arcee's removal from the script in an interview with IGN.]</ref> Oddly enough, there was no attempt to do so when she debuted in ''Revenge of the Fallen''. By the time of ''Bumblebee'' and ''Rise of the Beasts'', no comment is made on her gender either, the concept of [[female Transformer]]s having long since become a common, accepted part of the franchise; as well as the film industry and general audience now being open to virtually any concept put to film compared to the movie landscape of 2007.
*In another interview, Alex Kurtzman cited "scale issues" as an additional reason for dropping Arcee; allegedly, Michael Bay simply considered her too small as compared to the rest of the Autobots.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070714214451/http://www.wizarduniverse.com/movies/transformersmovie/005082421.cfm?page=1 Wizard interview with Kurtzman and Orci]</ref> The Arcee that appears in ''Rise of the Beasts'' is almost as small as she was planned to be in the 2007 film, but she isn't completely dwarfed this time as the other Autobots are scaled down compared to the 2007 roster.
*As part of [[BotCon 2007]]'s Hasbro tour, fans viewed "Robot Scale Chart v03", dated 11.22.05, which showed Arcee's height as 9' (2.7m). However, all of the designs on this chart were very early and later heavily revised (though [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] was revised far less than the others).
*It's commonly assumed that Arcee's big part in the movie would have been the scene in which [[William Lennox]] starts his solo assault on [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] using an abandoned motorcycle. However, the screenwriters rejected that notion, stating that this scene wasn't written until ''after'' Arcee had already been dropped from the script—but if she ''had'' remained in the movie, that scene ''would'' have probably featured her as the motorcycle.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/2288318-post539.html Orci once again clearing up the story between Arcee and the motorcycle Lennox uses during the final battle]</ref>
*Arcee came close to being killed off in ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'', as the trade states that two revisions of the plot had her dying.
*Arcee was the host of a "Lonely Hearts" letter column in the Titan comic's [[letters page]].
[[File:BB-Arcee-model.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Ok, her legs were too skinny before, but now we're exaggerating..]]
*Arcee's Cybertronian design in ''Bumblebee'' is heavily inspired by her Generation 1 [[Arcee (G1)|namesake]].

===Arcee triplets===
[[File:ROTFConceptArceeCombinerDVD.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|So apparently Chromia and Elita-1 were green and silver at some point? Okay.]]
*It's not especially clear whether ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Arcee is one consciousness controlling three bodies, or three separate individuals. Writer [[Roberto Orci]] explained that she was written as a singular entity, but that [[Michael Bay]] "kept them as individuals".<ref>[http://transformerslive.blogspot.com/2009/07/ask-orci-final-edition.html Roberto Orci answers questions on the Transformers Live blogspot, July 13, 2009.]</ref> If this was Bay's intention, it does not particularly come across in the movie (as the trio doesn't really ''do'' anything), beyond perhaps Arcee referring to her components in the plural form in one instance. The novelization of the film adheres to the script's intent, describing Arcee as a "[[Multi-component Transformer|Tripartite Cybertronian]]", while the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline chose instead to identify Arcee as only ''one'' of the bikes (the pink/red one), and characterize the other two as the separate characters [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-1]], who were characterised as Arcee's sisters.
**IDW Publishing's ''[[Transformers: Tales of the Fallen|Tales of the Fallen]]'' mini-series, complimented a few years later by ''[[Transformers: Rising Storm|Rising Storm]]'', goes to some lengths to marry the two concepts, depicting Arcee, Elita-1 and Chromia as a trio of robots animated by one spark, sharing thoughts and feelings but still possessing some degree of autonomy from one another.
**[[Titan Books|Titan]]'s comics, on the other hand, depict Arcee as having three bodies in their comic strips (sometimes even forgetting about ''that'' and drawing her in her original first movie toyline body), only to have their letters pages make the contradictory claims that a) they ''were'' separate robots who aren't related and Arcee's just the only one namechecked, and b) that ''nobody knows'' and that it depends "on who you ask".
**Hasbro ''Dark of the Moon'' website adheres to the original idea for Arcee, identifying her as a "a single mind that operates three bodies". Further, it follows through on the events of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' by stating that two of her components were destroyed during the battle at Giza. That, of course, is in fairly complete contradiction to previous Hasbro bios that have Elita-One still operating in the post-movie [[Hunt for the Decepticons]] setting.
[[File:ROTFAnimaticBikerGroups.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|SIX! SIX BIKE GIRLS! ah ha ha ha *sob*]]
*It seems that there were originally intended to have 5 or 6 motorcycles with at least 3 out of them would combine into a singular, larger robot in the film,<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/transformers-concept-art-thread.1221724/page-72#post-22772327 ROTF preproduction concept art scale chart]</ref> but Michael Bay chose to drop the idea for fear of the confusion it would cause given how much else was already going on in the film.<ref>[http://www.siggraph.org/s2009/computer_animation_festival/sessions/details/?id=131 Q&A session with ILM effects supervisor Scott Farrar at Siggraph 2009]</ref> The idea evidently remained until comparatively late in production; both an unknown designer (see right) and [[Steve Jung]] [http://web.archive.org/web/20160323144936/http://stevejung.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=4&pos=0 created a model] for the combined robot, and it appears in both the film's novelization and in the animatic for the Shanghai battle scene included on the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' DVD.
**The animatics of the Shanghai battle scene included on the ROTF DVD supports this as the "Lamborghini Jump" animatic depicts a trio of three female motorcycle Transformers (two red, one either silver or black) chasing Sideways, similar to the scene with Arcee and her compatriots as it appears in the final film. However, as the animatic continues, at least two of the bike-girls jump on Sideways in mid-pursuit, who he manages to throw off and into a building by swerving. Sideways is then confronted by ''another'' trio of bikes (pink, yellow and blue), who merge into a single robot and flip towards him, only to inexplicably disappear immediately afterwards.
**A vestigial reference to the combination even exists in the finished Arcee, Chromia and Elita-1 toys in the form of a fold-out tab on each that allows them to link up back-to-back. Despite claims made by Hasbro that instructions for the trio's combined form would be made available online, the eventual relegation of Elita to a simple redeco of Chromia neutralized any real chance of the figures attaining any true combination capability, though this was returned to in ''Studio Series''.
**The combined form of the ''Studio Series'' toy appears to be based on [[:File:Rotf-scale-autobots2-1-.jpg|concept art used in the Autobot scale chart]] that appeared on the film's second DVD, rather than any of the other concepts that can be found online.
*The toy [[bio]] for ''Revenge of the Fallen''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s other motorbike Autobot [[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knock Out]] seems to refer to Arcee's change in form between the first and second movie toylines, claiming that he wants to undergo the new "combiner retrofit" he's been hearing about, strongly implying that Arcee underwent the same process. The absence of Arcee's combined mode from the film and IDW's own later explanation for her change in form never matched this implication, though.
*At some point between the film and the concept art stages of ''Revenge of the Fallen'', Arcee's body was flipped horizontally; this resulted in all of her toys (at the time) being based on the concept art, making them inaccurate to her appearance in the film. Many years later, the ''Studio Series'' toy would correct this to be more in line with her CGI model used in the film.
*While ''Revenge of the Fallen'' is wholly apathetic on whether or not the shots that take down Arcee are fatal, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman would later claim that all three Arcee components were killed<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/274058-dvd-blu-ray-commentary-4.html#post4226117 DVD/Blu-Ray Commentary - Page 4 - TFW2005 - The 2005 Boards]</ref> at the behest of director Michael Bay.<ref>[https://www.mtv.com/news/1608508/michael-bay-reveals-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-death/ Michael Bay Reveals 'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen' Death]</ref> IDW's comics ignored this and continued to feature the three sisters in ''Rising Storm''.
**[[Harold Attinger|Attinger]]'s playing card of Arcee lists her as "deceased", indicating that Orci and Kurtzman's claim has been supported. Of course, said card uses an image of Elita-1.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Arcee''' (アーシー ''Āshī'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Arcee''' (China, 阿尔茜 ''Āěrxī''; Taiwan, 雅希, ''Yǎxī'')
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Chromia (ROTF)

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Skyfreak101: /* Studio Series */ added the Studio Series ROTF 15th anniversary multi-pack ~~~~

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{{disambig3|Chromia}}
:''Chromia is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] portion of the [[Movie continuity family]].''

