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Calvin Wimmer

2025-08-14T11:30:20Z

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'''Calvin Wimmer''' is an American film editor. He is customarily an assistant editor on motion pictures, including ''South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut'', ''Any Given Sunday'', ''The Chronicles of Riddick'', ''Speed Racer'' and of course, ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'', ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]'', but he has been known to lend his voice to the occasional giant unicycle.

==Voice roles==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
*[[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]]
===''Age of Extinction''===
*Realtor Client

==External links==

*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0934464/ Calvin Wimmer at the Internet Movie Database]

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[[Category: Editors]]
[[Category: English voice actors]]
[[Category: DreamWorks]]

Leadfoot (DOTM)

2024-06-08T13:27:11Z

Spike467: leadfoot vehicle mode AOE

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{{disambigm|Leadfoot (disambiguation)|Sideswipe (disambiguation)|Flash (disambiguation)}}
:''Leadfoot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

[[File:LeadfootDOTM-poster.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[[BotCon]]'s most popular cosplay subject.]]

'''Leadfoot''' is one of the [[Wreckers]], a group of former engineers turned fighters who have turned their talents to kicking [[Decepticon]] tail across the galaxy. His specialty is building bigger and better weapons, WITH SCIENCE! Unsurprisingly, this vocation has led him to strike up a friendship with the Autobots' resident weapons-hound [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. The way the two egg each other on towards bigger and better "boom-sticks", the other Autobots fear one day waking up to find a smoking crater where their workshop once stood.

[[#Kre-O|Sometimes]] he takes '''Sideswipe'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s name, and sometime's he's known as '''Flash'''.

{{quote| Wreckers, kill it!|Leadfoot and his pals engage in some brutality|''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Movies===
====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[John DiMaggio]] (English), [[Hiroshi Iwasaki]] (Japanese)|[[Raúl Solo]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Ángel Del Río]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Renzo Stacchi]] (Italian), [[Klaus Lochthove]] (German), [[Serge Biavan]] (European French), [[Ricardo Schnetzer]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Aziz Güngör]] (Turkish)}}

{{quote|We were hidden in the first booster rocket to separate. Splashed down in the Atlantic just as planned. (Spits) We ain't going nowhere.|Leadfoot after dismantling a Decepticon pilot|''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)]]''}}

[[File:DOTM-RoadbusterLeadfoot.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Get in mah belleh!]]

Leadfoot, Topspin and Roadbuster, collectively known as the [[Wreckers]], by [[Charlotte Mearing]], had arrived with the second wave of Autobots aboard the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'', and were rarely let off of the [[NASA]] base because of their attitude. They would spend most of their time working on repairing their ship along with some human engineers, including [[Robert Epps]].

When [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] announced that the current occupation force of Autobots was to be exiled or the [[Earth]] would face the wrath of hundreds of Decepticons, the three prepared the ship for launch and accompanied [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the others aboard, sending the ship into the atmosphere - where it was then targeted and blown to smithereens by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], seemingly killing all the Autobots aboard. Undaunted by this, the Autobot's human allies nonetheless tried to launch an incursion into Decepticon-held [[Chicago]].

Fortunately for them, the Autobots were not actually aboard the ship, and had only feigned their deaths in order to keep the Decepticons from following up on their global threat. Leadfoot and the other Wreckers swung into action immediately, rescuing Epps, [[Sam Witwicky]] and a group of soldiers from a [[Orbital Assault Carrier|Decepticon fighter]] and executing the pilot. Leadfoot revealed that they had hidden in the ''Xantium's'' booster rocket which had separated moments before the ship's destruction, stating that they weren't going anywhere.

While the Autobots were scouting a route to the building containing Sentinel's [[Space bridge]] pillars, [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and his pet [[Driller]] separated Optimus from his weapons trailer. Optimus ordered Leadfoot and the other Wreckers to create a distraction so that he could retrieve it, and in their armored race car forms fired at Shockwave with their machine guns until being forced to retreat, leaving behind [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] and [[Brains]], who had hitched a ride with them. After Optimus had become snared in a construction site's cables, the Wreckers set out to free him. After doing so they rejoined the battle, battling against [[Devcon (DOTM)|Devcon]]. After the battle Leadfoot stood with the other survivors, accepting that Cybertron was gone forever and that Earth was their new home. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon (film)}}
{{note|Leadfoot’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]," and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel]]," the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]]" and the storybooks "[[Optimus Prime's Friends and Foes]]" and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mix & Match]]."}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:AOELeadfootDeath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''They're savages, savages'' ''Barely even human!'']]
{{voiceactor|[[Robert Foxworth]] (English, see notes), [[Jin Urayama]] (Japanese)|[[Alain Dorval]] (French), [[Juan Carlos Gustems]] (Spanish), [[Jan Spitzer]] (German), [[Angelo Nicotra]] (Italian), [[Robert Tondera]] (Polish)}}

After the battle for Chicago, [[Harold Attinger]]'s "[[Cemetery Wind]]" was tasked with hunting down the surviving Decepticons on Earth, but also hunted down the Autobots as well. Leadfoot received a message from Optimus Prime, instructing all Autobots to flee for their lives. Leadfoot did so, but Attinger's agents eventually caught up with him. Despite trying to reason with his assailants and attempting to fight back, Leadfoot was brutally killed, and his body's materials were harvested by [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated|KSI]].

Five years later, [[Cade Yeager]] found surveillance footage of Leadfoot's demise, and showed it to the surviving Autobots. Upon watching the footage, [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] sadly took off his hat and held it over his [[spark]] in respect for his fallen friend, bitterly cursing the humans responsible as "savages". So deeply hurt that he had to turn away from the footage, Optimus Prime decided that enough was enough: he would revoke his vow to never kill humans to make Attinger pay for his atrocities with his life. Optimus made good on that vow when much later, he killed Attinger and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] in battle. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}
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===Target.com profile===
Leadfoot single-handedly stormed [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] to rescue a group of Autobot prisoners, defeating or destroying a number of Decepticons, including dueling and defeating [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]], busting up the Decepticon's mental circuits in the process. He was then personally recruited for the Wreckers by Ironhide.

He had since used his mechanical skills to improve the performance of both of Ironhide's arm cannons, as well as reconfigure his companion [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]] into a souped-up engine. {{storylink|Explore the Cyberglyph Wall for Secrets and Savings#The Story of Leadfoot|The Story of Leadfoot}}

===The Creation Revoltech!===
[[File:Creation Revoltech Wreckers.jpg|thumb|right]]
Leadfoot and the other Wreckers cheered Optimus Prime on when he used the power of the [[Revoltech Unit]] to send [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] packing. {{storylink|The Creation Revoltech!}}
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===''Age of Extinction'' tie-in websites===
'''Flash''' went on the run with the rest of the Autobots and in 2014, he was pursued by the NYPD from Grand Central Station to the Chrysler Building. He escaped but not before one badass [[New York City|New Yorker]], in their own words, "flipped him off something fierce". {{storylink|Transformers Are Dangerous}} At some point, he was found and killed by the Cemetery Wind. The Autobots found out about his death through the KSI drone and mourned him.<ref>''Age of Extinction'' Topps Europe collector cards</ref>

==Games==
===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[File:Bsbg-leadfoot.jpg|thumb|]]
Leadfoot participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}
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==Toys==
===''Dark of the Moon''===
====''Cyberverse''====
[[File:DOTM_CyberverseLegion_Leadfoot.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm tubby and short and stubby!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot''' (Cyberverse Legion Class, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''1'''
:*''Number:'' '''007'''
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV17'''
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion single-pack toys, Leadfoot is a [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends-scale]] figure that transforms into a [[NASCAR]] {{w|Chevrolet Impala#NASCAR Sprint Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala}} stock car, specifically {{w|Juan Pablo Montoya}}'s [[Target]]-sponsored #42 car, albeit heavily modified with a ridiculous amount of exposed (non-firing) weaponry and all the various sponsor logos concealed by the modifications. Present on the both sides of the car doors is the Sprint Cup logo found on all the Wreckers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/LegLeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Legion Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Leadfoot_Target_Cyberverse.jpg|thumb|300px|...and now a corporate whore!]]
{{anchor|TargetCyberverseVs}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot and Ironhide''' (Target exclusive Cyberverse 2-pack, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Cyberverse blaster

: Leadfoot comes as a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] [[repaint]] of the legion figure. His entire hood is now painted red, with the Target Bulls-eye logo prominently displayed. The Sprint Cup logos are moved from his doors to the front fender, and his face and windshield lack the standard release's silver [[paint operation]]s. Other minor changes include the addition of a small Autobot [[insignia]] on his forehead, and the omission of the large Autobot insignia on the left of his left leg. He comes with ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Megaplex]]'s [[Megaplex#Machine Wars|two-piece rifle]] and a [[redeco]] of [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Ironhide]].

:This set also sold in Turkey as a {{w|Carrefour}} exclusive.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TargetLegLeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Target Legion Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[File:DOTMLeadfootJapanFinal.jpg|thumb|300px|Well, bite my shiny metal - OH, NOOO!!!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot''' (MechTech Deluxe Class, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA34'''
:*''Accessories:'' MechTech Cannon/Power Saw, two small guns, one large gun

:Released [[November 17]]th in Japan, TakaraTomy's single release of [[MechTech]] Deluxe-Class Leadfoot was significantly altered from its planned US Target two-pack release (see below), removing all sponsor logos and racing numbers but adding silver paint to the head and shoulders of the robot mode. Like the canned US release, it also includes a redeco of [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Ratchet]]'s MechTech saw.

[[File:DOTMDeluxeLeadfootJapan.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
:The TakaraTomy stock photography of this toy (seen to the left) did not feature its pair of hood-mounted white Autobot symbols, the white stripes on the transformed rear fenders, the additional silver paint or the MechTech weapon.

:This release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game. His weapon accessories were later reused for [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Movie the Best|''Movie the Best'' Bumblebee]] & [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Movie the Best|Ratchet]].

:He is really tiny compared to almost all Deluxes.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Leadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Deluxe class Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTMAutobotTeamRacers.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm forty percent lead-belly!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Team Racers''' (Target exclusive MechTech Deluxe 2-Pack, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' MechTech Cannon/Power Saw, two small guns, one large gun

:This two-pack was originally represented at the [[BotCon 2011]] Hasbro slide show by stock photography of an unaltered deluxe Topspin (as a new character named Twin Twist) and, uh, ''Human Alliance'' Leadfoot (with the text underneath the photo calling it a Deluxe). A later [[eBay]] auction of this two-pack revealed that Leadfoot would have come with a completely unaltered [[Topspin (DOTM)#AutobotRacers|Topspin]] figure (instead of Twin Twist), while Leadfoot himself would have featured his racing numbers and sponsor logos, such as the bullseye on his gut. Like a handful of other ''Dark of the Moon'' products (such as Deluxe [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]), the two-pack's US release was canceled, but unlike those toys, the "Autobot Team Racers" set didn't come out anywhere else in the world either.

{{canceledtoy}}
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====Human Alliance====
[[File:HA_Leadfoot.jpg‎|thumb|350px|Was anyone surprised that this was a [[Target]] [[exclusive]]?]]
[[File:HA_Leadfoot_TakaraTomy.JPG‎|thumb|350px|Was anyone surprised that this ''wasn't'' a Target exclusive?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot / [[Sergeant Detour]] & [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]]''' (Human Alliance, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA30'''
:*''Accessories:'' Missile, leash
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
:[[Human Alliance]] Leadfoot transforms into the same NASCAR Chevy Impala as the Cyberverse toy, although this one does not have any robotic bits showing in car mode. He comes with [[Sergeant Detour]] and [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]].

:As usual, Sergeant Detour (or any other Human Alliance driver figure) can sit on the seats in vehicle mode or peg onto the robot's hands. He can also man two flip-out guns on Leadfoot's hood-chest as well as ride Steeljaw in his [[cyber-dog]] mode.

:Steeljaw can convert into a weapon, which is basically his head flipped up and the limbs arranged into a crossbow-shaped missile launcher. The weapon itself can be pegged onto either Leadfoot's forearm or back via MechTech ports. Steeljaw also includes a detachable chain 'leash' which can peg to Steeljaw and be pegged into Leadfoot's hand. The leash itself stores in Leadfoot's right arm.

:Finally, as with all of the large Human Alliance figures, he has a gimmick concerning his head. It's essentially the same gimmick as Jazz's and Roadbuster's: when a lever on the back of his head is flipped, he dons a pair of visor-like "sunglasses".

:There are also hundreds of ways that Leadfoot's beer-belly and door chest can be arranged.

:One can store the missile by pegging it onto the thin ridge on the underside of Leadfoot's crotch in either mode. Somewhat unfortunately, it's not very subtle, with the missile proudly sticking out and erect between the seats in vehicle mode. Even more unfortunately, it's Leadfoot's ''crotch'', so storing the missile in robot mode will make Leadfoot particularly happy to see you. Also notable is that his top-heaviness makes him prone to falling over when standing completely straight. Placing him in an action-oriented pose can remedy this.

:There are two deco [[variant]]s of Leadfoot: A Target-exclusive version with the Target logos, car numbers, and other sponsors perfectly visible, especially the bullseye logo on his gut, and the [[TakaraTomy]] version that's been ''completely'' de-sponsored, lacking all of his markings, making the car look ''very'' bare as a result. In exchange, the entire car shell has received a shiny coat of paint, and the robot mode's lower legs, forearms and head are painted silver.

:The Japanese release comes packed with a character card for the MechTech Wars online game. Interestingly, the card still shows Leadfoot with all of his markings, but with the Target logo on his chest lacking the inner circle, essentially just being a ring.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/HALeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Human Alliance Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots Leadfoot.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot''' (Bot Shot, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''1'''
:*''Number'': '''B015'''
:**''Fist strength'': '''425'''
:**''Blaster strength'': '''445'''
:**''Sword strength'': '''750'''

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'', Leadfoot transforms into a grey and red sports car with a spoiler and [[MechTech]]-style deployed weapons. A sharp impact to his front bumper will cause him to spring into robot mode. He is loosely-based on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Leadfoot.

:This mold was also used to make [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Sidefoot.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|"Is that Leadfoot?" "They made him use Swipe's name." "Savages."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Lockdown Air Raid''' ([[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''A6956'''
:*''Pieces'': '''203'''
:*''Kreons'': [[Hound (Movie)#Kre-O|Hound]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Kre-O|Lockdown]], Sideswipe
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

: Named "Sideswipe" for reasons nobody can discern (this was the same year they named a [[Punch (G1)#Kre-O|Punch]] [[Kreon]] "Nightbeat"), the ''[[Kre-O]]'' version of Leadfoot has a ferrous-metal backpack that lets him be "grabbed" by the magnetic capture claw on Lockdown's ship, or fake-mauled by the magnets embedded in the various ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobots]] in many sets. He uses the "Transformer" style blaster new to the 2014 sets.

: Also inexplicably, he has the number "41" on the torso rather than his standard "42".

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-68-Deluxe-Leadfoot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.facebook.com/146805978722938/posts/4042159479187549 Dabbin' at what the humans call "haters".]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''68'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-58'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[November 28]], 2020
:*''Accessories'': 2 missile pods, 2 guns w/ strips, gatling gun, [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]] figure, "Battle of [[Chicago]]" backdrop (1st version)

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Leadfoot is heavily accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of Moon'', transforming from a robot to a heavily-armored version of {{w|Juan Pablo Montoya}}'s [[Target]]-sponsored #42 [[NASCAR]] {{w|Chevrolet Impala#NASCAR Sprint Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala}} stock car. Just like his fellow teammates, his wheels feature "ULTRA" and "WRECKERS" labels. He comes with two missile racks, two chain guns, a Gatling gun, a non-transforming [[Slug figure|figure]] of [[Steeljaw (DOTM)#Generations|Steeljaw]], and a cardboard backdrop display depicting a war-torn Chicago.

: This character is a [[Target]] exclusive in the US... for obvious reasons. In Canada, this figure is a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive. It was announced on the official Transformers Instagram, with pre-orders opening 9AM EST on the Target Website on July 21st, 2020 and appearing on store shelves in September. Unlike the Human Alliance toy, the Japanese release of the toy retains the Target logo marking.
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==Merchandise==
===''Speed Stars''===
====Mini-Vehicles====
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot''' (2011)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Stealth Force'''
:*''Number:'' '''4 of 5'''

:''[[Speed Stars]]'' Leadfoot is a non-transforming NASCAR Sprint Cup Chevy Impala stock car with a sculpted robot mode relief on his underside, and has a deco similar to his Target-exclusive versions. He was sold exclusively at Target, generally in the stocking-stuffer section. In addition to the usual numbers on the bottom of the robot mode (12201 in white paint and #34230 stamped in), he also has the word "Target" stamped in as well.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/SSLeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on ''Speed Stars'' Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
* Leadfoot is the odd man out amongst the NASCAR trio in that his real-world counterpart was owned by Earnhardt Ganassi Racing (now Chip Ganassi Racing, which actually left NASCAR after the 2021 season), while [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] are based on Hendrick Motorsports racers.
* It sure is convenient that Leadfoot's Cyberverse toy conspicuously covers up those giant Target logos, isn't it? Much easier [[to sell toys]] at [[Walmart]] that way.
* Like his fellow Wreckers, Leadfoot appears to be patterned after a balding, bearded, sunglasses-wearing, beer-gutted NASCAR fan stereotype.
* As part of the promotions for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', the film prop versions of Leadfoot, Roadbuster, and Topspin made appearances at the [[2011]] Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on [[February 20]]th. They appeared both off the track as display cars, and on the track, participating in the ceremonial first lap.
[[File:DOTM-Leadfoot-Flash-and-dog-concept-art.jpg|thumb|250px|So, he's basically a naked, fat, bearded and dirty man with a slobbering dog......''creepy''.]]
* Contrary to the various images above, the headlights on real-world NASCAR racers don't work. They're actually just [[Sticker|decal]]s.
* Despite already sporting Chevrolet Impala [[kibble]] in robot mode, Leadfoot's concept art featured sponsor decals that were based on the 2008 season's {{w|File:Reed_Sorenson_2008_Target_Dodge_Charger.jpg|Target-sponsored#41 Dodge Charger}} driven by {{w|Reed Sorenson}}, the concept art even featured him with the backlights of the Dodge Avenger.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
* Early working names for him included '''Flash'''.<ref name="nizzi"/> In the movie's end credits, he's listed under two names, '''Leadfoot/Target''', the latter referring to his NASCAR vehicle mode's [[Target|primary sponsor]]. While ''Dark of the Moon'' neglected to personally name the three Wreckers, ''Age of Extinction'' has him named by a grieving Hound.
** This can be seen in the Transformers Collector Cards from Topps, where the card that depicts the scene in which Leadfoot's death is shown refers to him as Flash. Oops.
* No actor is credited as Leadfoot in ''Age of Extinction'', but it's certainly not DiMaggio (who incidentally voiced [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] in the same movie). His single line ("I'm an Autobot!") was originally recorded by Robert Foxworth for [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]'s death scene, and would seem to have been reused by the editors for Leadfoot's, with the dubbers following suit.
*[[Harold Attinger|Attinger]]'s playing card of Leadfoot was revealed in a prop auction for the ''Transformers'' film series held in 2019.<ref>''[https://profilesinhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/101TransformersSs.pdf Transformers: The Auction]'' by Profiles in History</ref><ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFiH9rklAfo Items from last three 'Transformers' films go on auction]" by AP Archive</ref>
** While he is confirmed to be dead on-screen, Attinger's card deck uses does not list Leadfoot as deceased.<ref>[[:File:AOE-Kill-Cards-Set-3.jpg]]</ref> Either the card itself is a continuity error, or Attinger's deck was made at some point prior to Leadfoot's execution.
* While his vehicle mode prop was spotted during filming of ''Age of Extinction'', in the final film he only (briefly) appears in robot mode.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/leadfoot-sighted-on-location-of-transformers-4/27740/ ''Leadfoot Sighted On Location Of Transformers 4'' by Seibertron.com]</ref><ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/transformers-4-vehicles-heading-home.959128/ ''Transformers 4 Vehicles Heading Home.'' by Jacer on Transformer World 2005]</ref>
* Concept art was produced of Leadfoot and [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|his dog]]'s [[protoform]] stages, but ultimately never made its way into the film proper.
* In [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|''The Last Knight'']], [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] has gained a new head resembling Leadfoot's.
* Of course the Wrecker who dies is the one with the giant literal target painted on his chest.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Leadfoot''' (レッドフット ''Reddofutto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Padlógáz''' ("Full Throttle")

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Autobots]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Engineers]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Wreckers]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]

Mission City

2024-01-18T16:32:06Z

Spike467: Fixed Center City link

[[Image:Mission City.JPG|right|300px|thumb|City motto? Life is pain.]]

'''Mission City''' is a city in the [[United States of America]]. It may rival [[San Francisco]] as "worst place to live", because it's the kind of place where [[Dispensor|Mountain Dew machines]] thirst for human blood, [[Xbox 360 robot|Xbox 360s]] play with the lives of their owners, and [[Steering wheel robot|steering wheels]] tend to [[kiss]] their drivers. It also had the poor fortune to be the location where the [[Autobot]]s and the [[Decepticon]]s threw down for control of the [[AllSpark]].

It's located 22 miles north of the [[Hoover Dam]].<ref>[[William Lennox]] explicitly states their distance from the dam in [[Transformers (film)|the 2007 movie]].</ref> Its downtown has lots of Classically-detailed buildings from the early 20th Century which tend to shatter spectacularly when [[Transformer|giant robots]] smash into them. [[Interstate 95]] runs through it, somehow.<ref>[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] follows [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] along Mission City's Interstate 95 in "[[Cyber Missions 3]]." The real world's Interstate 95 runs up and down the United State's east coast.</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Transformers'' film===
After [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] converted the AllSpark to a more portable form, [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] suggested that they hide the [[AllSpark]] in Mission City and rendezvous with military airlift to take it to safety. Defense Secretary [[John Keller]] agreed with him. Bumblebee and a military escort, soon augmented by the [[Autobot]]s, left for the city.

En route, three [[Decepticon]]s caught up to them and gave chase. [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] began fighting through traffic, while [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] left the escort to hold them off. Bonecrusher engaged with the Autobot leader, while the other Autobots continued into downtown Mission City. Their human allies still inside [[Hoover Dam]], meanwhile, had summoned F-22 Air Force fighters to provide aerial support.

[[Image:Movie MissionCityBattle1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|[[Dark Star|Ironhide is the first person in some twenty years to consider Starscream a serious threat... with good reason for once.]]]]
Captain Lennox procured several short-wave radios from a nearby Pawn shop to contact the hoped-for aerial support, intending to summon Black Hawk helicopters for extraction of the AllSpark. They soon sighted a lone F-22 overhead and called for support, marking their location with green smoke. Too late, [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] realized that the incoming fighter was in fact [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. He ordered the humans and other Autobots to fall back, as he and Bumblebee lifted a ''[[Furby]]'' delivery truck to shield them from Starscream's attack. The resulting explosion crippled Bumblebee, severing his legs below the knees.

Meanwhile, contact with incoming Black Hawks was made, but the Autobots and soldiers came under fire from [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]. [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and Ironhide all rushed in to combat the mighty Decepticon as the human soldiers fell back. [[Mikaela Banes|Mikaela]] spotted a tow truck nearby and ran to procure it, while the crippled Bumblebee handed the AllSpark over to [[Sam Witwicky|Sam]].

[[Image:Movie MissionCityBattle2.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Yeah, let's triple-team the guy who is suffering an identity crisis. That's fair.]]
Between the three Autobots and the human soldiers, Brawl suffered the loss of one of his missile launchers and his left arm (courtesy of Ratchet's [[saw]]) before being knocked off his feet. soon after, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] landed in the city streets, prompting the Autobots to call a retreat. Jazz stayed behind to hold off Decepticon leader, getting blasted aside for his efforts.
[[Image:Movie2007 Jazz fighting Megatron.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Autobots, attack! ...Guys?]]

Mikaela successfully hotwired the tow truck and drove it over to Sam and Bumblebee. As the same moment, Megatron carried Jazz into the air before slamming him into a building. Despite the Autobot's defiance, the Decepticon leader tore him in half, killing him.

On the ground, Captain Lennox's troops observed Brawl getting back to his feet, as well as the arrival of Blackout, who transformed and landed atop a building behind them. Under sporadic hostile fire, Lennox led his troops back to Bumblebee's position as Sam and Mikaela worked to hook Bumblebee to the tow truck. Lennox handed a flare to Sam and ordered him to take the AllSpark to a nearby rooftop, while [[Robert Epps|Sergeant Epps]] summoned their Black Hawk support to pick him up. Ratchet and Ironhide promised Sam that they would protect him as he carried out the mission. After a quick farewell to Mikaela, Sam fled.

Megatron ordered the Decepticons to attack, prompting Ratchet and Ironhide into providing cover fire as Sam ran. As Brawl advanced on one side, Blackout dropping to the ground, attacked from the other, engaging with Ironhide. Blackout bashed aside the car that Ironhide tossed at him, then transformed and flew away. Mikaela finished securing Bumblebee and drove him off, as Brawl fired at them.

[[Image:Movie MissionCityBattle4.jpg|right|250px|thumb|This is the only time Prime and Megs got to use their signature weapons. You fail us yet again, Michael Bay.]]
Optimus Prime arrived after his delay on the freeway, transforming and challenging Megatron. Still perched atop his building, Megatron tossed away the remains of Jazz and transformed. He scooped up Prime and took him for a dizzying ride through the streets and buildings of the city, smashing through an entire office building at one point before crashing to the street. The two exchanged their respective views on humanity and fisticuffs. Prime managed to get in a shot at Megatron, but a blast from Megatron's [[fusion cannon]] hurled Prime down the street and into the side of another building leaving him incapacitated.

With Ratchet and Ironhide alongside him, Sam continued sprinting for the building. Blackout slashed at Sam with his rotor weapon but missed, while Starscream managed to bring down both Ratchet and Ironhide before pulling back and returning to the skies. Sam was forced to continue onward alone.

Megatron, having left Optimus injured in another part of the city, flew down from the sky and transformed, demanding that Sam give up the AllSpark. As Sam darted through traffic, a near-collision with an SUV made him drop the cube, unleashing a pulse of its power. The pulse brought [[AllSpark Mutation|several machines to life]], including [[Steering wheel robot|part of the SUV]] and a [[Dispensor|Mountain Dew vending machine]].

[[Image:Movie Brawl dies.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Gah! Heartburn!]]
Sam sprinted into the abandoned building, pursued by Megatron, who smashed through a floor practically on Sam's heels but failed to stop him from entering a fire stairwell.

Mikaela and Bumblebee stopped in an alley, while the fighting continued. After mustering her courage with Bumblebee's wordless support, Mikaela backed the tow truck into the street so that Bumblebee was facing forwards, then drove it full speed in reverse towards Brawl. Under heavy attack from two directions, Brawl suffered heavy damage before a final shot from Bumblebee hit him in the chest, bringing him down for good. He collapsed into the building where Lennox's troops had taken shelter.

[[Image:Movie Megatron Samonroof.jpg|right|250px|thumb|It depends...how well do you take care of your pets?]]
As the Black Hawks closed in, Sam reached the rooftop and activated his flare. Starscream transformed and landed on a nearby building as the helicopters pulled up to the rooftop. Sam was inches away from handing off the AllSpark when Starscream shot the waiting Black Hawk out of the sky. Optimus Prime sprinted toward the building, determined to save Sam. Starscream continued watching from nearby while Megatron bashed his way onto the rooftop. Cornering Sam, Megatron demanded the AllSpark, but Sam defiantly refused. Megatron then unsheathed his barbed flail and bashed the building out from under Sam's feet. Optimus Prime, suspended most of the way up the building, caught the falling human. Prime then vaulted/fell down to street level, with Megatron diving close behind. The two metal titans smashed into the street, scattering more panicked humans, [[Michael Bay|one]] of whom got himself flicked aside by Megatron.

Optimus Prime ordered Sam to take shelter behind him and to push the AllSpark into his chest if he was unable to defeat Megatron. As the two leaders laid into one another a second time, both Lennox's troops and Blackout moved in on their position. Epps called in a full air strike on Blackout and Megatron, advising that the targets would be marked. The troops then marked Blackout with green laser light as the F-22s closed in.

[[Image:Movie MissionCityBattle5.jpg|left|250px|thumb|WWWWHHHHEEEEEEEE!!!]]
Blackout was to fire when he noticed the lasers lighting him up, so he instead turned to engage the soldiers, opening fire. Lennox raced at him on a procured motorcycle, evading Blackout's blasts and purposefully going into a long skid/slide along the ground. As Blackout was hit by fire from the F-22s, Lennox slid past and under him, firing several rounds directly up into the Decepticon's underside. Blackout fell dead to the pavement. Lennox urged his troops onward as Megatron appeared to be getting the upper hand over Optimus.

[[Image:Movie Prime Jazz Ironhide Ratchet battleaftermath.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Prime, could we maybe discuss this some time when you're not holding a corpse?"]]
As a second wave of F-22s approached the city, Starscream appeared in their midst, destroying three of them before the pilots realized what was happening. The surviving pilots attempted to engage the Decepticon, but Starscream escaped. The remaining F-22s made an attack run on Megatron, firing on him even as Lennox's troops also attacked, damaging his chest armor. Megatron advanced on Sam, but the injured Optimus managed to trip him over. As the weakened Megatron crawled towards Sam, Prime urged the human to push the cube into Prime's chest. Instead, Sam rammed the cube into Megatron's now partially exposed spark, killing him and destroying the AllSpark.

The Autobots and soldiers regrouped, Ironhide having recovered the remains of Jazz, handed them over to Optimus Prime. Optimus saddened by the loss of a great comrade, thanked the humans for their effort and sacrifice. Bumblebee requested to stay with Sam, to which Prime agreed to the request. So after, Optimus extracted a shard of the AllSpark from Megatron's body.

Initial media reports called the attack "so-called alien activity" but the US government denied aliens had caused the Mission City destruction. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

===''Transformers'' novel===
The battle took place in [[Las Vegas]] instead. {{storylink|Transformers (novel)|Transformers}}

===Titan movie comics===
Wow, it sure is lucky for Mission City that all of the above ''didn't'' happen there but happened in [[Los Angeles]] instead! {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 7|Starscream's Militia}}

Two years on, and Starscream is still unclear about why Optimus lured the Decepticons to this heavily populated city when he claims to like humans. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 22|#22's Star Screams}}

===IDW movie comics===
In the aftermath of the battle, Lennox's soldiers became acquainted with the Autobots whilst they hunted [[Xbox 360 robot|mutated]] [[Dispensor|transformers]] created by the released All Spark energies. Optimus Prime requested Lennox's help in allowing the Autobots to transport Jazz's remains out of Mission City whilst evading untrustworthy humans such as those from Sector Seven. When a suitable abandoned truck trailer found, the assembled soldiers had a moment of silence as Ironhide placed Jazz's body inside. Soon after the Autobots left, [[Seymour Simmons|Agent Simmons]] and Sector Seven arrived to take away the dead Decepticons. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

===''The Veiled Threat''===
According to ''[[The National Enquirer]]'', the battle was caused by [[Elvis]]'s robot alien offspring. {{storylink|Transformers: The Veiled Threat|The Veiled Threat}}

===The Real Effing Deal===
The official story is "several biomechanical prototypes by [[Mendelson Robotics]]" went haywire by accident; the government cleared Mendelson of any wrongdoing. The leaked Department of Defence reports also said that the tales of giant robots fighting are ''completely'' unfounded, even though their official story is ''it was big robots''. No wonder certain bloggers worked out the cover story was crap. {{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
See above, except replace "Mendelson" with [[McClaren Robotics|''McClaren'' Robotics]].

Except when it's [[McClaren Robotics|Massive Dynamics]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Revenge of the Fallen (novel)}}

[[Fassbinder|Some]] of which claimed the battle took place in [[Los Angeles]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen (film)}}

The terrifying thing is that this half-arsed cover-up actually ''worked''.

===''Cyber Missions''===
[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] pursued [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] through Mission City when Lockdown set off some explosives which caused some damage to the roadway that would have to be explained by [[NEST]]. Lockdown got away with Ratchet's [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] blaster. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 3}}

===''Classified'' novels===
[[Hyperdynamix]]'s main laboratory was located in Mission City. It was attacked by three Decepticons deployed to cover up the theft of the prototype tanks they were developing. {{storylink|Transformers Classified: Battle Mountain|Battle Mountain}}

==Related characters==
===Kid on freeway===
:''Actor:'' [[Chip Hormess]]
This young man was riding on the freeway to Mission City when [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|two]] [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|robots]] suddenly fell off the overpass and landed in their lane. His mother barely skidding their car to a halt, the kid watched in shock as one of the robots was struck so hard one of its [[Sensor#Optical_sensors|eyes]] popped out and it was knocked off the overpass on which they were sitting. As the other robot jumped after it, the kid said that the whole thing was cool.

===SUV driver===
[[File:Movie_socialite_victim.jpg|thumb]]
:''Actor:'' [[Odette Yustman]]
{{voiceactor|[[Sílvia Goiabeira]] (Brazilian Portuguese dub)|[[Marina García Guevara]] (Castilian Spanish dub)}}

This young woman and two of her friends were driving around in her SUV when [[Sam Witwicky|some kid]] nearly ran into her car. Failing to noticed the panicked bystanders running in the opposite direction, the woman asked if "that jerk" had dented her car. This was quickly forgotten as she noticed her [[Steering wheel robot|steering wheel]] had come to life. It proceeded to wrap itself around her face. Her fate is unknown, but [[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|things are not looking good]].

===Woman in blue===
[[File:Movie Ironhide shootground.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
This woman had the unfortunate circumstance of being caught in the middle of [[Brawl (Movie)|a tank]] firing shells at [[Ironhide (Movie)|a truck]]. As the truck [[Transformation|changed]] into a giant robot, it proceeded to do some questionably useful (but fun to see) somersaults over the missiles being shot at it, landing right near the woman and totally scaring the crap out of her. Of course, this raises another question: If a tank was shelling something, why did she stop right in its line of fire?
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===Xbox owner===
[[File:Movie_Xbox_360_robot.JPG|thumb|right|upright=1.2]]
:''Actor:'' [[Bob Stephenson]]

This man was proudly carrying his newly purchased [[Xbox 360]] down the street (as you do) when some sort of [[energon|energy]] surged from some [[AllSpark|object]] that a kid was carrying. He heard the Xbox activate, he saw that it had [[Xbox 360 robot|sprouted arms]] that were trying to attack him. Despite the fact that it probably cost a great deal of money, the owner threw the Xbox away, deciding that it wasn't worth his life.

Remember that, people: Gaming is not worth your life!

==Notes==
*[[Roberto Orci]] confirmed they had considered having the film climax at the [[Grand Canyon]], which is close to the [[Hoover Dam]] and would've endangered a lot less civilians. [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-221.html#post3399075]
*At [[BotCon 2007]], at one of the movie's writers' panels, they explained that the original intent behind taking the All Spark to the city was not to "hide" it there, but simply to use the city as a rendezvous point, someplace relatively near the dam that might have a working radio they could use to call for help.
* [[Transformers: The Junior Novel]] set the final battle in the ostensibly non-fictional city of [[Las Vegas]] instead of Mission City, since it was set there in early drafts of the script. [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-220.html#post3395250]
* Most of the city skyline shots clearly show Los Angeles. The downtown street scenes were primarily filmed there as well. No wonder [[Fassbinder]] was confused.
* The abandoned building that Sam runs into, however, is actually the long-abandoned {{w|Michigan Central Station}}, located in [[Detroit]].
* And because things weren't muddled enough, the Mission City diorama backdrop in the [[Longarm (Movie)|Final]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Stand]] Screen Battles set is actually a Photoshopped version of Scranton, Pennsylvania.<ref>[http://www.oafe.net/yo/tfm_sbfs.php OAFE review of The Final Stand Screen Battles set]</ref>
* The battle of Mission City, portrayed in ''Transformers'', contains several editing and plot errors, as well as some confusing editing choices (over and above Michael Bay's characteristic Shakey Cam point of view):
** There's a short period at the beginning of the fight where Jazz and Ratchet are sitting around in vehicle mode. When Ironhide notices that the F-22 flying above the city is Starscream, they stay in vehicle mode. When Ironhide and Bumblebee pick up a Furby delivery truck for cover, they ''still'' remain in vehicle mode. When Starscream blasts them, and Sam discovers that Bumblebee has lost his legs, all Jazz does is pull back a few feet to give Bumblebee space to crawl. Sam even yells to Ratchet to aid Bumblebee and he still just sits there in vehicle mode.
**When Brawl first shows up to the battle, Sam is standing next to Mikaela watching as the Decepticon tank approaches and then he takes off running. The next shot cuts back to Mikaela spotting the abandoned tow truck she's about to use to transport Bumblebee out of the city. The shot after that shows Sam is sitting in the rubble next to the AllSpark as Bumblebee crawls over to him. The last shot cut in with the previous shots makes it look as if Sam ran away just to sit down in the middle of the battlefield. Come on, Sam, where's your head at?
** It's not entirely clear what most of the Decepticons intentions are during the battle:
*** Blackout first appears on top of a building before being ordered by Megatron to attack. He then joins the fight, firing at Ironhide, then takes off again. He comes back a while later and slices up the street outside the diner but disappears again afterwards, not reappearing until Megatron and Optimus begin their final fight.
*** Starscream also defeats Ratchet and Ironhide, but then flies away instead of finishing them off or making a grab for Sam and the AllSpark. Though this is likely due to him knowing the Black Hawks are on their way to extract the AllSpark. This is further reinforced when he appears later to shoot them down.
*** Barricade, meanwhile, never shows up ''at all''. Apparently having the road blocked in front of him is all it takes to scare this Decepticon off.
** Also unclear is why the military thought they could smuggle the AllSpark out of town on a slow-moving helicopter, when fast-flying guys like Starscream and Megatron were around and well aware of the cube's location.
** Fans have speculated that Starscream actually participated in the F-22 attack run on Megatron. While there's no concrete evidence either way, it doesn't make much sense for him to be destroying the jets beforehand if he's just going to turn around and help them in their mission a few seconds later. When asked about it, screenwriter Roberto Orci explicitly refused to address this theory since it would pose a plot thread for the sequel. This turned out not to be the case, and it was never addressed in ''Revenge of the Fallen'' or ''Dark of the Moon''. Meanwhile, IDW's [[The Reign of Starscream issue 1]] has Starscream consider this an option, but soon has the decision taken from his hands.
** Epps emphatically states that F-22 pilots would ''never'' fly between buildings, as they'd just observed Starscream doing. Yet a few minutes later, that's ''exactly'' what the real F-22s do. (However, it's possible that with Megatron and the other Decepticons currently battling in the streets, protocol was waived for the missile strikes.)
** The denizens of Mission City are ''remarkably'' well-composed considering that global communications networks have been shut down. You'd think there'd be a bit more panic in the streets... especially with all the audible explosions, and people fleeing from previous battlegrounds. Yet nobody ''ever'' panics until those freaking giant robots come literally crashing into the next nearby building. You'd think the girl whose steering wheel is brought to life by the Allspark would have bigger problems than Sam "denting her car"... such as those giant robots fighting everywhere. This goes even beyond your average [[tvtropes:Main/WeirdnessCensor|weirdness censor]].
** [[Center City (Movie)|Center City]] replaced Mission City in the [[Transformers The Game (PSP)|2007 PSP game]].

==References==
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Wheelie (ROTF)

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:''Wheelie is a [[Decepticon]] and later an [[Autobot]] from the [[movie continuity family]].''

[[File:ROTFWheelie.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Whaddaya lookin' at, [[Bonecrusher (dog)|slobberpuss]]?!]]
'''Wheelie''' (aka '''Wheels''') is a sneaky little salvage and scrap drone,<ref>Hasbro's online [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/TRANSFORMERS-Glossary.cfm ''Transformers'' glossary].</ref> always underfoot when you least expect it. As a reconnaissance specialist, he's equipped to the teeth with mid-range surveillance equipment. But his real asset is stealth, tooling along unseen and unsuspected while he accomplishes his mission. Unfortunately for his mission, he often bites off more than he can chew—and ends up being the one chewed on!

Although he does seem to have a bit of a "mouth" on him, Wheelie isn't really a ''bad'' sort: a loving home and a little strict discipline could whip him into shape. Allow disgruntlement with the Autobots to grow, however, and he may get ''mean''...

{{quote|Easy, [[Mikaela Banes|Warrior Goddess]], I'm just a little salvage scrap drone.|Wheelie, shortly after earning the nickname "Blinky"|''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five 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|[[Tom Kenny]] (English), [[Kōji Ochiai]] (Japanese)|[[Zhao Zhen]] (Chinese), [[Rainer Fritzsche]] (German), [[Luca Dal Fabbro]] (Italian), [[Sérgio Stern]] (Portuguese), [[Carlo Vázquez]] (Latin American-Spanish), [[Alberto Mieza]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Gérard Surugue]] (European French), [[Renaud Paradis]] (Canadian French), [[İlham Erdoğan]] (Turkish)}}

[[File:ROTF Wheeliesubtlespy.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|No one will suspect me of being anything other than a remote control car!]]
Disguised as a remote-controlled monster truck toy, Wheelie was spying on [[Sam Witwicky]]'s home when an incident involving an [[AllSpark]] shard occurred. Scanning [[Mikaela Banes]] as she departed, Wheelie noticed that she possessed the fragment, and sent a transmission to inform [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]. On hearing this, Soundwave ordered Wheelie to steal the [[AllSpark]] fragment from Mikaela.

[[File:Wheelie ROTF movie trailer.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|No disassemble!]]
Wheelie attempted to unlock the safe in her garage containing the fragment, but the noise he made in trying to avoid the various dangerous objects on the floor alerted her to his presence, so she picked him up with tongs and burnt out his left eye with a blowtorch. Mikaela then demanded to know what he was doing there, and Wheelie explained that he needed to bring the AllSpark shard to the Decepticons, or he'd be terminated, begging mercy of Mikaela, who he dubbed "Warrior Goddess". Despite his protests, Mikaela locked him inside a box, which she took to [[Princeton University]] when Sam told her he had been having visions and breakdowns induced by the fragment. Along the way, Wheelie tried and failed to draw attention at airport security and his box was thrown at [[Alice (ROTF)|Alice]], sending it out a window when Alice dodged. Sam retrieved the box on Mikaela's orders. Although [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] later bisected Mikaela's car, Wheelie's box was undamaged and she retrieved and stored it in [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s trunk.

[[File:ROTF Wheelieonaleash.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|I feel so humiliated!]]
Wheelie was let out of the box at [[Seymour Simmons]]'s deli in [[New York City]]. Mikaela held him with a chain, but promised she would not hurt him if he promised to explain the [[Cyberglyphics]] Sam had been hallucinating about. Wheelie identified the symbols as the Language of the [[Dynasty of Primes|Primes]], and said that he couldn't read it. When he noticed the pictures of suspected Transformers, he identified them as the [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seekers]], saying they could read the language and he could tell them where to find them. Wheelie did, and he accompanied Mikaela, Sam, Simmons, [[Leo Spitz]], Bumblebee, [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] to find [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] at the Smithsonian.

[[File:ROTF-Wheeliedryhumpsaleg.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|This is the culmination of 25 years of Transformers fiction. You've come a long way, baby.]]
Upon locating the ancient Seeker, Wheelie told the humans that Jetfire was a living legend, like "chairman of the board" type, and instructed Sam to point the shard at the Blackbird. The surge of energon sent through Jetfire awoke the ancient Seeker, who was irritable and cantankerous, and Wheelie noted that Jetfire had not aged very well. As the larger Decepticon made his way outside, he inquired on the state of the civil war, and informed the group that he had defected years earlier. Wheelie was shocked by Jetfire's discussion of how he defected from the Decepticons to the Autobots, a thought which had never occurred to him, and decided he too would defect to Warrior Goddess, humping Mikaela's leg in joy. Sam objected, but Mikaela noted Wheelie was faithful, [[Alice (ROTF)|unlike]] her boyfriend. That did not stop Sam from punting Wheelie.

Wheelie was taken by Jetfire's [[space bridge]] to [[Jordan]], and from there he travelled with the humans and Autobots to the [[Pyramid]]s of [[Egypt]]. He was present when Bumblebee was stopped by the Egyptian checkpoint officers. They arrived in Cairo, where he presumably decided to stay safely while everyone else searched for the [[Tomb of the Primes]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Wheelie's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'', ''[[Revenge of the Fallen: The Junior Novel]]'', and ''[[The Last Prime]]''; the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation]]''; and the storybook "[[Rise of the Decepticons]]".}}

=====''Revenge of the Fallen'' novel adaptation=====
In Egypt, Wheelie stopped a police car by jumping onto its windscreen and smashing it, before Bumblebee and the Twins scared off the officers. After that he ripped off a wiper as a trophy, ran back to Mikaela and buried his face in her cleavage. Later, when the good guys had beaten the Decepticons, Wheelie spun around Sam and Mikaela happily in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
{{quote|"We had a nice run, Brains, you and me."|Wheelie as the ship prepares to crash|''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''}}

{{voiceactor|[[Tom Kenny]] (English), [[Kōji Ochiai]] (Japanese)|[[Zhao Zhen]] (Chinese), [[Carlo Vázquez]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Alberto Mieza]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Sérgio Stern]] (Portuguese), [[Gérard Surugue]] (European French), [[Renaud Paradis]] (Canadian French), [[Rainer Fritzsche]] (German), [[Luca Dal Fabbro]] (Italian), [[İlham Erdoğan]] (Turkish)}}
[[File:DOTMWheelie.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Wheelie old buddy. I Haven't seen you in weeks. Where have you been hiding?]]
Wheelie, along with his new friend [[Brains]], moved in with Sam and [[Carly Spencer]], where they spent most of their time going through Carly's underwear or watching ''[[Star Trek]]'' reruns. Wheelie and Brains had a deep friendship, as shown by their constant companionship and their agreement on the [[Mikaela Banes|last girl]] being mean. However neither were exactly happy with their living arrangements, living in a box ''outside'' of the apartment itself, and had a [[Bonecrusher (dog)|dog]] for a neighbor. Wheelie complained about his living conditions, and said he wasn't so sure about moving in with Carly permanently.

[[File:Wheelie&brains-film-nestsoldiers.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|I told you already, I defected to the Autobots!]]
They went with their human housemates to the [[NEST]] base to reveal information to the Autobots; however their offer of help was turned down by [[Charlotte Mearing]]. Wheelie later noted that they were disrespected greatly, and decided they were safer with [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] at Sam and Carly's. However, when the Autobots were forced to leave Earth by the human authorities, both Wheelie and Brains were captured and shoved into a small cage. They begged for help from Sam, warning him the whole thing was a Decepticon trap. The duo, along with the other Autobots, were presumed to be killed when [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] destroyed the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' shortly after take-off.

Thankfully, Wheelie and Brains survived along with the rest of the Autobots by hiding in one of the booster rockets, and came to the aid of Sam, [[Robert Epps|Epps]], and the human race in [[Chicago]]. Wheelie told them that he and the other Autobots would always help humanity and they soon marched off to battle, riding [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] into the city. Unfortunately, Wheelie and Brains were left behind by the [[Wreckers]] when they were done distracting [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], having fallen off while they were firing.

[[File:Dotm-brains&wheelie-hijack-1.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Wheelie and Brains in ''The Contrabulous Fabtraption of Professor Horatio Hufnagel''.]]

As they wandered through the streets hopelessly, mumbling about the lack of support, they happened upon a crashed Decepticon ship. They rode it up to one of the massive Decepticon "mother ships" hovering over Chicago that was controlling several smaller ships like the one they hijacked. Wheelie and Brains overrode the ship's controls, dropping several of the small fighters, as well as some of the Decepticon crew, onto the battlefield, causing a distraction for [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] just at the right second, preventing Bumblebee from being executed after [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Que]]. This also allowed the Autobots to gain an essential lead in the battle, proving the duo's worth in the end as the massive ship crashed into a large body of water below. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

{{note|Wheelie’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel]]'', and the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]]''.}}
{{--}}

====''The Last Knight'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[Tom Kenny]] (English, credited as "Wheels"), [[Kōji Ochiai]] (Japanese)|[[Zhao Zhen]] (Chinese), [[Gérard Surugue]] (European French), [[Renaud Paradis]] (Canadian French), [[Sérgio Stern]] (Portuguese), [[Carlo Vázquez]] (Latin American-Spanish), [[Alberto Mieza]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Rainer Fritzsche]] (German), [[Oreste Baldini]] (Italian)}}
[[File:TLKWheelieAndJimmy.jpg|right|upright=1.6|thumb|Well, it beats the leg-humping, at least.]]
Wheelie survived the events of the Chicago war and the subsequent years of Transformer hunting and joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. His days were spent checking out "hot" vehicles online and arguing with [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]]. When Cade returned to find [[Daytrader]] hanging around, Wheelie happily informed him that it was because Jimmy had let him in in exchange for an alien gun. The two began to argue and Jimmy seized the small bot but was stopped from doing anything further by Cade.

Later, he watched as [[Izabella]] attached a salvaged Decepticon arm to replace [[Sqweeks]]' missing one. When he commented on Sweeeks being an ugly little bot (talk about calling the kettle black), said bot then flicked him away. When the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|TRF]] discovered their refuge, he evacuated to a nearby town with the humans and Autobots. He stayed close to Cade when he rigged traps for the Decepticons but became overcome with fear at seeing Megatron in person again and asked Cade if it was alright to "bail", though not before freaking out at seeing the knights talisman attach itself to Cade. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
{{-}}

===Titan movie comics===
[[File:Titan5 Wheeliparatrooper.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|"Are you sure this'll take my ''weeeiiiggggh-'' '''*KRNCH*''']]

During the Decepticon plot to frame [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] and [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]], Wheelie was parachuted onto their prison convoy by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. Once there, he swiftly freed the twins and offered them a place in the Decepticons before he made good his escape.

Also, he totally [[:File:Titan5 Wheeliethemurderer.jpg|murdered two people]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.6|Outlaw Blues}}

[[File:Titan20_WheelieIronhide.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|The answer was "on page 4".]]

A year and a half after defection, the Autobots ''still'' didn't trust Wheelie ([[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] in particular making no secret of his contempt) and he knew it. When he volunteered to help hit a Decepticon command hub and was rebuffed, Wheelie tore into the Autobots for how they would never trust him and how they were still waiting for him to backstab them. Bitter and angry, Wheelie went off... to backstab them, warning [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]] of the Autobot/NEST strike team so they could be ambushed.

But Bludgeon was being backstabbed too, as Wheelie disabled the command hub's security features and summoned [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to Earth. Megatron welcomed him back into the fold {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.20|Divided Loyalties}} and Wheelie knew that, with the true leader back, he could come back in from the cold. Yes, it had all gone well for Wheelie... until [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]], half dead and crazed for "SPARE... PARTS!", came into the command hub. The Autobots would turn up later and find ''bits'' of Wheelie, sending them to Ratchet to see if there was anything he could do... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.21|A Short, Sharp Lesson!}}

====Letters page====
[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] really, really, ''really'' disliked Wheelie. Optimus Prime stopped him using the guy as a 'target marker' {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.15|#15's Law and Disorder}} and he asked the Decepticons to come collect (and torture) him. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.10|#10's Law and Disorder}}
{{-}}

===Coloring books===
{{charstubfiction}}
[[File:Wheels rotfcoloringbook.jpg|thumb|Oh '''SNAP!''']]
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===''I Can Read!'' Books===
[[File:BeeandWheeliehighfive-BuddyBrawl.jpeg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Wheelie was out for a drive with Bumblebee, Sam and Mikaela one day when Starscream swooped down and began to attack them! Wheelie suggested to Bumblebee that they outwit the Decepticon to defeat him. Bumblebee disagreed, saying that they had to destroy Starscream's wings to defeat him. The two Autobots began to argue, becoming oblivious to Starscream attacking their human companions. Thankfully, Optimus Prime showed up to knock out Starscream. Optimus then chastised Wheelie and Bumblebee for allowing their feelings get in the way of protecting Sam and Mikaela. Wheelie realized he was in the wrong, but was still too worked up to make his apologies to Wheelie. Instead, yelled out that he would never apologize. His rant was interrupted when Starscream regained consciousness and resumed his attack. Optimus ordered Wheelie to work with Bumblebee to stop Starscream. The pair managed to do so by outwitting Starscream and destroying his wings, making the Decepticon crash into a nearby tunnel and crippling his flying abilities. With Starscream down, Wheelie and the rest of the group celebrated another victory over the Decepticons. {{storylink|Buddy Brawl}}
{{-}}

===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Wheelieandbrainsrisingstorm3.jpeg|thumb|right|upright=2.0]]
Wheelie was built north of the docks in [[Burthov]] on Cybertron. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}}

Sam, Bumblebee and Wheelie took [[Brains]] to Sam's college, which the Decepticons promptly attacked. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} In the battle that followed, Wheelie alerted Sam that Brains was missing. This eventually led them to rescue Brains from [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} Wheelie then welcomed Brains to the Autobots, causing Brains to tear up. After the battle he and Brains moved to [[Washington, D.C.]] with Sam. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Wheelie witnessed [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'s battle with three Decepticon combiners. (The Aerialbots were the winners!) {{storylink|Kre-O Micro-Changers Combiners comic}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: The Ride – 3D''===
As [[you]] continue your way through the NEST base, Wheelie will inform you of incoming Decepticons, including Megatron.

He intercepted a transmission from Megatron and reported it to [[Morshower|General Morshower]], though first he aired his complaints about his mattress in his room, and asked for a couple months of sick leave. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ride – 3D}}

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
[[File:Wheelie ROTF deluxe toy.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|[http://web.archive.org/web/20171012015702/http://www13.atpages.jp/pcwr/top15/log213.htm WHEEL•E]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Wheelie''' (Deluxe Class, 2009)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-09'''
{{toydesigner|[[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Deluxes, Wheelie transforms from a compact "remote controlled" monster truck to one of the taller Deluxe-Class figures. His face becomes part of the truck bed in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], with his eyes forming the tailgate and being visible from the inside of the bed, and with his [[kibble|mouth]] just laying there, yeah.

: His main gimmick is a flip-around panel that shifts his allegiance from Decepticon to Autobot (and back) by twisting a translucent plunger on his waist. He features articulated fingers and his eyes are also on independent rotating swivels, giving him the ability to have somewhat different expressions. Each eye is sculpted differently as well, with his left eye having less detail than the right, a reference to when Mikaela blow-torched his eye.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/Wheelie/wheelie.htm More information on Wheelie at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Deluxe2Pack}}
[[File:ROTF Wheelie Sideways 2-pack.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Weasel versus coward.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Autobot Wheelie vs. Decepticon Sideways''' (Deluxe Class two-pack, 2009)}}</ul>

:An unchanged version of Wheelie was released in a two-pack, alongside an unchanged version of the dark silver variant of [[Sideways (ROTF)#Deluxe2Pack|Sideways]]. This two-pack has been confirmed to have been released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in the United Kingdom and Germany, and as a Target exclusive in Australia.

{{-}}{{anchor|Legends}}
[[File:ROTF-toy Wheelie.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Now a toy that actually matches my size.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Wheelie''' (Legends Class, 2009)}}</ul>

: Part of the fifth wave of [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] figures, Wheelie transforms into a generic "remote controlled" monster truck. You can see his eyes in vehicle mode, right where his rear window should be.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/LegAutobotWheelie/wheelie.htm More information on Legends Wheelie at TFU.info]''
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Shockwave-Wheelie-figurine.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Shockwave''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number:'' '''56'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-45'''

:A ''very small'' (yes, smaller than his Legends Class counterpart) [[Slug figure|non-transforming figure]] of Wheelie is included with ''[[Studio Series]]'' Leader Class [[Shockwave (Movie)#Generations|Shockwave]], being included alongside his pal [[Brains]] to match with the brief scene where the pair runs away from the larger Decepticon foe. The figure has no articulation and is just over a centimeter tall making it one of the smallest figures ever released.
{{--}}

==Notes==
[[File:ROTFWheelieprop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|right|Sadly, you can't buy the big one in stores.]]
* The physical prop for Wheelie's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] used for the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|movie]]<ref name="udvarhazy">[http://www.flickr.com/photos/curlrup Various ROTF props and toys on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center], July/August 2009</ref> is a modified monster truck version of a Ford F-350 pick-up truck, specifically a customized Tamiya F-350 High Lift RC toy including a grille guard,<ref name="highlift">[http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58372 Tamiya USA's page for the F-350 High Lift]</ref> with the body slightly shortened and mounted on an HPI Wheely King chassis.<ref name="wheely">[http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.php?partNo=10831&lang=en HPI's page for the Wheely King]</ref> Other modifications include the use of Integy Alloy TVP chassis plates,<ref name="alloy">[http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=4943&p_catid=114 Team Integrity's page for the Alloy TVP chassis plates.]</ref> HPI Spike Truck Wheels<ref name="hpispike">[http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/3082/ HPI page for the Spike Truck Wheels]</ref> and (possibly scratch-built) fender add-ons for the truck body itself. A prop for one of Wheelie's feet, complete with an attached tire, was also made.<ref name="udvarhazy"/>
* Wheelie was a bit different in earlier drafts of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' script. Originally, he was a much more primitive little creature, speaking in a broken, simplistic dialogue—source of the "Warrior Goddess" epithet that is pretty much completely out of place with the fast-talking Italian accent he ultimately wound up with in the finished film. This version of the character appeared in the film [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|novelization]] and in the [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation|comic adaptation]], since they were both based on the script; furthermore, [[Simon Furman]] rather oddly kept using this portrayal of the character in [[Titan Books|Titan]]'s [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|UK comic]] several months after the film had come out before knocking it off about a year-and-a-half later.
* In their audio commentary on the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' DVD and Blu-ray release, screenwriters [[Roberto Orci]] and [[Alex Kurtzman]] refer to Wheelie by his early working name, "Wheels". The credits for ''The Last Knight'' also identifies the character as "Wheels". Meanwhile, [[Michael Bay]] and the credits for both ''Revenge of the Fallen'' and ''Dark of the Moon'' calls him by his toys' name.
* Seeing Mikaela for the first time, Wheelie describes her as "hot" but "not too bright." Interesting that a sentient machine would find a human [[Transformer romance|sexually attractive]].
* [[Titan Books|Titan Comics]] and [[Hasbro]] [[United Kingdom|UK]] seemed unaware of Wheelie's return in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', since in their comics, Wheelie defected back to the Decepticons—in a way that left an Autobot dead - in one issue and then had him eaten in the next! The Autobots are unaware he betrayed them and talk like Ratchet can patch him up, but that seems a last-minute "oh whoops" patch-up.
* Despite changing sides in the ''Revenge of the Fallen'', Wheelie still sports an embossed Decepticon symbol on his back in his subsequent appearances.
* The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|''Dark of the Moon'' novelization]] has Wheelie joke about a theoretical ''[[Star Trek]]'' episode where the ''[[USS Enterprise|Enterprise]]'' was revealed as a Transformer. Pffft, [[Prime's Directive, Part Three|as if ''that'' could ever happen...]]
* Footage was filmed of Wheelie in his altmode for ''The Last Knight'', but ultimately went unused.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/06/17/transformers-5-possible-confirmation-another-returning-character-317251 Transformers 5: Possible Confirmation Of Another Returning Character – TFW2005]</ref>
** It seems that some slight alterations to Wheelie's altmode were made, such as different wheels.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Wheelie''' (ウィーリー ''Wīrī'')
*''German:'' '''Wheeler''' (''Revenge of the Fallen'' dub)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhuàn Lún''' (转轮, "Reel")

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons]]
[[Category:Spies]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]

AX9-8946-09SU-1

2024-01-12T13:17:56Z

Spike467: same claw marks seen in film

:''AX9-8946-09SU-1 is an [[Energon mutation|AllSpark Mutation]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

[[File:S7 researchlab trashed.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The aftermath of AX9-8946-09SU-1's escape attempt. No, it wasn't [[Wolverine (Marvel)|Wolverine]], Glen.]]
'''AX9-8946-09SU-1''' is a Transformer created by researchers from [[Sector Seven]] using the power of the [[AllSpark]] to animate human hardware. You might say [[Rebecca Howard]] is its mommy and [[James Farr (Movie)|James Farr]] is its daddy!

AX9-8946-09SU-1 is a relatively small robot, but robust, with a resistance to [[electromagnetic pulse]]s that ''quite surprised'' its parents. It has 3 fingers. Or claws. We don't know for sure.

''The type of hardware that was animated to bring AX9-8946-09SU-1 to life is not known.''<ref>[[Seymour Simmons]] noted that animated cell phones can be ''real'' nasty. While it would make sense, given the context, that this was a reference to AX9-8946-09SU-1, that is by no means proven.</ref>

==Games==
===Sector Seven ARG===
On March 16, 2006, Sector Seven conducted an experiment to bring a small piece of human hardware to life using the AllSpark. It escaped, and despite their estimates, even a ''massive'' electromagnetic pulse failed to drop AX9-8946-09SU-1 in its tracks. It killed James Farr before finally expiring.<ref>A Feb 2, 2006 e-mail from [[Rebecca Howard]] to [[Alexander Powers]] (ironically sent only 24 minutes before [[B11-9981]]'s incursion) summarized the events of the ''previous'' security breach.</ref> {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)}}

===''Transformers'' film===
When [[Robert Epps]] remarked if the triple claw marks left by AX9-8946-09SU-1 were the result of an attack by Freddy Krueger, [[Glen Whitmann]] pointed out that Freddy Krueger's got four claws. "That's [[Wolverine (Marvel)|Wolverine]]!" With a voice lacking any hint of humor, [[Seymour Simmons|Agent Simmons]] replied that his comment was very funny. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

==References==
<references/>

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ax9-8926-09su-1}}
[[Category:AllSpark Mutations]]
[[Category:Movie Transformers]]
[[Category:Live-action film ARG characters]]
[[Category:Sector Seven]]

Lensmeter Decepticon

2024-01-12T01:00:34Z

Spike467: was more than 1 at Chicago

{{faction|decepticonfilm}}
{{noname-designation}}

:''Lensmeter Decepticons are [[Decepticon]]s from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] continuity.''
[[File:DOTM-Lensmeter Decepticon.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Nagging, stinging headache? Maybe you've got one of these buggers spot-welding your brain!]]
The '''Lensmeter Decepticons''' are a group of minuscule Decepticons much like the better-known [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]]. They primarily serve as medics attempting to repair [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] after his battle with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]].

==Fiction==
===''Dark of the Moon'' film===

To repair the damage he suffered from Optimus Prime in [[Egypt]], [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] allowed the Lensmeter Decepticons to constantly attend to his head-wound, putting the pieces back together from the inside. Despite the tiny robots' services, Megatron crushed one between his fingers, seemingly out of boredom. More Lensmeter Decepticons was seen repairing Megatron in [[Chicago]] while Megatron and [[Carly Spencer]] were talking. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Human Alliance''===
[[File:HAScalpeldrone.jpeg|thumb|200px]]
In [[Africa]], Lensmeter Decepticons attempted to attack [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Jake (HA)|Jake]] and [[Vanessa]] but got quickly dispatched. More of them tried to attack Vanessa and Jake in the USA West Coast and Canada. {{storylink|Transformers: Human Alliance|Human Alliance}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
When the Autobots and their allies traveled to the NEST aircraft carrier near the Pacific Ocean, they were ambushed by Lensmeter drones, who continued to hound them as they submerged to infiltrate the secret underwater Decepticon base. Lensmeter drones also attacked the Autobots as they explored the [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated|KSI]] building in East [[China]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Shadows Rising|Shadows Rising}}
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==Merchandise==
===Prime 1 Studio===
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Lensmeter Decepticons.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What are they going to do next, [[Microcon (ROTF)|Microcons]]?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' ([[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
:*''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-29''' / '''29EXS''' (exclusive)

:The [[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Museum Masterline'' [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#P1SDOTM|Megatron]] statue based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' appearance comes with three small replicas of the Lensmeter Decepticons. The exclusive version, meanwhile, comes with a total of six of them.

:In the Japanese-language version of Prime 1 Studio's website, the Lensmeter Decepticons are advertised as "Scalpel" instead. Yes, all of them.

:The exclusive version of Megatron also comes with [[Igor#Prime 1 Studio|Igor]].

{{--}}

==Notes==
*Although Scalpel was destroyed in the novel and comic adaptations of ''Revenge of the Fallen'', his fate was left ambiguous in the film itself, so one of the Lensmeter Decepticons may have been intended to be Scalpel himself.

[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Fiction-only Transformers]]
[[Category:Human Alliance Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Medics]]

Ed (disambiguation)

2024-01-12T00:38:02Z

Spike467: Added Hardcore Eddie

The names '''Ed''', '''Eddie''', or '''Edward''' belong to both fictional characters and real-life humans involved with the ''Transformers'' property in an official capacity.

{{disamb|y=[[1984]]|Ed, a worker at [[Sherman Dam]].}}
{{disamb|y=1984|[[Eddie Fairchild and Matt Conroy|Eddie Fairchild]], an unused concept for a human sidekick.}}
{{disamb|y=1984|[[Ed (worker)|Ed]], a worker at a solar power station.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2004]]|[[Ed (student)|Ed]], an archaeology student.}}
{{disamb|y=2004|[[Edward Morris]], a civilian government official.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2008]]|[[Eddie Fairchild and Matt Conroy|Eddie Fairchild]], a [[Sumdac Systems]] employee.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2010]]|[[Edward Augutter]], enemy of the [[Inhumanoid]]s and [[President of the United States|President-elect of the United States]].}}
{{disamb|y=[[2012]]|[[Hardcore Eddie]], a former [[NEST]] soldier.}}

Real-life people named Ed, Eddie, or Edward include:
* [[Eddie Deezen]], voice actor for [[Ped (RID)|Ped]] in ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[Ed Duncan]], creator of the [[Playskool]] ''[[Transformers: Go-Bots (toyline)|Go-Bots]]'' line.
* [[Ed Frugé]], co-producer of the ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' soundtrack.
* [[Ed Gilbert]], voice actor for [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and more in the original ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Transformers]]'' cartoon.
* [[Eddie Lin]], storyboard artist on the 2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon.
* [[Ed Masiello]], [[Hasbro]] designer.
* [[Ed McGuinness]], comic book cover artist for [[IDW Publishing]].
* [[Ed O'Ross]], voice actor for ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]''.
* [[Ed Racho]], colorist for [[Dreamwave Productions]].
* [[Ed Valentine]], ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'' writer.

Not to be confused with people named [[Edgar (disambiguation)|'''Edgar''']] or [[Eduardo (disambiguation)|'''Eduardo''']], or those with the last name of [[Edwards (disambiguation)|'''Edwards''']].

{{disambig}}

Big Hoss

2024-01-09T17:00:28Z

Spike467: originally named mudslinger

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Big Hoss is an [[Autobot]] from the [[movie continuity family]] (via the [[Speed Stars]] series).''

[[File:SpeedStars-BigHossArt.jpg|thumb|right|200px|My lovely Hoss, you're a pony no more.]]
'''Big Hoss''' ain't much of an Autobot. He doesn't much care about the rights of sentient beings or the lives of little ol' aliens caught in his species' endless wars of aggression. All that matters to Big Hoss is power, and it's his opinion that the [[Decepticon]]s wouldn't know what to do with real power if it bit them on the bumper.

It don't matter, though—he can show 'em what real power is. Real ''firepower''.
{{TOCclear}}
==Toys==
===''Speed Stars''===
[[File:SpeedStars-toy BigHoss.jpg|right|thumb|150px|And that's how he got to earn the name Big Hoss.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Big Hoss''' (Stealth Force Deluxe, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 2 "energy blast" [[missile]]s
{{toydesigner|[[Craig Kember]]}}<ref name=Kraygen>[http://www.kragyen.com/stealth-force-gallery Stealth Force Development gallery – Kragyen]</ref>

: Big Hoss is part of the first wave of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]-themed ''Stealth Force'' Deluxes (and part of the third wave overall). Lacking a robot mode like more traditional ''Transformers'' toys, he is instead a "monster"-style pickup truck of indeterminate model. At a press of his [[rubsign]]-bearing button, a friction-drive motor deploys an array of weapons and engine components, including a spring-loaded firing missile launcher under the front end. Pushing the top button down further fires the missile. Pulling a tab on his underside back towards his rear bumper returns the weapons to their hidden compartments.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/SFBigHoss/bighoss.htm More information on Big Hoss at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Big Hoss''' (Stealth Force Deluxe, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 2 "energy blast" missiles

: Big Hoss was re-released under the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]''-themed segment of ''Stealth Force''. This release features a different flame pattern on his hood and a standard Autobot symbol instead of a rubsign.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/SFDotMBigHoss/bighoss.htm More information on ''Dark of the Moon'' Big Hoss at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
* Big Hoss was originally conceived as a new incarnation of [[Mudslinger (G1)|Mudslinger]], with a more G1-esque blue altmode coloration considered at one point.<ref name=Kraygen />
* As with a lot of new characters introduced in the 2010~2011 toy lines, Big Hoss's [[bio]] info does not have any information that ties him to a specific franchise. He was only confirmed to be part of the [[live-action film series]] franchise when he was released under the ''Dark of the Moon'' banner.
* His [[package art]] features his spring-loaded missile launcher mounted on the robot's back, nicely tying the imaginary robot mode with the actual toy.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category: Speed Stars]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Skids (G1)

2022-04-06T13:46:57Z

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:''Skids is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Skidsg1.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Everyone forgets me, [[Nudge gun|even me]].]]
'''Skids''' is a theoretician. This is appropriate, as some would say his existence is merely theoretical; everyone forgets who he is or that he was there. But if they got to know him, they'd learn that he likes to daydream, get built into furniture, and pick up cowboy chicks. Skids unfortunately favors daydreaming while traveling in vehicle mode, but thankfully his excellent brakes spare him and others from incurring TOO much damage after inevitable fender-benders.

Skids is also a fast learner, voraciously absorbing and compartmentalizing new information he receives. This allows him to adapt to new environments and unexpected situations very quickly. His calm, reflective nature and tendency to fade into the background sometimes causes some to question his ability to fight, but make no mistake; Skids can handle himself in battle.

He'd just rather...listen to some music, y'know?

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Chain]] (English, "[[Quest for Survival]]"), [[Dan Gilvezan]] (English, "[[Triple Takeover]]"), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese, "Quest for Survival"), [[Ken Shiroyama]] (Japanese, "Triple Takeover")|[[Lu Jun]] (Chinese), [[Roberto Alexander]] (Latin American), [[Albert Augier]] (European French), [[Ionei Silva]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}

[[File:QuestForSurvival-SkidsRoboticInsecticide.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Those arms go allll the way up, to his ribcage.]]
Skids was part of a strike force that was sent to stop the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] from ravaging a human farm, only to meet with failure. Apparently injured in the battle, Skids underwent some repairs by [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] upon return to Autobot Headquarters, where he responded incredulously to [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]'s report that he had retrieved [[robotic insecticide]] from the planet [[Floron III]] to deal with the Insecticon threat. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[File:TripleTakeover Skids.jpg|thumb|Racing into obscurity.]]
Later, Skids was part of a team sent to investigate bombs that were raining down on a city from a football stadium (the work of the [[Triple Changer]] [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]). Blitzwing, however, had the stadium surrounded by a massive "Zone Defense" maze built by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], and while attempting to traverse it, Skids crashed into [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and was driven over by tank mode Blitzwing. Skids and the other Autobots' remains were then gathered by [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]], who built a throne for himself out of them. These Autobots were soon rescued and quickly rebuilt, and participated in the crises that ensued as Blitzwing, [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] vied for Decepticon leadership. Following that skirmish, Prowl opined that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was the greatest leader in the universe, which prompted himself, Skids, [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] to form themselves into a throne for Prime; Prime refused to sit, saying that thrones were for Decepticons—he'd rather roll. {{storylink|Triple Takeover}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Henkei! Henkei! Generations'' manga=====
[[File:Skids and screech.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|left]]
When Skids successfully proved the existence of particles able to cross over between dimensions, he put his discovery to work for the forces of good, coating his armor in these "[[Dimension Slide]]" particles and endowing himself with the power to move between realities, as well as a snazzy new green paintjob. In this quest to examine anomalies within the multiverse, Skids found he could summon other versions of himself from different dimensions to aid him, but for unknown reasons, one of these alternate versions wound up trapped in Skids's home dimension, unable to return to his own world. Renamed "[[Screech (Generations)|Screech]]" (presumably to save all the Autobots a headache), this alternate Skids teamed up with his counterpart, and together, the pair worked as "Quantum Operatives" policing the multiverse while searching for a way to get Screech home. {{storylink|#Toys|Skids's toy bio}} {{storylink|Screech (Generations)|Screech's toy bio}}

Hot on the trail of one such multiversal anomaly, Skids and Screech pursued [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s ghost across the multiverse to a [[Primax 209.20 Gamma|parallel dimension]] where he was causing trouble. While the two dimension-hoppers kept the ghost busy with wordplay and pop culture references, the [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] of that world used his illusion casting powers to scare Starscream into fleeing the dimension by projecting an illusion of his greatest fear: [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]! {{storylink|Starscream's New Body}}

=====Ask Vector Prime=====
[[Vector Prime]] claimed Skids was from [[Primax 308.0 Zeta]] while Screech was from [[Primax 1008.15 Gamma]]. The two worked with him in [[Primax 308.13 Beta]]. {{Storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#July 23, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 23/07/2015}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
[[File:LegendsComic DimensionalInvestigatorSkids.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
Skids would later take on a new body, blue as usual but more heavily armed, styling himself as a "dimensional investigator" (次元捜査官 ''jigen sōsakan''). When [[Deadlock (Cloud)|Deadlock]] caused trouble in the [[Legends World]] by bringing [[SARA]] there, Skids showed up to teach him how to use SARA's powers to return to [[Cloud World]], and also warned the Decepticon against causing any more interdimensional chaos. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Deadlock)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

Finding there to be many more Transformers from other dimensions in the Legends World, Skids regarded this as problematic and decided to send them all back by force and seal off the dimension. Met with resistance from [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and his cohorts, he summoned the [[Skids Squadron]] to fight the Decepticon leader while he personally dealt with the others. When Megatron came to their rescue, Skids entered "Full Burst Mode" and seemingly killed the Decepticon with a mighty barrage, only to realize the villain just sacrificed himself for his comrades. Following protests by the natives of the Legends World, Skids caught on to the fact that their world was a peaceful one without factions or war and that ''he'' was the one causing chaos and violence, prompting the investigator to abandon his plans and undo the seal. He continued to keep the dimension under surveillance, and even stuck around to look up its fictional representations of himself. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 20|Bonus Edition Vol. 20}}

Skids would come to join the [[Dimensional Patrol]], a G1 World organization dedicated to battling multiversal threats. He was guarding [[Megatron (RID)|Devil Gigatron]] at [[Neo Brave Maximus|their base]] when [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]]'s group came to break him out. Devil Gigatron had reformed, however, and refused to leave with Black Convoy. In fact, he removed the corruption in Black Convoy's spark he had placed there years earlier, reverting Black Convoy to his original Autobot state. {{storylink|LGEX Scourge Prologue}} With the Commandos still corrupted, Skids and Black Convoy pursued the fugitives to the Legends World on behalf of the Patrol. The people of the Legends World were less than enthused by the presence of this occupying military force. Even after the Commandos were captured and reverted to protoforms, Skids and the Patrol insisted on staying until the [[Dark Ai]] computer entity was found. Instead, the Headmasters of the [[Axalon Trading Company]] helped Dark Ai re-install Black Convoy's original personality, and he then helped drive Skids and his Dimensional Patrol drones off of their world. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Scourge 2)|Black Convoy Bonus Edition}}

At some point in their career, Skids and Screech prevented the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] from consuming the universe by defeating them with a new type of [[robotic insecticide]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 47|Bonus Edition Vol. 47}}

Eventually, Sky-Byte convinced Skids and the Dimensional Patrol that the Legends World was not a threat, but was worth preserving. Skids brought the Dimensional Patrol to the Legends World as protectors, defending the populace against an invading army of [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]], and the rampage of [[Majin Zarak]]. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}}

Skids continued working with the Dimensional Patrol, under the leadership of the combined Devil God Fire Convoy. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}
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=====''Story of Binaltech''=====
[[File:Binaltech skids cardart.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|After using up all of his vacation and sick days, Skids returned to work to find that the Transformers cartoon had been cancelled.]]
In [[BT World|an offshoot timeline]], Skids was the first of the Binaltech Autobots created simply with the intent of upgrading an existing, healthy Transformer, rather than in the name of repairing one that had been injured. Outfitted with self-repairing nanomechanical antibodies, Skids's body could, barring heavy damage in battle, theoretically function for thousands of years without maintenance. In both his original and new body, Skids dedicated time to studying the chronal warp on [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]], which gave rise to the Autobot strategy known as "[[Operation: Distant Thunder]]", a last-ditch scheme should the Decepticons tamper with the fabric of space-time. That horror occurred in [[2004]] when Ravage used the [[Kronosphere]] to alter the timeline, and Skids prepared to initiate the plan and send [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s memory data back in time to avert the catastrophe. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (prose)|Darkest Hour}}

The data probe was launched, but, as the timeline was righting itself, a [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] arrived, and manipulated the temporal wave to preserve the Binaltech timeline separate from the original continuity. Possessed by the Spark of the [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Protector]], hailing from some future point in time, Nemesis Prime informed Skids and the others that their timeline was destined to produce great warriors capable of safeguarding the entire multiverse, and therefore must continue on its new course. {{storylink|Binal Time}}

Skids returned to base with the other Autobots after the defeat of Nemesis Prime. {{storylink|Outlier (comic)|Outlier}}

======''Legends'' comic======
Binaltech Skids was a member of the [[Skids Squadron]], a group of dimension-hopping versions of Skids led by [[#Japanese cartoon continuity|dimensional investigator Skids]], who summoned them to help force [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] out of the [[Legends World]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 20|Bonus Edition Vol. 20}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Marvel22-heavy-traffic-skids-tracker.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|Skids exists! Really!]]
In the event that the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s mission would require more manpower, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] had several Autobots encode copies of their personalities as light patterns within [[crystalline containment vessel]]s, including Skids. When a large number of Prime's troops were then injured during the opening volleys of the war on [[Earth]], Prime arranged for the construction of new bodies, which the personalities were then programmed into, bringing Skids and the others to life "for a second time".

[[File:Skidsnatives.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|We bet you can't.]]
Now in a new body that transformed into a blue van equipped with a bandana-wearing driver, Skids went with Bumblebee and the other new Autobots to learn about their new home. Along the way he learned about an upcoming [[Brick Springstern]] concert, and immediately took a liking to the music of Earth and the possibilities of what could be learned from interacting with mankind. When the concert turned out to be the target of a Decepticon attack, Skids and the others were forced into action, engaging Shockwave and three Decepticon jets in battle. They quickly retreated after routing their foes, so that the show could go on. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

When [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] ran out of fuel in the middle of the [[Powder River Basin]] in [[Wyoming]], Optimus Prime took Skids and a few other Autobots to prevent harm to the humans who had discovered him. Unfortunately, these humans (and their [[United States military|military]]) forced the Autobots into a retreat. {{storylink|I, Robot-Master!}}

Skids voiced some concerns about Optimus's plans to raid the heavily fortified [[Wyoming base|Decepticon base]] for information on the combining process, but Prime vetoed them. En route, distracted by a human radio station, Skids nearly forgot to activate his facsimile driver; a moment later he accidentally clipped the car of hot-tempered [[Jake Dalrymple]], who pursued the Autobots on their mission. Despite the wall of weaponry facing them, Skids made it through the battle unscathed; but as the Autobots retreated with the information, they encountered Jake Dalrymple again, who distracted Skids just long enough for [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] to blast him off a cliff. Although Optimus Prime mourned the loss of Skids, neither the Autobot leader nor any other Autobot thought to recover the believed deactivated body of Skids later after their mission had been completed. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

[[File:Marvelus-21-showdown-skids-beyourcar.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.]]
Lying crippled and unable to transform, Skids was shortly discovered by register girl [[Charlene (cowgirl)|Charlene]], who, thinking he was an ordinary van, had him fixed up with the intent of keeping him for herself. Skids was open to the idea at first, preferring a peaceful life to that of a warrior, but after another bout of road rage with Dalrymple, the unearthly stunts he performed left him no option but to reveal his true nature of Charlene.

[[File:Showdown-polishmyhubcaps.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|''Baby you can be my car And maybe I'll wash you'']]
A somewhat unusual [[Transformer romance|relationship]] ensued between the two, but more trouble soon came Skids's way in the form of [[Donny Finkleberg]], who was being hunted down by Ravage. Fleeing from the Decepticon with Charlene and Donny, Skids hid out at an abandoned mining town, but yet again, the raging Dalrymple tracked him down and shattered his windshield, knocking him unconscious and into a dream where he died through his refusal to attack Megatron and save Charlene. Reawakening, he engaged Ravage in battle again, finally finding the strength to act, and causing his foe to tumble down a mineshaft. Skids then parted ways with Charlene, having come to the realisation that their two roles in life were too different for their relationship to work out. {{storylink|Showdown!}}

[[File:Marvel22-heavy-traffic-skids-reason.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Oh god my arms, my arms!]]
Skids returned to the Ark with Finkleberg, with Optimus pleased to find him alive. Jetfire was sent to verify Finkleberg's claim about a [[Cybertron Seven|group of missing Autobots]], uncovering a trail of spilled Transformer fuel. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} Skids was outfitted with a chemical tracker to follow the fuel trail; taking Finkelberg with him, he began tracing the fuel back to its source. En route, he broke cover to save a trapped driver from some downed power lines, a move that caught the Decepticons' attention. The newly created Stunticons were dispatched to "ambush" Skids - by acting as though they were his allies. The humans' [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team]] and the Aerialbots soon arrived and engaged in a three-way battle. When it was over, the Aerialbots were defeated, the Autobots' reputation was smeared, and the Stunticons were triumphant; Skids could do little but clear out to continue his mission with Finkleberg. Unfortunately, money still governed Finkleberg's actions, and that evening he sold out Skids to RAAT's leader [[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]] while Skids was deactivated for the night. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}}

[[File:DecepticonGraffiti-CBDonnySkids.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Shoulda stuck with the nice cowboy lady.]]
Skids was disassembled for study, but when the Decepticons [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] appeared on Earth and began defacing landmarks, RAAT operative [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] was forced to enter into a deal with the Autobots to stop them. Skids and the other Autobots' components were combined to form a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|jury-rigged robot]] that Circuit Breaker used to stop the [[Battlecharger]]s, but in return for their co-operation, Skids and the Autobots were allowed to go free. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

''On the return trip to the Ark, however, Skids was abruptly torn from reality when the future Decepticon [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] [[time travel|traveled back in time]] from [[2006]], shunting Skids into [[Limbo]] to maintain temporal balance.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}}

{{note|While Skids was lost to Limbo in the UK comics, no such fate befell him in the American stories. Luckily enough for continuity's sake, he never did anything important in the US comics again, only showing up in crowd scenes. To maintain consistency, the UK printings of these stories either redrew Skids into a different, [[generic]] robot, or erased him from the art entirely.}}

Skids attended Optimus Prime's funeral, {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} witnessed the arrival of a group of [[Spacehikers|children]] within the space-borne Ark, {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} and watched [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] fight for Autobot leadership on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. He was presumably either off-lined during the subsequent Decepticon ambush, {{storylink|Totaled!}} or during [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]'s [[Underbase]] powered rampage. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

[[File:Skidslimbo.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|left|Oh, hey, remember Skids?]]
[[File:Skidssurvivors.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|And then he stole [[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]]'s head.]]
''Skids remained in Limbo for two years while Galvatron ran amok on Earth, his mind steadily succumbing to the dream-illusions created by the [[Limbo parasite|parasites]] native to the realm.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}} ''In his dreams, a brutish Skids led monsters in orgies of destruction. With Galvatron's eventual death during the [[Time Wars]], Skids was finally returned to Earth, but he had spent too long in Limbo—the Limbo parasites had succeeded in shaping a reality from his dreams, and the nightmarish monsters that he had imagined materialised on Earth with him. Fleeing from the beasts, horrified at the "weakness" that had led to him making them, Skids was convinced by the creatures that they would exist so long as he was alive. Their goal was to break him into joining them in their bloody rampages (and also to just mess with him). Skids lured them into a [[Hudden Nuclear Power Plant|nuclear power plant]] which he had planned to detonate, wiping out the monsters and himself. However, he struggled to find the courage to end his own life in order to spare the Earth from the horrors he had birthed.''