[[File:Chromia SS Packaging Art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Flying solo.]]
'''Chromia''' is a tough bot, optics always scanning for the next fight. Naturally that means she and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] agree on a lot of things. This combined with the countless battles they fought together in made for a friendship that has lasted centuries. When the conflict on [[Earth]] escalated, both seasoned warriors were pleased to be working together again.<ref>''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class Chromia packaging bio</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Grey Griffin]] (English)|[[Masako Katsuki]] (Japanese), [[Chen Qian]] (Chinese), [[Martina Treger]] (German), [[Chiara Colizzi]] (Italian), [[Gabriela Bicalho]] (Portuguese), [[Özlem Abacı]] (Turkish)}}
:''Holographic rider:'' [[Erin Naas]]
{{note|Internal to the film itself, both Chromia and Elita-1 are simply treated as components of Arcee. We list her exploits here for completeness.}}
[[File:Chromia in ROTF.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67]]
Chromia and her sisters were held in reserve as NEST entered Shanghai to deal with Demolishor, only being called into action when the presence of a second Decepticon, [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], was detected. Together with the twins, the sisters pursued the sneaky speedster through the streets of Shanghai, smashing through buildings and everything else in their way, but they were ultimately unable to do little damage, and Chromia found herself a bit battered for her efforts. So Sideswipe was brought up to bat, and proceeded to make short work of Sideways.

When [[The Fallen]] issued an ultimatum to Earth, the US government decided that the Autobots would be shipped back to Diego Garcia, but NEST disobeyed the orders, instead shipping Chromia and the others to [[Egypt]] on the advice of [[Sam Witwicky]], who had the means to resurrect the recently deceased Optimus Prime. During the climactic battle between NEST and The Fallen's Decepticons, the sisters arrived with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] to help escort Sam and [[Mikaela Banes|Mikaela]] through the warzone, but both of Chromia's sisters soon fell to Decepticon firepower as the conflict heated up. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
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===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Foundation 3 Chromia.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Right above you, actually]]
During the dark period of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s history when the [[AllSpark]] was lost and the planet drifted through the cosmos without a sun to orbit, Chromia and her sister [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] lived in [[Metrotitan (ROTF)|Metrotitan]]. Once both the previous problems were rectified and Cybertron entered a new era of freedom, their older sister [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] was able to be reunited with them. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} The three sisters were present when [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] announced that Cybertron would be under the dual rule of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Science Division]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s [[Defense Force]]. Chromia chose to join the Defense Force, where she befriended [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and aided in taking out "[[malcontent]]s" who were opposed to the new order. {{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}} [[Defiance issue 3|Many years later]], she and Ironhide witnessed Optimus and his team escape an assassination attempt by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. She followed Optimus to an excavation site and helped him foil an attempt on Sentinel, Elita and [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]'s lives.

During the war, Chromia, Ironhide and Arcee led an assault on [[Simfur Temple]], so Elita could use the AllSpark to activate a "[[pillar|torch]]" created by Sentinel that would end the war. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}} Megatron knocked Chromia aside, and Ironhide carried her off the battlefield when Sentinel's [[Ark (DOTM)|ship]] was destroyed. With the [[Decepticon]]s weakened after the initial attack, Chromia soon returned with Arcee on Wheeljack's [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]] and stole the AllSpark. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

[[File:RisingStorm 2 Chromia Dies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4| Shockwave.....or Michael Bay?]]

Around the year [[1908]], many years after the war broke out, Chromia and Elita-One were part of an Autobot team sent to steal [[energon]] from the Decepticons. Instead they were ambushed by [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and his troops, and Chromia was killed in action. Her corpse was taken by the immoral Decepticon scientist [[Flatline (ROTF)|Flatline]], who considered it perfect for use in his experiments. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}}

Flatline took Chromia's body (along with the corpse of her sister Elita, who had died later on) to his lab at an outpost on an unknown planet to use in his attempts to create a new breed of tripartate soldier, three bodies fuelled by a single [[spark]]. After several failures, whether by coincidence or design, Flatline was presented by [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] with a new test subject: Elita and Chromia's sister, Arcee. Through the use of Arcee's spark, implanted in a new body, Flatline reignited the life-forces of Elita and Chromia in new shells, albeit not as they had truly had been before: now, they were at one with their sister, a singular entity at the spark, each feeling the sensations and emotions of the other, yet retaining some degree of autonomy and memory of their own identity. "One as three, and three as one". Grappling with their new forms, the sisters broke free, liberating Flatline's other victims, the twins [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]], in the process. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 6|Tales of the Fallen #6}} {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}}

[[File:TalesoftheFallen6-whereishe.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]

A short time later, the sisters, the Twins, [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]], [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] and [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] arrived on Earth on the [[Wreckers]]' ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}{{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 3}} in response to a summons beamed into space by Optimus Prime. Joining the allied Autobot-human strikeforce [[NEST]], the new recruits received some training, and were soon called upon to put it into use: the Decepticon [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] had been sighted in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}

When NEST discovered that Starscream was selling Transformer weaponry to humans, a sting operation was staged in which [[Theodore Galloway]] would pose as a buyer to lure the Decepticons in. When [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]], [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]] and [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]] took the bait, Chromia and her sisters joined the twins and the human forces of NEST in tackling them. The sisters did not take kindly to Skystalker's incredulity about the Autobots "sending their women" to do their fighting for them, and killed him with practised ease. The battle aggravated the wounds Arcee had taken in Egypt the previous year. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}}

After Sam Witwicky contacted Optimus Prime as Philadelphia was being attacked by Decepticons, Optimus decided that the sisters should be left out of the fight due to Arcee's wounds. Arcee wanted to go despite Chromia's attempt to let her stay behind while her two sisters went. In the end, Optimus decided to allow her to go with Chromia and Elita-1. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}}

She and her sisters went to New York thinking they would get information on Starscream selling his weapons to humans, but instead they found Astrotrain and a monster. And they also found out that Shockwave was on earth, so they tried to inform Optimus, but Soundwave jammed their communication and sent his minions after the girls. Arcee and Chromia told Elita-1 to find Optimus. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}}

As Ravage was attacking her. Arcee began to feel the pain of her wounds (and Chromia began to feel them too), later Elita-1 died and Arcee and Chromia felt her death. Despite Arcee's attempts to stop her, Chromia activated some bombs they brought with them (which possibly killed Soundwave's minions). Arcee and Chromia survived the explosion. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}

===Toy bios===
Chromia and her sisters have hunted [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] in the past, but he always got away. After begging [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], the three of them got another shot at bringing him down. {{storylink|#SneakAttack|Sideways Sneak Attack}}

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[File:Movie-toy Arcee-TargetScout.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Target exclusive Scout Class, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, scope, 2 tailpipes, "Energon" star
{{note|This figure was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Chromia's Cybertronian form in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[Transformers: Foundation|Foundation]]'' comics.}}

: Arcee is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], replacing her pinks and most of her whites and blacks with blue, and her translucent red with smoky brown plastic. She transforms into a "superbike"-type racing motorcycle. Unusually for a Transformer, she does not hold her weapon in her hands as most figures do. Instead, her Energon Bow mounts on a peg on either arm, with her hands being positioned to give the appearance of her using the bow. The bow itself is spring-loaded, firing a grey "arrow" missile.

:Arcee (and the rest of the Scout wave) were [[exclusive]] to [[Target]] stores, where they were all part of a [[Robo-Vision]] promotion. Arcee came with a Robo-Vision Decoder which allows you to see the Robo-Vision Code ("BULLSEYE") printed on her cardback. Starting [[June 2]], 2007, Target's website allowed users to input those codes to access exclusive content, a concept similar to the online [[Cyber Planet Key]] info from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' toyline]].

: This toy was also sold as a Farmers exclusive in [[New Zealand]].

: This mold also was used to make ''Superlink'' Ariel Paradron Type, as well as the [[BotCon 2005]] "[[Descent into Evil]]" set's [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]], [[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]], and the fellow Target-exclusive [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movieverse]] [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]], which was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Arcee (SG)|Arcee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TargetArcee/arcee.htm More information on Scout Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
[[File:ROTF Deluxe Chromia.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''But have you seen her juggling act?'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Chromia''' (Deluxe Class, 2009)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-11'''
:*''Accessories:'' Missile, figure stand/cycle cannons

:Chromia converts from a {{w|Suzuki B-King}} to... a unicycle. Her vehicle mode weapon can attach as a display stand for either mode, ironically making a unicyclebot one of the most stable robot-modes. In robot mode, there is a spring-loaded missile between the tailpipes on Chromia's left hand in addition to the aforementioned non-firing blaster-stand. There is also a piece on the bottom of the vehicle mode (or back of the robot mode) that folds out, but there is no indication in the instructions as to what this piece is for. It appears to be part of an unmentioned combiner gimmick for the Arcee triplets, as it locks together with a similar piece on Arcee, with room for a third robot to connect.

:While the instructions depict the motorcycle seat remaining flat so that it ends up covering the bottom wheel, the robot mode more closely resembles the movie design if the seat is folded in and locked into a slot on the motorcycle's bottom, as shown on the back of the packaging. The packaging photo also shows Chromia's front wheel resting behind the robot's shoulders, while the instructions leave it above her head. Furthermore, while it is not mentioned either in the instructions or shown on the box, the stand can be attached backwards and rotated with the guns facing up so that it acts as a prop for the toy, allowing the wheel to actually touch the ground, and letting the toy look from the front like it is unsupported. In addition, the stand can also be attached to right arm as an inordinately large handgun by sliding the two pegs inside the gun into two slots on the inside of the arm.