''Thankfully, it didn't come to that, as the remnants of the Autobot [[Wreckers]]—joined by [[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]] and [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] of the Decepticon [[Mayhem Attack Squad]]—arrived to aid him, defeating the monsters even as the creature's leader admitted they'd made up that whole 'die to stop us' thing. Skids joined with this group of Transformers, forming the [[Survivors]].'' {{storylink|Survivors!}}

''Carnivac soon tired of Autobot life and Skids and the others could only watch as he fell out with [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and struck out on his own.'' {{storylink|Way of the Warrior}} ''When a human called in the rest of the Survivors to help Carnivac against the new Mayhem Attack Squad, Springer was adamant that they shouldn't help the renegade Decepticon, but Skids, [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] were swayed by Catilla's pleas to get involved.'' {{storylink|Survival Run}} ''They arrived just in time to save Carnivac from the Decepticons, but Catilla was killed by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and Carnivac swore vengeance''. {{storylink|A Savage Place!}}

{{note|Due to the somewhat convoluted nature of the Marvel UK continuity, the "Survivors" plotline was continued in the Earthforce timeline, detailed below.}}

[[File:Grimlockwasthatwise.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, who here remembers when I was damaged and shoved into the medbay? No? Well, that makes all of us.]]
Grimlock traveled to [[Hydrus Four]] to use [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] to revive the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. Returning to the Ark, he also pumped Nucleon into the med bays, reviving Skids and several others, and headed towards [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Grimlock used the Ark as a blunt instrument across [[Unicron]]'s head, forcing Skids and the others to evacuate and join the battle against the Chaos Bringer. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
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=====Earthforce=====
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[[File:Survivors wolf in the fold.jpg|thumb|left]]
When Carnivac ran off on his own to avenge Catilla's death, Skids and the other Survivors insisted Springer contact Grimlock and the Earthforce for back-up. {{storylink|Wolf in the Fold!}} Though Grimlock was hesitant to lend any warriors in order to save a Decepticon, he was swayed into doing so in exchange of the Survivors' word that they would permanently join up with his unit afterwards. Hooked up with these Autobot reinforcements, Skids and the others stormed the Mayhem Attack Squad's tropical island base. Skids personally confronted [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] in single combat, holding his own against the murderous [[Pretender]]. {{storylink|Where Wolf?}}

On a later mission for Earthforce, Skids and the Survivors protected an [[oil tanker]] from [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], while the rest of the Decepticons were trying to distract the Autobots with an all-out assault on their base. Undeterred by the sleight-of-hand, the Survivors caught up with Starscream in the [[Gulf of Mexico]]. Skids used a flying leap by Carnivac as a distraction to catch Starscream with his liquid nitrogen cannon, and then [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] knocked the Decepticon commander into the drink. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Skids was part of the Autobot team when they battled the Decepticons in defense of Earth's precious energy resources. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 9|The Transformers' Grand Hour: Headmaster of the Dimensions}}

Goldbug later recalled the events of the previous battle. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 15|The Cosmic Adventure: Memories of Bumblebee}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Lancer two crew war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|Remember when I was a main character back in our [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel]] days? Let's do that again.]]
In [[2012]], when Optimus Prime discovered Megatron was still active on Earth, he took an armed assault squad of Autobots, including Skids, to put an end to the tyrant's menace once and for all. Battling Megatron's reanimated Decepticon [[zombie]]s as the two leaders clashed, Skids called dibs on taking out [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]]. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

After the battle, Skids and [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] attended to [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] as he recovered from a [[Scraplet]] infection. He then departed Earth with the other Autobots. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}} As they arrived back at Cybertron, the ''[[Valiant (G1)|Valiant]]'' was targeted by missiles from the [[Civil Defense Hub]], though they were called off at the last second. Nonetheless, Skids and the rest of the armed assault squad prepared for immediate deployment upon landing. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Skids would later respond when Jhiaxus's ''[[Primum Fugae]]'' began attacking the [[Demon]]s and Dinobots indiscriminately and upon [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s orders, he and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] began prepping the Dinobots for medevac. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 2}} During the invasion of the [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]], Skids and a team of Autobots comprising [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], [[Sky High (Pretender)|Sky High]], [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], and [[Getaway]] aboard the ''[[Lancer Two]]'' were shot down by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s forces when they revealed their full defensive power. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 3}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:Auntie activates autobot drones secrets and lies.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.7]]
Shortly after the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] crashed on prehistoric [[Earth]] its damaged computer [[Aunty|AUNTIE]] registered the approaching [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] as a threat and as a defensive measure, downloaded and copied the memory engrams of the Autobots' reserve assets Skids, [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], creating new drone bodies for them but leaving their [[spark]]s in magnetic limbo. However, before the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] commander could reach the Ark, [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] arrived looking for [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] and engaged the drones in battle. Stripped of their Autobot morality and controlled by AUNTIE, the drone Skids and its companions fought well against the [[Conehead]]s {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}} but were shut down when Grimlock fought his way past [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian]] units and a reanimated [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to take AUNTIE offline. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 4|Secrets & Lies #4}}
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===Dinobots Strike Back===
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{{note|In the first book in this series, Skids transforms into a red compact, matching the description of his toy's Honda City Turbo [[Alternate mode|alt-mode]] in one of its [[Diaclone]] color schemes. He is apparently even smaller than Bumblebee}}
[[File:DinobotsStrikeBackBumbleandSkidsinSub.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Seen here pouting because he gets no screen time.]]
Although Skids had reported the strange electromagnetic readings he'd been getting from [[Dolphin's Bay]] even before [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] sent [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] to [[Bandit's Bluff]] to remove the [[cerebro-shell]]s from the rampaging [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], it took [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s report that evening to prompt Optimus to have Skids investigate it for possible Decepticon activity. Prime chose [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to accompany him in [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s [[Star mini-submarine|new mini-submarine]], but wasn't sure whether to assign [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] to the mission as well, since Skids clearly didn't want him along.

If Prime left Sludge out, Skids celebrated by absentmindedly crashing into [[Mount Lomas]], crumpling his hood and causing Bumblebee to notice a suspicious trail in the woods. If the pair followed it instead of continuing to the bay, they walked into a trap set by [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] and [[Gravedigger]], who disassembled Bumblebee and Skids to serve as the first components of the [[Autobot Memorial Power Plant]].

If they continued to Dolphin's Bay and the sub, Skids traced electromagnetic waves back to some [[black coral]], then hacked into a Decepticon computer and learned of a plot to convert the coral into superfuel. Bumblebee then exited the hatch to break a piece off, triggering an explosion which trapped him in a canyon beneath broken columns of crimson coral. Without underwater gear, Skids had only two options: If he went back to the channel for help, Seaspray used his laser to free Bumblebee, then tried to sail back to the Ark, only to have Starscream blow all three of them up with a cluster bomb. If Skids tried translating some nearby [[dolphin]]s' language, he succeeded in five minutes, talking the three largest dolphins into moving the broken coral. Skids and Bumblebee brought the black coral and his report back to Optimus Prime, ensuring an Autobot victory.

If Prime ''did'' include Sludge, Skids, and Bumblebee made it to the bay first, then used the sub to track the readings to an underwater cave. Bumblebee entered it, radioed Skids about Operation Black Coral, then failed to reemerge. If Skids chose to return to the Ark for help, two possible endings saw an Autobot assault save Bumblebee and destroy the Decepticons' base. If Skids tried to radio Bumblebee, the sub was promptly hit by a sonic attack from Frenzy, making it go haywire and tear through the bay. Whether Skids tried to stop it by activating the backup systems or shorting the controls out with his [[electron blaster]], he was saved by Sludge, ensuring an Autobot victory in two more endings. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}

===3H comics===
[[File:Skidswreckers2.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|In the context of science, "theory" does not mean "guess" or "hunch", Rodimus. You should probably pay attention.]]
Several months after the defeat of [[Unicron]] in 2005, Skids was among the senior scientists (including [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]], and [[Rad (G1)|Rad]]) who questioned [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]'s plan to send out the best of the remaining Autobot science and research members to establish deep-space reconnaissance posts. {{storylink|Betrayal}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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8.2 million years ago, Skids took part in the defense of [[Altihex]], serving under [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s command. They were forced to retreat after the Decepticons overran the city. Later, Skids was in the [[Chamber of the Ancients]], observing the ceremony in which [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optronix]] was given the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and transformed into Optimus Prime. Immediately, three Decepticon assassins attacked, and though Skids acted to protect the new Prime, his arm was cut off by [[Umbra]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}}

Skids was repaired and he returned to his post at the [[Decagon]]. While Prime was absent, Skids picked up radar of incoming Decepticon invaders and a transmission from the force's field commander, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} Skids helped man auto-defenses from inside the Decagon and coordinated troops in the field. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}} Eventually, the Autobots' [[Omega Sentinel (G1)|Omega Sentinel]] units were destroyed. Picking up their personal weaponry, Skids and the other Autobots were all that was left to defend [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], and made a desperate last stand against Shockwave and his forces. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}} The Autobots were only spared from annihilation because Starscream at that point activated one of Cybertron's planetary engines. This caused a chain reaction, which crumbled Iacon into a crater, driving away the Decepticon forces. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}

[[File:Revelation SkidsVehicleMode.jpg|left|upright=1.6|thumb|Trypticon plays "Hit the Skids".]]
During the Dark Ages, when Optimus Prime and Megatron both disappeared into a prototype spacebridge, both factions splintered into several sub-groups. Skids served under [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s faction of Autobots. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}} Together, they investigated reports that the Decepticons were in the process of building a mobile fortress, only to find [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] already completed and battle-ready in the [[Praetorus Wharf]]. {{storylink|Devastation (issue)|Devastation}} Finding that nothing they threw at the giant Decepticon had any effect, the Autobots tried to outrun it instead. Skids hid in a nearby building, onto which Trypticon jumped to crush him. {{storylink|Revelation (The Dark Ages)|Revelation}} Though battered by the incident, Skids managed to survive it, and was brought back to [[Autobase]] for repairs. As [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] was tending to his wounds, The Fallen broke into the Autobots' headquarters, re-appropriated [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] from one of their holding cells, and took off. {{storylink|Confrontation (issue)|Confrontation}} Once The Fallen's base of operations was uncovered, Skids joined a cross-faction army in rushing it to put an end to the ancient Transformer's scheme. Ultimately, The Fallen was defeated by the power of [[Primus]] himself, and all factions agreed to keep the chamber The Fallen had tried to breach sealed to prevent anyone from further abusing the power held within it. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

At some point, Ultra Magnus took command of the Autobots, and reunited them into a single faction. Under his leadership, the Autobots gained a significant hold over Cybertron's resources and territories. This eventually forced the [[Ultracon]]s and Shockwave's Decepticons to sign a peace treaty with the Autobots. Skids was in attendance at the signing of the truce, which was interrupted by a bombing, engineered by Starscream and his Predacons. This act of aggression only served to unite the Autobots, Ultracons, and Decepticons however, who struck back against Starscream's troops. A united Cybertron finally seemed within reach... that is, until Megatron made a dramatic return, accompanied by an army of [[Air Warrior]]s. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} Megatron quickly took over the planet, and enslaved the majority of Autobots. Skids was among the many unfortunates captured, and put to work in [[Internment Camp Pi]]. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}}

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Optimus returned to Cybertron, and the Autobots were freed from slavery. {{Storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}

[[File:RevelationWaP SkidsReflects.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|''Did [[Pat Lee]] actually draw what is beyond this window? The question haunts my very being.'']]
Skids was not among the Autobots who traveled to Earth aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], remaining behind on Cybertron as the planet slipped into the deactivated state known as the [[Great Shutdown]]. When Shockwave began reactivating the planet and successfully unified the Autobot and Decepticon factions, Skids was a member of the council of Autobots who served to represent their faction in the alliance. Few of the council members were actually suited for leadership, however, and slowly found themselves giving more and more control to Shockwave. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} Even when Perceptor presented the council with evidence that Shockwave was performing immoral experiments on fellow Cybertronians, the High Council was unwilling to take any constitutional action against Shockwave. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} Eventually, the example shown by the Ark's returning crew and several homegrown Autobot insurgency cells tore the blinders from the council's optics, and Skids gathered his fellow councilmen in taking to the streets and ousting the Decepticons from power. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Skids BlackHorizon1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Not even Prowl remembers him.]]
During an Autobot peace ceremony on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Skids reported to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] that [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] had yet to find the Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] that had gone missing while chasing [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] Their conversation was then interrupted due to a Decepticon attack. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}}

Skids was later stationed on the ''[[Arc II]]'' on Earth, where he helped his comrades in the field by warning them about incoming G.I. Joe [[S.H.A.R.C.]]s. When the ship came under attack by the [[Pretender Monster]]s, Skids was knocked out by [[Icepick (G1)|Icepick]] while alerting the others on board. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}} He was sent to [[Pit (G.I. Joe)|the Pit]] for repairs and was expected to quickly recover from his injuries. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2 of 2}}
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===''TransTech''===
In an Offworld Zone of [[Axiom Nexus]], a Skids was yet another victim of [[Bulletbike (TransTech)|Bulletbike]], murdered for a cred-key. {{storylink|I, Lowtech}}

===''The Beast Within''===
During a particularly violent brawl between the Autobots and Decepticons, Skids could do nothing but avert his eyes as [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]] began distributing wanton carnage onto the battlefield. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

Later, Skids was amongst the few Autobot survivors still intact despite the brutality of the battle. He and a small number of surviving Autobots rode in Optimus Prime's trailer in a desperate effort to outrun The Beast. He was then killed when the Beast took a swipe at Optimus's trailer, crushed utterly in The Beast's monstrous paw. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|''More than Meets the Eye'' #1]] (mentioned); [[Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|#2]] (depicted)}}
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Before the [[Great War (G1)|war]], '''Skids of [[Nova Cronum]]''' trained as a theoretician at [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Senator Shockwave]]'s [[Jhiaxian Academy of Advanced Technology|Academy of Advanced Technology]], {{storylink| Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}} secretly recruited to the school because of his status as an "[[Outlier (group)|outlier]]" with special powers—in Skids's case, a "super-learning" ability that allowed him to master many skills. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} He was present at the academy on the day that [[Roller (IDW)|Roller]] and [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] arrived to take Shockwave into protective custody, and his attempt to stop them was quickly quashed when the towering Roller intimidated him into silence. {{storylink| Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}} It was not long, however, before Skids's teacher returned and recruited him and classmates "[[Tarn (DJD)|Glitch]]" and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] for a plan formulated by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] to steal a bomb disguised as the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] from [[Nominus Prime]]'s body as it lay in the [[Primal Basilica]]. Skids was somewhat disappointed that his sole contribution to the plan was not one of his many skills, but merely the fact he had a grappling hook in his arm that they could use to lower Pax into the Basilica. Despite a minor snag when the technology-disrupting Glitch accidentally jammed his hook's winch, the mission was a success. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}

Unfortunately, the aftermath of the mission meant the outliers and Pax had to go on the run. Out in the [[Alyon]] region, they discovered a new "hot spot" for infant sparks which looked like the Hand of Primus (or, for Skids, ''was definitely'' the Hand of Primus). [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta]], their man in Iacon, warned them the Senate wanted to destroy the spot to stop the [[Functionist Council]] exploiting it and so the fugitives had to fight off the [[Elite Guard]] repeatedly. Time-travellers under [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] popped up and, when Skids mistook them for reinforcements from Zeta, rapidly claimed that. They saved the day but the time travellers wiped everyone's memories after... unfortunately including memories that Roller was missing in action. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 1: All Our Parlous Yesterdays|All Our Parlous Yesterdays}}

[[File:mtmte 48 grindcore.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|What did I do last night?]]
After graduating to full-fledged theoretician status, Skids went on to join the Autobot army. Shortly after the [[Simanzi Massacre]], when the planet still was cooling, he became a bomb negotiator: disabling the [[anti-personal mine]]s made out of Autobot prisoners so they could die without going off. This ended when he made the mistake of mentioning Primus to the unfortunate [[Heavy Tread]], who detonated himself in a rage that anyone could believe in a god that did this to him. When Skids came to, he was a Decepticon prisoner and off to the notorious [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore gulag]] with a "[[Inhibitor spike|mouth flower]]" inside his mouth that would destroy his [[Brain module|brain]] if he dared transform. Skids used his outlier learning skills to disable the "flower", having seen how the guards put it in, and began pumping his cellmate [[Quark]] for info. This brought him to the attention of the camp commandant, {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} who turned out to be his old friend Glitch, having since joined the Decepticons and granted an upgraded body. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}}

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Glitch, in an act of basic sadism, decided to make a project out of the religious 'bot. He asked Skids to repair Grindcore's teleporter, promising it would mean fifty prisoners would be sent to Decepticon colony world [[Ambervalia]] to work as slaves. Skids told Quark that this was collaboration that would help and the fifty would be better as slave workers than at the prison; and while he didn't say outright, Skids was relaxed around the Commandant and felt he could try and make demands for more prisoners sent to the colonies, assuming he could half-trust his old friend even if he had switched side. What he did not realise until it was too late was that Glitch had been making him rebuild the camp ''smelting chamber''... something he learned only after demanding Quark get to be 'teleported'. Skids' faith died as he was forced to watch fifty Autobots die horrific deaths because of him. The memory was so traumatic that he overwrote it {{storylink|Speak, Memory! (Part 2)}} and the only thing he remembered of it in his missing months was "[[The Empyrean Suite]]", unable to remember the name or that this was the future [[Decepticon Justice Division]] leader's favourite music to play during a massacre. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

Skids used to have an [[Amica Endura]] called [[Chopper (G1)|Chopper]]. They broke up because Chopper was "an absolute arse". {{storylink|The Frail Gaze}}

[[File:Getaway Skids ArmTheLonely.jpg|thumb|He's been trained to kick your ass. Theoretically, of course.]]
Long into the war he joined the [[Diplomatic Corps]], working to persuade other races to support the Autobot cause. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} At some point, he disappeared and was believed dead, {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} but had, in fact, become part of [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]'s covert [[Special Operations]]. Partnered with [[Getaway]], he was sent on a mission to influence [[Solomus|Tyrest]], using a [[nudge gun]] to implant the impulse to resign in the Chief Justice's mind. The plan failed and Tyrest sicced [[Legislator]]s on the duo, capturing Getaway and hitting Skids with an [[inhibitor claw]] in the back. Skids was barely able to escape using a shuttle made from [[mode lock]]ed Legislators. Using the nudge gun's other charge, Skids erased his own memory after setting the shuttle to home in on the nearest of his handlers, the [[Duobot]]s. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}}

[[File:LiarsAtoD2-Skids.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|left|How do you like me now?]]
It was in this amnesiac state that he arrived on the planet where the ''[[Lost Light]]'' had crashed. Abruptly, the mode lock deactivated and the ship began transforming, so Skids made an impulsive decision: he reactivated the lock, sent the ship crashing into the surface, and bailed out. Making it to the ground safely, Skids found himself under attack from the Legislators that had made up his ship—though one of them had been killed in the crash, the other two were coming after him with giant swords and fire breath. Skids came upon the deceased bodies of two Autobots who had failed to survive the ''Lost Light'' crash—[[Hyperion (G1)|Hyperion]] and [[Polaris]]—and used their weapons and abilities to eliminate another of the pursuing robots. Running from the lone survivor, Skids came upon a small party of Autobots from the ''Lost Light'', who deactivated the inhibitor claw for him, allowing him to access his weapons and destroy the last Legislator. Skids was invited to join the crew of the ''Lost Light'', though he was less than enthusiastic about [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]'s proposition that the pair of them should team up. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}}

[[File:LiarsAtoD3-RungSkids.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|MEANWHILE IN A 20 MILE RADIUS OF THIS EVENT]]
When a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] got loose aboard the ''Lost Light'', requiring the crew to be sealed in their quarters, Skids, decided to exploit his missing memories to entirely reinvent himself. Deciding he disliked confinement, he left through the ventilation system. Drawn by [[Rung (G1)|Rung]]'s cries, he saved the psychiatrist from a close call with the Sparkeater, and at [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]]'s request, led the creature through the vents to the engine room where Rodimus disposed of it. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} As a celebration of the death of the Sparkeater, Swerve opened a [[Swerve's|bar]] where Skids got drunk together with [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]]. He failed to notice that Chromedome stole his gun while he was messing around with his grappling hook and a server-robot. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}} {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} After attending a ceremony to commend Chromedome, [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] on recent heroics, {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} Skids was next spotted still hanging out at the bar with some other Autobots as [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] put Chromedome's ability to identify an Autobot based on their transformation sound to the test. {{storylink|Interiors}} He later tried to comfort Swerve following his accidental shooting of Rung. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}}

When a swarm of [[Nanocon]]s that had lain dormant inside [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s body were mysteriously reactivated, Skids and a few others were shrunk by Brainstorm's mass-displacement gun and sent inside Magnus to eliminate them. Once that was dealt with, Skids attended [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]'s Autobot Initiation Ceremony, during which he relayed Swerve's report from the engine room that dead crewmember [[Ore]] had come back to life. The chaos only continued when Skids and a team of Autobots were abruptly teleported by [[Galactic Council]] to the planet [[Theophany]], there to investigate the razing of [[Crystal City]]. Beneath the city, they found a slumbering [[Titan (group)|Titan]], leading to discussions on the Transformers' creation myths and the meaning of life; Skids and Chromedome shared a belief that life was shaped not by destiny or gods, but by interactions with others. Skids theorized that both the Nanocons and Ore had come back to life thanks to the psychic emanations of the Metrotitan, then helped [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] fend off the Galactic Council's forces until the Autobots could free the Metrotitan, which teleported them all back to the ''Lost Light'' and quantum-jumped the ship to safety. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}}

Inspired by their talk, Skids requested that Chromedome use his [[mnemosurgery]] to unlock his lost memories; Chromedome discovered that only Skids's last year of memories had been erased, while the others had been repressed by a trauma so horrific he did not dare restore them. Chromedome was, however, able to identify the music in his head as the "The Empyrean Suite", and hoped Skids would never learn its significance. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

[[File:CybertronianHomesickBlues-SkidsRung.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9|"Legs: Yes. Bow-tie: Cool...I can buy a fez."]]
Skids was among the group of Autobots gathered by [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]] in Swerve's bar to help tell a story to aid in Rung's mental recovery. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} When his old altercation with Roller came up, Whirl called him a wuss, and he countered that his skills as a theoretician wouldn't have been useful in a fight. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}} At the culmination of the story Rung still showed no signs of recovery...until Skids deliberately mispronounced his name a couple of times, prompting the psychiatrist to speak and correct him. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} The storytelling session was brought to an end by the sounding of alarm to ready the crew for a battle with Decepticons on the planet [[Temptoria]]; during the fight, Skids, Chromedome and [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] battled [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]]. {{storylink|Before & After}} Later, to unwind, Skids joined the crew of the ''Lost Light'' on some "shore leave" on the planet [[Hedonia]], where he tried out his new personality-generated [[holomatter]] avatar, only to find his amnesia kept it from creating a fake identity for him. As the group played the "Nemesis Game" in a bar, Skids identified [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] as his worst enemy, and then wound up getting into a drunken brawl with [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} Skids and Whirl also engaged in some oneupsmanship with a group of [[Ammonite]]s they met in the bar, comparing the length and breadth of their races' respective galaxy-spanning conflicts. When the [[Imperius Drax|leader]] of the Ammonites' rival faction the [[Terradore]]s happened to walk in, Whirl casually murdered him to show up their new drinking buddies, much to Skids' chagrin. {{storylink|Little Victories}} Skids bought Rodimus a [[Galactic Council]] captain's hat as a souvenir of the trip. {{storylink|Signal to Noise}}

When the mass-murdering Decepticon [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] ran wild on the ship, Skids joined in the futile effort to hold back his rampage. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} Overlord was ejected from the ship thanks to the sacrifice of Rewind, and Skids tried to console Chromedome over the loss of his lover, only to find that the mnemosurgeon was eerily calm about the whole thing. {{storylink|The Gloaming}}

[[File:TheFecundMoon-Skids.jpg|thumb|upright=2.0|Skids kind of lost it a bit after Charlene left.]]
When the ''Lost Light'' encountered the long lost satellite [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], Skids got Chromedome to accompany the band of Autobots heading to the surface to see if the satellite had a way to return Skids's memories. He went to the ship's oil reservoir for some alone time, where he was attacked by a number of [[Legislator]]s. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} While he managed to hold them off long enough for Swerve to arrive to help, a [[Star Saber (G1)|mysterious and enigmatic robot]] appeared behind him, and impaled him with a large sword. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}}

Fortunately for Skids, he survived this, and was later teleported by Star Saber into a cell which contained Rodimus' crew. Perceptor examined his wound, while Swerve explained what happened to them. After Skids said that he would apologize for whatever he had done to Tyrest, Star Saber returned to the cell, carrying his [[Getaway|"Partner in crime"]] with him. Chromedome then explained that when he read Skids' mind, he had done it wrong, and misinterpreted the remnant memory as an "Imperative to escape". In actuality though, it was a name, Getaway. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}} Getaway was able to fill Skids in on his lost memories of their ill-fated mission to change Tyrest's mind, and explained Tyrest's mad plan to reach [[Cyberutopia]]. With the newcomer's help, Skids and the others were freed from the cell and confronted Tyrest, only to be incapacitated by the lawmaker's suggestion weapon. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}}

[[File:ThisCalamitousLife SkidsMeetsAdaptus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.7]]
Thanks to Tailgate, the suggestion weapon was disabled, and Skids cuffed [[Pharma (G1)|Pharma]], only for the medic to promptly escape when his back was turned. The Autobots caught up with him at Tyrest's gate to Cyberutopia, but only Skids, finally at peace with himself, was able to step through the guilt-detecting force field. He found himself standing on a strange landscape being talked to by a multi-colored [[spark]]. On hearing cries for help from Rung, he dashed back through the portal to help fight the Legislators until Tailgate was able to shut them down with some amendments to the law. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}

Once everything was over, he tried telling Rodimus what he saw, but he couldn't make sense of all it. {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}} Not helping was the fact that whatever he saw proved difficult to remember for any length of time. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}}

Before the ''Lost Light'' left Luna 1, Skids played a film compiled by Rewind to detail the ship's voyage. Unfortunately the film failed to impress the members of the [[Circle of Light]] who rejected any notion of joining the crew. {{storylink|Little Victories}}

[[File:IntoTheAbyss SkidsGetawayRodPod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7]]
Skids was among the Autobots who welcomed Orion Pax and his team aboard the ''Lost Light''. Swerve remarked to him how weird [[Garnak|some]] of Pax's crew were. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Skids was later seen having a drink at Swerve's {{storylink|Black Metal: Dark Cybertron Chapter 2|Black Metal}} When the ''Lost Light'' was assaulted by Ammonites, Skids met up with Getaway and Ultra Magnus to help organize a counterattack. Skids hesitantly suggested that they use the [[Rodpod]] to fight back. Despite the other's and his own concerns about damaging it and making Rodimus angry, they ended up boarding and using the vessel. Skids piloted the craft, and used it to defend the ship's fuel quills, while blasting Ammonites that attempted to combine. Skids was forced to pilot the Rodpod away from the battle when a group of Ammonites combined and gave chase to them. In an attempt to lose them, he piloted the vessel into what appeared to be an abyss, but was really the optical cavity of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}}

As everyone else tried to figure out where Metroplex's eye had gotten to, Getaway had a minor breakdown over the fact that A: they were inside someone's eye canal, and B: they were in a spaceship shaped like someone's head. Skids consoled him and said it was best to just roll with it. The group took Ratchet's suggestion to find Metroplex's brain, only on arrival in his brain chamber found it was surprisingly absent. In light of that, they decided to go find his spark instead. As they approached, Whirl noticed the flooding had been sealed off, which surprised Skids.

[[File:TheDeadAreNotEnough SkidsArrows.jpg|thumb|upright=1.9|left]]
On setting down, Getaway quickly found an arrow pointing toward the spark chamber, which everyone decided to follow. Skids was the one to ask whether they would lock the Rodpod, which no-one else was concerned about. The arrows took everyone on a strange course through Metroplex's interior, until they came upon... the Rodpod again. Before Whirl could properly blame the ship, an Ammonite appeared, and blew it up. {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}} Fortunately, they were saved by a wall appearing to block the explosion, at which point Skids realized the purpose of the arrows: Metroplex was moving his interior about, and the odd journey the arrows had taken them on was because the direction they were meant to be pointed had change too. Then, they received a call from Swerve informing them to avoid the water, or they'd contract an alchemical virus and die horribly, and worse than that, two thousand Ammonites were heading their way. As Magnus gave orders to barricade the room, Whirl turned out an Ammonite, having beaten an explanation out of him. However, when the little guy told them who he was working for, he promptly self-destructed. Before everyone present could dwell on that, [[Chromia (G1)|two]] [[Nautica (G1)|newcomers]] appeared and told them to surrender. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}}

Before Getaway could charm the two fellow Autobots, several Ammonites burst through the walls. While Ultra Magnus,Ratchet and Brainstorm went off with their new friends, Skids stayed behind to fight off the attackers (that he was being mobbed by several of them anyway probably helped). As Skids fought, Metroplex was recharged by the ''Lost Light's'' engines, and transported himself back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} This didn't get rid of the Ammonites, though. That took Megatron giving the titan his missing thumb, containing the Regenesis Ore-7, which healed him and reactivated his immune system, killing the Ammonites dead. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}}

[[File:BlackPlanet SkidsVBludgeon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|SHOW ME YA MOVES!]]
In the apparent aftermath of Shockwave's scheme, Skids and Getaway relaxed in Swerve's, and were witness to Swerve suffering a bad bout of hero worship when Blurr walked in. The celebrations were rudely interrupted when Shockwave made his move, summoning all the Ammonites to attack Cybertron. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} Fortunately, Bumblebee had a plan of taking the fight to Shockwave. Skids was included in the team to be sent, thanks to his secret-agent-know-how. Getting to Shockwave's base of operations in the Crystal City seemed impossible, until Starscream showed up with [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]], who managed to get them there. On arrival, the group was attacked by Bludgeon. Ultra Magnus offered to hold him off, and Skids decided to volunteer his skills as well, along with a suddenly-ill Brainstorm. However, Skids's outlier abilities weren't able to match Bludgeon's mastery of [[Metallikato]], and he quickly wound up defeated. Fortunately, Brainstorm's unease turned out to be Optimus Prime, Rodimus, Cyclonus, [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]], and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] using the Dead Universe portal in his chest to escape that dying realm.{{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} They quickly mopped up Bludgeon, but Cyclonus' injuries meant someone had to help Brainstorm haul him back to his lab. While this meant Skids had to miss the climactic showdown, he did get to see time itself falling to pieces in the sky above Cybertron. That, and Rodimus managing to play on Brainstorm's insecurities. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}

Once the crisis was truly over, Skids decamped to [[Moonbase Two|Luna 2]] to watch [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s trial. Evidently, he was not dissuaded from rejoining the ''Lost Light'' on its quest once the former Decepticon Leader was added to the ranks, and he set off again, this time coming along of his own volition. Six months into the quest, he was sufficiently worried to pay a visit to the widowed Chromedome with Nightbeat, though their friend remained secluded in his hab suite and Nightbeat's interest was quickly derailed, to Skids' dismay. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} Shortly thereafter, he, [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]], and [[Riptide (G1)|Riptide]] all shot the bull about the ship's new gossip mag, the ''Lost Light Insider''. Though Nautica decided to exit before any rules were broken, she and Skids exchanged a bit of friendly banter before he and Riptide convinced the massively intoxicated Trailcutter to steal Megatron's "superfuel" out of the medibay. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}}.

[[File:PredestinationABeginnersGuide SkidsRodimusTheory.jpg|left|upright=1.5|thumb|Actually performing his [[function]].]]
When a pod containing the corpse of another Rodimus showed up, 'our' Rodimus called in Skids as part of his investigation team. Using all the facts, Skids and Chromedome worked out (wrongly as they'd soon learn!) that this was a near-future Roddy who'd die and be sent back in time, and Skids was left aghast by his leader's desperate attempts to 'change history' like lopping an arm off. Everything was then interrupted when the ship started to ''vanish'' around them {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|Predestination: A Beginner's Guide}} and he was left stuck on a spaceship with Megatron (and Skids, who kept making snide asides when he was trying to listen). Soon, the Autobots on board began to disappear one by one and everyone had to reveal personal secrets in an attempt to figure out what was the common denominator. (In the process, Skids helped fill in Nautica on [[M.T.O.]]s and expressed his distaste for High Command's lack of interest in educating the "warborn".)

[[File:Slaughterhouse SkidsGetawayDiscussMegs.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
After realising only the launch crew were disappearing, the newbies like Skids found the ''Lost Light'' returned but in ruins! {{storylink|Twenty Plus One}} He agreed with Riptide that this must be the future ''Light'' that dead-Rodimus had come from and worried that the evidence they found meant they bring back the crew, only for the ship to be ripped apart. In an investigation, they came across a dead Ultra Magnus, one killed by a [[fusion cannon]], and Skids turned on Megatron, believing this showed he was going to inevitably turn on them! To his disquiet, when Megatron immediately requested to be locked up until all the facts were gone, he felt ''bad''' about doing it. As he admitted to Getaway during their search, he worried he was going to stop hating the killer. The search found yet more corpses and to Skids horror, they had all been executed and their transformation cogs removed: acts that revealed the ship had been butchered by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. Luckily for all concerned, the discovery of a still-alive Rewind proved this ''wasn't'' the future ''Lost Light'' but a duplicate of the 'real' one. {{storylink|slaughterhouse}}

[[File:MTMTE33 megatron skids right there.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.75|Look at you! You gotta look inside yourself and say, 'what am I willing to put up with today?' NOT SLAGGIN' THIS!!"]]
Skids rushed to Rewind as he came through, making sure the guy was okay and filled in on things like Megatron-the-Autobot, and was pissed when Nightbeat pushed Rewind too soon to explain what had happened to the ship. That was how they learned the copy was created when the ship launched, thanks to an issue with the quantum engines, and ''exactly'' what hell Rewind had gone through. Said quantum engines were also leaking, endangering a nearby organic planet, and Skids knew they ahd to act. When Megatron refused to, bothered at the idea of risking his life for a handful of fleshy strangers, Skids tore into him for violating what the Autobrand stood for and that if being an Autobot ''didn't'' force him to modify his behaviour instead of getting what he wanted, then none of his 'rehab' meant a damn.

A brief aside from Getaway gave Skids an idea of how to save the planet: using a mass displacement gun he knew Brainstorm had been making to shrink down someone to help already-tiny Rewind fix the engines. That was a bust. Nothing was found except proof that ''Brainstorm was secretly a Decepticon spy'' but no time for that now, Skids! To Skids' amazement and joy though, his bollocking had worked and a guilty Megatron admitted he could be rigged to downsize and thus he could help Rewind. Skids thanked him. Once the damage was fixed, the duplicate ''Lost Light'' vanished and the 'real' one started to come back, and a happy Skids told a returning Chromedome to head up to the roof where Rewind was waiting. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}

Oh yeah, that Brainstorm thing. Turned out he was going back in time to change history, which was going to result in [[Functionist Universe|a hideous dystopia]], and the time travellers sent to bring him back ended up running into an early Skids.{{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 1: All Our Parlous Yesterdays|All Our Parlous Yesterdays}} Things turned out fine in the end! While time-travelling, Rodimus tried to warn the past "don't let them [the Legislators] take Skids" but nobody heard it, which was good as Cyclonus pointed out that Skids being captured turned out to be necessary for saving half the Cybertronian race. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide|Predestination: An Expert's Guide}}

[[File:MTMTE42 dance dance skidsvolution.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|''What a feeling'' ''Being's believing'']]
Skids' friendly nature struck a chord with [[Ten]], the former [[Legislator]] turned into a bartender. In a mural of Ten's favourite crewmembers, Skids was in the front. A further friendship was struck up when Ratchet asked Skids to chat with Rung some time, as the guy would truly appreciate being visited by someone who didn't want help from him; when Skids bought Rung a drink, the therapist was surprised and delighted. {{storylink|Our Steps Will Always Rhyme}}

Skids, Getaway, and Brainstorm all hung out at Nautica's, showing off their cool skillz and generally hanging. When Rung came up, Skids was bothered by Getaway dissing the guy, but they didn't have time to discuss Getaway's passive aggressive whiny defence of it as news came in that Thunderclash was dying and everyone was invited to the pre-wake on the ''Vis Vitalis''. {{storylink|The Sensuous Frame}} During the party, Getaway asked him if he wanted to mutiny against Megatron. Skids declined... and had his mind wiped with the nudge gun. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} Believing his splitting headache to be too much partying, he decided to flump out at the ''Vitalis'' and get picked up tomorrow. {{storylink|The Sensuous Frame}} That made him a target for the parasitical [[personality tick]]s, secretly feeding off his energy! Not knowing why he was so tired {{storylink|The Frail Gaze}} he reached out to Nautica, sensing something was up with her, and she asked him {{storylink|The Sensuous Frame}} to teach her to dance. While busting a move, he coaxed out her issues with her old college friend [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] before the ticks begun a public rampage. After they were repulsed, Skids got better and everyone went back to the ''Light'' for a ''biiiig party at Sweeerve's!!!''

[[File:MTMTE43 skids swerve humans.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.0| Anything could be a Transformer!]]
Until Swerve suddenly vanished {{storylink|The Frail Gaze}} and a horrified Skids checked his room to find the bartender facedown, rusted, and half-dead from an infected wound. He rushed him to the medical bay for aid (inadvertently making him worse) and learned from [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] that Swerve had been holed up in his room for months, neglecting himself, and using a holomatter avatar to seem 'fine'. To Skids' great shame, he'd never visited Swerve—hadn't even known his ''room number'' until he remembered it was Red Alert's old one—and completely missed any chance to see one of his best friends needed help. He joined a rescue team sent to "[[Swearth]]", a vast hologram Earth operating on sitcom rules that Swerve was projecting, to find the guy's consciousness and fix him. In his new, brooding holomatter avatar, Skids and his friends did track down Swerve and tried to convince him to focus on the physical pain he was feeling, so they could realise where he was hurting. Skids, an expert in suppression, knew Swerve was pushing it down. Once they identified that Swerve was cripplingly lonely and depressed, they were able to convince him that he truly was loved and valued by them. {{storylink|The One Where They Go to Earth}}

Soon after, Skids went with a crew to check out the legendary [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]. He needled Nightbeat for having the 'debunking' itch and said that, while he no longer believed, he understood why other people were attracted to the idea that there was something after death. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

[[File:MTMTE48 skids and rung.jpg|thumb|upright=0.7| Tell me where Skywalker is.]]
Under incremental recollection sessions with Rung, where he also helped fix model ships as a focusing tool, Skids had finally managed to remember ''entering'' Grindcore if nothing else; while frustrated with the slow process, Rung admonished him that learning all of it in one go would re-traumatise him. While chatting, Skids was surprised to see the long-lost [[Froid]] appear. An old friend of yours, Rung? Well, I'll leave you to get caught up! (Off he went to brood at the oil pools, trying to remember more.) Within minutes Rung sent him a coded radio message to meet him at Froid's ship as something ''dodgy'' was going on but by the time Skids arrived, Rung had learned Froid had the infamous [[Sunder (G1)|Tetrahax Ripper, Sunder]], on board and that guy ''fed'' on bad memories. The very first sight of Skids woke Sunder up and caused him to attack, starting to rip up Skids' traumatic memories to the surface {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} before Rung could get him to safety. During the running battle against the serial killer, Rung kept trying to get Skids to Chromedome for memory suppression and Sunder duly followed them, constantly bringing up memories. Luckily Sunder was defeated by the point Skids remembered repairing Grindcore's teleport chambers for Tarn and ''not'' by the point he'd remember how he'd killed five hundred souls.{{storylink|Speak, Memory! (Part 2)}}

When a small time window opened up in Swerve's, Skids used it to look back at the day the new crew members joined the ''Light'', a day that Trailcutter was still alive and openly happy. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}}

[[File:HowBrightTheirFrailDeeds SkidsCarriesNautica.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0]]
Skids had been part of Megatron's classes on the Knights of Cybertron and in one, to his surprise, Megatron showed the symbol that the strange spark being had 'said' to him back at possibly-Cyberutopia. Nautica advised him to write it out phoenetically to try and retain the knowledge of what it was, but everything was interrupted when Megatron and several others received bizarre messages coming from a distant planet. Rodimus assembled Skids with the rest of 'Team Rodimus' and they headed out to discover it was coming from the Necrobot's planet...

...where the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] and [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] were waiting. The Rodpod was shot down and Skids carried the wounded Nautica from its wreckage, everyone making their way inside the Necrobot's fortress. They found the Necrobot had been murdered and Skids spared a moment of empathy for Nightbeat, who had forged a bond with the ancient Transformer. A message came in from ''Getaway'', telling them that the crew had mutinied against Megatron and all those considered loyal to him, exiling them all off the ship under false pretenses. Skids was enraged to discover his former friend had actually mindwiped him, an act he ''knew'' was a violation, to keep this a secret. When the message ended and the sheer horror sunk in, Skids embraced Nautica to console her. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}}

The DJD made their presence known by attacking the Necrobot's fortress before retreating... promising to return at sunset as part of their intimidation tactics. Skids weighed up their options with the other stranded crew members, suggesting that they dig in and devise an escape route. The Necrobot's body had revealed a key that unlocked a room filled with at least sixty organic creatures inside strange pods. Discussion arose whether to flee, or stay and defend the people inside the pods, but the Autobots ultimately decided to stand their ground. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight}} Their forces were bolstered by the returning Drift and Ratchet, who had caught wind of their predicament through [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]]. Skids had the awkward task of introducing Ratchet to his replacement. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}}

[[File:RageRage SkidsRemembers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
With death staring them in the face, Skids was one of the Autobots who Nautica assembled for the rite of [[Amica Endura]]. She opened her spark to them, recited the ritual, and told them all how they were valued. When Rung departed with Nightbeat to investigate the mystery of the Necroworld, Skids bade him a terse and awkward farewell. Skids and Nautica spent much of the remaining time before the inevitable attack clinging to each other for comfort. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}

Shortly afterwards, Velocity hit on a potential way out: Tailgate's spark 'explosion', triggered by extreme trauma, had supercharged two security guards ala [[Ore-13]] and that could be done now! All it required was someone willing to be traumatised. Skids offered himself up and pleaded with Chromedome to finally let him know about his deep, hidden trauma. As Tarn began playing "[[the Empyrean Suite]]" from outside, creating the ideal conditions, Skids' memories began bubbling to the fore. A sorrowful Chromedome spoke some trigger words to his friend, finally unlocking that repressed trauma and Skids' spark erupted. As his supercharged friends ran outside to confront the Decepticons, Ratchet worked to keep the shattered Skids stable as his spark began to shrank.

[[File:sleep tight, soldier.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|left|He's dead, Jim.]]

Unfortunately, Skids came to and crawled off his slab, desperate to find Brainstorm and apologise for Quark's death, feebly crying that he was "scum" for what he'd done. Ratchet was desperate to get him back on the slab before he died but Megatron, the only other person in the fort, had left to join the battle and there was nobody to help. Skids died in Ratchet's arms, only Brainstorm noticing as his friend's 'statue' winked out. After the Autobots retreated back to the Necrobot's fortress, a distraught Nautica embraced the corpse. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}} She stayed with it until at least the morning as events unfolded outside, {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}} and at some point removed its [[brain module]] for safe-keeping, hiding it in her eye socket. {{storylink|An Axe to Break the Ice}}

In honor of Skids, the crew of the ''Lost Light'' painted their [[insignia|Autobot Insignias]] grey. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 1: Some Other Cybertron|Some Other Cybertron}}

During a visit to [[Troja Major]], Nautica revealed that she was seeking the [[Epistemus|Resus Cradle]], a device that was said to be capable of reviving dead Cybertronians provided there were some form of remains for it to work with—the reason she had removed Skids' brain module from his corpse. {{storylink|An Axe to Break the Ice}} Upon making contact with [[Mengel]], who possessed the Resus Cradle, Nautica discovered the cost of Skids' resurrection would be steep indeed. An emotion-trafficker, Mengel suggested Nautica sell her grief towards Skids, as well as her feelings of friendship toward Velocity. Nautica initially agreed to the process, but ultimately could not foresake Velocity's friendship, abandoning her plan to resurrect Skids. However, being as Mengel had already removed her grief- and thus ALL warm feelings she had towards him beforehand, it didn't bother her at all and she left Skids' brain module behind. {{storylink|Chasing the Infinite}} A simulation of Skids appeared to Nautica on [[Mederi]] that tried to coax her to join him in the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]]. Bereft of her old emotions towards him, the prospect held no appeal to Nautica and Skids' apparition disappeared. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (2): The God War|The God War}} Skids appeared among the spirits of the dead that welcomed [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] into the Afterspark. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

===''Q-Transformers'' cartoon===
[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] named Skids, [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], and [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] as three characters who had been produced as toys for the popular ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' line. {{storylink|The Road to Winning a New Fanbase}}

===Precursor World===
A [[Primus Vanguard|Warrior of the Seven Lights]] resembling Skids was a member of the [[Blue Order]] of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. He and his comrades followed their commander [[Blue Big Convoy]] into battle when a duel between [[G1 World|dimension-tossed]] future warriors [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic (1)|Ultra Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]] threatened the [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]] and [[Beast People|its people]]. When Vanguard supreme leader [[Primus#The old universe|Primus]] deigned to personally intervene, the Warrior knelt in deference. {{storylink|Super Megatron comic 2}}

Evidently felled in the subsequent brawl when the traitorous [[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxus twins]] unleashed a rage virus to destroy the corps from within, he was later memorialized with a hologram in the inner sanctum of the [[Ivory Towers]] by [[Magna Convoy]]. {{storylink|Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
Following [[King Sombra]]'s awakening on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Skids was one of the many unsuspecting Cybertronians who fell under the tyrannical [[unicorn]]'s thrall. Making his way to the desert, Skids tried to ambush [[Applejack]] but was knocked down by [[Wildwheel (G1)|Wildwheel]], mourning that he'd failed his king. {{storylink|One-Trick Pony}}

==Games==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
Skids was one of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s many Autobot allies in a fight against [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s Decepticon forces, in what might possibly have been an inter-universe battle. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars expansion|Energon Wars Expansion Set}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
During the war on Cybertron, Skids was among a group of Autobots led by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], who went to [[Tyrest]] in an attempt to reason with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. They were ambushed by the Decepticons, and Sentinel Prime was killed. {{storylink|The War Within}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsSkids.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Skids participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Rare character that could be recruited by collecting 130 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, and 45 hunter cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}

===''Transformers Operation Omega''===
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
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[[File:G1 Skids toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Introducing the new Nikahimi Deathtrap. With its poly-cotton body shell, it's the fastest car in the world... to open with the jaws of life. The Nikahimi Deathtrap—the last car you'll ever drive.]]
*'''Skids''' (Autobot Car, [[1984]])
**''Accessories'': [[liquid nitrogen rifle]], [[Electron blaster|twin electron blaster]], rocket pod launcher, 3 rockets
:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Skids began life as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline, where he was known simply by the name of his [[alternate mode]], the {{w|Honda City Turbo}}, and was available in blue, red, or black color schemes (see [[#Notes|Notes]], below). The blue version of the figure was used by [[Hasbro]] as part of the ''Transformers'' toyline, sans {{w|Honda Motocompo|a small scooter accessory}} that the ''Diaclone'' figure had come with which stored inside his trunk. Despite sharing this common point of origin with many of his fellow Autobot cars, he features a few unusual touches: his rear wheels fold into his feet for added [[robot mode]] stability, and his weapons attach by clipping over his forearms, rather than plugging into his fists. Among his armament is a "rocket pod", the spring-loaded missile-firing mechanism of which was neutered for Hasbro's release of the figure.

:Skids had a somewhat odd release history: Because he was not one of the original eleven [[Autobot Cars]] released at the line's inception, he is commonly grouped in with the later 1985 Autobot Cars both fictionally and in the minds of [[fandom|fans]]. However, Skids was actually added to the 1984 Autobot Cars assortment (taking the place of a second [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Mirage]] in a [[case]] of twelve) very late in the year (December 1984 is the current earliest confirmed availability of the figure), during which time he came in 1984 packaging including a ™ mark by the "Transformers" logo, rather than an ® mark. Like the other 1984 cars, at least some of these early Skids releases lacked the [[rubsign]] on the roof that would later be added to all Transformers toys in 1985.<ref name="earlyg1">[http://tfscraps.blogspot.com/2016/11/early-g1-timeline.html "Early G1 Timeline"] at TF Scraps.</ref> Presumably due to this early release, he got the short end of the stick in 1985: That year, the "Autobot Cars" price point was divided into two separate assortments, each of which contained six of the figures that had debuted in 1984 (packaged one per case in a case of 12) and three of the new figures that debuted in 1985 (packaged two per case). Since Hasbro apparently considered Skids a 1984 release, he ended up being packaged only one per case, thus making him somewhat more rare than his peers.

:Skids has been reissued several times; this article lists each reissue separately where appropriate. This mold itself is a [[retool]] of an earlier ''Diaclone'' toy, the Honda City R; this earlier tooling was used to make [[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]] and the ''[[Transformers Generations 2009]]'' exclusive [[Screech (Generations)|Screech]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-skids/519/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Skids at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Skids/skids.htm More information on Skids at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G1toy vsz set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Maybe the kids will notice me now that I'm bundled together with two other guys?"]]
*'''Skids & Sunstreaker vs Buzzsaw''' (multi-pack, [[1985]])
**''ID number'': '''VSZ'''
**''Accessories'': liquid nitrogen rifle, twin electron blaster, rocket pod launcher, 3 rockets
:Skids was not released on his own in the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Japanese Generation 1 toyline]], and was instead available only in a multi-pack with [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], which was also the only way to get the other two on the Japanese market at the time. This box set remains a considerable rarity on the secondary market.

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[[File:G1toy quantum operative skids.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You sure you can call this an homage?]]
*'''Skids & Screech Quantum Operative Ver.''' (exclusive multi-pack, [[2009]])
**''Accessories:'' "Material acceleration pistol", dual-barreled gun, "quantum shield" launcher, 3 rockets, scooter
:"Quantum Operative" Skids is a green redeco of the original Generation 1 toy, available in conjunction with his [[#Encore|''Encore'' release (below)]], and including for the first time the scooter accessory from the ''Diaclone'' toy that was eliminated for his original Transformers release. He was sold in a set with [[Screech (Generations)#Toys|Screech]] that was a mail-away [[exclusive]] available only with volume 3 of [[Hero-X|Million Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers Generations 2009]]''. While Skids's colors are an homage to ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]], Screech is likewise a match for Skids's twin [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]].

:Amusingly, the color scheme for this exclusive was accidentally revealed early by TakaraTomy when they [[:File:Encore Skids Tokyo Toy Show 2009.jpg|mistakenly included its missile launcher]], denoted by its bright green launching tab, with the normal ''Encore'' version that was on display at [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2009.<ref name="internat">[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/5790/20/ TakaraTomy Accidentally Gives Clue to TF Generations Vol. 3 Mail Away Figure?!]</ref>
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Skids/skids.htm More information on Quantum Operative Skids at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
[[File:TF Collection 3 Skids.jpg|thumb|"Oh boy, a reissue! Now people are ''actually'' going to notice me!"]]
*'''Skids''' ([[September 27]], [[2002]])
**''ID number'': '''3'''
**''Accessories'': liquid nitrogen rifle, twin electron blaster, rocket pod launcher, 3 rockets
:Skids received his first reissue in 2002, when [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] made him available as part of their "book-box" ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' series, surprising many with the inclusion of such an overlooked character so early in the line. He features no significant differences from the original (save for a working missile launcher, as with the original Japanese release), though the figure suffered from a common, if not universal, problem: an excess of plastic on the underside of Skids's right foot means that his rear wheel can not fold down flat beneath it, resulting in a slightly unstable robot mode. Since the original Japanese figure was released only in a giftset, Skids did not get a [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]] at the time, a situation this reissue rectifies by retroactively giving him the ID number '''96''' on the included [[Tech Spec]] and [[bio]] card.

:The aforementioned Crosscut was released exclusively through [[e-HOBBY]] in conjunction with this reissue.

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Skids_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Skids at TF-1.com]
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:G1toy commemorative skids.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Whoa, two reissues! Good old Skids is moving up in life!"]]
*'''Autobot Skids''' (2004)
**''Accessories'': liquid nitrogen rifle, twin electron blaster, rocket pod launcher, 3 rockets
:Skids got his first Hasbro reissue as part of the eighth wave of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line, [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]] stores. He features no notable differences from the earlier Takara ''Transformers Collection'' release, except for the fact that his launcher's spring has been removed.
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===''Alternators''/''Binaltech''===
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[[File:Alt Skids toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Heavily clearanced so fanboys could customize him into Ironhide.]]
*'''Autobot Skids''' (2005)
**''Alternator ID number'': '''17'''
**''Binaltech ID number'': '''BT-16'''
**''Accessories'': Engine-rifle
:Skids transforms into a 1:24-scale blue Scion xB. All four doors open, revealing a fully-detailed realistic interior with seats for a driver and passengers, plus his hood pops open to reveal his engine. His robot mode is very reminiscent of his original toy, with his head sculpt based off his animation model with toy details. His engine pops out and unfolds to become his hand-held pistol.

:The Hasbro ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' release (part of the first wave of new "bubble packaging" toys) differs from the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Binaltech'' release in that it has a much darker shade of blue, tinted windows, and various Scion-type tampographed flame decals. The Japanese release naturally has die cast metal parts, is painted a lighter shade of blue, has different paint decos, and is branded as a Toyota bB to reflect the models' name in Japan. It also includes a sheet of stickers, including flames resembling the ones printed on the ''Alternators'' version, as well as some Generation-1-style red stripes, and most humorously, a Japanese "New Driver" badge.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Broadblast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltSkids/skids.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Skids at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
[[File:G1toy encore skids.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Three reissues?! Wow, I must be really popular by this point, r-right?"]]
*'''Skids''' (October 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''18'''
**''Accessories'': liquid nitrogen rifle, twin electron blaster, rocket pod launcher, 3 rockets
:TakaraTomy reissued Skids again in October 2009 as part of their ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' series. This version of the figure shifted its colors a little, changing him from tomato-red and blue to cherry-red and blueish-purple, as well as noticeably lightening the translucent blue plastic used for his windows. His Autobot symbol and tail light stickers were replaced with [[tampograph]]s, while some of his other stickers were updated slightly, including his factory-applied front grill sticker. Like past reissues, this figure too suffered with an unstable robot mode, and ''both'' feet had wheels that would not fold away flat.
{{G1SkidsMold}}
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations Skids.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The theoretician the world deserves, not the one it needs right now.]]
*'''Autobot Skids''' (Deluxe Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #009'''
**''Accessories:'' nudge gun & nitrogen gun (combine to form rifle)
:Part of the seventh wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' "Autobot Skids" transforms from a contemporary-looking hatchback into a robot mode largely based on [[Alex Milne]]'s design for [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' comic, most notably featuring that body's numerous integrated weapons. He also includes the [[nudge gun]] carried by Skids in said comic and a new version of the liquid nitrogen rifle from his original toy, the two of which can combine into a larger rifle. Both weapons can peg onto his hands or vehicle sides via [[5 mm post]].

:There are numerous reports of the figure's hips being assembled the [[Misassembly|wrong way round]], thus affecting the car mode as well as hampering the leg articulation (and it could even result in the ball joints at the waist snapping off), this can simply be fixed by popping them out and swapping them to the right place (just as long as you are careful with the aforementioned ball joints). At least some later releases fixed this issue. Unfortunately, Skids has a great deal of difficulty standing up due to his overall poor balance, unless posed in a way that offsets the weight.

:He comes packaged with the [[Little Victories|twenty-second issue]] of IDW's aforementioned ''More than Meets the Eye'' comic series, featuring a cropped version of its retailer incentive cover, which is called out as a 'Hasbro Exclusive Cover' on its front.

:Skids was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Rollbar (AOE)#Toys|Rollbar]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]''/''[[Diaclone]]'' [[Burn Out (Diaclone)|Burn Out]], which was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Skids (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Skids]]. This mold was also [[retool]]ed into ''Generations'' [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Generations|Crosscut]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenSkids/skids.htm More information on ''Generations'' Skids at TFU.info]''
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Skids.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|As a last ditch effort to be relevant, Skids tried appealing to the "kawaii culture" crowd. It didn't work.]]
*'''Skids''' ([[June 27]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-21'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Skids is a redeco and retool of [[Hound (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|QT-15 Hound]], transforming into a [[super deformed]] Suzuki Hustler.
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===''Kre-O''===
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*'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'' '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Most Thoughtful
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on rifles
:''[[Kre-O]]'' "Autobot Skids" is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection. His body [[tampograph]]s are heavily toy-based, with a ton of intricate design.

: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/Autobot/SDCCKre-OSkids/skids.htm More information on Class of '85 Skids at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legendstoy-Skids.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|He might be a forgotten character but at the very least he can now be ignored by fans while sporting a relatively cool deco.]]
*'''Skids''' ([[May 28]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG-20'''
**''Accessories:'' nudge gun & nitrogen gun (combine to form rifle)
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Skids is an extensive redeco of the ''Generations'' Skids toy. It features a color scheme faithful to the character's appearance in the ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' comic, with a darker shade of blue, black front grill with red details under the grill, silver and black detailing on the feet, painted front lights and pink striping on the front hood and on the back's sculpted detail.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-53-Skids.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|What was once a theoretical Masterpiece has become a reality.]]
*'''Skids''' ([[November 20]], [[2021]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-53'''
**''Hasbro release name:'' '''Autobot Skids'''
**''Accessories:'' liquid nitrogen rifle, twin electron blaster
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Skids was announced by TakaraTomy at the beginning of 2021 with black-and-white model drawings, and later was shown in prototype form by Honda Japan's Twitter.<ref>[https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1344810572752318473 Tweet by @TF_pr, 1 January 2021]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1344810823181611010 Tweet by @TF_pr, 1 January 2021]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/HondaJP/status/1364802317023924229 Tweet by @HondaJP, 25 February 2021]</ref>. Like the other Masterpiece Autobot cars, Skids can fit inside Convoy's ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10]] or [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44]]) trailer in vehicle mode.

:Designed in collaboration with {{w|Honda}} to celebrate the 40th anniversary of {{w|Honda City}}, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Skids transforms into an officially-licensed 1st generation Honda City Turbo vehicle mode, featuring opening front doors, an opening hood with engine detailing underneath, an openable rear trunk that can store some of his accessories, and a basic interior capable of fitting the Spike Witwicky figurine that came included with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44 Convoy]] inside.

:For accessories, Skids comes with his liquid nitrogen rifle and twin electron blaster, both of which can be stored in his alt mode's openable rear trunk. In robot mode, both weapons can either peg into the top of the forearm like the original G1 Skids toy or on the side of the forearm via dedicated slots.

:This toy was retooled into MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] that was released simultaneously, and the Reboost tooling of the mold would subsequently be redecoed into MP-53+ [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Crosscut]].

===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Deluxe-Class-Skids.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hey, I've got a new toy! You guys are still on ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'', right? ...Right?]]
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*'''Autobot Skids''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 30]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories:'' [[Energon]] axe/rifle, liquid nitrogen rifle, twin electron blaster
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Deluxe Class toys, "Autobot Skids" is a (mostly) cartoon-accurate version of the character which transforms into an approximation of a Honda City Turbo. He comes with his trademark liquid nitrogen rifle and twin electron blaster, as well as a translucent-blue Energon rifle that doubles as an axe (though the instructions make no note of using it this way). The three weapons can combine to form a super weapon.

:Skids's back kibble can slide up and down to have either a clean or animation/Generation 1 toy-accurate look - sliding it all the way up will hinder his head articulation, though, so leaving it at the midway notch may be preferable. Additionally, his entire back kibble/car roof assembly is made of painted translucent plastic, so caution is recommended when adjusting or transforming him. Some buyers have reported it impossible to fully tab Skids' roof into place in vehicle mode, likely due to differing plastic tolerances. In a similar vein, it's recommended to not fully insert his twin electron blaster into either of his arms' peg holes, as the tight fit and lack of clearance to wiggle it out can cause the gun to snap off its peg.

:This figure was revealed by IGN as a teaser for the ''Legacy'' line on [[October 20]], 2021. <ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/new-transformers-generations-legacy-figure-line-announced-by-hasbro</ref>

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy skids.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Skids was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" soft rubber ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the figures in the series, Skids featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. He was available in red as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, in peach as part of various other randomly-packed box sets released by Takara subsidiary [[Seven]], and in a wide variety of different colors in "gachapon" capsule machines.

*'''Skids''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''12'''
:The Skids figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Skids/skids.htm More information on Decoy Skids at TFU.info]''

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'''3d Battle-Card Game'''
[[File:EnergonWarsSkids.jpg|thumb|Are, uh, you sure you're a G1 character?]]
*'''Skids''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
:A 26-point "common" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Skids "transforms" into a grey pickup truck of indeterminate make. He uses the same parts layout as [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]].

:He is equipped with a LN2 Cryo Rifle, an Electron Blaster, and a Rocket Launcher, which are similar to his G1 weapons — but due to the interdimensional nature of the Energon Wars subset, the Battle-Card may or may not also represent the [[Skids (Movie)|live-action movie Skids]].
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==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneSkids.jpg|thumb|A rainbow of theoretical flavors.]]
[[File:Skidsdiacloneconceptart.jpg|thumb|Suck it, Ironhide! This head was mine first!]]
*The ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Skids was additionally available in black or red. The [[BotCon 2015]] toy and character [[Burn Out (Diaclone)|Burn Out]], a non-Cybertronian ''Diaclone'' mecha, is based on the black version.
*Skids's animation model head appears to be based on early ''Diaclone'' promotional concept art. The toy's head would be different... and ultimately different from the [[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]] head shown in his instructions, which also popped up a few times in the UK comics. Much like [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]]'s [[character model]], Skids is hilariously drawn with his shoulders sitting about midway from his torso, likely due to the toy pictures the animators were working from. However, unlike Huffer, Skids's toy can actually have his arms repositioned to where they should be.
*Though Skids's toy turned into a Honda City Turbo, his car mode was often misinterpreted in Transformers fiction as one of the then-new minivans, despite the fact that a Honda City Turbo is a subcompact car, which could theoretically be stowed in the back seat of an actual minivan. This is likely because most Americans in 1985 would have not known what a subcompact car was.
*As Skids was released in the interim between the original 1984 launch and the big push of new 1985 figures, the character consequently fell by the wayside in the Generation 1 fiction of the 1980s. He was not included in the commercial promoting the new 1985 range of Autobot Cars, as he wasn't technically part of it. Similarly, he was also left out of the list of new 1985 product in the Generation 1 cartoon's [[production bible]] intended for inclusion in the show's second season, and as such, only managed to appear in little more than cameo roles in just two episodes, speaking one line in each and voiced by a different actor each time. He fared a little better in the Marvel comics, debuting alongside (an incomplete roster of) the other 1985 cars, but after getting an issue dedicated to himself, he all but completely vanished from the book and was banished to [[limbo]] by the UK comic for upwards of 100 issues, abandoned and forgotten.
*In "[[Survivors!]]", Skids is drawn with the original ''Diaclone'' toy's head (which years later would be used for the new character [[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]]). "Survivors!"' artist, [[Dan Reed]], previously drew him with his real head, so it'd be interesting to learn why and how this change happened.
*His [[holomatter]] avatar in [[Cybertronian Homesick Blues|''More than Meets the Eye'' #13]] is based on {{w|Matt Smith (actor)|Matt Smith}} as the {{w|Eleventh Doctor|Eleventh}} [[Doctor]] from ''[[Doctor Who]]'' while in [[The One Where They Go to Earth|''More than Meets the Eye'' #43]] it is based on {{w|Christopher Eccleston}} as the {{w|Ninth Doctor|Ninth}} Doctor.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Skids''' (スキッズ ''Sukizzu'')
*''French:'' '''Platon''' ("Plato")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Szán'''
*''Italian:'' '''Furetto''' ("Ferret")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Shāchē''' (China, 刹车, "Brake")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Patins''' (Brazil comic, "Roller Skates"), '''Pé-de-cabra''' (Portugal comic, "Crowbar")
*''Russian:'' '''Tormoz''' (Тормоз, "Brake")

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Garagebot

2021-08-17T13:23:13Z

Spike467: prop card photo

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{{disambig2|the Decepticon from ''Dark of the Moon''|the Autobot cleaning up around Murray Wright High School|Murray Wright High School#Garbage truck}}
{{disambig2|the garbage truck Decepticon from ''Dark of the Moon''|the garbage truck Decepticon from ''Age of Extinction''|Junkheap (AOE)}}
:''Garagebot is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DOTMGarbageLonghaul.jpg|Right|thumb|300px|"[[Carlos Alazraqui|Garbage day is a very dangerous day.]]"]]
'''Garagebot''' transforms into a green and white {{w|Waste Management, Inc|Waste Management}} truck. He's sneakier than you might expect.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The six 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.}}
====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
Garagebot was one of the many Decepticons stationed on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] who traveled to [[Earth]] through [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s [[space bridge]] to [[Washington, D.C.]]. Not long afterwards he scanned a garbage truck and went on his merry way. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
Five years after the Battle of [[Chicago]], Garagebot was not listed as "deceased" by the CIA taskforce "[[Cemetery Wind]]", indicating that he survived the battle and may possibly be at large. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}
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==Notes==
[[File:Garagebot playing card prop.jpg|thumb|upright=0.5]]
*Before assuming the form of a garbage truck, Garagebot resembled [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]], stripped of all identifiable vehicle parts.
*Despite a prominent scanning scene and the presence of an identical truck at the site of [[Sam Witwicky|Sam]] and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s battle, Garagebot never appears again after the Washington D.C. attack.
*Garagebot's name was unknown until the film's prop auction in 2019, where he was listed on a playing card that [[Harold Attinger|Attinger]] uses.<ref>[https://profilesinhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/101TransformersSs.pdf Transformers: The Auction] by Profiles in History</ref>
**And yes, whoever made the prop card from ''Age of Extinction'' almost certainly meant "''Garbage''bot", but that's not what got written.
*Because the prop card reuses Long Haul's earth mode model, it is possible that the Long Haul-type Decepticon that seen in the final battle of ''Dark of the Moon'' is Garagebot. However, Garagebot's card does not have any red markings, indicating that the dead Long Haul lookalike is unrelated to Garagebot.

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Decepticons]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Live-action-only characters]]

File:Garagebot playing card prop.jpg

2021-08-17T13:17:15Z

Spike467: {{stock|a product or for an event|year=2019}} Garagebot's playing card prop used by Harold Attinger in ''Transformers: Age of Extinction''. Photo taken from the film's [https://profilesinhist...

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[[Garagebot|Garagebot's]] playing card prop used by [[Harold Attinger]] in ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]''.
Photo taken from the film's [https://profilesinhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/101TransformersSs.pdf|prop auction listing] hosted by ''Profiles in History''.

Ask Vector Prime

2021-08-04T15:15:39Z

Spike467: acknowledgement by Vector Prime about unofficial version

{{quote|Was Primus Cool?}}
{{quote|Cool? As in cold to the touch?! Heaven's no! Primus is warm and full of life! Ha!|Vector Prime "answers" a fan's question.}}
[[File:Ask Vector Prime.jpg|right|upright=1.8|thumb|I will.]]

'''Ask Vector Prime''' is a recurring feature where [[human]]s could submit questions about [[Transformer]]s. Based on unknown criteria, [[Vector Prime]] selected certain questions and answers them to the best of his ability. Vector Prime will sometimes 'misunderstand' a question he'd rather not answer.

Vector Prime is aware of ''Transformers'' as fiction and as a toy line (similar to how the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|Marvel UK letters pages]] were answered by Transformers who were even shown working in Marvel UK's office). Vector Prime explains this as being aware of which universes were manifested as fiction in the [[Quadwal|Quadwal Cluster]].

The column has occasionally provided important information not found anywhere else and, in the fan-run revivals, has clarified (and created) lots of obscure trivia.

==Hasbro website==
"Ask Vector Prime" started as a feature on [[Hasbro]]'s official Transformers website, back during [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Transformers: Cybertron'']]. The questions answered by Vector Prime varied widely in nature, but most concerned the [[Unicron Trilogy|universe]] where the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|search for the Cyber Planet Keys]] took place, the [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|toyline]] and [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|cartoon]] in Hasbro's own universe which parallel said search, or Vector Prime himself. Unfortunately, updates were rare, and ceased entirely after Vector Prime became one with time itself. Which is fair enough.

Through the site, Vector Prime had revealed the existence of two Transformers who have not been seen in any other form: a female [[Transformers: Alternators|Alternator]], apparently from his home universe, and [[disco ball|a Mini-Con with a disco ball alternate mode]]. He has also mentioned that he has met both [[Alpha Trion (Energon)|Alpha Trion]] and [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]], that, "yes, [[Override (Cybertron)|she]] is a girl," that he considers [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] his best friend, and that he is aware of (and impressed by) the story of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. Additionally, it was here that he stated that "I am not here to blend." However, when asked about his weight, he simply said it depended on what planet he was on, and made no further comment on the subject.

It was this column that confirmed the Cybertron cartoon took place ten years after the end of ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'', and confirmed that ''Cybertron'' [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] was the same character as ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' Sideways.

==''The AllSpark Almanac''==
Ask Vector Prime made a comeback in ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' in the form of [[easter egg]]s scattered throughout the book written in [[Cybertronix]] lettering. While questions were solicited on [[Jim Sorenson]]'s [http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/04/ask-vector-prime.html blog] a few months before the book came out, the few responses to that request seem to indicate that most of the questions were written by the Almanac II's authors.

Later, more questions and answers appeared in ''[[Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|The Complete AllSpark Almanac]]''.

==Facebook==
{{quote|You need to stop overthinking things.|Vector Prime's advice falls on [[Fandom|deaf ears]]...}}

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|caption=Now you too can pester the omniscient guardian of space-time with questions about nameless background characters!
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From [[May 13]] to [[September 30]], [[2015]], Ask Vector Prime made yet another comeback in the form of a [https://www.facebook.com/AskVectorPrime Facebook page] created by the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] as part of the Club's prelude material that led up to the [[BotCon 2015]] comic story "[[Cybertron's Most Wanted]]". Similar to the original version from Hasbro's website, this new installment enabled fans to once again post actual questions for Vector Prime to answer on his Facebook.

Vector's answers continued to include a mix of jokes, evasions, and intentional misunderstandings. Many answers focused on Vector Prime's own history. A ''lot'' of [[universal stream]] designations were identified or introduced this time around, and many previously-unnamed or partially-named individuals and teams would [[Lori Jiménez|receive]] [[Rainmaker|official]] [[Sentinel Minor|names]]. A new type of answer, elaborate stories set in the distant futures or pasts of obscure universes, became a regular part of the feature.

On 5 June, he ended up in a crossover with sister Facebook page "[[Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist]]" when Rook interrogated Vector Prime as to why he sounded [[Richard Newman|like Rhinox]]. Prime trolled him for a while until Rook accused him of being a guardian of time and space ''pretending'' to be an old duffer, at which point Vector Prime complained to the journalist's [[editor]].

===Guest columnists===
One of the hallmarks of the Facebook edition of Ask Vector Prime was the frequent inclusion of guest columnists. This started when the column took a hiatus between [[June 27]], 2015 and [[July 8]], 2015 before coming back, to facilitate...

====Ask Sideways====
[[File:Ask Sideways.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|left|He has many insightful comments about your mother.]]
{{quote|'''Q:''' Dear V̶e̶c̶t̶o̶r̶ ̶P̶r̶i̶m̶e̶ Sideways, 
Is Beta, Solus Prime?}}
{{quote|'''A:''' Dear Decaying Dimwit, 
Is who, who? Ah, what the frag. Sure, Beaker is Solsbury Prime if that powers up your engines.}}
On June 27, 2015, [[Axiom Nexus News]] journalist [[Andromeda (TransTech)|Andromeda]] reported that Vector Prime had been kidnapped by [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter}} Shortly following this announcement, the Ask Vector Prime Facebook and Twitter feeds were taken over by Sideways. His tone was decidedly unhelpful, and he promised to "lie like a girder", as he gleefully made his way through Vector Prime's outstanding questions and answered questions directed at him. A lot of questions about obscure ''Transformers'' trivia got the answer of "sure, why not?", and invariably answers about who did any kind of atrocity were some variation of "me!"

After a few days, Sideways started to employ heavy sexual innuendo, which was initially well-regarded by the fan community.<ref>http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/116666-3-new-botcon-facebook-character-pages-rook-andromeda-and-axiom-nexus-news-editor/?p=2956638</ref> Unfortunately, it led to an answer about [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] that, although unintentional in wording and overtones, the creators agreed was badly phrased, and thankfully edited out within an hour, immediately followed by an apology from the creators.<ref>http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/116666-3-new-botcon-facebook-character-pages-rook-andromeda-and-axiom-nexus-news-editor/page-72#entry2963353</ref> Further questions that would have had such elements were toned down or cut out completely. (But the wiki remembers, Sideways).

When people replied to his answers, they could sometimes end up in a comment discussion with Sideways.<ref>http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/116666-3-new-botcon-facebook-character-pages-rook-andromeda-and-axiom-nexus-news-editor/?p=2962394</ref>

On July 8, Ask Sideways ended with the conceit that the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] had found him by tracking our questions to him, as detailed on [[Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook's Facebook page]]. A question from [[David Willis|one such audience member]] blew his head up! (But Sideways Headmaster-linked with [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] and escaped Nexus 208.0 Epsilon.)

====Grim Grams====
[[File:GrimGramsFacebook.jpg|thumb]]
{{quote|'''Q:''' Dear V̶e̶c̶t̶o̶r̶ ̶P̶r̶i̶m̶e̶ Grim Grams, 
:Given the ruthlessness of Cemetery Wind, many of us are worried for the well being of Sam, Agent Simmons, Colonel Lennox and other Autobot allies from the Tyran cluster that did not appear on "Age of Extinction". Could you tell us what happened to them after the Battle of Chicago?}}
{{quote|'''A:''' Sanitary Wind? What Sanitary Wind? Me Grimlock never heard of it. Me think you no have to worry, Decepticons may be jerks but Autobots always stop them before puny humans get hurt. Me sure Sam and Agent Simon and Kermit Lemon all just fine.}}
On September 30, Vector Prime secretly departed Axiom Nexus on the behest of his brother [[Nexus Prime]], much to the chagrin of the overworked Rook. After putting out a request on [[Cragun's List]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] eagerly took the job, and celebrated by renaming the column [[Letters page (Marvel UK)#Grim Grams|Grim Grams]]. The Dinobot... did his best to work through the backlog of questions intended for Vector Prime while answering new questions about himself and his adventures. Ratings swiftly plummeted, prompting Rook—who was more concerned with the potential destruction of the [[multiverse]]—to fire the Dinobot and replace him with "someone clever"...

====Swindle's Spiel====
[[File:Swindleswindleandswindle.jpg|left|thumb]]
{{quote|'''Q:''' Dear V̶e̶c̶t̶o̶r̶ ̶P̶r̶i̶m̶e̶ Swindle's Spiel, 
Why does the head of the Wrecker combiner Ruination look like Emirate Xaaron?}}
{{quote|'''A:''' Why does anyone look like anyone? Nine times outta ten, it's the colors. And what does wonders for colors? Electronic Paint, that's what! We've got double coats, triple coats, quadruple coats, even our Quintesson-special quintuple coat. Tired of your boring yellow color scheme? Switch back and forth to Cliffjumper red, Wasp green, G2 gold, and Polar Assault white at will. I mean, I'm not allowed to mention his name without paying him royalties, but after my rather famous client had his last treatment he felt like a gold bug! So drop on down to Swindle, Swindle & Swindle and get your fresh coat of Electronic Paint today!}}
On October 3, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] - to be more precise, one of the three Swindles running [[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] - took the job, renaming the column "Swindle's Spiel". Although decidedly more coherent than his immediate predecessor, Swindle tended to turn potential answers into platforms to shill his various products. Swindle was fired on October 6 for subverting the terms of his contract. At the behest of his editor, Rook put out a call for someone "straightforward" and "earnest", which couldn't possibly bite him in the afterburner, could it?

====Sentinel Shouting====
[[File:Ask Vector Prime Sentinel Prime.jpg|thumb|NO! NO! WE ARE NOT DOING THE BLOODY ''GOOD LIFE''! I BLOODY HATE ''THE GOOD LIFE''! BLOODY, BLOODY, '''BLOODY!''']]
{{quote|'''Q:''' Dear Sentinel Shouting, 
Do you know if Fortress Maximus, The Metroplex, or Trypticon Prison are sentient and/or can transform?}}
{{quote|'''A:''' Sentient? Why would we make our buildings sentient? Like that makes any sense. "Oh, I'm Alpha Trion, I'm older than metal and I run the Guilds Domesticus and I think that we should cut military spending because I'm a fossil. Hey, walls, what do you think?" "SPOT ON, ALPHA TRION." "Thanks, walls!" 
Pffff... sentient buildings.}}
On October 7, [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Minor]] took over the column, this time renaming it "Sentinel Shouting". Unsurprisingly, Sentinel was rather confrontational and aggressive with his readers.

(Rook is a pretty bad judge of character.)

During his brief tenure, Sentinel talked about how he would handle things if he ever became Magnus: heavy 'law and order' policies, cutting all money from civil society and moving it all to warships, and squeezing the Decepticon lemon until the pips squeaked.

By October 9, Sentinel realized that he was corresponding with a bunch of organics. He didn't take the news well and abdicated the position. After Sentinel left, the editor tasked Andromeda with finding yet another replacement, as he had sent Rook to the [[Primax 1015.06 Kappa]] discovery party to help ease him of his stress. Due to Sentinel's abrasiveness turning away younger viewers, the editor pushed her to find someone [[kid-appeal character|popular with the younger crowd]], to which Andromeda immediately knew of a bot for the job...

====Bee's Backtalk====
[[File:Ask Vector Prime Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|left|Kid-appeal is good for attracting viewers.]]
{{quote|'''Q:''' Dear Bee's Backtalk, 
Do you feel any kind of rivalry with Cheetor as the yellow, kid appeal bot?}}
{{quote|'''[Audio]:''' kzzz-Say whaaaa? -kzzz- I love kids, and kids love me -kzzz- You're gonna need all nine lives after this beat-down, pussycat! *meow*-kzzz}}
Later on October 9, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] became the fourth successor to Vector Prime for the column, renaming the column to "Bee's Backtalk". As expected, Bumblebee answered questions with audio clips put together, given his inability to speak.

On October 13, as Bumblebee was about to answer why things in the [[Tyran|Tyran Cluster]] are prone to exploding, he suddenly found himself in the middle of a battleground as everything around him exploded, the Axiom Nexus News team losing contact with him (disappointing the editor, who was pleased that Bumblebee was able to stabilize ratings). As Andromeda was the one who found Bumblebee, she was tasked with finding his replacement, someone who, in contrast to Bumblebee's cryptic radio answers, could speak their mind in a straightforward manner.

====Renegade Rhetoric====
[[File:Ask Cy-Kill.jpg|thumb|This modified screencap from ''Challenge of the Go-Bots'' lasted as long as it took for someone to realize Time Warner still held the rights. It was subsequently [[:File:Renegade Rhetoric Cy-Kill minus lawsuit.jpg|replaced]].]]
{{quote|'''Q:''' Dear Renegade Rhetoric, 
Could you please tell me more about the inhabitants of Quartex, especially the Rock Lords and the Narlis? I want to learn about who they are, and about your encounters with them.}}
{{quote|'''A:''' No.}}
And she thought it'd be a good idea to hire [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]]. Okay, Beavis.

Cy-Kill hoped to use the page to convince us of the rightness of the [[Renegade]] cause and how cool they were. Thanks to leading questions from fans, the wiki got a whole lot of ''GoBots'' pages while it was running! Attempts at getting universe names [[Aurex something something|went less well]]. Renegade Rhetoric also got to lampoon parts of ''Transformers'', with Cy-Kill taking a dim view of certain tropes ("it's not as if I call my faction "Untrustworthy-cons" or some such rubbish").

He used the column to recruit agents and casually admit he had just bombed a government building ("a gentlemen never bombs and tells"). Eventually, [[Cheetor (TransTech)|Cheetor]] cracked down on his operation. With the help of his new combiner [[Monsterous]], however, Cy-Kill and his new Renegade team evaded capture and chrono-jumped back to the [[Gargent|Gargent Cluster]]. Of course, Cy-Kill had got ''ratings'' during his tenure, so ANN decided they wanted another charismatic baddie.

====Shark Sonnets====
[[File:Ask Shark Sonnets.jpg|thumb|left||No 5-7-7 violations here!]]
{{quote|'''Q:''' Dear Shark Sonnets, 
What was your life like before the Cybertronian civil war?}}
{{quote|'''A:''' Unfulfilled yearning 
Water trapped behind a dam 
Enter Megatron!}}
Soon, [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] answered 
All the questions put to him. 
And the fans rejoiced.

Confidence was low 
Answers took form of haiku 
To calm his waffle 

Told he was boring 
So he took a better job 
Left with one last bow.

====Spacewarp's Log====
[[File:Ask Vector Prime Spacewarp's Log.jpg|thumb|right|Being female probably isn't the most "different" thing about her...]]
{{quote|'''Q:''' Hey, Spacewarp. 
Mind telling me how you smoke a cy-gar with that mouthplate?}}
{{quote|'''A:''' A: Whoosers. Didn't your batch proto-initiator ever explain to you about basic cyber-anatomy? 
I assure you. The plate. Comes. Off. 
(If this turns into a discussion about the binary-birds and cyber bees, I quit.)}}
With Sky-Byte's departure for a more fulfilling job at [[The Blue Deployer]], Andromeda was once again tasked with finding a new host; this time, someone charismatic, who tells stories (but not a terrorist), with [[Female Transformer|something different]] about them.

Her selection: [[Spacewarp]], taking on the job until she could "punch, gamble, sneak, research, or flirt [her] way off-world".

After [[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|High Chancellor Optimus Prime]] started increasing the number of off-planet visas following Axiom Nexus losing contact with the rest of the multiverse, Spacewarp took the chance, quickly obtaining one (through legal means even!), setting off for more adventures.
{{--}}

===The return===
[[Image:AskVectorPrimeLogo.jpg||thumb|300px|left|It's the end... but the moment has been prepared for.]]
Vector Prime returned from his adventures on November 1, Quadwal time. After [[Shroud|the reorganization of the multiverse]], this new Vector Prime was but a splinter of his former self; this particular iteration of Vector Prime had always existed as a more or less normal Cybertronian within Nexus 208.0 Epsilon, although he was vaguely aware that he had once been a part of something greater.

With the TransTechs' multiversal reach lost, Vector Prime was assigned to travel to the planet [[Nebulos]], where the dimensional walls were thin and he could covertly "listen in" on foundational universal stream [[Primax 984.0 Gamma]], with a Nebulan covert agent codenamed [[Safeguard (TransTech)|Safeguard]]...and a bodyguard named [[Scorpia (TransTech)|Scorpia]]. Vector Prime decided that the time had come to close his column, although he decided to tie up any loose ends before he left. Notably, this Vector Prime was substantially less interested in his reader's questions about who came from what specific reality, and at least once openly wondered about their [[List of universal streams|desire to categorize unimportant trivia]].

{{quote|Would knowing the precise, specific plane of their origination give you more insight into them than their own words?}}

[[Image:AVP Vector and Scorpia do Nebulos.jpg|thumb|250px|right|"Before I go, I just want to tell you: you were fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. And you know what? So was I!"]]

He later promoted Axiom Nexus's new column, [[Transformers: Spacewarp's Log|Spacewarp's Log]], and was hacked by [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]] to promote his pirate column, [[Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric]].