:The stand has sculpted tank treads on the bottom, most likely to make it look that she's still mobile while using it.

:Though the instructions do not explain it, the back of the blister card mentions she has a [[Mech Alive]] gimmick in her left arm. While it isn't quite the "spinning gears" the card refers to, swinging her left forearm towards and away from her body makes a blue piston slide back and forth inside the large gun. An aborted light-piping gimmick that uses ''clear'' plastic instead of the more usual blue is also present, however it is rendered useless by opaque paint applications to her optics.

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-1]] and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Arcee (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Arcee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/Chromia/chromia.htm More information on Chromia at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Humanalliancechromiatoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|But, but I look different!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] / Chromia / [[Seymour Simmons|Agent Simmons]]''' (Human Alliance, [[2010]])}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-31'''

: Coming with [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] and [[Seymour Simmons]], ''[[Human Alliance]]'' Chromia is a robot that transforms into a motorcycle, with a surprisingly complex transformation to boot. As with the other Human Alliance vehicles, Simmons can ride her in her vehicle mode.

: She has a kickstand in bike mode, though it's too short to hold her completely upright. She suffers from balance issues in robot mode as well, since her robot-mode stand ends up placed more towards her left side instead of at the center, meaning she tends to fall to her right side often.

: She also comes packaged incompletely transformed, with her (difficult to open) right hand left untransformed as the motorbike's seat. Good luck getting ''that'' out.

: Despite the coloring and name, this toy actually uses [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]'s design rather than Chromia's.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/HAChromia/chromia.htm More information on Human Alliance Chromia at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
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[[File:TF2010toy sideways sneak attack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Sideways Sneak Attack''' (Multi-pack)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:This [[Target]] exclusive multi-pack was to contain redecos of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends class Arcee mold as Chromia and Elita-1, plus an Arcee who may or may not be different from the single ''ROTF'' release. The set furthermore includes a redeco of Deluxe class [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], whose painted battle damage evokes the scene in the film where he's been cut in half. Ouchies.

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio_Series_52_Chromia_toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bringing a knife ''and'' gun to the fight]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Chromia • Arcee • Elita-1''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''52'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-41'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 25]], [[2020]]
:*''Accessories'': 3 wheel stands, cannon, sword, shoulderpad, "Shanghai Pursuit" backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Chromia is a Legion Class-sized mold accurate to her appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen'', transforming into a blue approximation of a Suzuki B-King. She comes packaged with [[Arcee (Movie)#Studio Series|Arcee]] and [[Elita-One (Movie)#Studio Series|Elita-1]] in a three-pack priced at the standard Deluxe Class price value, making the trio the smallest non-accessory figures in the ''Studio Series'' line to date. The three-pack also comes with a stand for each sister's bottom wheel, helping them stay upright, and a cardboard backdrop display of their pursuit of [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] through Shanghai's streets.

:[[File:Studio_Series_52_Arcee_combiner.JPG|upright=0.85|thumb|left|Cheerleading class paid off]]
:Though not included in the toys' instructions, the three sisters can combine into a kind of motorcycle-centaur form, as originally proposed for (but cut from) the movie (see [[Arcee (Movie)#Arcee triplets|Arcee's page]] for details). The combined form is assembled using special tabs on Elita-1 and Chromia's stands to link the figures together, and its appearance is completed with three accessories—a pink cannon, a blue sword, and a blue shoulder pad—which all attach to Arcee. Chromia can also wear these parts while in her individual robot mode, but neither they nor the sisters' stands store anywhere in vehicle mode.

:Like the rest of the figures in the same wave, Chromia first saw release in some Toys"R"Us shops in Malaysia and independent stores in Hong Kong.
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* '''''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary Autobot Multipack''' (Multi-pack, [[2024]])
:*''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''52'''
:*''Accessories'': 3 wheel stands, cannon, sword, shoulderpad, "Race to Protect Earth" backdrop

:"''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary" Chromia is a re-release of the 2019 Chromia figure, featuring very little, if any deco differences. As to be expected, Chromia can still combine with Arcee and Elita-1 to form their merged form.

:As well as Arcee and Elita-1, this version of Chromia comes in an [[Amazon_(website)|Amazon]] exclusive pack alongside ''Studio Series'' [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#SSROTF15th|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jetfire (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Jetfire]], released in commemoration of ''Revenge of the Fallen'''s 15th anniversary. The set also includes a unique reversible backdrop with the first version of the "Pyramid Desert Battle" scene on one side and the other side featuring the "Shanghai Pursuit" scene.
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==Merchandise==
===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Chromia and megs robot heroes.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.67|Whatevs, all chicks are the same, mirite???]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Chromia & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2009)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the third wave of ''Robot Heroes'' two-packs for ''Revenge of the Fallen'', Chromia comes packaged versus [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#RHChromia|Megatron]]. Her robot mode design is actually [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-1]]'s, since Hasbro can't tell their bike chicks apart.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/RHChromia/chromia.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Chromia at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:ROTF blue Arcee concept.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|A face only Ironhide could love.]]
*Whether Chromia is a unique individual or just an extension of Arcee is a matter of [[Arcee (Movie)#Notes|debate]].
*The three bike girls were originally going to combine into a larger robot-form, but this was cut from the final movie. At Botcon 2009, Hasbro reported that the toys are still capable of this combination, but that it will not be mentioned in the instructions for the figures.
*The Arcee toy that comes with [[Human Alliance]] [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mikaela Banes|Mikaela]] has Chromia's robot design but has an alt mode based on Mikaela's bike,<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=65426 Hasbro December 09 Q&A, AllSpark]</ref> while the Chromia toy that comes with Human Alliance [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] and [[Seymour Simmons|Simmons]] has Arcee's robot and bike mode.
**Meanwhile, Chromia's ''Robot Heroes'' figure is actually Elita-1's design. Man, what is going on, peeps?
**This means that Chromia been depicted with the robot designs of all three bike sisters... including Elita-One, who wouldn't get a toy with ''her own robot model'' until the release of the ''Studio Series'' 3-pack.
*In pre-production artwork, the non-pink components of the proposed combined Arcee were variously shown to be [http://web.archive.org/web/20160323144936/http://stevejung.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=4&pos=0 gold], [[:File:ROTFConceptArceeCombinerDVD.jpg|green, or silver]]. Which portions of these monstrosities may have originally been Chromia is anyone's guess, but the inclusion of a blue bike amongst the group was apparently decided upon by the time the [[:File:ROTFAnimaticBikerGroups.jpg|film's animatics]] were created.
*Chromia is the only Arcee component seen functional at the end of the film, but Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman would claim that ''all'' of them were killed<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/274058-dvd-blu-ray-commentary-4.html#post4226117 DVD/Blu-Ray Commentary - Page 4 - TFW2005 - The 2005 Boards]</ref> at the behest of director Michael Bay.<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1608508/story.jhtml Michael Bay Reveals 'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen' Death]</ref> IDW's comics ignored this and continued to feature the three sisters in ''Rising Storm''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Chromia''' (クロミア ''Kuromia'')

==References==
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[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
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[[Category:Female Transformers]]
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Jetfire (Movie)

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:''Jetfire is a [[Decepticon]] and later an [[Autobot]] from the [[movie continuity family]].''

[[File:ROTF_Jetfire.jpg|thumb|351px|
"Ah. I look out there at [[Fandom|all you wonderful guys]] and I say to myself, 'What I wouldn't give to be 20 million years younger... and a woman'."]]

'''Jetfire''' was a living legend both in the air and on the battlefield in his day. Sadly, his day has long since passed. His body went south years back. His bunny is dead on the wheel. He's got rust in places he didn't even know he had. Basically, Jetfire's old! An ancient Decepticon [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seeker]], Jetfire was around long before the war broke out, and unlike many, came to see his "comrades" for what they were. This caused him to defect to the Autobots, something virtually unheard of. As a consequence, Jetfire never managed to fully obtain the trust of the others back in the day.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Hasbro Jetfire Battle Bio]</ref>

He's still a fine asset, powerful and able to activate a [[space bridge]] to teleport across great distances. This is slightly offset by the fact he's so old.
After years without a proper source of energon, he's practically falling apart. His processor gave up the ghost millennia ago. These days he has a hard enough time remembering his name, and he's lucky if his teleporting puts him on the right planet. It makes him a bit crotchety and also leaves him with the nagging feeling he's forgotten something important.