After several waystops, and after growing increasingly close to Scorpia and finally becoming [[Conjunx Endura]]e, he finally made it to Nebulos on [[February 15]], [[2016]]. The column ended and he thanked us for all our help, and promised that one day he shall come back. Yes, one day he shall come back. Until then, go forward for all your answers and prove he was not mistaken in his.

(On [[November 22]] of that year, he did indeed come back and alerted us about the upcoming new GoBots story for the Collectors Club, hoping ''we at home'' could help out "my brethren". I think you expect too much, Vector.)

{{-}}

===Mentioned characters===
{{main|Ask Vector Prime/Mentioned characters}}

===Contributors===
{{quote|I just read the answers and slap some sense into you if you go '''Full Sorenson'''.|[[Jesse Wittenrich]], [[Fun Publications]] editor.}}

The Facebook version of Ask Vector Prime was written by [[Jim Sorenson]] and edited by [[Jesse Wittenrich]]. Copy editing was performed by [[Louis Sun]]. Perhaps unsurprisingly for a column that ran for over nine months, there were many additional contributors.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153272529184902&set=a.53930589901.64442.584094901&type=1&theater</ref> They included:

*Writers:
{{collist|3|
*[[Chris McFeely]]
*[[Jennifer Alexis Carlo]]
*[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]
*[[Matthew Karpowich]]
*[[James Roberts]]
*[[Simon Furman]]
*[[Glen Hallit]]
*[[Dan Khanna]]
*[[Andrew Hall]]
*"[[Vivian Grannell|Gearshift]]"
*[[Trent Troop]]
*[[Rachel Stevens]]
}}

*Artists:
{{collist|3|
*[[Brandy Dixon]]
*[[Betsy Blackie]]
*[[Matt Kuphaldt]]
*[[Bill Forster]]
*[[Matthew Reinhart]]
*[[Christopher Colgin]]
*[[Rui Onishi]]
}}

*Actors:
{{collist|3|
*[[Peter Spellos]]
*[[Kellen Goff]]
*[[Abby Collins]]
*[[Daniel Ross]]
*[[Marissa Meizel]]
*[[David Sobolov]]
*[[Jon Bailey]]
*[[Richard Newman]]
*[[Corina Boettger]]
*[[Kelly Boyer]]
*[[Sean Chiplock]]
*[[Trent Martin]]
*[[Shane Morrison]]
*[[Penelope-Sophia Smith]]
*[[Laura Knapton]]
}}

===Notes===
*At its peak, Ask Vector Prime had over ten thousand "engaged users", with a thousand subscribers and page views numbering about 400,000.
*Collected in a Microsoft Word document, it is over 500 pages long.

* Notably, Ask Vector Prime:
** Featured the return of [[Richard Newman]] as Vector Prime and [[Peter Spellos]] as [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] and debuted [[Jon Bailey]], the Epic Voice of [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL86F4D497FD3CACCE Honest Trailers] as [[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|High Chancellor Optimus Prime]].
** Introduced the idea that [[Maccadam]] might be secretly [[Alchemist Prime]], which would go on to become a key plot point in the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' animated series.
** Provided English translations for the names of the entire cast of ''[[Transformers Online (2012 video game)|Transformers Online]]'', [[Doomwings (G1)|two of]] [[Ursa Major (G1)|which]] would go on to appear in [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics under those names.
** Invented names for pretty much every frigging [[Mini-Con]] team in existence.
** Established some versions of the Thirteen as having visited Earth during the time of ancient [[Greece]] and inspiring/co-opting the legends of the {{w|Twelve Olympians}}, along with providing [[holomatter]] avatars for each of them.
** Established the first female [[Optimus Prime (Universe)|Optimus Prime]], as well as declared a [[Scorpia (G2)|large]] [[Nightcruz (RID)|number]] [[Major Altitude|of]] [[Windrazor (G1)|gender]]-[[Wedge Shape|undefined]] [[Mugen|characters]] [[Spacewarp|as]] [[Treadbolt|female]].
** Published ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''-style biocards for every toy-original ''Dark of the Moon'' human from [[Human Alliance]].
** Revealed the universe of origin of every character known to have participated in the [[Universe War]].
** Tied up several loose ends from ''[[Story of Binaltech]]'', including resolving the [[Prowl II]]/[[Prowl 2]] enigma and telling the origin story of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#The Protector|the Protector]].
** Name-dropped every significant character and toy from ''[[GoBots]]'' and expanded on the ''{{gb|Challenge of the GoBots (cartoon)|Challenge of the Gobots}}'' cartoon considerably.
** Completed the roster of [[Convoy (group)|the Convoy]].
** Fixed every animation error EVER with the introduction of "self-correcting" time and space anomalies.
** Elaborated on the concept of transgender Cybertronians over a year before IDW's comics would [[An Axe to Break the Ice|explicitly]] [[Post|tackle the idea]].
* In August 2020, a fan continuation of Ask Vector Prime was started as a [[Tumblr]] blog written by members of this very wiki, including some past contributors to the Facebook page, and received a shoutout on the Ask Vector Prime Facebook page. Like before, it accepts user submitted questions and offers possible backgrounds and continuations of every character and story under the sun. '''However, as this blog is not produced under license from Hasbro, the answers provided are not [[canon]] for the purposes of the wiki and should not be referenced in articles.'''<ref>https://www.facebook.com/AskVectorPrime/posts/2220773998054558</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
*[[Source:Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime archive at the Transformers Wiki]]
*[[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook|Ask Vector Prime Facebook archive at the Transformers Wiki]]
*[[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Sideways|Ask Sideways Facebook archive at the Transformers Wiki]]
*[[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Guest column|Guest column Facebook archive at the Transformers Wiki]]

==External links==
*[https://www.facebook.com/AskVectorPrime Ask Vector Prime on Facebook]

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[[Category:Cybertron media]]
[[Category:TransTech media]]

Aerialbot (disambiguation)

2021-04-29T16:16:01Z

Spike467: added aero-bot

The identifier '''Aerialbot''' has been applied to multiple elements within the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]].

{{disamb|y=[[1985]]|The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], the [[Autobot]] [[Special Teams|Special Team]] from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].}}
{{disamb|y=[[2007]]|The [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbots]], the Autobot [[Micromaster]] [[combiner]] team from ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2009]]|The [[Aerialbot (ROTF)|Aerialbots]], the Autobot combiner team from ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2010]]|The [[Aerialbot (PCC)|Aerialbots]], Autobot drones from ''[[Power Core Combiners]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=2010|The [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbots]], Autobot fliers from ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2015]]|[[Aerialbot (Animated)|Project Aerialbot]], the newly formed subgroup from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=2015|The [[Aerialbot (SG)|Aerialbot]]s, the evil Autobot combiner team from ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]''.}}

==See Also==
*[[Aero-Bot]], the [[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]] leader from ''[[Transformers: Go-Bots (franchise)|Go-Bots]]''.
*The [[Air Team]], the Autobot aircraft combiner group from ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]''.

{{disambig}}

Onslaught (ROTF)

2021-04-29T11:19:33Z

Spike467: added ref

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{{disambig3|Onslaught}}
:''Onslaught is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TLK Onslaught concept.jpg|thumb|right|upright=2.2|Big Green Dead?]]
'''Onslaught''' is a genius when it comes to strategy, and while this tactical skill is his most impressive asset, he's more proud of the fact that he's so much bigger than his peers. In true Decepticon fashion, he likes to show off his brawn by bullying smaller foes.

Sometimes, he is the leader of the [[Combaticon (ROTF)|Combaticons]], with whom he combines to form the mighty [[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)|Bruticus Maximus]].

{{quote|You need a bigger door!|Onslaught's disappointment before freedom|''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''}}

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{voiceactor|uncredited (English), [[Kenji Nomura]] (Japanese)|[[Zhang Yaohan]] (Chinese), [[José Luis Miranda]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:TF-TLK-Onslaught-you-need-a-bigger-door.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|Big Green! Get in here.]]
Onslaught was among the Decepticons in [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.R.F.'s]] custody. When the T.R.F. opted to work with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and release some Decepticons to be part of his "crew", among Megatron's first choices was none other than [[Berserker]]. However, Berserker was deemed too dangerous, so Megatron had to settle for Onslaught, who needed high level clearance to be released. When released, he angrily bemoaned the small size of the T.R.F.'s doors, which he could not fit through. However, he ''was'' able to get his cannon through said door.

[[File:TF-TLK-Onslaught-death.jpg|right|upright=1.33|thumb|Looks like Berserker picked the right day to call in sick.]]
Onslaught joined the Decepticons on their hunt for [[Cade Yeager]], and followed his leader to the human's scrap yard and then to a nearby town. They were met with some not-quite-unexpected resistance in the form of the Autobots [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]], and [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and damaged in a trap set by Yeager. He attempted to catch the fugitive human but was ambushed by Drift and Crosshairs. He first lost his leg and took several shots in the chest before finally losing his "fat head" to Drift's sword.
{{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''Schick Hydrobot and the Transformers'' comic===
[[File:TF-TLK-ANF-Onslaught.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|Well I'm going to call you little green.]]
Onslaught was among the Decepticons who attacked Doctor [[Hiroshi Benson]]'s laboratory. Onslaught moved to attack [[Hydrobot (TLK)|Hydrobot]], but was quickly subdued by the razor. Later he was hit by Hydrobot's [[energy-field razor]] and, along with the other Decepticons, was forced to retreat.
{{storylink|A New Friend}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
[[Image:Universe-ROTF-toy_Onslaught.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Don't mess, or [[w:Heroes_Reborn_(comics)|I'll have your ''favourite'' superheroes]] drawn by [[Rob Liefeld]]!]]
*'''Bruticus Maximus''' (2009)

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Onslaught is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Barricade (Energon)#Energon|Barricade]], transforming into an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier with a rear-mounted (non-firing) missile rack that turns and elevates. He was available with the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Bruticus Maximus giftset, and when combined with the other Combaticons, Onslaught forms the torso. Almost every Onslaught also has a paint error on the right robot knee, in that there is no paint around the hole immediately below the knee, where there ''is'' paint on the left one. This error is also evident in the box photos for the individual robot mode, but not the combined mode, curiously. ONSLT and C5 (a reference to the original Onslaught's team ID number) are tampographed on the hood of Onslaught's vehicle mode.

:He was also [[retool]]ed into ''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' [[Heatwave (Timelines)#Heatwave|Heatwave]] and is indistinguishable from ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Onslaught (G1)#BrutMaxSet|Onslaught]], including the paint error.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TargetOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Onslaught at TFU.info]
{{--}}

==Merchandise==
===Prime 1 Studio===
*'''Onslaught''' (Prime 1 Studio Statue, <strike>201?</strike>)

:[[Prime 1 Studio]] Onslaught was supposedly a ''huge'' non-transforming but screen-accurate polystone statue that was entirely based on his robot mode seen in the film. As with all Prime 1 Studio statues, he would probably featured an LED gimmick on the eyes. Had this release had not been canceled, you would have needed a ''bigger shelf'' for this guy.

{{canceledtoy}}

==Notes==
* For his appearance in ''The Last Knight'', Onslaught employed a retooled version of [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]'s model, complete with new weaponry and Western Star 4900SF tow truck kibble replacing the original dump truck parts.
** According to an Instagram post from [[Josh Nizzi]], Onslaught and Long Haul are [[twin]] [[Relatives|brother]]s, justifying why they share a body-type. However, this little tidbit has not been referenced in any official media. <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BX3g_imj9sG/ Josh Nizzi on Instagram, 16 August 2017: "Onslaught, the twin brother of Long Haul."]</ref>
* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Onslaught was developed independently of the on-screen character, yet shares the same article for simplicity and because both of them are based off [[Onslaught (G1)|Generation 1 Onslaught]].
* During Onslaught's one line of dialogue, he appears to have an alternate mouth design based off [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]'s (compared to what is seen during the rest of his screen-time) to accommodate the exaggerated words. While his voice actor is uncredited, it bears resemblances to [[Steven Barr]] or [[John DiMaggio]].
* Onslaught's promotional [[Transformers Reaction Force|TRF]] [https://www.allspark.com/2017/06/decepticon-onslaught-details-leaked-transformers-reaction-force-trf/ prisoner dossier bio] states he is developing a new weapon called The Decapitator, presumably the large claw he wields in the film.
* The Western Star 4900SF used to portray Onslaught in ''The Last Knight'' returned to Daimler Trucks North America's headquarters in [[Portland]], Oregon, where it was put to work towing other trucks.<ref>https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/167009-onslaught-is-alive-and-well-in-portland-or/?p=3962971</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Onslaught''' (オンスロート ''Onsurōto'')
*''Korean:'' '''Onslaught''' (온슬로트 ''Onseulloteu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Túxí''' (China, 突袭, "Raid")
{{--}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.instagram.com/p/BX3g_imj9sG/], [https://www.instagram.com/p/BaJsUV-DvgO/] Concept art for Onslaught by Josh Nizzi on Instagram

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Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes

2021-04-27T15:48:52Z

Spike467: /* Chevrolet Camaro */ added esporte

[[File:Bumblebeeclassicstoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
When on [[Earth]], a [[Transformer]] typically finds a wide variety of [[human]] vehicles matching their general body plan and size available to adopt as a disguise mode. Although there are many thousands of options available, certain specific models of vehicle, however, are very popular disguises, seeing repeated use across multiple individuals and [[Continuity|continuities]].

'''TFWiki.net: The Transformers Wiki''' has certain requirements for a vehicle model to be listed here. There must be at least '''three unique toy molds''' (or in-fiction appearances, in the case of non-toy bodies/characters) that share the model. There must also be at least '''one unique character per mold'''. Certain models are "lumped" together, such as the case for the Mazda RX car series, which includes the RX-7 and RX-8 types. This also, of course, takes into account the various fudging of the designs that are done in order to get a [[robot mode]] out of the toy, as well as avoid having to pay a licensing fee to the actual manufacturers (in most instances).

Each mold is listed on its own line, with all different-character decoes/[[retool]]s on the same line. The list is organized in chronological order of toy release.

This policy is in place mainly due to the rampant use of redecoes as new characters, and is a little out of line with the phenomenon being explored... after all, isn't it kinda weird that out of all the myriad types of fighter jet there are in the world, that the Dassault Rafale in particular seems to pop up so often across soooooo many jet-form toy-characters?

:''See also'': [[Popular beast alternate modes]], [[Non-vehicle non-beast alternate modes]], [[Licensed vehicle alternate modes]], [[General Motors]]

==Cars and trucks==
===Audi R8===
[[File:ROTF-toy WrecklooseRPM.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Pushing the boundaries of what TFWiki.net considers a "toy" ''and'' an "[[alternate mode]]".]]
*[[Sideways (ROTF)#Toys|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways]] (Legends class mold) / [[Override (TF 2010)|2010 ''Transformers'' Override]] / [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[Dino#Cyberverse|''Dark of the Moon'' Mirage]] / [[Stinger (AOE)#WalmartVsSlug|''Age of Extinction'' Stinger (Legion two-pack)]]
*''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways (Deluxe class mold) / [[Dead End (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Dead End]]
*''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways (Speed Stars mold) / [[Wreckloose (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Wreckloose]]
*"[[Audi R8 Decepticon]]" (non-toy character)
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===Chevrolet Camaro===
[[File:Movie Deluxe 1974 Bumblebee JPtoy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Why couldn't I be an '85 Camaro?"]]
*[[Esporte]] - third generation
*[[Windbreaker#Toys|Windbreaker]] / [[Carzap_(BT)#Block_Town|Carzap]] - Z28 (third generation)
*[[Side Swipe (RID)|''RID''01 Side Swipe]] / [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|G1 Bluestreak (''Universe'')]] - fourth generation
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Movie Bumblebee]] / [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Toys|Movie Cliffjumper]] - 1976 (second generation)
*Movie Bumblebee / Movie Cliffjumper - 2009 (fifth generation)
*Movie Bumblebee (''Age of Extinction'') / [[Stinger (AOE)#Movie Advanced Series|''Age of Extinction'' Stinger (Deluxe)]] - 2014 (fifth generation)
*Movie Bumblebee (''Age of Extinction'') - 1967 (first generation)
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===Chevrolet Corvette===
[[File:Alternator Swerve Toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Not-So-Little Red Corvette]]
*[[Tracks (G1)#Toys|G1 Tracks]] / [[Road Rage (G1)|G1 Road Rage]] / [[Vivisector]] / [[Loudpedal]] - C3
*[[Freeway (G1)#Toys|G1 Freeway]] - C4
*[[Motorhead (Decepticon)|Motorhead]] - C4
*[[Skram (G2)|G1 Skram]] - C3 hot rod
*[[Tracks (G1)#Alternators|G1 Tracks (''Alternators'')]] / [[Ravage (G1)/toys|G1 Ravage (first ''Alternators'' body)]] / [[Swerve (G1)|G1 Swerve (''Alternators'')]] - C5 Z06
*Movie [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] / Movie [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] / [[Darksteel (DOTM)|Darksteel]] - 50th Anniversary Stingray Concept
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|''Age of Extinction'' Crosshairs]] / [[Hot Shot (AOE)|''Age of Extinction'' Hot Shot]] / [[Evac (Ride)|Evac (''Movie Edition'')]] / [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|G1 Tracks (''Q-Transformers'')]] - C7

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===Chevrolet Impala===
*[[Impala]] - ninth generation
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)|DOTM Leadfoot]] - NASCAR Sprint Cup
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)|DOTM Roadbuster]] - NASCAR Sprint Cup
*[[Topspin (DOTM)|DOTM Topspin]] - NASCAR Sprint Cup

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===Corvette Indy===
[[File:G1-toy Detour.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Not a bad run of toys for a car that never actually got produced.]]
*[[Detour (G1)|G1 Detour]] / [[Deadhour]]
*[[Speeder]]
*[[Drench (G1)|G1 Drench]]

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===Desert racing buggy===
[[File:G1-toy RollerForce.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb]]
{{note|"Desert racing buggy" is an admittedly vague grouping, as vehicles of this type are made by a variety of manufacturers and further modified by their owners in various idiosyncratic ways, but these examples all follow a relatively uniform shape.}}
*[[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]] / [[Ranger]]
*[[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]]
*[[Fizzle]] / [[Wildspark]]
*[[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]]
*[[Blacker]] / [[Gripper (G1)|Gripper]]
*[[Jallguar]] / [[Rescue Force 2]]
*[[Roller Force]] / [[Runner]]
*[[Aquafend]] / [[Jetstorm (G2)|''G2'' Jetstorm]]

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===Dodge Viper (Chrysler)===
[[File:Alternators DeadEnd toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|[[Dead End (ROTF)|This seems familiar.]]]]
*[[Side Burn (RID)|''RID'' Side Burn]] / [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] / [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|''Universe'' Shadow Striker]]
*''RID'' Side Burn ([[Spy Changer]]) / [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Universe_.282003.29|G1 Jazz (''Universe'')]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators.2FBinaltech|G1 Sideswipe (''Alternators'')]] / [[Dead End (G1)#Alternators.2FBinaltech|G1 Dead End (''Alternators'')]] / [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Binaltech_Asterisk|G1 Sunstreaker (''Alternators'')]]
*[[Hot_Rod_(G1)/2005_IDW_continuity|Hot Rod]] ([[2005 IDW continuity]] -Ations series, non-toy appearance)

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===Ford Mustang===
[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Me Grimlock no horsey, me Grimlock king!"]]
*[[Natron]]/[[Freezon]] - third generation
*[[Trip-Up]] - First Generation (1960s hot rod)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|G1 Grimlock (''Alternators'')]] / [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|G1 Wheeljack (''Alternators'')]] - fifth generation (2005)
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Movie Barricade]] - fifth generation (Saleen S281)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Deluxe|Bumblebee (''Generations'')]] / [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Goldfire|Goldfire (''Generations'')]] / [[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations|Nightbeat (''Generations'')]] / [[Goshooter#Generations|Goshooter (''Generations'')]] / [[Carzap (BT)#Timelines|Carzap (''Timelines'')]] - fifth generation

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===Funny Car===
[[File:G1-toy Sizzle.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAAAAAAAY!]]
{{note|The term is used here specifically to represent various {{w|Funny Car|NHRA-style}} funny cars, distinguishable by their elongated noses, forward-mounted engines, and large rear wheels. Minor details may vary from toy to toy, but all represent a functionally identical style of vehicle.}}
*[[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]] / [[Hotspark]]
*[[Ground Hog]]
*[[Meanstreak]]
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===Lamborghini Countach===
[[File:G1-toy Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Clampdown loves messing with Red Alert's head.]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys|G1 Sideswipe]] / [[Red Alert (G1)|G1 Red Alert]] / [[Clampdown (G1)|Clampdown]] / [[Deep Cover]] / [[Tigertrack]] - LP500S
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|G1 Sunstreaker]] - LP500S
*[[Breakdown (G1)|G1 Breakdown]] - LP500S
*[[Free Wheeler]] / [[Deadwheeler]] - LP500 Quattrovalvole
*[[Laster]] / [[Flame (Motorvator)|Motorvator Flame]] - 25th Anniversary
*[[Cordon]] / [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] - LP500S

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===Lamborghini Diablo===
[[File:G2toy gobot prime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|One of Optimus Prime's lesser-known forms.]]
*[[Neo-Wheel]] / [[Hot Spot (Universe)|''Universe'' Hot Spot]]
*[[Firecracker]] / [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|G1 Optimus Prime (Go-Bot)]] / [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys|G1 Sideswipe (Go-Bot)]] / [[R.E.V.]]
*[[Flash (G1)|Flash]] / [[Spin Road]]
*[[Prowl (RID)|''RID'' Prowl]] / [[Inferno (Universe)|''Universe'' Inferno]] / [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys|G1 Sideswipe (''Universe'')]] / [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker (''Universe'')]]
*[[Sparkplug (Armada)|''Armada'' Sparkplug]] / [[Drop-Test]] / [[Atlas (LOTM)|Atlas]]

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===Le Mans racer===
[[File:RID-toy Daytonus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Daytonus]]
*[[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]]
*[[Tailspin]]
*[[Deluge (G1)|Deluge]] / [[Drench (G2)|Drench]]
*[[Daytonus]] / [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|''Universe'' Wheeljack]]
*[[Downshift (Armada)|''Armada'' Downshift]] / [[Tailslide]]
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] / [[Hydroplane|Platinum Element]] / [[Socket]] / [[Guardian Speed]] / [[Brake-Neck (TF 2010)|Brake-Neck]]
*[[Rallybot|Race Car Drone]] / [[Schnell Drone]]
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys|''Power of the Primes'' Jazz]]

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===Mazda RX-series===
[[File:AlternatorsShockblast toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Eliminating the RX-8 was illogical."]]
*[[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]] - RX-7SA22C
*[[Getaway]] / [[Lightfoot (Masterforce)|Lightfoot]] - RX-7FC3S
*[[Siren (G1)|Siren]] / [[Shūta Gō|Goshooter]] - RX-7FC3S
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys|G1 Jazz (''Alternators'')]] / [[Zoom-Zoom]] / [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|G1 Shockwave (''Alternators'')]] / [[Autorooper]] - RX-8
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|G1 Sunstreaker (''Q-Transformers'')]] / [[Drift (G1)#Q-Transformers|G1 Drift (''Q-Transformers'')]] - RX-7FD3S

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===Nissan Fairlady Z===
[[File:alternitytoy blue megatron.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"DO NOT CALL ME [[Drift (G1)|DRIFT]]. DO AS I COMMAND!"]]
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|G1 Bluestreak]] / [[Prowl (G1)/toys|G1 Prowl]] / [[Smokescreen (G1)|G1 Smokescreen]]- 280ZX Turbo
*[[Streetwise (G1)|G1 Streetwise]] / [[Streetstar]] - Z31 300ZX Turbo
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Bluestreak (''Universe'')]] / [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl (''Universe'')]] / [[Rapido|Rapido (''Timelines'')]] / [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen (''Universe'')]] / [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise (''Timelines'')]] - 350Z
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys|G1 Megatron (''Alternity'')]] - 370Z

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===Open Wheel Race Car===
[[File:G2-toy Speedstream.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*[[Mirage (G1)|G1 Mirage]]
*[[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]] / [[Road King]]
*[[Barricade (G1)|Micromaster Barricade]]
*[[Circuit (OC)|''OC'' Circuit]] / [[Streetwise (Universe)|''Universe'' Streetwise]]
*[[Speedstream]] / [[Deluge (G2)|''G2'' Deluge]]
*[[Double Clutch (G2)|''G2'' Double Clutch]] / [[Mirage (G1)#Generation 2|''G2'' Go-Bots Mirage]] / [[Mirage (RID)|''RID'' Mirage]]
*[[Leadfoot (G2)|''G2'' Leadfoot]]
*[[Mirage (G1)#Machine Wars|''MW'' Mirage]] / [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|''MW'' Prowl]] / [[Skid-Z (RID)|''RID'' Skid-Z]] / [[Mirage (G1)#Robotmasters|''Robotmasters'' Mirage]]
*[[Swindle (Armada)|''Armada'' Swindle]] / [[Zapmaster (Armada)|Zapmaster]]
*[[Mirage (Armada)|''Armada'' Mirage]] / [[Top Gear]]
*[[Prowl (Energon)|''Energon'' Prowl]]
*[[Mirage (G1)#Classics|''Classics'' Mirage]] / [[Drag Strip (G1)#Universe (2003)|''Universe'' Drag Strip]] / [[Fracture (Movie)|Fracture]]
*[[Leadfoot (PCC)|''PCC'' Leadfoot]] / [[Over-Run (PCC)|''PCC'' Over-Run]]
*[[Drag Strip (DOTM)|''DOTM'' Drag Strip]]
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===Pontiac Firebird===
[[File:G1Windcharger toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Now all he needs are some underbody neon lights and spinning rims.]]
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] / [[Camaro]] / [[Tailgate (G1)|G1 Tailgate]] / [[Rook (Universe)|''Universe'' Rook]] - third generation
*[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] - third generation
*[[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] / [[Gunrunner (Zone)|Gunrunner]] - third generation

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===Porsche 928S===
[[File:Zone-toy Sonic.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Sonic]]
*[[Mini-spy]] Porsche
*[[Dead End (G1)|G1 Dead End]]
*[[Sonic (Zone)|Sonic]]

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===Porsche 959===
[[File:Zone-toy Rabbicrater.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Trivia time: [http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/sdlist040109.pdf The Porsche 959 wasn't street legal in the United States until 1999].]]
*[[Nightbeat (G1)|G1 Nightbeat]] / [[Minerva (Masterforce human)|''Masterforce'' Minerva]]
*[[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] / [[Rabbicrater]] / [[Metrobomb]]
*[[Blowout]] / [[Megatron (G1)/toys|G1 Megatron (Go-Bot)]] / [[Frenzy (G1)|G1 Frenzy (Go-Bot)]] / [[Hot Shot (RID)|''RID'' Hot Shot]]

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===Porsche 962===
[[File:G1-toy Tailspin.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*[[Backstreet (G1)#Toys|Backstreet]]
*[[Tailspin]]
*[[Daytonus]] / [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|G1 Wheeljack (''Universe'')]]
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|Jazz (''Power of the Primes'')]] / [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Generations|Ricochet (''Selects'')]]
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===Volkswagen Beetle===
[[File:G1-toy BugBite-ehobby.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Bumblebee was supposed to be in this picture, but I stuffed him in a locker."]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|G1 Bumblebee]] / [[Volks (G1)|G1 Volks]] / [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] / [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]]
*[[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]]
*[[Donald Duck]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (''[[Bumblebee (franchise)|Bumblebee]]'')
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==Military vehicles==
===M1 Abrams===
[[File:TFU08-toy Treadshot.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|A single blue line - the new camouflage.]]
*[[Brawl (Movie)|Movie Brawl/Devastator]] / [[Tankor (ROTF)|ROTF Tankor]] - heavily modified "stealth tank"
*[[Giga]]tank ([[Overlord (Masterforce)|component of ''Masterforce'' Overlord]])
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys|G2 Megatron]] / [[Megastorm]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys|G1 Megatron]] (Hero) / [[Archforce]] / [[Bludgeon (RID 2001)|''RID'' Bludgeon]] / [[Reverse Convoy]] (modified)
*[[Broadside (Classics)|''Classics'' Broadside]] / [[Heavytread (Universe)|Heavytread]] / [[Treadshot (Universe 2008)|''Universe'' Treadshot]] / [[Ironside]]
*[[Guzzle (DOTM)|''Dark of the Moon'' Guzzle]]
*"[[M1 Abrams Decepticon]]" (non-toy character)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Armada Megatron]]
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===A-10 Thunderbolt II===
[[File:CW-toy Viper.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]

*[[Powerglide (G1)|G1 Powerglide]] (like, literally ''every'' toy of him ''ever'') / [[Bad Boy]]
*[[Tailwind (G1)|Tailwind]] / [[Windrim]] / [[Hot House (Micromaster)|Hot House]]
*[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|''Energon'' Sky Shadow]] / [[Terradive (Energon)|''Energon'' Terradive]] / [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Skyfall]] / [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|''Universe'' Skydive]] / [[Fireflight (G1)|''Universe'' Fireflight]]
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber (''Cybertron'')]] / [[Wingblade]]
*[[Steel Wind]] / [[Skyglide]] / [[Skyhammer (Universe)|''Universe'' Skyhammer]] / [[Sky Shadow (Universe)|''Universe'' Sky Shadow]]
*[[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]] (''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'')
*[[Thor]]
*[[Powerglide (DOTM)|''Dark of the Moon'' Powerglide]]
*[[Viper]] / [[Powerglide (Adventure)|''Adventure'' Powerglide]] / [[Dogfight (Adventure)|''Adventure'' Dogfight]]

{{note|In the [[Devil's Due Press|Devil's Due]] [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]] comic series, [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]], and an unidentified "[[conehead]]" transform into [[Cobra]] [[Rattler]]s, which are heavily-modified versions of the A-10.}}
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===AH-64 Apache copter===
[[File:TFU08-toy Cloudraker.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|The copter from the cover of {{w|Nuclear Strike}}.]]
*[[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]] (upper half)
*[[Spinister (G1)|G1 Spinister]]
*[[Tracer (G1 Decepticon)|Decepticon Tracer]] / [[Tracer (ROC)|''Return of Convoy'' Tracer]]
*[[Chain Gun]] / [[Ro-Tor (Universe)|''Universe'' Ro-Tor]]
*[[Powerdive]]
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|''Energon'' Bulkhead]] / [[Quickstrike (Energon)|''Energon'' Quickstrike]]
*[[Blackout (combiner)|''Energon'' Blackout]] / [[Stormcloud (Energon)|''Energon'' Stormcloud]]
*[[Divebomb (Classics)|''Classics'' Divebomb]] / [[Torque Gain]] / [[Cloudraker (Universe)|''Universe'' Cloudraker]] / [[Vortex (G1)|''Henkei!'' Vortex]] / [[Crosshairs (Universe)|''Universe'' Crosshairs]] - AH-64D version
*[[Shockwave (Movie)|"Movie Game" Shockwave]]
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===B-1B Lancer===
[[File:TFU03-toy AirRaidMicro.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*[[Windsweeper]]
*[[Blackout (G1)|G1 Blackout]] & [[Spaceshot]] (the two robots combine to form a single vehicle)
*[[Missile Run]] / [[Air Raid (Universe 2003)|''Universe'' Air Raid]]
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===Dassault Rafale===
[[File:Victory-toy Hellbat.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*[[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]] / [[Skyhopper]]
*[[Hellbat (Victory)|''Victory'' Hellbat]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|G1 Skywarp (''Machine Wars'')]] / [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|G1 Thundercracker (''Machine Wars'')]] / [[Dirge (BWII)|''BWII'' Dirge]] / [[Skyfire (RID)|''RID'' Skyfire]] / [[Wingstun]] / [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator (''Timelines'')]]
*[[Ramjet (Armada)|''Armada'' Ramjet]]
*[[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]]
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===F-4 Phantom===
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]]
*[[Flattop (Decepticon)|Flattop]] / [[Skywave]]
*[[Flywheels]] (Half of him anyway.)
*[[Powerflash]] ([[Mold]] [[Kibble|details]] suggest that this was his [[Alternate mode|altmode]] before becoming an [[Action Master]].)
*[[Blitzwing (BB)]]
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===F-14 Tomcat===
[[File:Universe boltflash vehicle.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Talk to me, Goose."]]
*[[Leozack]] / [[Rescue Force (individual)|Rescue Force]]
*[[Nightflight (G1)]] / [[Airwave (Micromaster)]] / [[Nightflight (Zone)]] / [[Overair (Micromaster)]]
*[[Thunderwing (Classics)|''Classics'' Thunderwing]] / [[Nightscream (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Nightscream]] / [[Noise Effect]] / [[Boltflash]] / [[Slingshot (G1)|''Henkei! Henkei!'' Slingshot]]
*[[Jetfire (G1)|''Classics'' Jetfire]] / [[Dreadwind (G1)|BotCon 2007 Dreadwind]] / [[Tread Bolt|Universe 2.0 Tread Bolt]]
*[[Air Raid (G1)|''Combiner Wars'' Air Raid]] / [[Guyhawk#Generations|''Combiner Wars'' Guyhawk]] / [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Terrorsaur]] / [[Fractyl#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Wrecker Fractyl]] / [[Thrust (Armada)#Unite Warriors 2|''Unite Warriors'' Curse Armada Thrust]]
*[[Maverick (Collaborative)|''Collaborative'' Maverick]]
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===F-15 Eagle===
[[File:SGtoy-Thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Thundercracker routinely bathes in highlighter ink to maintain his natural, eye-searing look.]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|G1 Starscream]] / [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|G1 Skywarp]] / [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|G1 Thundercracker]] / [[Sunstorm (G1)|G1 Sunstorm]] / [[Ramjet (G1)|G1 Ramjet]] (heavily modified with design elements from an F-16XL) / [[Dirge (G1)|G1 Dirge]] (modified) / [[Thrust (G1)|G1 Thrust]] (modified with VTOL fans in wings) / [[Sandstorm (G2)|G2 Sandstorm]]
*[[Air Raid (G1)|G1 Air Raid]]
*[[Talon (G1)|Talon]] / [[Moon Jet]]
*[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] / [[Thundercracker (SG)|Shattered Glass Thundercracker]] / [[Hotlink (G1)|G1 Hotlink]] / [[Bitstream (G1)|G1 Bitstream]] / [[Nacelle (G1)|G1 Nacelle]]
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===F-16 Fighting Falcon===
[[File:MF-toy Buster.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|G1 Skydive]]
*[[Dreadwind (G1)|G1 Dreadwind]] / [[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]]
*[[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] - F-16XL
*[[Falcon (OC)|Micromaster Falcon]] / [[Silverbolt (Universe)|Micromaster Silverbolt]]
*[[Windrazor (G2)|Windrazor]]
*[[Aerialbot Scout 1|ROTF Aerialbot Scout 1]] / [[Aerialbot Scout 2|ROTF Aerialbot Scout 2]] ([[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|video game]] only)
*[[Starscream (WFC)|''Prime'' Starscream]] / [[Skywarp (WFC)|''Prime'' Skywarp]] / [[Thundercracker (WFC)|''Prime'' Thundercracker]] / [[Slipstream (WFC)|''Timelines'' Slipstream]]
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===F/A-18 Hornet===
[[File:G1-toy_EagleEye.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*[[Eagle Eye|G1 Eagle Eye]]
*[[Seeker Scout|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Seeker Scout]] / [[Seeker Sniper|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Seeker Sniper]] / [[Seeker Warrior|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Seeker Warrior]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'' video games, non-toy appearances)
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|G1 Skydive (Combiner Wars)]] / [[Hellbat (Victory)|G1 Hellbat (Combiner Wars)]] / [[Cicadacon|G1 Cicadacon (Combiner Wars)]] / [[Windsweeper|G1 Windsweeper (Combiner Wars)]] / [[Starscream (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Starscream]] / [[Starscream (G1)|G1 Starscream ("Ghost" and "Golden Lagoon" versions)]]
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===F-22 Raptor===
[[File:KMartROTFNebularStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Starscream flies under a giant blacklight.]]
*[[Fearswoop (G1)|G1 Fearswoop]] - YF-22 prototype
*[[Hooligan (G2)|G2 Hooligan]] / [[Jetfire (G1)|G1 Jetfire (Cyberjet)]] / [[R-Blade]] / [[Wind Sheer (Universe)|''Universe'' Wind Sheer]] / [[Ricochet (Timelines)|''Timelines'' Ricochet]] - Navalized ATF
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys|G1 Megatron (''Machine Wars'')]] / [[Megaplex|MW Megaplex]] / [[Thrust (BWII)|''BWII'' Thrust]] / [[Wind Sheer (RID)|''RID'' Wind Sheer]] / [[Air Hunter]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|G1 Skywarp]] / [[Starscream (G1)/toys|G1 Starscream]] / [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|G1 Thundercracker]] (2005 IDW continuity -Ations series, non-toy appearances)
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Movie Starscream]] / [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Movie Thundercracker]] / [[Skydive (Movie)|Movie Skydive]] (non-toy appearance) / [[Ramjet (Movie)|Movie Ramjet]] / [[Skywarp (Movie)|Movie Skywarp]]
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===F-35 Lightning II===
[[File:ROTF-toy Thrust.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*[[Thrust (Armada)]] / [[Sunstorm (Universe)|''Universe'' Sunstorm]] / [[Dirge (Armada)]]
*[[Breakaway (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Breakaway]] / [[Thrust (Movie)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Thrust]] / [[Air Raid (Movie)|''Dark of the Moon'' Air Raid]].
*[[Skyquake (Prime)]] / [[Dreadwing (Prime)]] / [[Megaplex|''Timelines'' Megaplex]]
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===F-117A Nighthawk===
[[File:DeltaSeeker-toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Invisible to colorblind radar.]]
*[[Falcon (G1)|Predator Falcon]] / [[Shadow Jet]]
*[[Skyjack (G2)|Skyjack]] / [[Air Raid (G1)|Generation 1 Air Raid (Cyberjet/''Universe'')]] / [[Aero Raid]] / [[Delta Seeker]]
*[[Wind Sheer (Armada)|''Armada'' Wind Sheer]] / [[Whisper (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Whisper]]
*[[Mindwipe (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Mindwipe]] / [[Dreadwing (G2)|''Generation 2'' Dreadwing]] / [[Strafe (TF 2010)|2010 ''Transformers'' Strafe]]
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===Flakpanzer Gepard===
[[File:RescueTank-toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Squeezers? Squeezers?! They're clamps, you ''[bleep]''!!!!"]]
*[[Killbison]]/[[Rescue Force 1]] (modified)
*[[Half-Track (G1)|Half-Track]]
*[[Dualor (Armada)|''Armada'' Dualor]]/[[Duster]]/[[Ascentor]]/[[Repeater (GF)|''Galaxy Force'' Repeater]]
*[[Blight (Energon)|''Energon'' Blight]]/[[Kickback (Energon)|''Energon'' Kickback]]/[[Landquake (Timelines)|''Timelines'' Landquake]]/[[Gunbarrel (Movie)|2007 Gunbarrel]] (unreleased)/[[Blast Off (G1)#Universe .282008.29|''Universe'' Blast Off]]/[[Blast Off (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Blast Off]]
*[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|''Reveal The Shield'' Demolition Rumble]] (unreleased)/[[Frenzy (G1)/toys#United|''United'' Frenzy]]/[[Rumble (G1)/toys#United|''United'' Rumble]]/[[Eject (G1)#Timelines|''Timelines'' Eject]]/[[Rewind (G1)#Timelines|''Timelines'' Rewind]]/[[Rumble (WFC)#Frenzy|''Adventure'' Frenzy]]/[[Rumble (WFC)#Adventure|''Adventure'' Rumble]]
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===Harrier Jump Jet===
[[File:SS-toy Shatter Jet.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Yer a wizard, Harrier."]]
*[[Slingshot (G1)|''Generation 1'' Slingshot]] (Sea Harrier version)
*[[Deftwing]]
*[[Dirge (Movie)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Dirge]]/[[Jetblade]]/[[Skywarp (MW)|''Machine Wars'' Skywarp]]/[[Thundercracker (MW)|''Machine Wars'' Thundercracker]]
*[[Fireflight (G1)|''Combiner Wars'' Firefly]]/[[Blast Off (G1)|''Combiner Wars'' Blast Off]]/[[Needlenose (G1)|''Combiner Wars'' Needlenose]]
*[[Shatter]]
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===SR-71 Blackbird===
[[File:TF-Movie-the-Best-MB-16-Jetfire.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Can scratch the rust in his ass higher and faster than any other jet.]]
*[[Snapdragon]]
*[[Fireshot]] & [[Vanquish]] (they combine into a single jet mode)
*[[Megajet]] (component of ''Masterforce'' Overlord)
*[[Jetfire (Movie)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jetfire]]
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===V-22 Osprey===
[[File:ROTF-toy SpringerLegend.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Each Osprey costs about 65 million dollars, which is about 2 million dollars for each Marine that died during flight testing...]]
*[[Makeshift (Armada)|''Armada'' Makeshift]] / [[Bulge (GF)|Bulge]] / [[Impulsor]] / [[Rotor]] / [[Scythe (Cybertron)|Scythe]]
*[[Incinerator (Movie)|Movie Incinerator]]
*[[Ruination (ROTF)|''ROTF'' Ruination]] (non-toy character)
*[[Springer (ROTF)|''ROTF'' Springer]] / [[Blades (ROTF)|''ROTF'' Blades]] / [[Duststorm (TF 2010)|2010 ''Transformers'' Duststorm]]
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==Miscellaneous==
===Concorde===
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|G1 Silverbolt]]
*[[Sky High (Micromaster)|Micromaster Sky High]]
*[[Supersonic]] / [[Skydive (Universe)|''Universe'' Skydive]]
*[[Jetstorm (Armada)|''Armada'' Jetstorm]] / [[Skull Buster]]

===Eurocopter Dauphin===
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Evac]] / [[Springer (G1)|"War Within" Springer]] / [[Blades (G1)#Universe .282008.29|''Universe'' Blades]] / [[Megatron (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Galvatron]]
*[[Whirl (G1)#Classics|''Classics'' Whirl]] / [[Blades (G1)#Universe .282008.29|''Universe'' (Legends Class) Blades]]
*[[Blazemaster|''Revenge of The Fallen'' Blazemaster]] / [[Evac (Movie)|Evac]] / [[Tailwhip]] / [[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
*[[Alpha Bravo|''Combiner Wars'' Alpha Bravo]] / [[Blades (G1)#Generations|Blades]] / [[Vortex (G1)#Generations|Vortex]] / [[Skyburst (G1)|Skyburst]] / [[Stormclash]] / [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] / [[Lunaclub]] / [[Moonheart]] / [[Ro-Tor (RID)#Unite Warriors 2|''Unite Warriors'' Hepter]]

===Space Shuttle Orbiter===
[[File:G1 GalaxyShuttle toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Tonight on ''Trick My Space Shuttle'', we'll switch out the boring wings for some sweet F-16 ones."]]