{{bigquote|[[Relatives|My father]], why, he was a wheel! The ''first'' wheel! And do you know what he transformed into? ''Nothing!'' But he did so ''with honor! Dignity, damn it!''|Jetfire suffers the seven signs of aging|[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]}}

==Fiction==
===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Mark Ryan]] (English), [[Kenji Nomura]] (Japanese)|[[Han Tongsheng]] (Chinese), [[Engelbert von Nordhausen]] (German), [[Idzi Dutkiewicz Sánchez]] (Latin American-Spanish), [[Franco Zucca]] (Italian), [[Patrick Béthune]] (European French), [[Benoît Rousseau]] (Canadian French), [[Márcio Simões]] (Portuguese), [[Nüvit Candaner]] (Turkish)}}

Jetfire was one of the Seekers dispatched by The Fallen to locate the [[Matrix of Leadership]] after the [[Dynasty of Primes]] hid it on Earth. However, Jetfire and the other Seekers were unable to locate the [[Tomb of the Primes|Tomb]] that the Primes had forged. The only clue they could find was a riddle: "When dawn alights the Dagger's tip, Three Kings will reveal the Doorway". Eventually, the Fallen abandoned the Seekers and they were forced to go into stasis lock out of a lack of energon.

[[File:ROTF behold Jetfire.jpg|thumb|left|350px|"How are ya, sir?" "Hawaii? Goddamn it, Bill! I'm supposed to be in California!"]]

For many years, a dormant Jetfire had hidden in his alternate mode at the [[Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum]]'s {{w|Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center}}, until [[Seymour Simmons]], [[Sam Witwicky]], [[Mikaela Banes]], [[Leo Spitz]] and [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] broke in with a small fragment of the [[AllSpark]]. It was only after the AllSpark shard hit Jetfire that they bothered to check which side he was on. The sight of the Decepticon [[insignia]] sent the humans scrambling for cover, but the surge of energy awoke him. Confused at the "hideous mausoleum" he was held in, Jetfire decided to head outside to get a better handle on where he was. After his attempts at overriding and shooting the doors failed, Jetfire smashed them aside, then wandered about the planes outside, damaging a few. When the humans tried to talk to him, he initially claimed that he couldn't deal with them, as he had a mission, but did ask what planet he was (he wasn't too fond of the name "Earth", feeling it might as well be called "Dirt"). Jetfire inquired on the state of the civil war, and revealed that he had defected to the Autobots (it's an intensely personal decision). This led the smaller Wheelie to defect to a [[Mikaela Banes|human female]] he dubbed "warrior goddess". After the human Sam asked what he was saying, Jetfire, still confused, pounded the ground and shouted that he had a lot of issues regarding his mother, and that his father was the first wheel, who did not transform but performed his functions with honor and dignity. At which point a parachute stored in him suddenly popped open, bringing him down. Sam then tried to explain what was going on.

[[File:Jetfire-ROTFstandingindesert.jpg|thumb|right|350px|"Every time I give an order, it gets screwed up! Plan a reception, wrong hors d'oeuvres! Appoint an ambassador, he leaves the country!"]]
When Sam was finished carving [[Cyberglyphics|Cybertronian symbols]] on the ground, he mentioned Megatron and [[The Fallen]]. Jetfire ranted that The Fallen was the original Decepticon and had left him on Earth to rust. The symbols were a part of Jetfire's mission, and they jogged his memory banks enough to convince him to open a [[space bridge]], teleporting the entire group (including [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Skids (ROTF)|the]] [[Mudflap (ROTF)|twins]], and Wheelie) to [[Egypt]]. Thankful that he had managed to stay on the planet, Jetfire then told them the story of the Dynasty of Primes and The Fallen, Cybertron's first contact with Earth, the [[Star Harvester]] which could destroy a [[Sun]] and convert it to energon, and the Matrix of Leadership needed to activate it, hidden on Earth. He revealed that only a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] could defeat The Fallen, but he believed that none were left. Sam told him of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]; this caught the ancient Seeker's interest, revealing eagerness in the Prime's whereabouts, but became distraught to hear of Prime's death. Sam then wondered if the Matrix could restore Optimus to life. Jetfire said it was not the Matrix's intended use, but that the power within was unlike any known. Sadly, this was all Jetfire could do for the group, and after telling them of the riddle, he urged them to hurry off and find the [[Tomb of the Primes]].

[[File:Jetfire-ROTFripoutspark.jpg|left|thumb|350px|"I mean, one minute you're in bed with a knockout gal... or guy. And the next, you're a compost heap. Doesn't that bother any of you? Because it scares the living piss outta me!"]]

During the final [[Operation: Firestorm|battle]] around the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]] (which contained the Star Harvester), Jetfire arrived and attempted to "stick" the landing, which didn't go quite as he planned. He immediately decided to "show how they brought the pain in my day", using his axe to slice [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] across the chest and decapitate the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]. He was critically wounded by a surprise attack from [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] and although he managed to crush the Decepticon's head, the injury was fatal. Fortunately, Jetfire was treated to one last wonder, as Sam Witwicky used the Matrix to resurrect Optimus. Jetfire was overjoyed of the moment, hardly believing that he was seeing a living [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. Unfortunately, The Fallen teleported in and attacked, damaging Optimus and stealing the Matrix, placing it in the harvester. As he lay dying, Jetfire, who felt that during his entire life he'd never done a thing worth doing, offered his parts to Optimus Prime, saying that they would give him "a power like you've never known". Telling Optimus to fulfill his destiny, Jetfire ripped out his own spark and died.

[[File:ROTF movie Powered-Up Optimus Prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"God, I love a good funeral!"]]

Jetfire's sacrifice was not in vain: within moments of his death, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] instructed [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] to begin a full transplant of the rocket thrusters and weapons systems onto Optimus. Now equipped with Jetfire's powerful weapons and engines, Optimus broke through a blockade of debris The Fallen had telekinetically erected around the Pyramid and destroyed the Star Harvester before it could be used against the Earth's Sun. Prime then faced the Fallen and Megatron, using his afterburners to send Megatron flying through some ruins. During the battle, The Fallen pulled off the left afterburner and used it to strike Prime in the face, but Optimus ultimately triumphed and ripped out the Fallen's spark core, killing the treacherous Prime. After the battle, Optimus quickly detached Jetfire's parts. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Jetfire's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels "[[Revenge of the Fallen: The Junior Novel]]," and "[[The Last Prime]]"; the "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation]]" and "[[Movie Trilogy]]" comics; and the storybooks "[[Rise of the Decepticons]]," "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Electronic Voice Changer]]" and "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Mix & Match]]."}}
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====''Revenge of the Fallen'' novel adaptation====
Immediately after arriving in Egypt, Jetfire was attacked by [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]]. Calling Jetfire a traitor, the smaller Seeker fired a single shot which bounced off his target, and Jetfire promptly stomped Ransack to death, muttering how he'd never liked that guy. {{Storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Revenge of the Fallen (novel)}}

===IDW comics===
[[File:Defiance4_Jetfire.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"You know, I've personally flown over 194 missions, and I was shot down in every one. Come to think of it, I've never landed a plane in my life."]]
In the distant past, the [[AllSpark]] Cube created [[Thirteen|a race]] of powerful, trans-dimensional beings as the first inhabitants of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. The Cube gave these beings mighty powers, as well as terraforming their world, but it was not limitless, and gradually became depleted. The first beings learned that the AllSpark's power could be replenished by harvesting the energy of stars, but they were unable to locate new stars to suit their purposes, despite their amazing ability to travel between dimensions. Once again, the Cube came to the rescue, creating a race of workers who had the ability to change their shape.

Jetfire was among the very first of these new beings, a "[[Seeker (ROTF)|Seeker]]" with the ability to travel across the vastness of space in search of new suns. Once located, he would lead others and his masters back to it so a [[Star Harvester|harvester]] could be constructed to drain the energy of these stars, thus replenishing the AllSpark. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}}

[[File:JetfireROTF-TalesoftheFallen.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"Jetfire?" "No you're not. I've seen him on TV. He's an older fellow. My height."]]

Jetfire served directly under the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] who would become [[The Fallen]], finding for him various stars to harvest, believing he was serving the [[Dynasty of Primes]] as a whole, rather than The Fallen's machinations in specific. Over time, The Fallen began to open up to Jetfire, his most loyal and capable Seeker, and told him that the Dynasty no longer served Cybertron's best interests. Jetfire had unwittingly sacrificed a populated star system under The Fallen's misdirection, and became confused.