*[[Astrotrain (G1)|G1 Astrotrain]] / [[Star Dasher]]
*[[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] / [[Shuttle Gunner]] / [[Movor]]
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)|G1 Sky Lynx]]
*[[Galaxy Shuttle]]
*[[Mach (Victory)|Mach]]
*[[Blast Master]] & [[Phaser (G1)|Phaser]] (the two robots combine to form a single vehicle)
*[[Raker]] / [[Storm Jet (Universe)|''Universe'' Storm Jet]]
*[[Cosmo]]
*[[Shouki#Generations|''Generations'' Shouki]]
*[[Astrotrain (DOTM)#Movie Advanced Series|''Movie Advanced Series'' Astrotrain]] / [[Boltax (G1)#Generations|''Combiner Wars'' Cybaxx]] / [[Spacewarp#Generations|''Generations'' Spacewarp]]
*[[Deathsaurus#Generations|''Combiner Wars'' Dezarus]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|''Titans Return'' Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Sky Lynx (SG)|Shattered Glass Sky Lynx]]

[[Category:Earth]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Kick Axe

2021-04-25T14:07:23Z

Spike467: added notes

'''Kick Axe''' is a Canadian heavy metal band. Under the name '''Spectre General''' (the reasons for this change are unclear), they contributed two songs to the [[The Transformers: The Movie - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|''The Transformers: The Movie'' soundtrack]]; "[[Nothin's Gonna Stand in Our Way]]" and "[[Hunger]]", the former being a cover of a slightly older song by John Farnham. The latter was written by Kick Axe and covered by the band King Kobra, who released their version first. Confused yet?

==Notes==
* During a BotCon 2010 panel, one of the Hasbro employees revealed that Kick-Axe was a possible name for [[Chopster]].

==External links==
* [http://www.kickaxe.net/ Official Kick Axe Website]

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[[Category:Musicians]]

Cosmos (Animated)

2021-04-25T14:02:25Z

Spike467: added prime cosmos note

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{{disambig3|Cosmos}}
:''Cosmos is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Animated_Cosmos.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The 'Bot in the Bubble.]]
'''Cosmos''' is a young, but giftedly brilliant and respected astronomer<ref>[http://twitter.com/DerrickJWyatt/statuses/25234218590 clarification from Derrick J Wyatt's Twitter feed.]</ref> who knows quite a bit about space and alien planets. Unfortunately, he hasn't exactly gone out very much since he started his job. Little guy has zero social skills, which makes it pretty hard to get to the guy and know just what kind of person he is.

He turns into a mobile observatory buggy.<ref>[http://twitter.com/DerrickJWyatt/statuses/1690325958 Twitter comment from Derrick J. Wyatt]</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
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[[File:StunticonJob-crowdshot-CosmosLongrackRosannaTracks.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Cosmos was visible among many Autobots celebrating the return of [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel "Magnus"]], and waved his alternate-mode nacelles (instead of his arms) in the air as Sentinel promised to hunt down [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] for assaulting [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}} Later, he was seen cheering for [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] and his crew when they returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after their victory over [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Endgame, Part II}}

''Cosmos attended the [[Team Stunticon|Stunt Convoy]]'s show in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]].'' {{storylink|The Stunti-Con Job}}
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==Notes==
* Another Cosmos, this one lacking the nacelles and colored like [[Brawn (Animated)|Brawn]], appears in the overhead shot of the parade before we get the clear view of the properly-colored Cosmos.
* In an unused episode idea for season four of ''Transformers Animated'', Cosmos was to have a prominent role as a bearer of news. Unfortunately, after scanning a B-Movie flying saucer prop, he loses his memory in an accident. According to the ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|Almanac]]'', 'Hilarity Ensues'.
** There was an unsuccessful attempt to resurrect this episode idea with another [[Cosmos (Adventure)|Cosmos]] as part of the originally planned version of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s third season.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/aligned-continuity-panel-at-tf-con-charlotte.1053596/page-3#post-13037062 Aligned Continuity panel at TFCon Charlotte]</ref>
* He was designed by [[Irineo Maramba]].<ref>[https://archive.li/fPAJ3 Formspring Question answered by Derrick J. Wyatt]</ref>
* He is ''adorable''.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Astronomers]]
[[Category:Animated Autobots]]
[[Category:Fiction-only Transformers]]

Prowl (Animated)

2021-04-04T17:20:54Z

Spike467: barriacde note

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{{disambig3|Prowl}}
:''Prowl is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Animated_Prowl_character_model.jpg|right|230px|thumb|True warriors must move like water. NINJA water.]]

Some people are team players, and some... well, aren't. '''Prowl''' falls into the latter category. A loner at heart, he has little interest in teamwork, something [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] finds extremely frustrating. Prowl feels cooperation with the [[Bumblebee (Animated)|loud]] and [[Bulkhead (Animated)|unsubtle]] Autobots around him would cramp his style: a keen [[Cyber-Ninja Corps|Cyber-Ninja]] prowess with elements of [[Circuit-Su]]<ref>Prowl's on-package [[bio]]</ref> and [[Metallikato]].<ref name="TEG">"[[The Elite Guard]]"</ref>

Seemingly bound up in his martial-arts philosophy is his deep, deep fascination with [[Earth]]'s natural environment. His quarters on [[Earth]] is missing most of its ceiling, allowing him a permanent window into nature. In fact, he seems to have a deeper appreciation of his new surroundings than the [[human]]s who grew up with them. The phrase "stop and smell the roses" is a life truth for Prowl, and he can spend hours motionless, watching the organic world play out around him.

When called to battle, Prowl uses an array of throwing weapons, such as cutting discs, that he can hurl with high accuracy. While useful as projectiles, these weapons tend to be far more damaging at close range and will occasionally bounce off their target with little damage if thrown from too great a distance. He can project [[hologram]]s of himself, using them to misdirect his enemies. He also has a jetpack, granting him limited flight.

Prowl is probably the most skilled fighter of his comrades, but this might not be saying much, as they were a mere [[space bridge]] repair crew before finding themselves suddenly defending the [[AllSpark]] against the resurgent [[Decepticon]]s.<ref>"[[Transform and Roll Out]]"</ref> In fact, [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]], witnessing him in action, remarked that Prowl must not have ''finished'' his cyber ninja training.<ref name="TEG">"[[The Elite Guard]]"</ref> The true story is more complex: having failed to protect the infant protoforms,<ref>"[[Five Servos of Doom]]"</ref> Prowl ended his studies in disgrace, seeking to commune with the Allspark. His quest for redemption and inner peace has ended in failure...so far.

{{bigquote|Stillness... then ''strike''.|Prowl getting past motion detectors|"[[Home Is Where the Spark Is]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
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{{voiceactor|[[Jeff Glen Bennett]] (English), [[Kōji Yusa]] (Japanese)|[[Lutz Schnell]] (German), [[Louis van Beek]] (Dutch), [[Gianluca Iacono]] (Italian), [[Junseok Song]] (Korean), [[Fritz Gianvitto]] (Portuguese), [[Rodrigo de la Paz]] (Latin-American Spanish, seasons 1 and 2), [[Mario Gutiérrez]] (Latin-American Spanish, season 3), [[Suso Álvarez]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Joonas Suominen]] (Finnish), [[Vincent Violette]] (French)}}

[[Image:TFA Five Servos Yoketron vs Prowl.JPG|thumb|left|300px|This looks ''way'' more exciting in motion.]]

Prowl tried to avoid being drafted into fighting in the [[Great War (Animated)|Great War]], but was apprehended by [[Warpath (Animated)|Warpath]] and taken to [[Yoketron (Animated)|Yoketron]]'s [[Cyber-Ninja Dojo|dojo]]. Seeing potential in the young 'bot, Yoketron offered to teach Prowl in exchange for dropping the charges against him. Despite some initial difficulties, Prowl soon became an accomplished martial artist, and eventually Yoketron deemed him worthy of a place in the [[Cyber-Ninja Corps]]. After receiving the shurikens that would become his signature weapons, Yoketron showed Prowl a hidden room in the dojo, accessible only via the advanced [[processor-over-matter]] technique. This room contained the [[protoform]]s the Cyber-Ninja Corps had sworn to protect, a last-ditch reserve of potential soldiers should [[Project Omega]] fail. However, Prowl proved unable to operate the door, and Yoketron thus sent him on an optics quest to master the skill and become a true Cyber-Ninja.

Prowl continued to struggle with the technique, however, and on returning to the dojo he discovered that an [[Lockdown (Animated)|unknown assailant]] had ransacked the dojo, stolen the protoforms, and mortally wounded Yoketron. Prowl attempted to save his master's life by transferring Yoketron's [[spark]] into the last remaining protoform, but only managed to make his master unhappy by sacrificing a little of the future to save the past. Assured by Yoketron that he would understand some day, Prowl watched his sensei's spark expire and mourned his loss. {{storylink|Five Servos of Doom}}

[[File:TransformAndRollOut-Prowljetpack.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''I'm not the bot they think I am at home oh no no no'']]

Determined to find a way to finish his training, Prowl eventually left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] entirely aboard his own personal [[Dawn Treader|starship]] and secluded himself in deep space for at least a million stellar cycles in the hopes of communing with the [[AllSpark]]. While meditating on a remote asteroid, [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[space bridge]] repair crew stumbled across the Cyber-Ninja. [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] promised to work around him, but an [[energon cube]] set by [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] fell into the cavern and accidentally destroyed Prowl's ship. Stranded, Prowl grudgingly accepted Optimus Prime's offer to take him back to Cybertron after completing their tour of the sector, but fumed that his path had taken so many twists and turns that he didn't even know where he was... a sentiment to which Optimus Prime could relate. {{storylink|Endgame, Part I}}

As the impromptu fifth member of Optimus Prime's repair crew aboard the starship ''[[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Orion]]'', Prowl showed a lack of interest in both teamwork and in Optimus Prime's motivational speeches. While performing some routine maintenance on a malfunctioning space bridge, the team abruptly discovered the AllSpark itself, the life-giving artifact which had been hidden offworld during the Great War. However, the presence of the AllSpark ''also'' attracted the attentions of a group of [[Decepticon]]s led by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Determined to seize the artifact for himself, Megatron boarded the ''Orion'' and fought the Autobots inside, with Prowl responsible for cutting off one of Megatron's arms. The ship careened through the active space bridge and rematerialized over the planet [[Earth]]; though Prime managed to eject Megatron—wounded due to [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]'s sabotage—from their vessel, they were unable to stop the ship from crash-landing beneath [[Lake Erie]] and entered [[stasis pod]]s to survive.

[[File:TransformAndRollOut-Prowl.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

Fifty years later, a glob of nanotechnological matter found its way into the vessel, which triggered the ship's autonomus systems and brought its Autobot crew back online. The Autobots decided to help the locals defend themselves from the nanotech monster wreaking havoc in nearby [[Detroit]], but mistook cars and trucks for the native life-forms and reformatted themselves into suitable disguises. The Autobots successfully took down the monster, but Prowl's refusal to work with the team led to him taking on the creature by himself and getting absorbed for his troubles. Gravely wounded, the Autobots rushed him back to their ship where Ratchet unsuccessfully tried to operate on him—it's likely that he might have died had [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]] not discovered the power of her [[AllSpark Key]] and used it to miraculously save his life.

Over the next few days, the Autobots settled into life on Earth, became local celebrities, and set up shop in an [[Autobot Earth Base|abandoned factory]] while Prowl discovered he had a particular fondness for the planet's organic fauna. During the team's next major battle against [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]], Prowl showed that he had become a much better team player after working with Bumblebee and Sari to save [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Professor Sumdac]] and [[Carmine Fanzone|Captain Fanzone]] from the airborne Decepticon, using his thrusters to slow a falling train car. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out}} {{storylink|Dispatches}}

[[File:HomeIsWhereTheSparkIs-Prowl.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

Prowl watched a local [[Skippy|cat]] stalk a bird and found it fascinating, but was aggravated when he was interrupted by human fans. Returning to base, he hid out in his Japanese-themed room, only to be interrupted by Prime and Bumblebee. Even worse, Sari threw a slumber party, pushing Prowl to the edge with the commotion. Ironically, when [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] took over the factory, Prowl was able to show Bumblebee the value of stillness in battle, something the pair would work on later in a game of Twister. {{storylink|Home Is Where the Spark Is}}

Prowl joined Optimus, Ratchet and Bulkhead in an attempt to learn about Earth customs by watching television. They eventually stumbled upon a program wherein [[Meltdown (Animated)|Prometheus Black]] pitted the bio-enhanced [[Colossus Rhodes]] against Bumblebee, and the other four Autobots had to come to Bumblebee's rescue after Rhodes lost control of his augmentations. Prowl managed to take down Rhodes by throwing a couple of shurikens at the pistons that triggered Rhodes's enhancements and later helped rescue Professor Sumdac after Black had become the mutated "Meltdown". Finding Sumdac Tower in defense mode upon their arrival, Prowl, Bulkhead and Ratchet were pitted against Colossus Rhodes once more. Prowl tried to take Rhodes out as he had before, only to learn that Rhodes's one weakness had been reinforced since their last encounter. The battle was eventually won when Prowl noticed that a nearby church bell's toll was interfering with Rhodes's upgrades. Using this to their advantage, the Autobots managed to defeat the villain. Through some quick thinking, the Autobots then overpowered Meltdown by using the same force-field that had kept the Autobots from reaching him beforehand. {{storylink|Total Meltdown}}

[[File:AttentionSurplusDisorder-WraithandProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left|Prowl becomes afflicted with a severe case of Bieber Fever.]]

''Bumblebee and Prowl inadvertently exposed the [[Wraith]]'s modus operandi on live television when they captured the Angry Archer. Later, when a news broadcast showed the Wraith using his holographic equipment to pass off as a ghostly figure, Bumblebee asked why the fellow couldn't just "scan a new altmode". Prowl explained that, even if the Wraith could, it would make little difference; the vigilante relied on mystery to aid him in his crime-fighting career. Since he and Bumblebee had stripped away the mystery, a change of appearance would hardly make a difference.''

''Later, when Bumblebee apprehended Colossus Rhodes, Prowl helped sign autographs for the grateful Detroiters. Later still, when the Autobots saw "Bumblebee" attack Michigan Stadium, Prowl helped clear the little Autobot's name by halting what was really a plot by the jealous Wraith. Prowl attempted to capture the Wraith as he made his getaway, only to realize he had been fooled by one of the masked vigilante's many holographic projections. Thankfully, Optimus Prime grabbed the real Wrait, who was shipped off the an asylum for treatment.'' {{storylink|The Arrival issue 2|Attention Surplus Disorder}}

[[File:Stiletto-SarifixesProwl.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]

''Prowl joined the rest of the Autobots in investigating a theft at Sumdac's laboratories. They discovered that the crime in question had been committed by an industrial saboteur going by the name of "[[Stiletto (Animated)|Stiletto]]". She soon attempted to collapse Detroit's Ambassador Bridge, prompting the Autobots to leap into action. During the confrontation, Prowl used his holographic abilities to blindside Stiletto. Stiletto managed to recover quickly from Prowl's trickery. She then used trickery of her own to dupe Bumblebee into exploding a truck's payload of gasoline, rendering Prowl unconscious for the remainder of the battle. The Autobots nonetheless managed to capture Stiletto, and Prowl was later patched up at Autobot headquarters.'' {{storylink|The Arrival issue 3|Stiletto}}

''Prowl and the other Autobots had to calm Bulkhead down when Porter C. Powell began to market Bulkhead's altmode as a vehicle for the masses, and further rubbed salt in the wound by using highly-doctored footage to have Bulkhead "promote" the vehicle. Thankfully, Sari and Bulkhead proved that the vehicle wasn't safe for the everyday citizen. Prowl later watched an announcement on television declaring that the "Bulkhead" line was being recalled.'' {{storylink|The Arrival issue 4|The Insincerest Form of Flattery}}

[[File:BlastFromThePast-ProwlsNinjaSkills.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

In an attempt to get [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] to be less bumbling and destructive after an embarrassing incident at the [[Dino Drive]] park, Prowl tried to teach Bulkhead how to move with ninja-lke grace. His unsuccessful attempts to teach Bulkhead only undermined the green Autobot's confidence, and Prowl was taken out of commission when the park's rebuilt animatronics malfunctioned and Bulkhead fell on him. Finally, when these newly minted [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobots]] escaped from a Sumdac lab and ran amok, Prowl realized that Bulkhead's destructive approach had its place and encouraged him to do what he did best. After the capture of the Dinobots, Prowl sensed [[spark]]s within the trio and, unwilling to let them be destroyed, secretly hid them on [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|a small island]] before they were melted down. As he explained to Bulkhead, "Just because something's big and lumbering and destructive, doesn't mean you give up on it." {{storylink|Blast from the Past}}

When [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]], a bounty hunter from Ratchet's past, appeared on Earth to abduct Optimus, Prowl and the other Autobots intervened. Though Prowl got passed the defenses of [[Death's Head (Animated)|Lockdown's ship]], and got the drop on the bounty hunter with his ninja skills, Lockdown managed to shut down Prowl by using one of his trophies: Ratchet's old [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP generator]]. Thankfully, Ratchet was immune to the device, and rescued Optimus while the other Autobots were indisposed. {{storylink|The Thrill of the Hunt}}

[[File:Nanosec-ProwlsHologram.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

Prowl was put on a training assignment to help Bumblebee and Bulkhead learn how to better blend in with their environment. Bumblebee's impatience put an early end to the exercise, and the yellow 'bot ran afoul of [[Nanosec]], a criminal that had nearly gotten away from him the day before. Prowl was unable to stop the speedy villain when he joined in trying to apprehend him. Later, the Autobots caught news of Nanosec robbing Sumdac Laboratories and pursued him across town until Nanosec's high-tech suit accelerated his aging until he collapsed from fatigue. With his boosters, Prowl aided Bumblebee as the yellow Autobot hurled Nanosec's stolen [[Destronium]] supply into Earth's upper atmosphere, where it exploded harmlessly. Prowl asked Bumblebee if he would like to race him back to base, but Bumblebee declined, having gotten enough high-speed chases for the day. {{storylink|Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec}}

Prowl and the other Autobots attended Sari's eighth birthday party. Though he wound up entertaining Sari's guests, Sari herself was left behind with Bulkhead. A few days after the event, Sari's birthday present [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] gained sentience and became a Decepticon, taking control of Detroits robots in an attempt to subjugate the city's human population. Prowl teamed up with Ratchet to fight back against the hostile robots, but between their sheer numbers and Soundwave interfering with their communications, the pair were soon overwhelmed until Bulkhead took out Soundwave and returned the malfucntioning robots to normal. {{storylink|Sound and Fury}}

When the Decepticons [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] and [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] arrived on Earth, the Autobots were quickly bested by the duo, and Optimus Prime decided that the AllSpark was no longer safe on the planet. When Prowl and the others headed off to fix their ship at the bottom of lake Erie, they encountered Blitzwing and Lugnut once more and fought them underwater, where their enemies couldn't use their flight powers. Optimus kicked up dirt from the bottom of the lake as cover, which Prowl used to great advantage to sneak up on and attack Blitzwing before the Autobots retreated back to their ship... which had been armed by Ratchet and Sari while Prowl and the others had bought them time. The Decepticons were blown away, and Prowl returned to their Earth base for repairs. {{storylink|Lost and Found (episode)|Lost and Found}}

[[File:SurvivalOfTheFittest-ProwlAndFanzone.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

Reasoning correctly that the Decepticons would target Sari to get at the AllSpark Key, Prowl took to instructing her in the art of "ninja nerve blows". It was shortly after one of these sessions that his decision to save the Dinobots seemingly came back to haunt him when the gargantuan robots kidnapped the girl. He headed to their island home with Bulkhead in tow, the suspicious [[Carmine Fanzone|Captain Fanzone]] shadowing them somewhat clumsily the whole way. However, the police captain was not prepared for the environmental hazards of the secluded island and had to be rescued by the pair of Autobots. Together, the three of them discovered that the Dinobots had been coerced into kidnapping Sari by [[Meltdown (Animated)|Prometheus Black]], whose corrosive touch they had come to fear. Forced along with Fanzone to fight the mad geneticist's [[Fusion creature|creations]] in a gladiatorial arena, Prowl began to develop a bond with the captain, who in turn came to trust Prowl. {{storylink|Survival of the Fittest}}

After his latest rescue mission ended in destructive disaster, Bulkhead attempted to pick up painting, to prove he could create as well as destroy. Prowl showed some appreciation for Bulkhead's new hobby, admiring his friend's capability of creating an image whole-cloth from his imagination... until he learned that the painting he was contemplating was, in fact, a still life depicting an "accident" Bulkhead had with Ratchet's blowtorch. Later, [[Headmaster (Animated)|Henry Masterson]], aka "The Headmaster" stole Bulkhead's body and used it to hold the entire city at ransom by threatening to overload the city's [[Sidney Biggles-Jones Memorial Solar Fusion Plant|power plant]]. Unable to overpower the Headmaster or prevent the power plant from overloading Sari the Autobots instead quickly built and animated a makeshift robot that took the fatal trip into the plant's core and halted the chain reaction from within. The city safe once more, Prowl and the other Autobots attended the successful opening of Bulkhead's art show. {{storylink|Headmaster (episode)|Headmaster}}

[[File:Barnacle bots.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

When the Autobots detected a non-sentient Cybertronian energy signature form the woods outside of Detroit, Optimus sent Prowl, Bumblebee, and Sari to investigate on an impromptu "camping trip". Though Prowl felt at home in the middle of nature, his two companions weren't as well-adjusted to the change of scenery: Sari had an idealized vision of what camping was based on movies, and Bumblebee simply couldn't cope without technology. Prowl attempted to teach the other two the value of disconnecting one's self from the technological, only for the lesson to be cut short when a monstrous colony of mutant [[space barnacle]]s attacked. Prowl's attempt to fight the creature proved ineffective and he was eventually infected by the alien creatures, pursuing and eventually turning Bumblebee into a monster as well. By this time, however, Sari had found the boiler room within one of her father's mines and turned the scalding water on the Autobots to eradicate the aliens and restore them to normal. Returning to base, the Autobots came to the agreement that nature and technology could work in harmony to achieve greater things than either could on its own. {{storylink|Nature Calls}}

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When Decepticon energy signals were detected, the Autobots quickly realized that they were outnumbered. Bulkhead mentioned that the Dinobots might be able to help, not aware that Prowl hadn't told Optimus they had moved them to Dinobot Island. Prime was furious and ordered the two to take him there at once. After searching the island, the Autobots found the Dinobots. Prime's introduction was less than friendly, and Prowl was forced to smooth things over with Grimlock. They were unwilling to help, so the Autobots left, unsure of their next move. When Bumblebee contacted Prime, saying that Starscream was at Sumdac Tower, he ordered him to stand down. When they arrived at the tower, they saw Bumblebee fighting Starscream. Prime dryly noted that disobeying orders was becoming a habit, but Prowl wasn't too insulted.

He was too busy being shocked by Megatron bursting through Sumdac Tower. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 1}}

Quickly regaining their composure, the Autobots attacked, only for Megatron to defeat all three of them himself. After the battle, Sumdac revealed his role in Megatron's resurrection, explaining that he had built his robotics empire by reverse-engineering Cybertronian technology; although Prowl and the other Autobots were furious at learning this, Prime reminded them that they had other priorities. Using residual AllSpark Key energy in Sumdac's lab, the Autobots repaired themselves, and Prime apologized for his harsh words. Although Ratchet and Sari had gotten the ''Orion'' flightworthy, the ship was shot down over Dinobot Island, where the Autobots made their last stand. During the subsequent battle, Prowl noticed that [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing's]] multiple personalities were connected to his [[alternate mode]]s. To cause his hotheaded side to emerge and transform into a tank, Prowl suggested that Bumblebee use his greatest strength—his obnoxious personality. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 2}}

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Though the Autobots managed to drive off the Decepticons, the cost proved high: not only had the AllSpark been lost, its essence shattered into a thousand crystalline fragments, and not only had Isaac Sumdac disappeared, kidnapped by the Decepticons as the villains went into hiding, but the destructive battle meant that humanity now viewed the team as potential menaces, despite their best efforts to repair the damage. Eventually, [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] and several members of the Autobot [[Elite Guard]] touched down in the city, and Prowl joined the rest of the team in meeting them aboard the ''[[Sigma Supreme]]''. Unable to detect the energy signatures of the hidden Decepticons, [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] doubted the veractity of Prime's tale, and tensions nearly boiled over until the two Autobot teams worked together to quell a flood of police robots at a malfunctioning Sumdac plant. During the fight, Prowl was awed by Jazz's superior cyber-ninja skills. Prowl helped Jazz and Optimus infiltrate the plant while the others kept the drones busy, and together they removed the AllSpark shard that had caused the disaster—proving that Prime's story had some truth to it after all. {{storylink|The Elite Guard}}

Shortly afterwards, Sari was kicked out of her home by [[Porter C. Powell]]. Bumblebee and Bulkhead attempted to cheer up their friend after she moved in to live with the Autobots, but they botched every attempt they made. Prowl eventually felt the need to intervene, and advised the pair to simply listen to Sari. It turned out to be sound advice. {{storylink|The Return of the Headmaster}} Prowl later helped stop a runaway train powered by an AllSpark fragment. When Starscream stopped by again, Prowl was tasked with keeping civilians out of harm's way while Sentinel, Optimus and Jazz took down the AllSpark-powered Decepticon. {{storylink|Mission Accomplished}} Prowl helped clear trash from the city of Detroit during a garbage dispute in an effort to mend strained Autobot/human relations. {{storylink|Garbage In, Garbage Out}} Later, he helped search for an AllSpark fragment, only for the mission to be interrupted by a group of illegal street racers, the Street Demons, zooming by. When one of the racers caused two others to crash, Prowl stopped to help [[Ming-Li]] out of her wrecked vehicle. {{storylink|Velocity (episode)|Velocity}}

[[Image:Samprowl.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Got to get back... Back to the past. Samurai <s>Jack</s> <s>Jazz</s> Prowl.]]

As the Autobots helped fix an overpass as part of their ongoing repair efforts, the group spotted Blitzwing and Lugnut trying to sneak off with some construction supplies and had to stay late to fix it after failing to capture the duo. That night, Bulkhead returned home with two new 'bots in tow: [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] and [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]], two former construction vehicles brought to life by a pair of AllSpark fragments. Prowl tried his best to keep Sari away from the crass duo, and her encounter with the Constructibots left her without her signature pigtails. Though these new "Constructibots" were insufferable to begin with, they became an actual threat when they allied themselves with Megatron. Now calling themselves the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicon]]s, the duo attempted to snatch away the Autobots' AllSpark fragments for their new boss, but Bulkhead was able to drive off the pair. {{storylink|Rise of the Constructicons}}

While responding to a report of rampages on Dinobot Island, Prowl and Bulkhead were given Ratchet's EMP generator and stasis cuffs to detain the Dinobots. Discovering that Grimlock had a metal shard wedged in his foot, Prowl used the generator to dull Grimlock's sensors and remove the shard. However, they then received a call from [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] that Starscream had escaped. Heading to the Autobots' crashed ship, Prowl used [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Teletran-1]] to scan for Starscream, discovering him on the Moon. When Bulkhead refused to go on the mission, deeming it a suicide run, Prowl stole a shuttle and went off by himself. Locating Starscream on the Moon, he managed to place stasis cuffs on the Decepticon, but [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]] appeared to take Starscream off Prowl's hands. During their fight, Starscream escaped and destroyed Prowl's shuttle. Stowing away on Lockdown's ship, Prowl suggested an alliance to capture him and Lockdown gave him a set of armor that would assist him in the hunt. Together, the pair cornered [[Clone number 3370318|what appeared to be Starscream]], but Lockdown revealed that he was working for Megatron. Prowl would not allow "Starscream" to be taken, but Lockdown tied Prowl up and left.

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The other Autobots arrived and chewed out Prowl for his actions, but Prowl insisted that they retrieve Starscream first. During their pursuit, a [[Clone number 2716057|second Starscream]] somehow showed up and offered an alliance against Megatron. Prowl took down Starscream, but in his actions, he destroyed a bird's nest. Realizing that the modifications he had were going to his head, he resolved to abandon them... once they got Starscream. Prowl initially flubbed an attempt to spy on the meet between Megatron and Lockdown and quickly found himself outgunned until the other Autobots arrived with the second Starscream. During the standoff that followed, the two Starscreams revealed that they had bombs inside them. Prowl used the armor he had been given to send them into the sky, saving Detroit from destruction. Lockdown then contacted Prowl, offering him a partnership, but Prowl declined and returned Ratchet's EMP generator. {{storylink|A Fistful of Energon}}

Prowl took part in a pursuit to catch Nanosec after the super-speedy villain got a second wind, but the chase came to an end when Bumblebee mysteriously slowed down to a stop. After the other Autobots returned to base for repairs, Bumblebee alerted the rest of his team that [[Swindle (Animated)|a Decepticon]] had built a machine that could freeze any electronic machine within its range, just as he had been earlier that day. Prowl and the others sped out to take on the threat. They were all affected by the device's power before they could reach their destination, and were only able to take on Swindle once Sari had deactivated his weapon. {{storylink|SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy}}

Prowl and the other Autobots gathered to listen in on an all-points bulletin from Ultra Magnus, alerting them that the criminal [[Wasp]] had escaped from prison. Later, Bumblebee told the rest of his team that he had stumbled upon a Decepticon transmission, and they reported his findings to the head of [[Cybertron Intelligence]], [[Shockwave (Animated)|Longarm Prime]]. {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}

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Due to his inability to stay quiet, Prowl placed a bet on Bumblebee—that he couldn't go 10 cycles without talking. Should he keep to this, Prowl would fork over a case of axel grease. Bumblebee kept on slipping up, though Prowl was gracious enough to give him multiple shots at winning the bet. Prime took Prowl and Bumblebee with him to Dinobot Island to investigate Meltdown's prison break. The pair's bet was put on hold after both Prowl and Bumblebee were off-lined by Blackarachnia's cyber venom. After the day was saved, Prime used the antidote on the bots, and Bumblebee pointed out he'd been quiet for ages! Prowl dryly noted it took Bumblebee being comatose to achieve this, but the yellow bot didn't care—he just wanted his grease! {{storylink|Black Friday (episode)|Black Friday}}

Prowl had been helping Sari train through an obstacle course when he learned from Optimus that the Constructobots had resurfaced. The Autobots looked high and low throughout Detroit for Mixmaster and Scrapper, but without Sari's key to track their AllSpark signatures, the search proved fruitless. Then, Blitzwing dropped out of the sky and took on the whole crew. Pinned down by the Decepticon the Autobots learned that Sari was dealing with the Constructobots on her own back at headquarters, but couldn't get back to help her until Blitzwing abruptly ditched the battle. Although the Autobots raced home, they found that Sari had taken care of the intruders all by herself. {{storylink|Sari, No One's Home}}

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When Bulkhead was kidnapped, Bumblebee brought the Autobot intelligence agent [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]] to the plant, who revealed that Megatron was building a space bridge to conquer Cybertron from within. As Sari and Ratchet went to repair the ship, Prowl went with the others to rescue Bulkhead and shut down the space bridge. However, they were incapacitated by the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]]... just in time for Starscream and [[Starscream clone (Animated)|his clones]] to attack. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}}

Escaping the Constructicons, Prowl was able to lock stasis cuffs on [[Ramjet (Animated)|a lying clone]], but was soon occupied with [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]]. When Prowl managed to disengage long enough to check on an injured Prime, [[Sunstorm (Animated)|a fawning clone]] managed to place stasis cuffs on him. Once he came back online, Prowl once again tried the processor-over-matter technique to disable his stasis cuffs, a gamble that ultimately paid off, and Prowl was able to throw a shuriken at Prime's stasis cuffs as he was being thrown through the space bridge. Unfortunately, power problems with the bridge arose, causing Megatron to add Starscream's AllSpark infused head to the mix. This caused a power overload which sucked up Megatron and Starscream, and nearly sucked up the Autobots as well. Fortunately, Ratchet had gone to the ''Orion'' and brought his old friend [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]] back online; their transformed ship allowed himself to be sucked into the malfunctioning space-bridge, overloading and destroying the structure. Although the Autobots managed to rescue Professor Sumdac and reunited him with his daughter, Sari discovered that the skin of her right arm had been torn, revealing robotic circuitry underneath! {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}

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Hearing of Professor Sumdac's sketchy explanation of Sari's origins, Prowl infiltrated Sumdac's lab, scanned the professor and accessed his computer data. He later revealed his conclusions: Sari had begun her existence as a Cybertronian protoform. When a [[Rock Lord]] was TransWarped to Earth with Bumblebee inside, Prowl was surprised that Ratchet was taking his EMP generator into battle again. They barely got a chance to face the thing when Sari upgraded herself with her key and smashed the Rock Lord into bits. Unfortunately her upgrades went out of control and she wounded Bumblebee. While Ratchet tended to Bumblebee, Prime, Bulkhead and Prowl attempted to remove Sari's key from her. Prowl's ninja moves allowed him to extract the key and he rushed it back to Ratchet, only to find its charge had been expended.

After all that excitement was done, the Autobots were surprised when Omega Supreme, now under Megatron's control, transwarped into view and attacked them. Optimus and Prowl infiltrated the giant's leg, and Prowl headed for Omega's spark chamber while Optimus went to keep Megatron distracted. Prowl jacked in to Omega's memory, and was able to successfully encourage Omega Supreme to reject Megatron's control and reassert his own. The victory was short-lived, as Starscream took the opportunity to take over and eject both Prowl and Optimus from Omega Supreme. The problem was later solved via the application of a [[plasma dynamic thruster]], which sent Omega Supreme and his two prisoners randomly transwarping across the galaxy. {{storylink|TransWarped}}

With Professor Sumdac back on their side, the Autobots set about tracking down what remained of the Earthbound Decepticons. The first one they ran into was Lugnut. Optimus and Prowl managed to get stasis cuff onto him while the others kept him distracted. Of course, then they had the problem of getting him out of the crater, but while they were doing that, Bulkhead got into some trouble with the Constructicons and they were forced to go help. Prowl warned Bumblebee not to make any sparks because there was oil everywhere, but otherwise stood around watching everyone else win the fight. {{storylink|Three's a Crowd}} Prowl's keen ninja senses somehow failed to detect when [[Wasp]] switched identities with Bumblebee. He and Bulkhead hunted the city for the now fugitive "Wasp" and found him attacking a [[Hot Dog Bot]]. He managed to convince the pair he was Bumblebee, but they were attacked by [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]] and [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]]. Prowl eventually clarified Bulkhead's garbled explanation to Optimus and Sentinel, after which they returned to the plant to unsuccessfully try to catch the real Wasp. {{storylink|Where Is Thy Sting?}}

[[Image:TFA Five Servos processor over matter.JPG|300px|right|thumb|Everyone knows ninjas have magical powers like that.]]

Assisting Optimus and the Elite Guard in hunting down a Decepticon, Prowl was as stunned as anyone else when Sentinel Prime apparently caught their quarry all by himself—and it was only the most recent of several solo captures Sentinel had made. He then learned that Optimus had spotted a silhouette wearing a unique helmet that evening. Going over the helmets in the data banks with Optimus, Prowl was amazed when his commander identified Yoketron's old helmet as the one he'd seen. As Prowl unsuccessfully tried to solve the mystery, Sentinel continued to capture Decepticons, but realized that all of the Decepticons were missing their unique weapons and modifications, despite Sentinel showing him Lugnut's power-punch mods in storage. Prowl still suspected something was up, however, and his theories were borne out when he overheard Sentinel talking via communicator to an unknown party.

Alerting Jazz, Prowl set out after Sentinel and discovered he'd been working with none other than Lockdown, who was wearing Yoketron's helmet. However, even as Prowl watched, Lockdown and the Starscream clone he'd just captured double-crossed Sentinel, and Lockdown revealed he'd been a student of Yoketron's too. Realizing who'd killed his sensei and destroyed the protoforms, Prowl attacked Lockdown and demanded the helmet. Lockdown complied, but the helmet had been rigged to spring a trap, and Prowl found himself bound tight and hauled aboard Lockdown's ship, there to have his mods removed and added to a duplicate of the power armor sidecar Lockdown had once lent him. However, Prowl was able to master the processor-over-matter technique to free himself, don the armor and battle Lockdown back outside. They landed by the Starscream clone just in time to have a scoreboard fall on them, but Prowl's processor-over-matter saved them from injury. The clone was captured, though Lockdown got away, and with a line to Cybertron finally open, Prime reported to [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|Cliffjumper]] that Prowl was responsible for capturing all the Decepticons they had on the ship. Back in his quarters, Prowl graciously accepted Jazz's compliment that Yoketron would approve of the helmet's new owner, vowing to do all he could to be worthy of it. {{storylink|Five Servos of Doom}}

Prowl turned out with the other Autobots to see off Sentinel and his team as they left Earth for Cybertron. {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Animated)|Predacons Rising}}

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At [[Christmas]], Prowl theorized that [[Santa Claus]] could use holograms to deliver billions of presents in one night. He joined the other Autobots in drinking [[oilnog]], unaware that their drink had been spiked by Soundwave, who took the opportunity to trap the five 'bots in a virtual reality world of his own making. In this simulation, the Autobots awoke on Christmas to discover that they'd somehow turned into humans. Only Prowl seemed at ease with the change, taking the opportunity to experience life from a different perspective as the Autobots made their way to Sumdac Tower, playing with a [[Nancy Witwicky|baby]] and trying vegetarian food at a [[Burger Bot]] restaurant. The peace was interrupted by a Decepticon attack, and the Autobots helped rescue people from a damaged building. Prowl dashed inside to rescue [[Gary]], exiting the building with a spectacular leap that ''should'' have been impossible. After an abortive attempt to fight the Decepticons in their new human forms, Prowl suggested they proceed to Sumdac Tower by bus.

They reached the tower, only to see the planet Cybertron move into view and blast it. As Megatron and a host of Decepticons landed, Prowl and Optimus began to come to the realization that none of what they were experiencing was real. When Megatron picked up Prowl, the Autobot was able to slice Megatron's arm off with one blow and resist being stepped on by Blitzwing. Prowl proceeded to float in the air, menacing Starscream before phasing through his foe's head. After the Decepticons evaporated, the Autobots found they were able to return to their robot forms just by willing it. At that point, a giant [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] scooped them up, while in the real world, Soundwave planned to reprogram them into Decepticons. {{storylink|Human Error, Part I}}

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After Soundwave's reprogramming was interrupted, Prowl used processor over matter to escape the virtual world. Soundwave promptly caught him trying to free Optimus and put him back into the simulation, turning them back into humans and forcing them to pursue Soundwave's virtual avatar in nearby vehicles that matched their alternate modes. They had great difficulty adapting to driving and Prowl inadvertently did wheelies on his police cycle. The five Autobots were cornered by Soundwave, who began reprogramming them. Prowl was successful in using processor-over-mater to resist Soundwave's control, and when Soundwave used the Autobots in the real world to attack Sari and the group of "[[Substitute Autobot]]s" she'd gathered, he carefully made sure no one was harmed. As Soundwave focused on getting Optimus to offline Sari, Prowl took the opportunity to knock [[Ratbat (Animated)|Ratbat]] out of the Decepticon's hands, breaking his control. Soundwave responded by having Ratbat grab Prowl, lift him into the air and drop him into a building. After Optimus managed to defeat Soundwave, the Autobots reassembled, and Prowl reflected on how much they'd learned about what it meant to be organic. {{storylink|Human Error, Part II}}

[[Image:EndgamePart2-Prowlsmiles.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Prowl turns that frown (and his sunglasses) upside down.]]

When Omega Supreme's energy signature was detected on the Moon, Optimus decided that he needed an upgrade to keep up with Megatron. Prowl offered his boosters for Ratchet to study, and also offered to go to the Moon to check things out. Jazz insisted he stay on Earth and try to complete his cyber-ninja training. The pair retired to some woods, where Prowl was able to reconstitute an AllSpark fragment through meditation. After returning to base, they watch Ratchet repair Optimus after the testing of Prime's boosters, and Prowl encouraged his leader to take up the [[Magnus Hammer]]. As the Autobots discovered when they rushed outside, Megatron had created three clones of Omega Supreme, and they were on their way to Detroit. {{storylink|Endgame, Part I}}

With the three [[Lugnut Supreme]]s bearing in on the city, Optimus had serious doubts over whether he could take them. Prowl reassured him, saying that he'd be behind Optimus every step of the way. The two took to the sky, but despite their best efforts, the Lugnut Supremes couldn't be taken individually. When Prowl suggested looking for a way to remove them all at the same time, Prime used his Magnus Hammer to carry them away to Dinobot Island with a whirlwind. This destroyed one and disabled flight capabilities for the remaining two, but still they advanced.

Prime ordered Prowl and Jazz to help evacuate the city's humans towards Sumdac Tower, since its force shields should make it a safe place. After this was accomplished, Prowl and Jazz tried to stop the Lugnut Supremes with their melee weapons, but they were ineffectual. Prime radioed Prowl, telling him that the only way to stop them from destroying the city was to gather the power of the AllSpark. Prowl took Jazz back with him to the tower, which had just lost its force shield. As the two cyber-ninjas meditated, fragments of the AllSpark were telekinetically gathered from all corners of the city, thanks to their mastery of [[Processor-over-matter]]. Starscream was an unwitting casualty of this, as the Decepticon had flown too close, and the AllSpark fragment that kept him alive was yanked from his skull.

[[Image:EndgamePart2-lastminutesave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Who's that playing "Unchained Melody"?]]