Still, Jetfire continued to work with The Fallen, despite his doubts. His master and a small army of [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] drones had fashioned a new, secret faction called the Decepticons with the intention of eventually subverting the Dynasty. Jetfire followed them to a desert on [[Earth|a small blue planet]] to build another star harvester when [[human|primitive]] life made itself known. The Dynasty arrived soon thereafter to put an end to The Fallen's betrayal. Jetfire realized too late that he was on the wrong side, and so The Fallen warped Jetfire and the other "underlings" ''into orbit'' so that the Primes could face each other alone. As they fell planetward, Jetfire fought the Constructicons, and was eventually victorious, but with a price. He crashed from orbit into the Earth and laid dormant for thousands of years. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 3|Tales of the Fallen #3}} {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 4|Tales of the Fallen #4}}

[[File:Sector7_Jetfire.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"In exactly five hours and 17 minutes, we hit the enemy toast. Wait, ''coast''?? That'll take a little more planning. But it doesn't matter."]]

After he awoke, Jetfire began wandering the Earth {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 3|Tales of the Fallen #3}} periodically adopting new alternate modes to remain hidden. In [[1898]], while disguised as a portion of the [[United States Navy]] vessel the [[USS Maine|USS]] ''[[USS Maine|Maine]]'', Jetfire sensed energy similar to the Fallen's, and broke away from the wooden housing that formed the rest of his alternate mode (inadvertently leading his human crew to believe they had been attacked, thereby initiating the Spanish-American War) that he might settle the score. Tracking the signal to the Arctic, he instead found a near-comatose robot bearing the Decepticon mark instead. Upon discovering that he was ''not'' The Fallen, but someone Jetfire had never heard of named [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], the Seeker just punched him and turned to leave. At this point, Jetfire realized he had an audience: a [[First Seven|group of humans]] who had been studying Megatron, and who reacted to Jetfire's presence by shooting at him. Jetfire promptly seized [[Billy North|his attacker]] and hurled him to his death, while the other humans used explosives to crack the ice sheets and send Jetfire plummeting into the frigid depths. {{storylink|Original}}

[[File:Sector7 2 Jetfire.jpg|right|thumb|200px|"It seems like only yesterday I was strafing so many of your homes. Here I am today, begging you not to make such good cars."]]

At the bottom of the ocean, Jetfire discovered a subterranean cave network in which he took refuge. Sensing a familiar energy source somewhere on the planet, the Seeker began to seek... but he was growing progressively low on power, and it took him fifteen years of crawling about underground before he could track the signal to its source. Along the way, he was confronted by [[Cave brute|strange, inhuman beasts]] that inhabited the caves, and slew all those that dared attack him. Finally, in [[1913]], addled and sluggish from lack of energy, he found the source of the signal: the AllSpark itself, which was in the process of being excavated by the same humans he had met in the Arctic! Fending off another attack on his person, Jetfire reached for the cube, inadvertently triggering a discharge of [[Energon]] from it that brought [[Energon mutation|several surrounding machines to life]], and overloaded his systems. To expend the excess energy, Jetfire promptly teleported via [[space bridge]] to parts unknown. {{storylink|Irreplaceable}}

[[File:Sector 7 4 Jetfire and Panzer-Giganten.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"I don't have a clue what you're talkin' about, Phil. Not a fracking clue. I have a shell fragment the size of a fist in my head. Pork Chop Hill, 1953."]]

Jetfire next surfaced in [[1944]], in the form of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning, when he was captured by [[Nazi]] scientists during [[World War II]] and imprisoned in a cryo-chamber in [[Castle Neuschwanstein]]. The Nazis studied his body and mind, reverse-engineering transforming tank-mecha from his systems and prising a map of the cave system from his memory. When [[Sector Seven]]—the government organization which had grown out of that original group of humans Jetfire had fought in the Arctic—got wind of the new Nazi technology, they dispatched a unit led by [[Bill Simmons|William Simmons]] to find and destroy Jetfire. Simmons was the only survivor of the team, and made it into Castle Neuschwanstein before being confronted by the Nazis' ultimate creation, the [[Panzer-Giganten]], which he tried to destroy by throwing a satchel of explosives at it. The explosives instead struck Jetfire's chamber, freeing the Seeker from his confinement, and he proceeded to stop the Panzer-Giganten by tearing out of its human components. Demanding to know how humans could do something so hideous to their own kind, Jetfire was told by Simmons that it was not his doing, and that he believed his bomb would have killed them all, prompting Jetfire to inquire why he valued his life so little. Simmons retorted that he did value his life, but valued freedom more, something that gave Jetfire pause, reminding him of his reasons for turning on The Fallen millennia before. Seeing a kinship in Simmons and in humanity that he had not felt before, he silently destroyed the castle and everyone in it, then flew Simmons to an Allied outpost before disappearing once more. {{storylink|Weapon (issue)|Weapon}}

[[File:Sector7 5 Jetfire.jpg|right|thumb|200px|"Looks like the upper hand is on the other foot!"]]

Jetfire's experience with Simmons deeply affected him, and he evidently shadowed the man and his organization over the following five years, taking the form of a Lockheed U-2 spy plane. In [[1954]], he was present when sabotage at Sector Seven's Arctic base left Simmons and a small crew trapped with a rapidly-thawing Megatron. [[Walter Simmons]] called for liquid nitrogen bombs to be dropped on the complex, at which point Jetfire swooped to intervene, transforming and shielding the younger Simmons' wife [[Tova Anael Fischer|Anne]] and [[Philip Nolan]] from the freezing blast. When Jetfire sadly informed Walter that he had been unable to save William, Walter could only ask why he had done anything at all. Jetfire explained that William's nobility had driven him to atone for past sins: before departing, Jetfire told him that he was no longer the creature Walter had met in those caves half a century before... and Walter did not have to be either. {{storylink|Frozen}} Over the next few years, Jetfire decided to defect to the Autobots, wanting to put his former Decepticon life behind him.

By [[1964]], Jetfire adopted the vehicle mode of a {{w|Lockheed A-12}} owned by [[Sector Seven]] agent [[Heath Donovan]]. Remaining in vehicle mode, Jetfire delivered [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[P.R.O.G.R.A.M.M.E.]] agents [[David Reeve]] and [[Diana Lux]] to a castle used by modern Decepticons as a secret base. En route, Lux had the impression that the jet was alive, only to brush it off as imagination to Jetfire's relief. {{storylink|Energon Is Forever}}

[[File:Talesofthefallen3_Jetfire_Altmode.jpg|thumb|left|200px|"My skin's made of asbestos. Tanning parlor accident at Dien Bien Phu."]]

At some point in the latter half of the twentieth century, Jetfire was wandering in a desert when an SR-71 Blackbird crashed into him and exploded. Amidst the chaos, he took its form. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 3|Tales of the Fallen #3}}
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===Toy bios===

Sickened by the war, the Decepticon Jetfire left Cybertron and went into hiding on Earth. When the war came to Earth and woke him up, {{storylink|#Leader Class|Jetfire}} he decided to rejoin the fight on the side of the Autobots and use his might to bring his former comrades to justice. {{storylink|#Fast Action Battlers|Photon Missile Jetfire}}

===Titan Magazines===

Jetfire harkens from a time when warriors stood by a code of honour. He was first sent to Earth by the Fallen, and believed he was working in the best interests of Cybertron, and so was a ''little'' upset to find the Fallen was actually an evil bastard. After seeing the Fallen imprison the [[Dynasty of Primes|other Primes]], Jetfire went into hiding. In [[1998]], he took advantage of the SR-71 being retired to hole up in the National Air and Space Museum as a permanent resident.

At some point, he found himself at odds with the Decepticons' credo and switched sides. ''When'' is not clear. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.8|Jetfire profile}}

===''Unite for the Universe'' manga===
Following his death, Jetfire's remains were attached to Optimus Prime once more as part of [[Project Unite|Project: Unite]], a joint [[NEST]]/Autobot project that would give Optimus Prime permanent access to the jet-powered form he'd used in Egypt. Prime first utilized the parts in battle with a group of Decepticons in the [[Hida Mountains]], {{storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 1|The Secret of Project: Unite}} then used them to fly to [[Greece]] where the Autobots had discovered [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s base. {{storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 2|On the Road of Destruction}} After foiling an attempt by Starscream to use Project: Unite for himself, Prime had the project canceled. {{storylink|The Strongest Weapon}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
[[File:Jetfire-ROTFvideogame.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"We'll settle this the old navy way: first guy to die, loses!"]]
{{voiceactor|[[Clive Revill]] (English)|[[Philippe Dumond]] (French)}}

{{note|On [[August 27]], [[2009]], Jetfire was one of a handful of downloadable characters in a DLC pack for XBox 360 and Sony Playstation 3, but not for PC ([[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox_360/PS3/PC)#Cut_and_unused_content|kinda]]). He could be used in multiplayer games only.}}

====Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC====
=====Autobot campaign=====
Jetfire had been dormant for years in the Smithsonian Museum, but that changed after [[Sam Witwicky]] got a tip from [[Seymour Simmons|Agent Simmons]] about his location, and that he would know where the [[Tomb of the Primes|Tomb of the Twelve]] was. Sam woke Jetfire up, and got the sort-of-cryptic clue "When dawn alights the Dagger's tip, Three Kings will reveal the Doorway". After that, Jetfire transported Sam to [[Cairo]] via [[space bridge]] to look for the Tomb, and the Autobots followed.