But Prowl and Jazz couldn't muster enough AllSpark fragments to serve their needs. Some of it was missing! With the Lugnut Supremes now threatening to blow up the city and everything else in a 100-mile radius, Prowl made a tough choice. He levitated himself up towards their growing AllSpark fragment collection and relinquished his own [[spark]], despite Jazz's protests. With one last serene smile, Prowl was lost momentarily in a flash of light. His uncolored body fell into Jazz's arms as the light dimmed.

[[File:EndgamePartII-CorpsemasterProwl.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Inaction Master Prowl, available at stores near you.]]

This last, desperate act enveloped the final Lugnut Supreme in an AllSpark-powered shell, capturing both Optimus Prime and Megatron inside. Prowl appeared once more, as an AllSpark ghost, to carry Prime away to safety.

With Megatron seemingly destroyed, Jazz carried the dead body of Prowl to the others. But before the Autobots could begin to mourn, Megatron reappeared, though heavily damaged. Prime fought the Decepticon leader with renewed vigor in the knowledge that this battle cost the life of his friend, but he stopped just short of killing the villain. Megatron and the other Decepticons were taken in captivity back to Cybertron, along with Prowl's body. Bumblebee, Jazz, Ratchet, and Bulkhead were Prowl's pallbearers, and the crowds of Cybertron cheered their victory. {{storylink|Endgame, Part II}}

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===''Be the Hero'' books===
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====''Prime Suspect''====
When the police began pursuing [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]] for breaking and entering, Prowl protected [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]] and [[You|another kid]] who had been caught up in things, using his holograms to distract the cops. The trail led the Autobots to [[HomeTech]]'s laboratory, where the two kids were sent in to find the security footage of Prime apparently breaking in, which later necessitated a rescue by Prowl and [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]. The Autobots continued to follow the clues to HomeTech's main warehouse, where they fought [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]], the real mastermind behind the theft. {{storylink|Prime Suspect (Animated)|Prime Suspect}}
====''Quest for the AllSpark''====
Prowl chose [[Texas]] to conceal a fake [[AllSpark]] when [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] took control of [[Detroit]]'s robot workforce in an attempt to locate the artifact. He returned to Detroit in time to join [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] as they went to help Optimus and [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] fight [[Crush-A]]. {{storylink|Quest for the AllSpark}}
====''Web of Deception''====
Prowl saved Sari and her friend from drowning after their [[Sumdac Aquaskimmer Mk 1|Aquaskimmer]] was destroyed on the surface of Lake Erie. He, Bumblebee and Bulkhead subsequently found that the Autobot ship was offline and Optimus missing. Once everything was working again, Ratchet's scans located [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]]'s ship parked on the lake bed nearby, sending Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Prowl and the two young humans on a mission to investigate. While fighting the bounty hunter, they discovered the involvement of [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]], who wanted revenge on Prime. After the clash, Prowl found he had to use [[Circuit-Su]] mediation to realign his inner processes before he could continue, however the delay led to Sari's young friend locating Blackarachnia and her eventual defeat. {{storylink|Web of Deception}}
====''Time-Quake''====
When strange time distortions began occurring across Detroit, the Autobots split up with special scanners to try and track down the cause of the problem. Prowl traced the signal to a disused warehouse on the Detroit River, arriving at around the same time as Bulkhead and a random [[You|human]]. Within, Prowl narrowly rescued the human when the floor collapsed, and in the basement the trio found a time machine. After Bulkhead and the human were plunged back in time, Prowl remained at the warehouse, but it was several days before the pair returned, having jaunted around history. Meanwhile, the other Autobots had tracked down the culprit behind the strange machine. Prowl and Bulkhead joined them at said culprit's hideout, but the foe was able to keep the Autobots at bay, forcing the human to go in to wrap things up. {{storylink|Time-Quake}}

===Titan Magazines===
When [[Quake-Maker]] attacked Detroit with, yep, earthquakes, Prowl was there saving people from falling rubble before the villain temporarily buried him. Once he got out, he found himself following the orders of new arrival [[Afterburn]] and helped beat Quake-Maker. {{storylink|Animated Comic issue 1#Burnout|Burnout}}

On his day off, Prowl went to a [[basketball]] game with Bulkhead, Sari and Afterburn. The speed, grace and tactics of the game thrilled him, leaving him with the belief they could learn much from basketball. Unfortunately he had to duck out of the game to stop the supervillain [[Crossroads]], who was causing robotic systems across Detroit. Working out with Sari that this was a diversionary tactic so Crossroads could reach [[Sumdac Tower]], Prowl and the others headed for the building, and Prowl disabled the villain's robot-controlling gauntlets with well-aimed shurikens. And he spouted basketball terms while doing this for... well, we dunno.

He stood in front of Afterburn while saying they should all keep their eyes out for the enemy. Surely a coincidental posing! {{storylink|Animated Comic issue 3|Crossroads!}}

[[Image:Prowl_CRUNK!.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Take that, ''Shattered Glass'' Bumblebee!]]

When Bumblebee was boasting about his incredible speed, Prowl pointed out that he was also reckless and a dangerous driver. Why, if Bumblebee had to follow rules when he drove, Prowl could whip him! This throwing of the gauntlet led to the two Autobots having a race at [[Crazy Coyote Canyon]], with Bulkhead joining in for the heck of it. With his superior reflexes and ''driving over'' his opponent, Prowl shot into the lead, smugly noting that reckless actions get you into trouble...

...and then, not looking where he was going, ran into a Decepticon trap. With Lugnut planning to use him as a piñata, only Bumblebee's arrival saved him, and reckless action saw the two escape. If that wasn't embarrassing enough for Prowl, Bumblebee beat him in the rest of the race and ''Bulkhead'' won the whole thing... ! {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 25|The Race}}

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===''Lil Formers''===
Prowl shared his weight loss secrets with a [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] from another universe. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''The Cool'' comic===

Witnessing the mysterious Allspark being uncovered, Prowl along with the rest of Optimus Prime's crew fled through a space bridge gate in order to keep the artifact out of Decepticon clutches. Unfortunately, Megatron was able to board their ship and left Prowl defeated on the floor, leaving Optimus to deal with the Decepticon leader by himself. {{storylink|The Cool Extra issue 3}}

Prowl was among the Autobots who traveled to the [[Earth]] city of [[Detroit]] in order to protect the [[AllSpark]] from the Decepticons. When [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]], [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]] and [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] attacked, Prowl joined in the fray, pitting his skills against Blackarachnia. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 1}}

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The Autobots were unable to prevent Starscream from seizing the AllSpark, however, and Prowl was helpless to defend himself from Starscream's AllSpark-powered aerial attacks. When [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] died stopping Starscream, and was subsequently revived by the power of [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]]'s [[AllSpark Key|key]], Prowl was there to greet him. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 2}}

Prowl later took part in defending [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]] from a Decepticon raid. He expressed displeasure at [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]'s aerial bombardments, observing that their weapons didn't have the range to counterattack. Once the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobot]]s saved the day, however, Prowl saw them off along with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 3}}

Prowl was present at [[Sumdac Systems]] headquarters when Megatron was revived in a new body. He fared poorly in battle, as Megatron swatted him away with a single blast of his [[fusion cannon]]. Prowl survived the fight and later greeted the [[Elite Guard]] when they arrived on Earth. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 5}}

Later, Prowl joined up with Lockdown, donning a set of power-boosting armor in order to take down [[Clone number 3370318|Clone #3370318]] (whom he mistook for the real Starscream). When Prowl learned that Lockdown would be selling "Starscream" to Megatron rather than Ultra Magnus, he attempted to stop his ex-partner, only to be subdued and rendered unconscious. Prowl eventually came to, joining the rest of the Autobots as [[Clone number 2716057|Clone #2716057]] attacked. Prowl defeated the clone, but destroyed an entire city park in the process. Prowl then recalled a lesson from his [[Cyber-Ninja Corps|Cyber-Ninja]] master, [[Yoketron (Animated)|Yoketron]], regarding power and choices. Realizing there was one Starscream too many, Prowl and the Autobots then rushed to a warehouse where Lockdown was meeting Megatron. The ''real'' Starscream had rigged the clones to explode and kill everyone. Using his head, Prowl attached his armor's rocket packs to the clones and sent them flying; harmlessly detonating in the sky. Prowl then discarded his armor, vowing to the memory of Yoketron that he would start his training over from scratch. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 6}}

Prowl then joined in the battle for the Decepticon [[space bridge#Animated cartoon|Space Bridge]]. He registered horror at the sight of Optimus Prime being blasted by [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]]. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 7}} When the battle for the Space Bridge had ended, Prowl joined the other Autobots in bidding farewell to [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]], who sacrificed himself in the fight. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 8}}

At Autobot HQ, Prowl performed a full body-scan on Sari and determined that she was originally a Transformer [[protoform]] that scanned Professor Sumdac's DNA, creating an entirely new lifeform. Suddenly, the Autobots were attacked by Starscream in Omega Supreme's body! Prowl encouraged Bulkhead to keep the fiend busy until Optimus could return from wherever it is that he went. Once Optimus ''did'' return and vanquished the Decepticon, Prowl was put in charge of finding Starscream's leftovers and pulling them out of Omega Supreme. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 9}}

Prior to the final confrontation against the Decepticons, Prowl stood heroically alongside his fellow Autobots. {{storylink|The Cool Extra issue 1}}

When Optimus was nearly killed during his epic showdown with Megatron, Prowl joined the rest of the Autobots in looking on in horror. However, when the Autobots returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] victorious, Prowl was nowhere to be seen. His fate remains a mystery. {{storylink|The Cool Episode Final}}

===''Generations Selects'' comic===
Prowl was a member of the [[White Order]] and present when [[Primus]] informed [[Optimus Prime (G1)|White Gallant Convoy]] to be on his guard, as the [[Blue Order]] had been destroyed by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Megatron]] and the [[Straxus (G1)|Straxuses]]. [[Halfshell]] soon arrived on the [[White Planet]] looking for the [[White Matrix]], and Prowl attempted to fight back with the rest of the White Order. They were not successful. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}}

==Games==
===Transformers Animated: The Game===
[[Image:TFAnimated Game Prowl.jpg|thumb|right|120px]]
{{voiceactor|[[Jeff Glen Bennett]] (English)}}
Prowl set up the Autobots' headquarters into an obstacle course for [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]], [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] to practice their skills on. When Ratchet picked up a Decepticon signal, Optimus dispatched Prowl to investigate. Taking to the roads, Prowl located a [[Decepticon Transmitter Drone]] and shot it down. After Ratchet modified the drone to return home, it escaped from the Autobot base and Prowl chased after it but failed to catch up with it. He later tracked down and captured [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]], after the bounty hunter gave Bumblebee some trouble. He joined Bumblebee at the Decepticon mine base, and offered [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]] a lift back to headquarters. Following the safe return from Cybertron of Optimus, Bumblebee and Bulkhead, he expressed incredulity that Optimus had turned down the chance to join the [[Elite Guard]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The Game}}

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===Transformers Animated: ''Action Packs''===
{{note|Prowl is featured as a playable game card. He is a black card, has a value of 6 points, and has the following power: "x2 if any Starscream is in play".}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: Action Packs}}
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==Toys==
===Transformers Animated===
[[Image:Prowl anim toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|No, you're not seeing things, both of his wheels are part of his robot mode, and it's still symmetrical.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-05'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 bladed mecha stars, 1 traffic light "chain" weapon

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Prowl transforms into a black and gold police "superbike" of made-up model. Two of his hubcaps are removable, and they both can reconfigure into three-bladed "mecha stars" which he can hold in robot mode. The mecha stars have a pseudo-[[Automorph Technology|automorph feature]]; pulling out on one blade simultaneously opens the other two. He also comes with a traffic light "chain" weapon which he can hold in robot mode, but it cannot be stowed in superbike mode. Unfortunately, it also has a tendency to break his thumbs off if held by the handle. As advertised on the back of the box, his rear bike mode lights can flip forward to form "flash blasters".

:Partly due to his lithe proportions, as well as both the waist ball joint and double-jointed knees required for his transformation, Prowl is ''extremely'' [[Articulation|poseable]].

:The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] release features a glossy, shiny paint job for the entire front of his bike, painting his headlights, and having an almost [[Vacuum metallizing|vac-metal]]-like finish for his headlights and gold parts. The Autobot [[insignia]] on his abdomen/vehicle front is now in full color, bordered in white.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm Prowl at TFU.info]

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[[Image:Legends animated prowl.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Even as a legend he keeps the epic transformation.]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet''' (Animated 3-pack, 2008)

: A [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Prowl toy came packaged with this version of [[Ratchet (Animated)#Rescue|Ratchet]], as well as a Legends [[Starscream (Animated)#Legends Class|Starscream]]. It features a slightly different deco from the ''Universe'' release of the mold, including a silver chevron and a silver Autobot sigil.

: Other than the various Legends Prowls below, this mold would have also been used to make [[EZ Collection]] [[Turbo Cycle (G1)|Turbo Cycle]], but that toy was cancelled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/AniLegendsProwl/prowl.htm Prowl (Rescue Ratchet 3-pack) at TFU.info]

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*'''Battle in Space''' (Deluxe 2-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 bladed mecha stars, 1 street lamp "chain" weapon

: This Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] two-pack features an unchanged Deluxe Prowl and an unchanged Battle Damaged Deluxe [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] from the ''Battle Begins'' two-pack. The bundle was a 2008 [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] release in 2008.

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[[Image:Samuraiprowldeluxe.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Bludgeon redeco in 5...4...3...]]
*'''Samurai Prowl''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-34'''
**''Accessories'': Sidecar/battle armor, wheel/"sword", 2 bladed mecha stars

: Part of the sixth wave of ''Animated'' Deluxe Class toys, this [[redeco]] and heavy [[retool]] of Prowl includes an all-new sidecar which transforms into the "samurai" armor that appeared in "[[A Fistful of Energon]]". Roughly 80% of the original robot mode is retooled, leaving only parts such as the biceps, interior of the arms, and the lower legs untouched. Among other deco changes, his gold is paler, and all of his translucent plastic is now teal. The robot mode "wings" are now designed to fold upwards, and a pair of slots were added to accommodate the body of the samurai armor. A new, smaller head with a translucent plastic visor replaces the original head so that the samurai helmet can fit, and either of the new pegs on his forearms can be used to mount the new wheel/blade weapon. Additionally, he gains thigh [[Swivel joint|swivel]]s, making him even ''more'' posable.

[[Image:Samuraiprowlsplitwheels.jpg|left|125px|thumb|Yours won't do this.]]
:A change was made to the wheel/sword weapon between the photography and final production stages. The Hasbro stock photography shows that the wheel was originally able to split down the middle, with each half pegging onto a forearm. However, this is not possible on the production version. The two halves are screwed together, and there's no hint of a second connection piece when disassembled. It's probable that the divided pieces constituted [[For safety reasons|a choking hazard]]. This modification, on the other hand, allows the sidecar to actually roll.

:Prowl's bladed ninja stars don't really seem to be intended to be removed from his legs, but with a bit of force, you can still pry them out of there. They have, however, been remolded so they're now fused together and no longer able to open, but they are exchangeable with the stars from the original Deluxe Prowl. While not being included, he can also still hold the chain traffic light from the original version.

:Prowl loses a lot of his original maneuverability when you put his Samurai armor on, and also becomes a little more tricky to balance, but that's the price you pay for the ability to blind your enemies with overexposure to pure awesomeness and teal translucent plastic.

:The Japanese TakaraTomy release is virtually identical to the Hasbro version, with the only notable change to the Japanese version being the use of a white and red Autobot symbol on his torso rather than a non-outlined silver one.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/SamuraiProwl/prowl.htm Samurai Prowl at TFU.info]

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*'''Darkness Showdown: Prowl / Blitzwing''' (Multi-pack, [[April 24]] 2010)
**''Accessories:'' 2 bladed mecha stars, 1 street lamp "chain" weapon

: In the Takara ''Animated'' line, Prowl was also available in a "Darkness Showdown" (暗闇の対決, ''kurayami no taiketsu'', also called "Battle in the Dark" on English on the box-back) two-pack with [[Blitzwing (Animated)#Toys|Blitzwing]]. Released in the second wave of ''Animated'' product, both toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[Image:AniLegendsProwlClearSmoke.jpg|thumb|300px|Clear smoke? Future Detroit's air filtration systems are truly amazing!]]
*'''Prowl Clear Smoke Ver.''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

: A redeco of Legends Prowl in smokey translucent black, with some opaque grey parts. He was only available at Apita stores in Japan, given away for free to customers who purchased Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] or [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]].

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[[Image:AniEZLimited.jpg|300px|thumb]]
*'''EZ Collection Limited Clear Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

:The "EZ Collection Limited Clear Version" set included a redeco of Legends Prowl in mostly translucent black with some opaque parts. The set was given away at Family Mart stores in Japan as part of their raffle token promotion. Unlike Prowl Clear Smoke Version, this version of Prowl is painted to resemble his normal coloration, only clear. The "EZ Collection Limited Clear Version" set was prize D, and included four different translucent EZ Collection figures, the other three being Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, and Starscream.

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[[Image:AniDeluxeEliteGuardProwl.jpg|thumb|300px|Now he's a different kind of assassin.]]
*'''Prowl Elite Guard Ver.''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' 2 bladed mecha stars, 1 street lamp "chain" weapon

:Available [[exclusive]]ly at [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2010, Prowl Elite Guard Ver. is a redeco of the original Deluxe-class Prowl toy in a color scheme based on [[Prowl (G1)|G1 Prowl]]. The packaging is unchanged from the original retail release, bar a sticker on the front of the bubble.

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[[Image:AniEZEliteGuardProwl.jpg|thumb|300px|This needs Saba badly.]]
*'''Prowl Elite Guard Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

:A white, black, and gold redeco of Legends Prowl, Prowl Elite Guard Version shares its overall deco with the above Tokyo Toy Show exclusive. It was only available blindpacked in TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Volume 4.

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*'''Battle in the Dark: Prowl VS Blitzwing''' (Two-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' 2 bladed mecha stars, 1 traffic light "chain" weapon

: This Japanese two-pack contains the TakaraTomy versions of the original Deluxe Class Prowl, as well as Voyager Class [[Blitzwing (Animated)#BITD|Blitzwing]].

===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:Legends animated prowl.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Itty-bitty ninja.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Legends, 2008)

:A slight repaint of the Legends Prowl included with the Rescue Ratchet 3 pack was available in the Universe 2008 line as well as Legends versions of Starscream (also included in the 3 pack), Optimus and Bumblebee. He was also available as part of a ''Universe'' three-pack with the three aforementioned slightly repainted Legends figures.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/AniLegendsProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Universe'' Prowl at TFU.info]''

===EZ Collection===
*'''Prowl''' (EZ Collection, 2010)
**''ID Number'': '''EZ-19'''
:In Japan, The ''Universe'' Animated Prowl toy was re-released as part of the 3rd volume of EZ Collection, in blindpacked packaging.
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==Merchandise==
[[File:TFA-Board-Game-Prowl-figurine.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Animated Game Collection''' (2008)

: Released as part of the board game set, this Prowl is a (very) show-accurate mini-figure figure based on his animation model.

: Prowl is also sold with Bumblebee, Bulkhead, and Optimus Prime minifigures, and of course: 3 board games (''Transformers Animated'' Game, Checkers, and Tic Tac Toe), and a 100-piece puzzle.

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==Notes==
[[File:Animated_Prowl_season_3_character_model.jpg|thumb|Hhm, [[Drift (AOE)|foreshadowing]]?]]
* Prowl's eyes are a reference to ''{{w|2000 AD (comic)|2000 AD}}''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s {{w|ABC Warriors}},<ref>[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=21975298&postID=8564559979841180115 Comment section for "Back from Botcon" entry in Derrick Wyatt's blog]</ref> specifically to the character Joe Pineapples.
* Prowl's general robot mode design, down to his khaki legs, tall boots, and helmet-shaped head, is meant to evoke a {{w|California Highway Patrol}} motorcycle cop, circa ''{{w|CHiPs}}''. Eat your heart out, {{w|Erik Estrada}}.<ref name="Hey">[http://derrickjwyatt.blogspot.com/2008/09/hey-everybody-its-prowl.html Derrick Wyatt explains Prowl's design in his personal blog]</ref>
* Despite his alternate mode being the smallest among the core cast, [[Size changing|Prowl's robot mode is about the same height as Ratchet's, and much taller than Bumblebee's]].
* Since he was in the AllSpark energy and able to save Optimus Prime after he relinquished his spark he seems to have fused with it much like [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] and [[Vector Sigma]]. It also seems possible that his spark, rather than truly being extinguished has fused with the AllSpark since he did appear as a spark ghost.
* Amazingly, Hasbro hadn't originally intended to make a Samurai Prowl toy until one of their team saw the episode.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/tf_animated/271043.html Derrick J. Wyatt Q&A... answers!]</ref> The on-show introduction of the samurai armor certainly wasn't your typical [[To sell toys|marketing vehicle]], considering Prowl's speech about how he didn't need the armor after all and everybody crediting him with a wise choice when he abandoned and destroyed it. This leads to some mildly amusing backtracking once Hasbro finally produced the toy, with a [[Five Servos of Doom|new episode]] airing that just happened to feature a second, identical set of armor that Prowl could now wear because he <s>had a new toy out</s> had grown as a person and could now handle the responsibility.
* Prowl's retractable [[mouthplate]] was inspired by [[Snake-Eyes]] from [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]<ref>[http://derrickjwyatt.blogspot.com/2008/09/hey-everybody-its-prowl.html Response to comments in "Hey Everybody, It's Prowl!" article on Derrick Wyatt's blog]</ref>
* Prowl shares his [[body-type]] with fellow Autobots [[Horsepower (Animated)|Horsepower]], [[Sparkride (Animated)|Sparkride]] and possibly [[Barricade (Animated)|Barricade]].
*In the Transformers Animated profile shorts, Prowl is introduced to the audience by Bulkhead in "[[Meet Prowl]]".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Prowl''' (プロール ''Purōru'')
*''Russian:'' '''Syshhik''' (Сыщик, "Detective")

==References==
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Jazz (Movie)

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:''Jazz is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Transformers]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:MovieJazz promorender.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|"Slide with me. Just bounce with me. Now freeze!"]]
[[Second-in-command|First Lieutenant]] '''Jazz''' is one happy-go-lucky Autobot. Good-natured and always able to take things in stride, he provides a stark contrast to the more serious demeanor of [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] or [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] himself. He's also a talker, something Ironhide and Prime like to tease him about. He might be the smallest Autobot, but he's by no means a coward, willing to take on any foe, big or small.

{{bigquote|Oh, I got something ''real'' flashy in mind!|Jazz gets ready to create a distraction, [[Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game]]}}

==Fiction==
===''Transformers'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Darius McCrary]] (English), [[Taitem Kusunoki]] (Japanese)|[[Torsten Michaelis]] (German), [[Reginaldo Primo]] (Brazil), [[Gerardo García]] (Latin American-Spanish), [[Javier Amilibia]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Paolo Marchese]] (Italian), [[Jean-Paul Pitolin]] (European French), [[Altan Gördüm]] (Turkish)}}
[[File:Movie2007 Jazz dealership.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Why buy? When you can be!]]
Jazz was part of Optimus Prime's unit, summoned to Earth by [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] after the latter Autobot came to be in the possession of [[Sam Witwicky]]. After his [[protoform]] crashed through a baseball stadium, he investigated a nearby car dealership and chose a Pontiac Solstice hardtop as his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].

[[File:Jazz movie ally.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|Sadly, the other car's owner only had liability.]]

Linking up with his fellow Autobots in a deserted alley, Jazz greeted Sam and [[Mikaela Banes]] as "little bitches," stating that Earth seems to be a cool place to hang out. He casually sat on the hood of another car while Optimus Prime explained to Sam they learnt Earth's languages through the internet. He then relayed their mission to find the [[AllSpark]] and explained how a pair of glasses that belonged to [[Archibald Witwicky|Sam's grandfather]] were the key to its location.

Soon after, as Sam looked for his grandfather's glasses, the Autobots attempted to assist by clumsily destroying the yard where they went. When it came time to hide from [[Ron Witwicky|the]] [[Judy Witwicky|parents]], Jazz had the easiest time blending into the shadows due to his small stature.

[[File:Movie Jazz Sector Seven.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.4|You'll get them back at the end of class.]]
When Sam and Mikaela were captured by [[Sector Seven]], the Autobots mounted a rescue that saw Optimus Prime tearing the roof off [[Seymour Simmons|Agent Simmons]]'s vehicle. When the agents attempted to resist, Jazz used a magnet to relieve the humans of their weapons. After Bumblebee was captured by Sector Seven during the retreat, Jazz expressed his desire to rescue him, but was overruled by Optimus Prime, who didn't believe it possible to accomplish this without harming the humans, and so they should let them go.

The next day, after Optimus used his navigation scanner on Archibald Witwicky's glasses, Jazz again commented that they could not leave Bumblebee to die at the hands of Sector Seven, to become a human experiment. Optimus replied that Bumblebee would die in vain if they did not find the AllSpark, and when Ironhide asked if the primitive and cruel humans deserved to be saved, Optimus countered by asking if Transformers were so different in the past. Going on to explain what he saw in the humans, Prime declared that if it came to it, he would sacrifice himself to destroy the AllSpark - the humans should not pay for Cybertron's mistakes. Inspired by his words, Jazz and the other Autobots rolled out, filled with determination.

[[File:Movie Jazz on Brawl.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|"Come on, Decepticon punk!" "MY MISSILE LAUNCHER! That's like a reproductive organ to me!"]]

On the way to [[Hoover Dam]], the Autobots encountered Bumblebee leading a column of Sector Seven assault vehicles. Jazz and his fellow Autobots applied brakes and did a hard u-turn to join the formation.

Entering [[Mission City]], the [[William Lennox|human]] [[Robert Epps|soldiers]] tried to call for air support from their own forces, only to be attacked by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] disguised as a human F-22 fighter. Jazz, oddly, sat in vehicle mode after the explosion which crippled Bumblebee, destroying his legs. When [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]] began shelling the battle site, Jazz led the Autobot charge toward the Decepticon, speeding to the tank in vehicle mode, then transformed and hopped on top of the turret to distract the Decepticon from the humans. As Devastator also transformed, Jazz managed to wreck his left-side rocket launcher pod before being tossed off. He then sped back to the battle, firing at Devastator, while [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] sliced off Devastator's left arm with his buzzsaw.

[[File:Jazz DyingAction.jpg|left|upright=1.45|thumb|"Wait, why did I tell everyone to retreat again?"]]

Jazz tried to delay [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] when he appeared on the scene in order to cover the escape Captain Lennox's men and civilians. Despite Lennox's cries for him to fall back, Jazz bravely faced Megatron alone, but all he got for his trouble was being blasted backwards by the Decepticon's fusion cannon. As Ironhide and Ratchet escorted Sam and the AllSpark to safety, Megatron preyed upon the small Autobot who had the audacity to attack him. The Decepticon leader tossed him through the air onto a nearby building, then landed upon him with the crushing grip of his talons. Valiantly, Jazz fought on, asking Megatron if he wanted a "piece" of him. Mocking Jazz, Megatron impaled the Autobot on the jagged edge of his knee and then viciously tore him in half. When Optimus arrived, Megatron tossed Jazz's severed body away before battling his archenemy.

[[File:Movie Prime Jazz Ironhide Ratchet battleaftermath2.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"We lost a great comrade today. We'll miss you, Blues." "His name was ''Jazz'', Prime." "Whatever."]]

After being separated from Sam Witwicky, Ratchet hurried to Jazz, but his [[spark]] had already faded. In the aftermath of Megatron's defeat, Ironhide somberly handed Optimus Jazz's remains as he reported that they could not save their comrade. The Autobot leader half-heartedly eulogized him, and quickly moved on. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

{{note|Jazz's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels "[[Transformers (novel)|Transformers]]," "[[Transformers: The Junior Novel]]" and "[[The Quest for the AllSpark]]"; the "[[Transformers: Movie Adaptation]]" and "[[Movie Trilogy]]" comics; the activity book "[[Look and Find Transformers]]"; and the storybooks "[[Optimus Prime Versus Megatron]]," "[[Sam's New Car]]," "[[Transformers (interactive Play-a-Sound Storybook)|Transformers Play-a-Sound]]," "[[Meet the Autobots]]," "[[Meet the Decepticons]]," "[[Transformers Mix & Match]]" and "[[Transformers: The Movie Storybook]]."}}

===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Defiance1 Ratchet Jazz vocalprocessors.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Kup and Ratchet like blaming turbo revvin' young punks.]]
Many years before the civil war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Jazz was a member of the Security Force under [[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]]. As Optimus pondered the venerable age of the artifacts they had found at an excavation near the temple of [[Simfur]], Jazz jokingly asked if they were as old as [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], earning him a threat of [[processor|vocal processor]]-disabling retribution and a whack on the back of the head. He was present when [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]'s team found a strange artifact with the [[Decepticon|strange symbol]] and helped escort the relic out of the dig site when the aliens whom Commander [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] had encountered earlier suddenly attacked the planet. {{storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}}

In the aftermath, Jazz accompanied Prowl as the latter investigated the attack on the Simfur temple. When Prowl theorised that the aliens were trying to break into the temple, not destroy it, Jazz opined that they must have been after the [[AllSpark]]. When Megatron rallied Cybertron's inhabitants to war against the alien attackers, Jazz and most of the others in the science and security division loyally stayed at Optimus's side to uphold the ideals of Cybertron. Later, when Prime mentioned Megatron's questionable behavior and wished there was unity in the population, Jazz pointed out that he had the same chance of convincing Megatron to be unified as they do of being considered part of his army. Realizing sentries such as Prowl and Jazz had access to Megatron's personal quarters, Prime asked them for a favour. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}}

Jazz accompanied Optimus and Prowl to Megatron's quarters, where Optimus discovered that the relic previously unearthed seemed to have been restored by Megatron himself. Later, Jazz was part of the team sent to arrest Optimus for treason. However, on the way to Trypticon, the group was ambushed by members of the [[Defense Force]] sent to kill them. Optimus directed the others in a successful counterattack and ordered the group to rally at [[Burthov]]. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}}

[[File:Jazzhesalonedefiance4.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.65]]
Jazz and several other former security officers helped [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] "capture" the former military officer [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and bring him into the rebel base to see Optimus '''Prime'''. Later after it was discovered that Megatron was building a [[Nemesis (ROTF)|massive starship]] for some unknown purpose, Jazz was the one who suggested they should have their own ship as well, just in case. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}} As part of a crowd of Autobots, he later watched from a distance as the Decepticon ship was launched. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}} During the subsequent civil war, Jazz fought alongside Optimus Prime in their struggle for freedom, but as the war reached its height, Optimus decided to launch the AllSpark into space to keep it out of Lord Megatron's hands and to buy them time. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}} [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] was successful in diverting the Decepticon leader's attention at [[Tyger Pax]], but was grievously injured as a result. Jazz was part of the team that discovered him in the wreckage after the Decepticons had left. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 1|Movie Prequel #1}}

As the Autobots prepared to leave Cybertron to go after Megatron and the AllSpark, Optimus Prime expressed concern on if the remaining civilians and Autobots on Cybertron could hold out while they were gone. Jazz informed him that their troops were laying low, but if the Decepticons tried any mischief, they would be in for a nasty surprise. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

Later, while on Earth, although nominally supposed to be out hunting [[Decepticon]]s, Jazz was driving through the desert after a stray energy trace, chasing a hunch. The source of the trace turned out to be [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]], trying to force a gas station attendant to give him all his [[energon]]. When the befuddled human expressed confusion, Space Case flew into a rage and accused the human of making fun of him. Jazz chose that moment to intervene, opining that Space Case was making fun of himself by ''trying to rob a gas station''. The two fought briefly, with Space Case now convinced that Jazz was also making fun of him,<ref>He was.</ref> before Space Case got the upper hand on the much smaller Autobot and pinned him to the ground with his trident. Jazz was able to ignite the station's underground gasoline tanks, seemingly destroying his attacker, and sped off safely with the attendant.

His victory was short-lived, however, as Space Case came howling out of the flames, intent on getting revenge on Jazz. Though Space Case was able to get his hands on him, Jazz deftly countered with a series of acrobatic moves and, when Space Case growled at him to shut up, told the Decepticon not to "knock his hustle". Distracted by Jazz's non-stop shuckin' and jivin', Space Case failed to notice that Jazz's seemingly stray crescent cannon shots had in fact dangerously weakened the cliff face behind him. The resulting rockslide buried the Decepticon.

Jazz apologized to the attendant for blowing up his gas station, but the human, showing an attitude lamentably uncommon to humans, thanked the "big guy" for saving his life, calling the station "a lousy job anyway." Jazz, tickled at the idea of being "big guy" to someone, told the attendant to help someone smaller than him in the future, and they'd be even. {{storylink|Transformers: Jazz}} Jazz would later tell Ratchet about his encounter with Space Case. {{storylink|Transformers: Ratchet}}

[[File:Alliance1 Ironhide-Jazz momentofsilence.jpg|upright=1.65|left|thumb|He's dead, Jim.]]
Shortly after the battle in Mission City, Captain Lennox, Sergeant Epps and the other soldiers helped Ironhide find suitable transportation for Jazz's remains. As Ironhide somberly placed Jazz's body into the [[trailer]], the soldiers lowered their heads in honour of the Autobot who sacrificed his life to save theirs. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

Later in the Nevada Desert, Optimus Prime and the other Autobots arrived with Jazz's remains. The Autobots escorted the Decepticons' carcasses while the U.S Navy planned on giving a proper burial ceremony for Jazz. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}} Weeks later, the Autobots and their soldier friends are on a US Navy aircraft carrier for Jazz's burial at sea. A crane hoisted the trailer containing Jazz's body and dropped it into the ocean. Optimus Prime thanked Lennox for his participation in Jazz's funeral. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance #3}}
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===''Ghosts of Yesterday''===
On board the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'', Jazz was the first to detect the presence of the ''[[Ghost 1]]'', and the first to point out that, despite the Cybertronian elements in its design, it did not originate from Cybertron. He was in favor of blowing it up anyway, as he agreed with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] that there was a chance it could be a Decepticon ruse. After [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] was sent to follow the ship down to a nearby planet, Ironhide and Optimus joked that Jazz would have made a poor scout.

When [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] mounted an attack on the ''Ark'', Jazz and Ironhide backed up Optimus. Jazz was unhappy when the plan changed, and the two Autobots were sent back to guard the ship, but they got to expel [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] from the hangar, and had the damage done repaired by the time Optimus returned. Jazz lost contact with Bumblebee, resulting in Optimus going down to the planet to check. While Optimus was gone, the Decepticons attacked once again, and Jazz came up with a new plan. Jazz kept the Decepticons distracted, while Ironhide attempted to approach the ''[[Nemesis (Movie)|Nemesis]]'' through a sensor blind-spot.

Unfortunately the plan was ruined by the return of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and Jazz suffered a large amount of damage. Ironhide got the smaller Autobot back to the ''Ark'', where Jazz was insistent that situation was bad enough that they should leave the area without Optimus and Bumblebee, as Prime has originally ordered. As it turned out, the two missing Autobots returned in time for it to not turn into an issue, and Optimus ordered another engagement. Despite his severe damage, Jazz was able to take out [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] and help Ironhide fight Bonecrusher. {{storylink|Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday|Ghosts of Yesterday}}

===Titan movie comics===
[[File:JazzTitan06.JPG|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"I HAVE SEEN THE LORD!"]]
Jazz likes "to keep his bodywork ''buff''" by externalizing his [[Spark]] Core forcefield - in the past, that led to him almost being killed when [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] almost tore out his unprotected Spark. He only survived thanks to fellow Autobot [[Clocker (Movie)|Clocker]], who was killed covering his retreat. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 6|Lost In Space 4: Jazz}}

When the [[AllSpark]] was launched, Jazz, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] attempted to distract Megatron from pursuing it. They ended up attacked by [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]] and warped across space by a [[foldspace warhead]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2|Prelude: Megatron}}

Jazz ended up on a planet that he dubbed "the Information Highway"—a constantly-morphing world with "the accumulated knowledge of countless alien cultures, condensed into some kind of sensory precipitation". He loved this world and the constant new experiences so much that he deliberately ignored Ratchet's homing beacon, wanting to stay here forever. However, the planet was alive and predatory, and ended up absorbing him into it - he fired off a warning buoy to stop others arriving, and only this led to Ratchet and Ironhide finding where he was and rescuing him. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 6|Lost In Space 4: Jazz}}
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====Alternate timeline====
[[File:JazzTitan21.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|"And my sound effects are inane!"]]
Because of a lack of troops on [[Earth]], Ratchet used a corrupted fragment of the AllSpark to bring Jazz back to life<ref name="allsparkjazzbio">'''AllSpark-Enhanced Autobot Jazz''' bio</ref> in [[Tyran 208.28 Gamma|an alternate timeline]] where Megatron won the battle of Mission City. Happy to be back, Jazz blew off the suggestion that death had made any impact beyond him wanting to live every day as if it was his last, and he was dispatched with Ratchet to secure a raw energon field.

Unfortunately, it turned out the corrupted fragment had indeed led to Jazz himself being corrupted; he paralyzed Ratchet and attempted to exploit Earth's apocalypse by selling the newly energon rich planet to the highest bidder. His auction was interrupted by [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]], who rejected an offer to join forces, and attacked. Ratchet revived and managed to destroy the energon field the auction was being held in; Jazz escaped in the resulting confusion. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}}

He later kept back as a happy hired gun for [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], out to murder Optimus Prime. He was prevented from this when the ''second'' hired gun, [[Kullt]], turned up; he realised Starscream didn't trust him to be able kill an old comrade and was so insulted he gunned down the other mercenary. He was left rattled when Optimus pointed out he could have let Kullt do the work for him and ''then'' gun him down, which suggested there was still some goodness in him. He drove off in the face of reinforcements, vowing to prove Optimus wrong next time. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 21|Hard Target}}
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===Toy packaging bios===
[[File:MovieJazzpackagingart.jpg|left|thumb|100px|Mothman is real.]]
Jazz's closest ally is [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], and his arch-enemy is Brawl. He is equipped with a magnetic field generator and a crescent-shaped photon blaster.

Jazz was presumed dead after the battle of [[Mission City]], but he was revived by a piece of the [[AllSpark]] and a little help from [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. He is anxious to get back into action.<ref>Jazz's [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bio].</ref>

Before going into battle, Jazz often adorned his body with [[Cyberglyphics|ancient Transformer markings]], a custom that he observed in order to make sure he never truly forgot his world of origin.<ref>'''Dark of the Moon Jazz''' bio</ref>

Before coming to Earth, Jazz was involved in a deep-space battle over a barren world. He was badly damaged in the conflict and was taken offline by Brawl. After he was fixed up (and upgraded his endoskeleton reinforcements), he had a renewed determination to keep his vehicle mode in pristine condition.<ref>'''Premium series''' bio</ref>

In the final battle for the AllSpark, Jazz faced off against Bonecrusher for a last battle to the absolute finish.<ref>'''Autobot Jazz vs. Bonecrusher''' bio,</ref> Also in that battle, Jazz took on Megatron alone, as everyone else was preoccupied with Brawl. Although he knew he didn't stand a chance, he would go down fighting for the weak, as a true Autobot would.<ref>'''Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron''' bio</ref>

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Jazz was left badly damaged as a result of those confrontations. Ratchet rebuilt Jazz in what turned out to be a long recovery process. Jazz had time to think. And think he did, about a new paintjob!<ref>Target Exclusive Generation 1-style '''Autobot Jazz''' bio</ref> You probably thought he was dead but he came back more powerful than ever due to the power of the AllSpark!<ref name="allsparkjazzbio"/>

Jazz worked with [[William Lennox]]. Working with others for so long has easily synchronized them, enabling them to double-team Decepticons and bring them crashing down.<ref>'''Human Alliance''' bio</ref>
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===''Beast Wars Diorama Story''===
At some point, Jazz and multiple Autobots and Decepticons traversed dimensions and found themselves on a different [[Earth]], in the distant past. They crossed paths with new Transformer factions, the [[Maximal]]s and the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], who were engaged in a conflict called the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]. A battle broke out between the four factions. The Autobots and the Decepticons eventually returned to their home dimension, leaving the Maximals and Predacons behind to settle the Beast Wars. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Diorama Story|Beast Wars Diorama Story}}

==Games==
===Transformers The Game (console)===
{{voiceactor|[[Andrew Kishino]] (English)|[[Martial Le Minoux]] (French), [[Antonio Abenójar]] (Castilian Spanish)}}

====Autobot campaign====
[[File:VGE4M3Jazzkabob.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Ironhide, check this out." "Cool, a piñata!" "...Hate...both of...you..."]]
Jazz arrived on Earth as part of Optimus Prime's unit, summoned to the [[human]] planet by Bumblebee. After taking on the form of a Pontiac Solstice, he met up with the other Autobots. His first mission was to distract Sector Seven and law enforcement units, which he did, buying his fellow Autobots time to escape. Jazz was then surrounded by Sector Seven SUVs and Decepticon drones numerous times, requiring Ironhide's help to escape.