In Cairo, Jetfire assisted [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in battle against [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. The battle went in the Autobots' favor, but Megatron was able to stab Jetfire through the back, mortally wounding him. Afterwards, a dying Jetfire asked Prime to take his parts, and shortly after, Optimus was wearing a new combat suit with winged rocket thrusters. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}

=====Decepticon campaign=====
Starscream was sent to destroy the Smithsonian Museum, where Jetfire laid dormant. He succeeded, but it was too late: both Jetfire and Sam Witwicky had already left for Cairo through a space bridge.

In Cairo, Jetfire battled Megatron alongside [[Bumblebee (Movie)/games|Bumblebee]]. He was killed. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}

====Wii/PS2====
{{voiceactor|[[Clive Revill]] (English)}}
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Jetfire was hiding in a museum at one point, until [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] found and captured him with some [[drone]]s. Starscream reported to [[The Fallen]] that he had found Jetfire.

Jetfire was kept in the [[Decepticon]] base. After the Decepticons captured [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], Jetfire went to rescue him. Bumblebee thought he was an enemy, but Jetfire explained to Bumblebee that he defected to the [[Autobot]]s at one point in the war and about the Fallen's plans. Later he showed Bumblebee some escape pods, and they witnessed the battle with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. Jetfire put Prime in one of the escape pods, and he left to spy on Megatron and Starscream.

After the two Decepticons got an artifact, Jetfire chased after them but Megatron shot at him. Jetfire followed them by tracking Energon radiation. Meanwhile, Starscream found Optimus and attempted to kill him, but Jetfire took the shot that was meant for Optimus. Later he combined with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Wii/PS2)|Revenge of the Fallen (Wii/PS2)}}

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===''Transformers Autobots/Decepticons''===
In Autobots, Jetfire appears after you beat [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. The seeker doesn't appear again until after [[you]] beat Megatron. He doesn't get turned into a corpse backpack, and is standing silently next to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].
{{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons|Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' (mobile game)===
Jetfire was an old friend of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s who defected from the Decepticons when [[The Fallen]] changed the Decepticon cause from rebellion to conquest. He ended up on [[Earth]] in [[Egypt]], where he was soundly defeated by [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]. Before he fell unconscious, he told [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] that Optimus should salvage his parts in order to gain the power needed to defeat [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. While he was unconscious, Optimus did just that, terminating Jetfire's life. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Glu)|Revenge of the Fallen (Glu)}}

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:ROTF Jetfire 2009 Legends.JPG|300px|thumb|"Many of you are wondering what's wrong with my pants. Well they started running short on materials right before they got to the knees. So don't give me any shit."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Jetfire''' (Legends Class, [[2009]])}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-05'''
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
[[File:ROTF Legends Prime Jetfire combo.jpg|thumb|left|"Have [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|they]] no respect for the dead?!"]]
:[[Size class|Legends]] class ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Jetfire transforms from a tiny {{w|Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird|SR-71 Blackbird}} spy plane to a sort of hunchback robot. In a bit of character design accuracy, his left arm has a cane. For some reason, his pair of hands had a 1.5mm compatible holes.

:The upper fuselage of the plane mode has a thin rectangular peg to slot into the back of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Revenge of The Fallen|Legends class Optimus Prime]] to recreate the powered up mode at the end of the movie. There are no instructions on the packaging making mention of this, but they're hardly needed, as it's as simple as plugging him on and folding his wings backwards.

:A <s>possible variant</s> nearly identical knockoff of the toy has surfaced on several Chinese online shops, so buyers beware! Differences include the red deco on his eyes has changed into a simple dot, the red striping is slightly thicker and more opaque, the scratched Decepticon insignia had smaller scratches and eyes, and the leg joints are the same black plastic color utilized for the Kmart exclusive War for the Skies 4-pack below. It doesn't help that the copyright underneath his upper legs from the genuine mold is retained on this knockoff.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/LegJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Legends Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KMartROTFJetfire.jpg|thumb|300px|"Be careful, man! Ever since D-Day, 1944, this plate in my head has been sensitive."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''War for the Skies''' (Legends Class multipack, 2009)}}</ul>
:Available only as part of the [[Kmart]]-[[exclusive]] "War for the Skies" Legends battlepack, this release of Legends class Jetfire is a grey and black [[redeco]] - essentially inverting the colors of the regular toy, give or take a few paint operations.

:He comes with the Legends-class figures [[Blades (ROTF)|Autobot Blades]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] and [[Spinister (ROTF)|Spinister]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/KMJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on War for the Skies Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:ROTF_Voyager_JetPowerOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb|Use your friends wisely.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jet Power Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2010]])}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''UA-01'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles, [[Sword]], Jetfire armour parts
:Jetfire appears in this set as snap-on armour parts for a redeco of Voyager-Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#VoyagerJetPower|Optimus Prime]]. Obviously, the armour fits onto Optimus Prime's robot mode to form the Jet Power Optimus combination, but when removed, can be assembled into a gun platform, or can be fitted to Optimus' vehicle mode as some sort of rocket booster, or individually display it as long you're fine with Jetfire's "alt-mode" being a weird piece of flying chunk. Optimus Prime himself has been redecoed similarly to Buster Optimus Prime, in that he has an extensive, [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] paint scheme.
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====Leader Class toys====
[[File:Jetfire ROTF leader toy.jpg|thumb|400px|"Of course I'm all right! Why, what have you heard??"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire''' (Leader Class, 2009)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-13'''
:*''Accessories:'' Front landing gear/walking stick, rotary cannon missile launcher, projectile, back panel/cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:Jetfire transforms into an {{w|Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird|SR-71 Blackbird}} spy plane, quite possibly the largest alternate mode yet for the [[size class|Leader class]] price point. Unfortunately, the vehicle mode he has chosen means that he also has one of the largest amounts of underside robot [[kibble]] ''ever'', with his bulky robot mode parts being blatantly visible underneath his sleek jet mode parts.

:For accessories, he comes with a spring-loaded, [[missile]]-launching rotary cannon which can be mounted underneath his cockpit or onto his left forearm, and his front landing gear becomes a walking stick that he can hold with his jointed hands.

:Jetfire features several electronic lights and sounds; in jet mode, pushing the button on his back activates a "swooshing" noise. Pressing the tab on Jetfire's chest turns on the lights in his chest and head, and activates his moving [[Mech Alive]] gears and head, accompanied by Jetfire announcing: "Jetfire's mah name!". The European version has the clip abbreviated to "Jetfire" (humorously, due to the way that the original clip is trimmed, the end of the word is cut off, so it sounds like "Jetfi-"). Unlike previous ROTF Leader Class toys, this is not the version sold in the UK. In contrast to the film, where the character speaks with a Yorkshire accent, the toy is positively Scottish.

:Despite the back of the package showing two lights within Jetfire's torso, he only has one light, in his left side, while the other socket that would normally house the light is replaced with a button that emits Jetfire's transformation noise when the toy is transformed.

:Amusingly, the two jet kibble panels above his head like to pop off their [[ball joint]] sockets during transformation. It makes him a little more screen accurate, after all...

:The remarkably small text written under the cockpit windows reads, "''[[Brawley (ROTF)|LT. COL. BRAWLEY]] WARNING THIS AIRCRAFT CONTAINS A SEAT CONTAINING AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE SEE MAINTENANCE MANUAL BEFORE REMOVING''."

[[File:ROTF_Leader_Jetfire_PowerUpPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Jetfire died to become a power mushroom. There have been worse fates.]]
:As seen in the movie, he can combine with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Revenge of The Fallen|Leader Class Optimus Prime]] to form Prime's powered-up mode, albeit at the cost of Optimus Prime's leg articulation. During combination, the (difficult to open) panel on Jetfire's back is removed, revealing on his rear (beside the "swooshing noise" button) a new button that triggers a mechanical stomp sound. The panel itself is transformed and combined with his walking stick to form a skinny-barreled, less slender, and somewhat-inaccurate version of the cannon that Optimus wielded in his combined form.

:A few inaccuracies are present in the combination instructions: for instance, while the instructions say to position the cockpit halves behind Prime's shoulders, they actually are meant to sit on top of them (as seen to the left), and feature small grooves into which the small silver triangular prongs lock. In addition, while Optimus' rear cab sections are shown as being folded out like rectangular wings in the instructions, it appears they are intended to sit flat against the sides of the portion of Jetfire that connects to Prime's back. Jetfire has two tabs that sit directly above the panels when folded back which better support the weight of Jetfire. Along with back panels, the struts on which Jetfire's engines are mounted on also pivot back to allow exactly enough space for the folded cab panels to fit.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/MovieJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Leader Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF-JetpowerOptimusPrime2Pack-Jetfiretoy.jpg|thumb|300px|"My eyes are ceramic. Caught a bazooka round at Little Big Horn. Or was it Okinawa? The one without the Indians."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class 2-pack, 2009)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Front landing gear/walking stick, rotary cannon missile launcher, projectile, back panel/cannon
[[File:ROTF-JetpowerOptimusPrime2Pack-CombinedMode.jpg|thumb|left|200px|When Optimus plays Black Ops, he doesn't just call in the Blackbird. He ''equips'' the Blackbird.]]
:This [[TakaraTomy]] Asian market [[exclusive]] Leader class two pack consists of a redecoed Jetfire and an altered [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#JetfireBuster|Buster Optimus Prime]]. Jetfire has a more subtle, more [[show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] colour scheme, replacing his white and gunmetal blue parts with gunmetal brown. Buster Optimus Prime has the [[Mouthplate|faceplate]]d head of the first release of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class Optimus Prime instead of the new head sculpted for Buster Optimus Prime, and prop vehicle-accurate blue pin striping instead of CGI-accurate white.

:In mid 2010, this set was released in Australia. In early 2011, it was released in the Philippines. In late 2011, [[#DOTMJetfireBuster|this set]] was [[Rebranding|re-released]] in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' packaging.
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====''Fast Action Battlers''====
[[File:Jetfire ROTF FAB toy.jpg|thumb|300px|NOBODY MOVE... I dropped me cane...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Photon Missile Jetfire''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' "Photon Missile" projectile
:[[Fast Action Battlers]] Jetfire is a simplified, roughly Deluxe-sized toy of Jetfire. In vehicle mode, he transforms into a sort of cute, super-deformed SR-71 Blackbird jet. As with most ''Transformers'' toy jets, he has a fair bit of undercarriage junk from his robot mode, though not to the extent of the Leader class toy. In robot mode he has a reasonably accurate depiction of Jetfire's design, though his right arm ends in a spring-loaded projectile launcher shaped like a rotary cannon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/FABJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Photon Missile Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===''Mega Power Bots''===
[[File:ROTF-toy MegaPowerBots JetpowerOptimus.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Jetfire is just a business suit at this point.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Mega Power Bot, 2009)}}</ul>
:Mega [[Power Bots]] Jetpower Optimus Prime represents the Autobot leader in his combined form with Jetfire. Designed for younger children, he is a large, bulky, non-transforming figure with limited articulation. Pressing the Autobot insignias on his chest and arm plays various sound effects and cause blue lights to flash in his head and gun.

:As a Mega Power Bot, Optimus features what his package claims to be a transformation: his wings can flip up to become his "flight mode".
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====''Robot Replicas''====
[[File:ROTF Robot Replica Jetfire.jpg|thumb|150px|With genuine simulated robo-bursitis!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire''' (Robot Replica, 2009)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Cane
:[[Robot Replicas]] Jetfire is a non-transformable, intended-to-be-accurate representation of his CGI model from the film. He is highly posable, and not much else. Due to his unusually large head and shortened neck, he appears based on the promotional art seen at the very top of this page, whose head and neck are severely foreshortened.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/RRJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Robot Replica Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:TF-2010-VotF-Legends-Class-Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Morale around here has been shot to hell! Just look at it out there! Quiet. Not hardly a man moving! Roy? ROY! I went to school with that man. Just not the same. Been ignoring me all day."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''The Victory of The Fallen''' (Legends 5-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
:Jetfire is a redeco of his Legends-class toy with light blue arms, hips, and knees. He comes bundled in a Kmart-[[exclusive]] pack with redecos of Legends Class The Fallen, Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Starscream.
[[File:TF-2010-VotF-Legends-Jetpower-Optimus.jpg|thumb|left]]
:To date, this is the only Hasbro release of this figure that acknowledges the combining feature between Jetfire and Optimus Prime.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/KMLegJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Victory of The Fallen Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>
:Released as part of the [[EZ Collection#Autobot Alliance|5th Volume]] of the ''EZ Collection'' line, this Jetfire is a ''very'' slight redeco of the Legends Class figure, featuring a darker shade on the unpaintable parts, so as to be used with the similarly-repainted Legends Optimus Prime figure to form the Optimus' powered up combination.
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===''EZ Collection Real''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire (Real Color Ver)''', ([[2011]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire (Metallic Color Ver.)''' ([[2011]])}}</ul>
:Released as part of the blindpacked EZ Collection Real by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Jetfire is a redeco of the first Legends Class figure. Like his EZ Collection Real brethren, Jetfire comes with two different variants: The "Real Color" features a flat shade on the plastic colors and paint, while the "Metallic Color" features metallic paint and plastic instead.
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===''Dark of the Moon''===
[[File:TakaraTomy-Jetpower-Optimus-Prime-2-pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class 2-pack, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Front landing gear/walking stick, rotary cannon missile launcher, projectile, back panel/cannon
:A re-release of the [[#JetfireBuster|Jetpower Optimus Prime two-pack]], this time in ''Dark of the Moon''-branded packaging. Both toys are unchanged.
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===''Movie The Best''===
[[File:TF-Movie-the-Best-MB-16-Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire''' (Leader Class, [[2018]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''MB-16'''
:*''Accessories'' Front landing gear/walking stick, rotary cannon missile launcher, projectile, back panel/cannon
:''Movie The Best'' Jetfire is a redeco of the Leader Class figure, featuring plastic color and deco changes to make him screen-accurate. He also features new voices for his voicebox, recorded by [[Kenji Nomura]] himself.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-35-MV2-Leader-Jetfire.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Once a power 'shroom, always a power 'shroom.]]
[[File:Jet Optimus SS.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|”I’ve been so patient!!!”]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''35'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-26'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 23]], 2019
:*''Accessories'': Cane, battle axe, Optimus abdominal replacement piece, 2 cannon barrel halves, "[[Operation: Firestorm|Pyramid Desert Battle]]" backdrop (1st version)
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Jetfire is a Leader-sized mold accurate to his appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen'', transforming into a licensed SR-71 Blackbird. He comes with his cane and battle axe, along with a cardboard backdrop display depicting [[Operation: Firestorm]]. The cane doubles as his front landing gear. The axe can store on tabs on his robot back wing kibble, and underneath the jet mode.

:He can combine with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|the second ''Studio Series'' Optimus Prime figure]] to form "Jetwing Optimus Prime"... although ''that'' Optimus figure is based on the character's appearance in the original ''Transformers'' film. What's more, Jetfire comes with a duplicate abdominal piece for that same Optimus figure, with a metallic red deco. Presumably, it's meant to be swapped onto [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS44|Optimus' ''Dark of the Moon''-based Leader Class figure,]] allowing him to combine, but it's color-matched to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Optimus' first release,]] an actually '' Revenge of the Fallen''-based figure that... lacks the necessary tooling to combine with Jetfire. D'oh!

:Unlike the original Leader-class toy, Jetfire [[Partformer|splits into separate components]] to combine with Optimus, just like in the movie! Five of these components form the boots, shoulder pads, and wings for Jetwing Optimus Prime, while Jetfire's upper body forms a big freakin' gun! Two gunmetal pieces used to form the barrel of this cannon are stored on the underside of the wings and plug into the slots where the front of the jet is disconnected from. However, as this gun is roughly a third of Jetfire's mass, it is too heavy for Prime to lift up unassisted. Fortunately, there is a 3 mm port under Jetfire's head, allowing a figure stand (not included) to support the weight of the gun. While the Hasbro release's instructions do not tell you how to form the gun, the [http://web.archive.org/web/20201112010824/https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/wpadmin/wp-content/themes/tf/img/products/tf_ss/item_tf_ss-26_manual.pdf TakaraTomy instructions] show how. The latter's instructions also mention one other feature not shown in Hasbro's instructions: the abdominal replacement piece can be stored in a cavity right behind Jetfire's chest. It should also be noted that the small flip-out tabs on Prime's grill are used to fasten the jet engines to his back securely; this is pointed out but somewhat unclear in the instructions of both versions. Care must be taken when combining him with Optimus, as it can place much stress on the hinges that Prime’s grills are connected to.

:In combined mode, the cane folds up and attaches to the large tab on Optimus' left arm, resembling the smaller on-screen gun. The axe can store on the wings/backpack, utilizing the tab used by the gray gun barrel pieces.

:A rather severe issue was found on some copies of Jetfire: the pinned hinge connecting the central black strut to Jetfire's chest can break, permanently separating the torso from the rest of the body.

:Jetfire's box is noticeably thicker than that of other Studio leaders. The CG renders on the sides of the packaging still use the concept art version of the character, while the one used on the front has a new render with the correct design. The Hasbro instructions amusingly mislabel Jetfire as a Voyager class figure.

:Parts of Jetfire's fuselage were reused on ''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'' [[Ultimate X-Spanse]].
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* '''''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary Autobot Multipack''' (Multi-pack, [[2024]])
:*''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''35'''
:*''Accessories'': Cane/front landing gear, battle axe, 2 cannon barrel halves, "Race to Protect Earth" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:"''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary" Jetfire is a re-release of the 2019 Jetfire figure, featuring very little, if any deco differences. This release of Jetfire omits the alternate Optimus Prime abdominal piece due to a re-release of [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#SSROTF15th|Optimus]] also coming in this multi-pack. As to be expected, the two can still combine to form Optimus' super mode from ''Revenge of the Fallen'''s climax.

:Alongside the aforementioned Optimus, this version of Jetfire comes in an [[Amazon_(website)|Amazon]] exclusive pack alongside ''Studio Series'' [[Chromia (ROTF)#SSROTF15th|Chromia]], [[Arcee (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Arcee]], and [[Elita-One (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Elita-1]], released in commemoration of ''Revenge of the Fallen'''s 15th anniversary. The set also includes a unique reversible backdrop with the first version of the "Pyramid Desert Battle" scene on one side and the other side featuring the "Shanghai Pursuit" scene.
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==Merchandise==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire''' (3D Battle Card, [[2007]])}}</ul>
[[File:Jetfire movie cardgame.jpg|right|thumb|It's growing tiresome to see this deco being slapped on a toy and declared "Jetfire". [[Storm Jet (RID)|Storm Jet]] was a new character and he was cool.]]
: A 38-point "Uncommon" piece from the [[3D Battle-Card Game]], Jetfire is composed of punch-out parts from two different cards that can be reconfigured to make a robot or a fighter jet. He uses the same parts layout as Movie [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]], and "Energon Wars" [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#3D Battle-Card Game|Classic Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#3D Battle-Card Game|Skywarp]] and [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#3D Battle-Card Game|Ramjet]].

:While the prototypes shown on the 3D Battle Card site, as in the image seen to the right, resemble the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]]'s [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] toy, both the preview pack and production run versions are based more on the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] Skyfire/''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Jetfire body with live-action movie stylization.
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===Burger King===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultimate Prime''' (2009)}}</ul>
[[File:ROTFMerchandise-BurgerKingOptimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right]]
: This small statuette of Optimus comes with a Blackbird plane representing Jetfire's alternate mode. The plane splits in two, and the two parts can be clipped onto Optimus to replicate the climax to Revenge of the Fallen. The front section of the plane has a black Optimus face which sits in front of Optimus' own face.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/BKJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Burger King Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===Basic Fun===
[[File:TF-ROTF-Basic-Fun-Jetpower-Optimus-Prime-Keychain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"...I think I'm wearing your pants."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Articulated keychain''' (2009)}}</ul>
:Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Power Up Optimus Prime's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesmegatronfallenprimejetfireironhide.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Kinda morbid, really.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Battle of the Fallen''' (Multi-pack, 2009)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:This ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' box set of figures comes with [[The Fallen/toys#Robot Heroes|The Fallen]], [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleFallen|Megatron]] in tank mode, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleFallen|Jetpower Optimus Prime]], and [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#RHBattleFallen|Ironhide]] in truck mode.
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===RPMs - ''Robot Powered Machines''===
[[File:ROTF-toy_RPM_Jetfire.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Jetfire forgot to tell Hasbro he's claustrophobic.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire''' (R.P.M. Mini-Vehicle, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
:*''Number:'' '''02 of 08'''
:''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' Jetfire is a die-cast Blackbird with wheels. It can stand up to reveal a sculpted image of Jetfire's robot mode, and the wings are jointed so that it fits into the package better. The wheels feature through-axle construction, allowing the toy to roll well on flat surfaces.

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[[File:ROTFRPMBattleSeries2JetfireRetail.jpg|thumb|250px|"Put Robinowitz in a plane. Have him fly in circles until we return."]]
[[File:ROTFRPMBattleSeries2JetfireCardback.jpg|thumb|250px|"Looks like aircraft at 12 o'clock." "Really? 12 o'clock? Well, that gives us about... 25 minutes. Think I'll step out for a burger."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Jetfire VS Megatron''' (two-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
:*''Number:'' '''02 of 08'''

:This two-pack contains a metallic purple [[redeco]] of ''RPM'' [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and... a barely-changed Jetfire. It lacks some red detailing, and changes the tail Autobot symbol to silver.

:Unusually, the back of the packaging features a significantly different deco for the toy, with brighter silver and more red. Though this particular redeco was seen at [[Toy Fair 2010]], it was never released anywhere.

:As part of the final wave of RPMs, Battle Series 2 did not get released through normal retail outlets in the United States, instead showing up for sale first in Canada, Asia and Europe. Later, though, it would show up in the US though [[Toys"R"Us|Toys"R"Us Express]] mall stores and discount chains like Ross and TJ Maxx.
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===''Speed Stars''===
[[File:SpeedStars_MetalHeroes_Jetfire.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"Then we'll fly them over here! Their families too! We'll teach them to skate. Do I have to think of everything?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire''' (Mini-Vehicle, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
:*''Number:'' '''02 of 08'''

:Jetfire was also made available in ''[[Speed Stars]]'', the follow-up to ''Robot Powered Machines''. This version has a different color layout from the RPM release, and is less detailed in its [[paint operation]]s.

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[[File:SpeedStars_BattleSeries_JetfireVSMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"[[Megatron (Movie)|You]] risked the lives of some damn fine civilizations! That's MY job!!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Jetfire VS Megatron''' (two-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
:*''Number:'' '''02 of 08'''

:Battle Series 2 was released normally in the United States under the ''Speed Stars'' banner, though with various changes. Jetfire's colors are similar to his original RPM toy.

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===Prime 1 Studio===
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Jetpower.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (2018)}}</ul>
:*''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
:*''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-21''' / '''21EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, The Fallen's spark (exclusive), The Fallen's Staff (exclusive)

:[[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Museum Masterline'' Jetpower Optimus Prime is a ''massive'' statue perfectly recreating [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#P1SJetpower|Optimus Prime]]'s combined form with Jetfire from the end of ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:He features LED lights on his eyes, cannon, afterburners and base, and comes with a masked and a maskless head. The exclusive version also comes with [[The Fallen/toys#Prime 1 Studio|The Fallen's]] [[spark]] and [[Void Scepter|Command Staff]].

:The standard version is limited to 1200 pieces while the exclusive version is limited to 500 pieces.

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===Threezero===
[[File:threezero_DLX_TF_JetpowerOP_wlogo_05.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire''' (DLX Scale, 2021)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Cannon, machine gun, alternate hands, head parts for DLX Optimus Prime

:[[Threezero]] DLX Jetfire can combine with ''Revenge of the Fallen'' DLX [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#ThreezeroROTF|Optimus Prime]] to form "Jetpower Optimus Prime".
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==Notes==
* While all the fictions agree that Jetfire was a Decepticon Seeker who defected and has been stuck on Earth for a long time, none agree on when and why he came to Earth, when and why he defected, or how long he snoozed. Random, confused mythos divergence? Now ''that's'' '80s nostalgia!
* Jetfire's head was redesigned so [[Industrial Light & Magic]] could animate a smirk on the character. This early, mouthless head was still used for the toy designs and promotional art though.<ref>[http://vfxworld.com/?atype=articles&id=4003 Scott Farrar's VFXWorld interview]</ref>
* Jetfire's ancient Cybertronian vehicle mode as seen in [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Defiance issue 4|''Defiance'' #4]] bears more than a passing similarity to the starship ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' from ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''.
* Jetfire was briefly active during the {{W|Cuban Missile Crisis}}, according to one of his comments in the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' video game]]. This might explain his current alternate mode in the movie.
* According to an extended bio unlocked on the [[Hunt for the Decepticons]] website by a code on "The Victory of The Fallen" toy's box, Jetfire's body is filled with mysterious, powerful technology lost to the Autobots for centuries, which explains why it gave Optimus the boost he needed to defeat The Fallen.
* Jetfire's model was tweaked and used for one of the elderly transformers in ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', referred to as "[[Lieutenant]]" in the credits.
* Jetfire's combination with Optimus Prime is likely a callback to [[Jetfire (Armada)|the ''Armada'' version of the character]], and his ability to combine with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|the Autobot leader]], except this time he's dead and forms armor with a jetpack for Prime, instead of alive and just a pair of trousers with a chestplate.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Jetfire''' (ジェットファイアー ''Jettofaiā'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tiān Huǒ''' (天火, "Sky Fire")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Röptűz''' ("Flyfire")

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]
* [http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/MovieJetfire/jetfire.htm Jetfire at TFU.info]

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