He would then make his way to [[Mission City]], where he engaged [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] and two [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] drones. Jazz defeated all four of them, but as he celebrated his great victory, [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] appeared behind him and punctured Jazz's chest with his claw, extinguishing his [[spark]]. [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] arrived just in time to witness the killing, swore he'd make Brawl's death slow, and fought through a horde of Decepticon units to destroy him. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

{{note|Press left, up, down(2), left, up, right, at the New game menu. The screen will flash to confirm the code was entered correctly. Go to the bonus features, then the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] option to use a G1-homage deco on Jazz. This does not change his appearance in the Decepticon campaign, however.}}

====Decepticon campaign====
Jazz arrived in Mission City with Sam and Mikaela (taking the role of the defeated and deceased Bumblebee), where he was confronted by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. After a brief chase through the city, and Jazz sending a small pack of [[Swindle (Movie)|Drones]], Jazz engaged Barricade in battle, where he was defeated with extremely relative ease, Jazz said his last words being "Optimus...... I tried....." before passing to the Allspark. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}
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===''Transformers: Autobots''===
Jazz's first appearance is with the other Autobots, meeting in an old junk yard. Setting out into the city, he retrieved a number of [[Sector Seven]] vehicles before running into [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]; after a tedious battle, Blackout ran. Returning to the group, Jazz informs that Sector Seven holds Megatron and the AllSpark in the Hoover Dam and has patrols looking for the Autobots, which Bumblebee volunteered to distract them, getting himself caught in the progress. Jazz later upload a virus to access Sector Seven mainframe, and downloaded data from a military hangar. Jazz was able to get the data, despite being outnumbered by remote vehicles, returned to the rendezvous point, which he reported that he was able to find an entrance to the base and Bumblebee, but could not find Megatron and the AllSpark. Jazz tells Optimus that rescuing Bumblebee be their first priority because of Bumblebee's tracking ability, which Optimus agrees. When the Autobots returned to Tranquility with the AllSpark, Jazz required assistance to take out spark drones within the area. Create-A-Bot answered the call and both Autobots took out 50 drones. With the drones destroyed, Jazz stayed where he was in case more show up and told Create-A-Bot to check on Bumblebee. After that, he was not seen again. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers: Decepticons''===
At the [[Hoover Dam]], Jazz set up several automated anti-air turrets and Autobot drones around the lower perimeter of the Dam, preventing [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] from escaping. However, this line of defense only works for so long, as the turrets could only fire at air-borne objects. Finally getting up the side of the Dam, Jazz stepped in Megatron's path, doing little more than trash talking before Megatron jumped into battle. After a roughly equal fight, Jazz finally fell. Megatron then finished him off and desecrated the Autobot's corpse. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===AllSpark Wars===
After the first battle with the Decepticons on Earth, Jazz and the other Autobots went into stasis lock, held in storage around the world. {{storylink|AllSpark Wars}}

===Allspark Highway===
The Autobots obtained the AllSpark, and needed to bring it to a secure location. Relaying it to one another, Jazz being the first link in the chain, the Autobots kept the AllSpark out of Decepticon hands until the evil robots simply gave up the chase. {{storylink|Allspark Highway}}
===''Transformers Video Mash-Up''===
{{note|Various short clips featuring Jazz were available for users to custom-create their own short film about the Transformers.}} {{storylink|Transformers Video Mash-Up}}

===Autobot Stronghold===
The Decepticons were invading an Autobot stronghold in the city, and Jazz and the Autobots placed themselves at key positions to defend it from attack. {{storylink|Autobot Stronghold}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game (Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC)===
[[File:ROTF 360PS3PC MovieJazz DLC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|It's a zombie! Kill it! Kill it with fire!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Andrew Kishino]] (English)}}

{{Note|On [[August 27]], [[2009]], Jazz was one of a handful of downloadable characters in a DLC pack for Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
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===''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' (Mobile Game)===
Jazz was one of the Autobots who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, Chicago, and Hong Kong. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:TF-2007-Legends-Class-Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|WhY mY bUmPeRs HuRt?]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Legends Class, [[2007]])
**''Series'': '''Series 7'''
:A much smaller version of the character, ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] "Autobot Jazz" features limited articulation and detail, along with a much simpler transformation. A rather glaring side-effect of this simplicity, in a desire to mimic the spoiler seen on his back in the CG model, is the addition of "fake" vehicle [[kibble]]: his chest is a second front bumper that ends up on the roof of his alt-mode. Whether this means Jazz also includes a second engine to go with this front bumper or an attempt at compensation for a case of [[Barricade (Movie)|police car envy]] is unknown. Ironically, the smallest version of Jazz is the biggest Legends toy in the movie line. Even bigger than Optimus. This may make up for the Arcee toy being taller than his Deluxe figure.

:If one wishes to have a fully painted robot faux chest; one must swap it with the one included in the "Allspark Battles" Jazz VS Bonecrusher two-pack (though it costs having two different shades of grey plastic). Also, care must be taken while transforming his rear vehicle section: his spoiler can somewhat easily pop off due to not being glued.

:The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo. This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Runamuck (ROTF)|Runamuck]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LegendsJazz/jazz.htm More information on Legends Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:2007MovieOptimusPrimeCostCoBonusPack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Whelp. At least now I can't be torn in half.]]
*'''Optimus Prime bonus pack''' ([[Costco]] exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
:A [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] special pack of ''Transformers'' Leader Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CostcoPrimeBonus|Optimus Prime]] with Legends Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CostcoPrimeBonus|Bumblebee]] and Autobot Jazz as bonus figures. None of the three toys are changed from their respective original releases.

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[[File:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Why's the man always putting me down?]]
*'''Battle for the AllSpark''' (Toys'R'Us exclusive Legends multi-pack, 2007)
:A [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive, this six-pack of ''Transformers'' Legends Class figures contains unmodified toys of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Optimus Prime]], Jazz, [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Starscream]], and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Barricade]].

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[[File:Movie Legends JazzBonecrusher toys.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I gotta buy that again?]]
*'''Autobot Jazz vs. Bonecrusher''' (Legends "Allspark Battles" two-pack, [[2008]])
:As part of the ''AllSpark Battles'' refresh of the ''Transformers'' toyline, this version of Legends Class Jazz is cast in a lighter shade of silver plastic and features more paint for his [[robot mode]] chest, but no paint for the [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] hood. Meanwhile, the vehicle mode windows are now blue, painted on all sides, and he has black paint on his spoiler. He was included in a versus two-pack with an all-new Legends Class figure of [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Bonecrusher]]. In some markets he and Bonecrusher were also available as single figures in the Legends assortment.

:In Asia, at least some units (often separated from Bonecrusher) got dumped to Hobby Shop dealers and were sold at a lower price.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsJazz/jazz.htm More information on Allspark Battles Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-2007-Allspark-Battles-Legends-Class-2-pack-Battle-Damaged-Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Megatron's going to have a tough time tearing that in half.]]
*'''Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron''' (Legends "Allspark Battles" two-pack, 2008)
:Once again, ''Transformers'' Legends Class Jazz is redecoed, this time in a battle-damaged look based upon his appearance during the battle in Mission City. Amusingly, like the Deluxe Class Final Battle Jazz toy, the "battle damage" can only be seen in robot mode. He comes packed with a redecoed Legends Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Allspark2pack|Megatron]] toy colored with blue accents.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsBattleJazz/jazz.htm More information on Battle Jazz at TFU.info]''
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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[File:Jazzmovietoydeluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Just wait. They'll do me in G1 colors soon..."]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-04'''
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield
:''Transformers'' Deluxe Class Jazz transforms into a silver {{w|Pontiac Solstice}} Weekend Club Racer concept. Included is a blaster weapon that elongates into a sniper rifle that can be clipped directly onto his rear spoiler when in vehicle mode. In robot mode, the rifle can peg onto his arms, and the section featuring this same rear spoiler may be kept folded onto his back or worn on either shoulder as a shield. An interesting undocumented feature is a hinge joint located on the bottom of the rifle can attach to the ''shield's'' hinge joint, creating a total of three different weapon configurations: ''(a)'' an arm-mounted long range sniper rifle, ''(b)'' an ambidextrous shoulder-mounted cannon, or ''(c)'' a short range blaster with built-in shield somewhat akin to what has been seen in Jazz's concept art and in the movie itself.

:As with most of the mainline toys, he features a [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] gimmick that is activated by pushing the car roof down onto his back and locking it into place. This raises his head and slides his chest panels into proper position for the robot mode. This feature, like the weaponry mentioned above, is not documented at all, so one must be careful to not press the chest ''and'' the back at the same time.

:This toy was later redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Smokescreen (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AutobotJazz/jazz.htm More information on Deluxe Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-2007-Sams-Club-Deluxe-Jazz-Bonecrusher-Brawl-3-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Deluxe three-pack''' (Sam's Club exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield
:This [[Sam's Club]]-exclusive three-pack contains an unchanged ''Transformers'' Deluxe Class Autobot Jazz together with equally unchanged Deluxe Class [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#JazzBonecrusherBrawl3pack|Bonecrusher]] and [[Brawl (Movie)#JazzBonecrusherBrawl3pack|Decepticon Brawl]] toys. It also comes with a nifty poster depicting all three toys in a standoff scene.

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[[File:Movietoy jazz optimus brawl 3pk.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Deluxe three-pack''' (multi-pack, UK 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield
:This ''Transformers'' three-pack, which was available at general retail in the [[United Kingdom]], contains an unchanged Deluxe Class Autobot Jazz together with equally unchanged Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#JazzPrimeBrawl3pack|Protoform Optimus Prime]] and [[Brawl (Movie)#JazzPrimeBrawl3pack|Decepticon Brawl]] toys.

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[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"See? Nineteen-Eighty-Four!"]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield
:An extensive [[redeco]] of ''Transformers'' Deluxe Class Jazz, this [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] is heavily based on ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]]'s Martini Racing scheme. He's lacking in Martini sponsorship for all the obvious reasons, replacing them with his own name. Disco Jazz doesn't really need to advertise, but he does.

:This figure also features a minor [[retool]] of the joint in the forearm. On the initial mass retail release of Deluxe Jazz, the black hinge-joint was able to slide over slightly as part of the original design. The new version features a shorter joint, which makes it a lot less floppy in robot mode.

:[[Cyberfly|Cyberflies]] sold separately.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TargetJazz/jazz.htm More information on Target "G1" Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie FinalBattleJazz toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No Cool colors in movie #2? Aww.]]
*'''Final Battle Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-14'''
**''Accessories:'' "Crescent Cannon," energy-blast missile, trunk/shield
:''Transformers'' "Final Battle Jazz" is an extensive retool of Jazz, modifying his head and most of his legs to give them a broken, battle-scarred appearance. Amusingly, because Hasbro chose to keep his vehicle mode pristine, the rest of his body is undamaged. All the damaged parts have a black and blue deco, representing glowing circuitry and exposed conduits.

:Jazz comes with a brand new spring-loaded weapon (called a ''Crescent Cannon'' on the packaging), partially modeled after the actual weapon Jazz appears with in the film. It can fire a transparent blue projectile and, not unlike his original featured weapon, can be mounted in different configurations: ''(a)'' Mounted on his arm with the Crescent Cannon missile launcher (with the crescent up) facing forward a la the film, or ''(b)'' mounted on his arm with the flip-out rifle barrel pointed forwards (with the crescent down). The cannon can be rotated on the connecting peg, allowing the gun to be mounted in either configuration on either arm.

:Unusual for a regular Deluxe Class figure, this version of Jazz is packaged on his card in robot mode, no doubt to highlight the changes to the figure that would not be visible in the vehicle mode.

:In addition to the retooled forearm joint also found on the Target exclusive "G1 color" Jazz, a running change variant of Final Battle Jazz adds ''another'' peg to the Crescent Cannon, thus allowing Jazz to use the weapon in all the different configurations on either arm.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40291 Original Allspark thread about the running change mold variant for Final Battle Jazz's Crescent Cannon]</ref>

:Despite the claim that this is a "final battle" version of Jazz, his torso does not separate easily from his legs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/FinalBattleJazz/jazz.htm More information on Final Battle Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie2007 Allspark Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I feel so pretty with this makeup.]]
*'''AllSpark-Enhanced Autobot Jazz''' (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield
:This Target-exclusive [[repaint]] features ''Transformers'' Deluxe Class Jazz in cylindrical packaging, with the only difference from his standard release being that key robot mode parts are highlighted by [[AllSpark Power]] blue.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AllsparkJazz/jazz.htm More information on AllSpark Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PremiumJazzToy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Almost movie-accurate. Hasbro forgot they made the proper gun.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class "Premium Series", 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield
:This more movie-accurate version of ''Transformers'' Jazz sports a shinier coat of silver paint, along with added paint application detail to his robot mode parts. As it is just a redeco, and despite his coloration being far closer to the movie model, his weapon is ''still'' the old preliminary-art "sword" rather than the [[#FinalBattle|"Final Battle" version]]'s much more screen-accurate shield/cannon (which is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the battle damaged parts).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/PremiumJazz/jazz.htm More information on Premium Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-2007-Battle-Over-Mission-City-2-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Battle Over Mission City (Two-Pack)''' ("Screen Battles" Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield
:A Target exclusive two-pack that pits an unchanged ''Transformers'' Deluxe Class Final Battle Jazz (but simply named "Autobot Jazz" for this release) with a beige, brown, and on-fire orange version of Voyager Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BOMC|Megatron]], in reference to their battle on the top of a skyscraper in the film which was, in fact, Jazz's final battle.

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[[File:ACG-HK-2008-Transformers-Commemorative-Box-Set.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Commemorative Box Set (Autobots)''' (2008)

:Released an an exclusive for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACG, also known as Ani-Con) 2008, The ''Premium Series'' Jazz toy is released without any changes along with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Premium|''Premium Series'' Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#PremiumLeader|''Premium'' Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#VoyagerPremium|''Premium'' Ironhide]], and a [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|regular Ratchet]]. The toys are packaged with a synthetic, leather-like box, and it comes with a sheet of Certificate of Authenticity.

:The boxsets are limited to 100 pieces.
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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[File:Movie FAB Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The kids love me.]]
*'''Ion Blast Autobot Jazz''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Energy-blast missile
:Though larger than the standard [[#Deluxe Class toys|Deluxe Class Jazz]], ''Transformers'' [[Fast Action Battlers]] "Ion Blast Jazz" is a simplified toy for the younger set with comparatively few parts and detailing. In vehicle mode, he's kind of a squat and cutified Pontiac Solstice. His articulation is limited to his shoulders, hips and knees, and he has a spring-loaded missile launcher in place of his left hand.

: This toy was later redecoed into [[Smokescreen (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Sonic Shock Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/FABJazz/jazz.htm More information on Ion Blast Jazz at TFU.info]''
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====Cyber Slammers====
[[File:Movie Jazz CyberSlammer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Silver scratches too easy, ask Jazz.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Cyber Slammers, 2007)
:''Transformers'' [[Cyber Slammers]] Jazz is an amazingly cute Pontiac Solstice that transforms into an amazingly cute Autobot hipster. "Slam" his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along, slowly transforming back up into robot mode. Like most Cyber Slammers, Jazz manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CySlamJazz/jazz.htm More information on Cyber Slammers Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:TF2010-toy Jazz HumanAlliance.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hasbro DOES listen to the fans! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
*'''Autobot Jazz / Captain Lennox''' (Human Alliance, [[2010]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''RA-32'''
**''Accessories:'' Motorcycle/Slug Repeater, missile

: Part of the first wave of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] [[Human Alliance]] toys, Jazz is a larger-scale figure comparable to the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'', at roughly 1:24 scale with a vehicle mode featuring opening doors and space inside for a driver and passenger; in this case, an included figure of [[William Lennox#Human Alliance|Captain Lennox]]. The set also includes a motorcycle Lennox can (barely) ride.

: In robot mode, Jazz is loaded down with [[gimmick]]s. A switch on the back of his head flips his clear-plastic visor up and down, giving us a rare glimpse of his sculpted eyes. Unfortunately, they're painted the same bronze color as most of his face, so you might have to squint to see them. The motorcycle can be transformed into a spring-loaded, projectile-firing "Shielded blaster" resembling Jazz's Crescent Cannon and attached to his arm, with the bike's tailpipe becoming the missile. Lennox can ride the motorcycle in either mode, with a different set of handlebars to grip in each mode. The leg panels near his feet each feature a small, flip-out, double-barreled weapon at the tip. Jazz also has a flip-out blaster on his left shoulder with an accompanying seat for Lennox, which places the cannon on ''his'' left shoulder as well (though the instructions fail to point out the flip out seat that is positioned there for him).

: His packaging [[stock photography]] shows him reversed and minimally mis-transformed, with his shoulder seat on the wrong side and his front grille left unrotated. His [[instructions]] also haphazardly tell you to pull the hood up and out ''before'' you detach and pull his front wheels/shoulders apart, a feat which is ''excruciatingly'' hard to accomplish. It is actually ''much'' easier to pull the hood ''after'', when the small tabs on the hood aren't locked to the wheels/shoulders on the sides.

: Captain Lennox uses a more simplified design than other Human Alliance figures, with the waist and wrist joints omitted, meaning that he is unable to grip the horizontal handles on the shoulder cannon and motorcycle with his vertically-aligned hands.

: The Takara release of this toy sees the transparent blue plastic used for the windows and the visor switched for clear plastic on the windows and orange for the visor.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/HAJazz/jazz.htm More information on Human Alliance Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===Dark of the Moon===
[[File:DOTM Movie Autobot Jazz.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Midnight Jazz.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, [[2011]])
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield
:A ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of the original Autobot Jazz mold, with the sliding tooling of hinge joints between the folding car hood plates that form the forearms. He is cast in smoky dark grey translucent plastic and features black [[Cyberglyphics]]. His weapon is cast in opaque grey with copper-ish telescoping [[lance]]. In a rare instance of incorrectly applied paint operations, Jazz features the red stripes seen on his upper arms in his pack-in comic art on the ''reverse'' of the parts that fold to form them, leaving them inside his arms.

:As with the other [[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Cyberglyph" redecos ([[Space Case (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Space Case]], [[Arcee (Movie)#Cyberglyph|Arcee]], and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Cyberglyph|Bumblebee]]), he comes with a comic book by [[IDW Publishing]], ''[[Transformers: Jazz]]''.

:He 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).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TargetJazz/jazz.htm More information on ''Dark of the Moon'' Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-The-Best-MB-12-Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0W1J7JmcXo "Sadly you died in glorious battle!" "Aww, This is just a minor setback!"]]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, [[February 24]], [[2018]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MB-12'''
**''Accessories'': "Crescent Cannon", energy-blast missile, trunk/shield
:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Jazz is a redeco of the first Deluxe Class figure with the Final Battle retool's "Crescent Cannon" accessory included, replacing the original Deluxe's "Telescoping sword"/rifle accessory. It was unknown if this release features the retooled forearm joint seen in the Target Exclusive release.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-10-MV1-Deluxe-Jazz.jpg|thumb|300px|Back and shinier than ever.]]
* '''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, 2018)
**''Number:'' '''10'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-09'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[July 28]], 2018'''
**''Accessories:'' Crescent Cannon, "[[Mission City]]" backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Jazz is an all-new figure that is intended to replicate his onscreen appearance better than any other toy representation of the character has before, with an emphasis on scaling with the rest of the ''Studio Series'' figures. It takes design cues from [[#Transformers (2010)|the ''Human Alliance'' figure]], sharing several transformation elements. His Crescent Cannon can either be attached by pegging it into the 5mm hole in his left hand or by rotating either hand and attaching it to the rectangular peg on the other side. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop depicting the battle of Mission City.

:When converting into vehicle mode, there is a peg on the inner roof of the car that should peg into a hole on the back of Jazz's pelvis. While the rest of the transformation is possible without this, the doors will have a harder time staying pegged in properly. The head should also be rotated before pushing it down to make it easier to pull back out, as there is no tab on the hinge it's connected to to pull it back out. Not mentioned or shown on the packaging, the shield can be stored in vehicle mode by folding the handle down and slotting it into the front of the spoiler. The Hasbro [[stock photography]] mistakenly neglects to rotate the center of his bumper chest.
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===Masterpiece Movie Series===
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-9-Autobot-Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Hasbro version comes with '''''half''''' the original price!]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' ([[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''MPM-9'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MPM-9'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''([[November 2]], 2019)'''
**''Accessories'': Crescent Cannon, Sam Witwicky figurine, upper mechanical spine
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece Movie Series]]'' Jazz is an all-new mold that transforms from a very movie-accurate robot into a Pontiac Solstice Weekend Club Racer concept in 48 steps, making it one of the most complex ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' figures - the third after MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]]'s 50 steps and MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]]'s 63 steps. Jazz is extensively painted with silver, gold and bronze accents and features die-cast parts and articulated hands. He comes with a (faceless) Sam Witwicky figurine shown running holding the AllSpark Cube and his Crescent Cannon that he can hold, by wrapping all four of his fingers around its base. In a manner similar to his ''Studio Series'' figure, the cannon can store on his vehicle mode spoiler. He also features an optional flip-down visor. Retracting said visor shows that Jazz's tiny beady eyes are cast in translucent blue plastic, but with the rest of his head being opaque any light-piping feature is rendered totally neutered.

:In a slightly twisted piece of design, Jazz can be separated into ''two halves'' by pushing a button on his back to recreate his infamous death scene from the movie. With the included spine piece attached to his upper torso, he's intended to be held by ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' MPM-8 Megatron (Or [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece Movie Series|Optimus]] for an "Aww Jazz" moment if you're feeling more somber.)

:This is the first figure to recognise that Jazz has a license plate ("1-4027 E") on his abdomen. However this ''isn't'' present on his vehicle mode.
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==Merchandise==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Jazz''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number'': '''5'''
:Jazz is a 37-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from plastic cards, he can be assembled into his sports car or robot mode. He uses the same construction as the [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]], [[Blurr (Armada)|''Armada'' Blurr]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Generation 1 Hot Rod]] cards.
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===Transformers (2007)===
====Titanium Series====
[[File:Movie TitaniumRM Jazz.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Are you looking at me?"]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie-style Autobot sigil display stand
:''[[Titanium Series]]'' Jazz is a die-cast metal and plastic figurine, with an accurate sculpt based on the slender CG model owing to the fact he doesn't need to transform. Being a figurine, he only has articulation in his shoulders, neck and waist. Jazz is sculpted with a small handgun that was only featured in concept art early in film development when Arcee was still a part of the main cast. Jazz comes with a Movie-style Autobot symbol display stand, as is expected.

:This mold was also used to make the [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Titanium Series [[Dead End (ROTF)#Titanium Series|Dead End]].
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====Robot Replicas====
[[File:Movie RobotReplicas Jazz.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|My hand picks up SiriusXM.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' "Crescent cannon" rifle/shield, alternate left & right forearms
:As part of the ''Transformers'' [[Robot Replicas]] line, this version of Jazz is a non-transforming action figure that utilizes [[Revoltech]]-style jointing. The sculpt hews much closer to the movie CGI model than is possible with the full transforming toys, plus the universal jointing of the line allows for his forearm to be replaced with the included Crescent Cannon (which is also called that on the toy's packaging), or parts from other Robot Replica figures. Jazz's shoulders are actually mounted on the wrong sides of the toy as compared to the [[Transformers (film)|Movie]]'s CG design, but can easily swapped due to the toy's body construction.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RRJazz/jazz.htm More information on Robot Replicas Jazz at TFU.info]''
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====Unleashed====
[[File:Movie UnleashedTurnarounds RatchetJazz.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Ratchet, unable to re-attach Jazz's lower torso, fitted Jazz with one of those things the Quintesson Judges float with, and made it flamin'!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet and Autobot Jazz''' (2008)
:The Ratchet and Jazz turnaround is a 3D sculpture of the two characters, both in robot mode, emerging from rubble and explosions, with a movie-accurate sculpt (compared to the various transforming toys). The "turnaround" aspect of these sculptures simply means one can turn the piece around to display a raised-relief of the movie-style Autobot sigil instead.

:This product's release was canceled for the US market, but was released in Central America, Australia and in Asia.
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====Transformers Movie Danglers====
[[File:Movie Jazz Dangler.jpg|159px|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (2007)
:Released by [[Gacha International|Tomy Yujin]] in November 2007<ref name="TomyYujin">[http://www.gachausa.com/transformersdanglers.html Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref> as part of the [[Danglers Collection]], this toy is a weird plastic [[super deformed|super-deformed]] version of Jazz that pops out his vehicle mode when you squeeze him, kinda like he's either giving birth to it or...er, excreting it. Classy. This little figurine has a little strap on it so that it can be put on cell phones or portable gaming devices.
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====Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners====
[[File:Movie Jazz Screencleaner.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (2008)
:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008, this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Jazz printed on the other side.
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
=====Battle Series=====
[[File:ROTF-toy RPM Jazz vs Brawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Jazz Vs. Decepticon Brawl''' ([[2009]])
**''Number:'' '''02 of 08'''
:[[Robot Powered Machines]] Jazz is a small non-transforming Pontiac Solstice Weekend Club Racer concept with his robot mode sculpted on the car's underside. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/RPMJazz/jazz.htm More information on RPMs Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:Movie Robotheroes JazzVsFrenzy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"His only real complaint is that he's always stuck fighting the small ones."]]
*'''Autobot Jazz vs. Decepticon Frenzy''' (2007)
:This pack of cutely sculpted figurines features Jazz and an oddly brown-coloured [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHJazz/jazz.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Jazz at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Rhjazzbrawl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yeah, um, that sure is Jazz.]]
*'''Protoform Jazz vs. Decepticon Brawl''' (2007)
:This ''Robot Heroes'' pack features a cutely murderous figurine of Brawl, and Jazz in his "[[Protoform]]" mode. Considering the generic nature of the protoforms, Protoform Jazz can easily represent any of his other three companions who crash landed to Earth. Like many Robot Heroes, he's jointed at the shoulders and neck.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHPJazz/jazz.htm More information on Protoform Jazz at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hi, then die.]]
*'''The Final Battle''' (2008)
:Packaged with Autobot Ratchet, Megatron, Blackout, and Optimus Prime, "Battle Damage" Jazz is a slightly redecoed version of the first two pack version. His exclusive deco involves a black paint wash and black-lined cracks over a shiny silver painted finish. The Final Battle 5-pack was sold exclusively in Wal-Mart stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHWMJazz/jazz.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Final Battle Jazz at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Robotheroesjazzmegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Okay, this is getting ridiculous.]]
*'''Battle Jazz vs. Megatron''' (2008)
:Once again the first Jazz sculpt is given a battle damage deco. This time black cracks and starbursts are painted over dull unpainted silver plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHBattleJazz/jazz.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Battle Jazz at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:Movie Jazz armswordconcept.jpg|thumb|Cool melee weapon in the game, totally non-existent in the movie.]]
*The packaging text for the Deluxe Jazz figure refers to his weapon as a "telescoping sword". As ridiculous as this sounds, considering this weapon ''looks'' like a firearm and can attach to his spoiler in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] as such, this very idea actually comes from concept drawings of a sword weapon featured on the same concept art that also had Jazz showcasing the short range blaster/shield thingy both featured in the film and included with his Final Battle retool. So, ''really''...not that ridiculous anymore.
*According to a press kit sent out in conjunction with the movie, Jazz has a "near-perfect recordable memory that makes him invaluable as a documenter of battles" and is "equipped with a fusion engine that allows him to reach sub-light speeds in vehicle mode."<ref>[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/olds4te/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1786&start=10 Posting by Nelson] on Michael Bay's site</ref> One, uh, would ''hope'' a Pontiac Solstice would be travelling at ''sub''-light speeds...
[[File:MovieJazzBarricadeLicensePlates.jpg|thumb|Hey, who gave me Barricade's license plate?]]
*In an earlier draft of the movie script, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] was supposed to "consume" the sparks of Autobots he killed. A remainder of this can be found in the [[Transformers (novel)|novelization]] and the IDW comic adaptation of the movie, which both explicitly state that Megatron tears out Jazz's spark. In the movie itself, however, Megatron simply appears to kill Jazz by ripping him apart at the waist, even though [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] was previously able to survive as a detached head. However, a later rejiggering of Frenzy's biology makes this a moot point.
*Jazz's manner of speech is a late development. In the early script draft his first line in the film is simply saying "Greetings" to the humans. In the novelization, in which all Transformers speak unnaturally formal English, this line is expanded to "Greetings, terrestrial adolescent humans."
*Though it is very brief, Jazz does indeed get a face close-up during the Mission City battle when he is shot by Megatron and falls over in pain, before he is ripped in half.
*The Pontiac Solstice prop car used for the movie sports the [[license plate]] "664 NLZO", without a state-specific registration. Although barely identifiable during his transformation before his fight with [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]], the car on display at GM Riverwalk in Detroit in June 2007 sported the same plate.<ref name="jazzgmriv">[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jalopnik/592023523/ Pontiac Solstice prop car on display at GM Riverfront in Detroit in June 2007], Jalopnik photo at Flickr</ref> His robot CG model sports the license plate "1-4027E" instead... which also happens to be [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]'s license plate in vehicle mode. The license plate can be briefly glimpsed in the movie when Barricade slows down after having seemingly cornered Bumblebee, but is more clearly seen in set photos.
*In an appeal to his better nature in [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan]], Optimus said part of him was "still Autobot Jazz", a reference to the name of the Jazz toys.
*Jazz was included in the downloadable content for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' game. Apparently over-compensating for not being in the movie, Jazz is pretty much the most dangerous robot ever. If you play against him, just run like hell (Even if it's hopeless, 'cause he'll slag you anyway).
*In both of his console game appearances for the [[Transformers The Game (console)|first movie game]] and [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|the second]], Jazz was not seen wearing his iconic visor. The unlockable G1 skin of the first game does include it, however.
*Jazz is killed by three completely different Decepticons. He's killed by Megatron in the movie and in the Decepticons game for DS, while [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] is the one that kills the Autobot in the Autobot campaign and a [[Barricade (Movie)|fake law enforcer]] kills him in the Decepticon campaign in the ''Transformers'' 2007 video game.

==References==
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[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]]
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Tattoo

2021-04-04T15:55:28Z

Spike467: added starscream toy tattoos

[[File:ChooseMe-matchingtattoos.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Once in a blue, your dreams come true If someone's looking out for you So party on dude, let's buy some booze Go downtown and get tattoos]]
A '''tattoo''' is a form of body art where images and/or words are inked on an individual's skin. This practice is reasonably commonplace amongst both [[human]]s and [[Transformer]]s.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic===
Perhaps because it was the '90s, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] had the words "BIG GRIM" tattooed on his shoulder. {{storylink|Total War!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
At [[The Burn Outs]], [[Mudslinger (G1)|Mudslinger]] was seen getting a tattoo of the [[Blentron]] [[insignia]] from [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]]. {{storylink|The Gray Race}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
Believers in [[Religion|Primalism]] would often sport a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] tattoo on their cheek to show their devotion. Examples include [[Springarm]], {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory #1}} and [[Skids (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skids]], {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} although Skids later had his tattoo removed after he lost his faith. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}}

[[Verity Carlo]] got a tattoo of a green alien head in memory of her friend [[Hunter O'Nion]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} Similarly, when he learned that [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] had been killed, [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] began sporting facial tattoos in honour of the deceased. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}}

On [[Chosen One Day]], to celebrate their friendship and shared name, "[[Octane|Tall Tankor]]" and "[[Tankor (BM)|Fat Tankor]]" got matching tattoos. {{storylink|Choose Me}}

The "[[Firstborn]]", [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]]'s experiment in creating organic Transformers, had a [[Decepticon]] insignia tattooed across its face. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Plotting to find any other relics or even AllSpark fragments, Starscream had tattoos done that were packed with superconductive materials and symbiotic nano-machines to enhance his sensors, as well as extend his range and power in the air. When his sensor net detects any ancient artifact from Cybertron, they glow softly, charging his weapons and boosting his engine output! {{storylink|Starscream (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 2|Nebular Starscream}}

[[Robert Epps]] recognized [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s jet mode by it being covered in "alien tattoos". {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)}}

===''Rescue Bots'' cartoon===
[[H.B. Luskey|Mayor Luskey]] has a tattoo reading "Rosebud". {{storylink|Double Villainy}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
After [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] allied with the [[Autobot]]s, [[Gung-Ho]] got an Autobot tattoo from [[Cutter (G.I. Joe)|Cutter]]. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}}

===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' books===
[[Denny Clay]] attempted to convince [[Joey (RID)|Joey]], [[Johnny (RID)|Johnny]], and [[Steve (human)|Steve]] that [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] was a movie prop, but his ruse was rumbled when the [[Dinobot (RID)|Dinobot]] freaked out at Steve's tattoo of a cat in a spacesuit. {{storylink|Sideswipe Versus Thunderhoof}}

==Merchandise==
===Comics===
Over the years a number of ''Transformers'' comics have offered temporary tattoos as free gifts, because marketing real tattoos to children is problematic.
*[[A Small War!|Marvel UK #233]] — torn flesh with robot details beneath
*[[Prime's Rib!|Marvel UK #234]] — Autobot and Decepticon insignia
*[[Spotlight: Shockwave#Micro-Comic Fun Pack|Micro-Comic Fun Pack: Grimlock]] — cropped version of [[Rage of the Dinobots issue 1|''Rage of the Dinobots'' #1]] [[:File:RotD1 cvrRIA.jpg|cover RIA]]
*[[Spotlight: Drift#Micro-Comic Fun Pack|Micro-Comic Fun Pack: Drift]] — cropped version of [[Drift issue 1|''Drift'' #1]]'s [[:File:Transformers Drift Issue 1 Cover A.jpg|standard cover]]
*[[Transformers Comic issue 2|''Transformers Comic'' #2]]
*[[Transformers Comic issue 8|''Transformers Comic'' #8]]
*[[Animated Comic issue 2|''Animated Comic'' #2]]

==Real life==
[[File:Bill forster tattoo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Ouch.]]
A number of contributors to the ''Transformers'' franchise have ''Transformers''-related tattoos:
*[[Bill Forster]] famously had a tattoo of [[Victory Leo]] (with full licensing from [[Hasbro]]) on the TV show ''{{w|LA Ink}}''.
*[[Tyrese Gibson]] has an Autobot insignia on his arm.
*Conversely, [[Mark Maher]] has a Decepticon insignia over his heart.

==Notes==
*Many Transformers sport markings, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s flames on his chest, which may or may not be interpreted as being equivalent to human tattoos. In ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'', [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]]'s [[holomatter]] avatar has a flame tattoo covering most of his right arm, which lends credence to the idea.
*[[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]] has purple markings evoking "tribal" tattoos, designed by [[Lanny Lathem]].

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[[Category:Earth culture]]
[[Category:Transformer culture]]

IPod

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The '''iPod''' is an electronic device for playing [[music]].

==Fiction==
[[File:Realgear lookandfindtf.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb]]
===2005 IDW continuity===
When [[Jimmy (G1)|Jimmy]] saw an old [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|cassette player]] in the window of a pawn shop, his friend dismissed it as old junk and preferred his i-Pod {{Sic}}. {{storylink|Spotlight: Soundwave}}

===''Shattered Glass''===
In [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon]], the [[oPod]] existed instead. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}}

===Live-action film series===
An [[iPod AllSpark mutation|iPod]] came to life as an [[AllSpark Mutation]]. {{storylink|Look and Find Transformers}}

==Toys==
===Music Label===
*'''Convoy —playing iPod speaker—''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster
[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]]
: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with [[Pepsi]] and Nike, [[TakaraTomy]] got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released [[Optimus Prime (G1)|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 ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' line) makes it seem like he ought to be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|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-barreled version of Prime's blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the 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 adapter 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 adapter in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adapter 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]]
*'''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.
{{-}}[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|INDESTRUCTIBLE! I won't let nobody break me down!]]
*'''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.

:Categorically, it was at this point we learned that neither Takara nor Optimus Prime possess shame.
{{-}}

==Notes==
* In the original script of ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'', the [[Nokia-bot]] was an iPod owned by Glen. It acted in the same way as the phone, and played {{w|Suicidal Tendencies}}' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c-G2o67RoU "Master of No Mercy"]. [[Michael Bay]] explained on his DVD audio commentary that Apple refused to license the iPod for use as a psychotic robot that is quickly murdered.

==External links==
*{{w|iPod}} at Wikipedia

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[[Category:External properties]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) technology]]

Prevenge

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{{episode
|otherseries=''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Transformers Timelines]]'' script reading
|prev=Unreliable Narratives
|next=The Return of Blurr
|title="Prevenge"
|image=
|caption=
|written by=[[Greg Sepelak]] and [[Trent Troop]] (with contributions from [[David Willis]])
|directed by=
|original presentation=4pm on [[June 21]], [[2014]] (BotCon)
|continuity=Multiple}}

'''Random Transformers are plucked from across the multiverse by a mysterious enemy with an indistinct plan for indeterminate revenge on unrelated victims.'''

==Synopsis==
In [[Griffin Rock]], [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] is holding down the fort at the [[Rescue Bot]]s' command center. Though he grumbles about being left on his own, he appreciates the peace and quiet... right up until a bizarre portal suddenly appears and sucks him in. Landing with a thump in a dark metal corridor in an unknown location, Blades soon finds that he has company when he is met by [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]], a bad-tempered [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] from another dimension, who has also been mysteriously abducted. Weapons emerge from the corridor walls, and Snarl encourages Blades to join him in hacking them up, while the Rescue Bot protests that just because he's named "Blades", it doesn't mean he owns any swords.

Elsewhere in the multiverse, on the starship ''[[Lost Light]]'', [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] is taking [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] through yet another excruciatingly boring lesson on the [[Autobot Code]]. Realizing that the little [[Autobot]]-in-training has dozed off, Magnus rouses him and begins chastizing him, at which point he too is sucked away into a vortex. Arriving in another dark corridor, Magnus finds himself paired up with [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]], whose uncharacteristically perky demeanor allows the law-bot to easily deduce that he hails from a negative-polarity universe. Ravage's antics quickly prove more than Magnus can bear, but "fortunately", [[autogun|autocannon]]s soon appear to start firing on them as well.

Meanwhile, in another time and place, [[Spy Changer]]s [[Hot Shot (RID)|Hot Shot]] and [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]] attempt to stop the boastful [[Decepticon]] [[Wind Sheer (RID)|Wind Sheer]] from attacking a breakfast cereal packing plant, where he hopes to find an [[O-Part]] hidden in one of the specially-marked boxes. The two are held back by an avalanche of shredded wheat, at which point the floor collapses out from under Ironhide, and he disappears into a vortex lurking below. Upon his arrival in yet another corridor, he is greeted with some bemusement by the [[Maximal]] [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]], whose organic form causes him to mistake her for a [[Predacon (RID)|Predacon]]. She dodges his over-dramatic anime attacks, and after realizing he's in a moralistic scenario warning about the dangers of prejudice, Ironhide calms down and offers to work with the annoyed Sonar to find a way out. Naturally, their way is barred by a congregation of [[alloygator]]s.

Finally, in another dimension just released on DVD at last, [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] is ''just'' about to learn the truth about [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]]'s origins when she is whisked away through another portal. She almost lands on the [[Mini-Con]] [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]], whose overblown independent streak immediately creates a rather standoffish atmosphere between the pair. Sureshock finds she can't [[Powerlinx]] to Arcee, but it turns out to not really matter, as there are no opponents or dangers in evidence—just a door that they go through.

Some time later, the eight 'bots meet in the middle of the corridor maze. Over Sonar's protests, Ultra Magnus establishes himself as the 'bot in charge, and confused introductions between everyone follow. Though unable to see or hear them, the group soon becomes aware that they are being observed by an invisible [[fandom|audience]]; the fourth wall, Arcee deduces, is particularly thin here. Just as they are trying to get to grips with this new twist, a mysterious voice suddenly addresses the 'bots, the unseen speaker revealing himself to be the architect of their present situation, all because he hates the Autobots. Blades, Ravage, and Sonar try to point out that they aren't technically Autobots, but the voice is having none of it, and invites them all to "play a little game". As the 'bots ready for an attack, Blades again tries to point out that he doesn't have any weapons, but it soon becomes a moot point, as the voice's promised "[[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] horde" turns out to be just one, sickly specimen with [[rust rash]]. Suitably embarrassed, the voice instead tries to get the Transformers to fight to the death: Snarl is okay with the idea, Sureshock keeps flip-flopping because she doesn't want to agree with anyone, and Blades is just baffled and horrified in general by the idea of ''physically battling'' someone. The voice claims he has a [[Dark Energon]] bomb primed to go off if they refuse, but Arcee, with a little help from a confused Magnus, bluffs him into allowing them into an "Ancient Autobot pre-battle huddle" so they can come up with some ideas to escape and end the silliness. After some deliberation, they conclude they have been written into a corner, at which point the fourth wall completely collapses and the audience comes into view. The team turns to look with annoyance at the story's writers, demanding to know how they're supposed to get out of this ridiculous situation; [[Greg Sepelak|one of them]] encourages them to turn to the next page in their scripts, but as they're busy doing so, he bolts from the room at high speed. Nonetheless, the next page of script ''does'' contain the answer, and they carry on acting it out...

Taking stock of their resources, the 'bots realise that there are no scientists among them, in what seems like a deliberate omission on their mysterious host's part. Using the experience he has had with mad scientists as a guideline, Blades fakes some scientific gobbledegook that convinces the villain his bomb is going to malfunction and destroy them all—forcing the voice to admit he doesn't even ''have'' a bomb. Exasperated, the enigmatic villain reveals himself to be the [[Skuxxoid]]—though only Snarl recognizes him, forcing Sureshock to quickly consult [[TFWiki.Net]] in order to fill everyone else in. The alien explains that he was seeking revenge against the Transformers for being constantly dismissed; Magnus assumes he was targeting random 'bots so that things would not be traced back to him, but the Skuxxoid sheepishly admits that, no, it was because the home-made transporter he bought on the Internet didn't come with instructions. Arcee tries to show the Skuxxoid some compassion, asking him name, but the reptilian has gone by "the Skuxxoid" for so long, he can't actually remember. Tired of the talking, Snarl grabs the alien and punts him over the horizon.

The "threat" removed, everyone tries to figure out how to get home. Sonar realizes that wherever they are, it's a place that operates on laws that are inherently ridiculous and contrived, and Ironhide hits on a solution: all the cartoons his human friend [[Koji Onishi|Koji]] watches reach a happy ending when everyone stands around and laugh at a dumb joke, so the group tentatively tries it out...

...and Ultra Magnus appears back on the ''Lost Light''! He finds he's only been gone for six seconds, and makes Tailgate vow that they never speak of his disappearance again.

Back on Griffin Rock, Blades reappears, though he can't help but feel that his adventure was missing some kind of character-building moral lesson at its end. He concludes that the lesson is that sometimes, weird stuff just happens... a lesson proven true by the sudden appearance of Ravage, who wishes everyone a happy 30th anniversary!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters|
|h1=[[Autobot]]s/[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'' [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (2)
*[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]] [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (3)
*[[2005 IDW continuity]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (4)
*2005 IDW continuity [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] (5)
*[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon]] [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]] (8)
*2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon [[Hot Shot (RID)|Hot Shot]] (9)
*''Beast Wars'' [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]] (10)
*''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] (12)
*[[Dreamwave Armada continuity|Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity]] [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (13)

|h2=[[Decepticon]]s|c2=
*''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (fiction)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]] (6)
*2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon [[Wind Sheer (RID)|Wind Sheer]] (7)

|c3=
*[[Pete Sinclair]] (16)
*[[Greg Sepelak]] (17)
*[[Trent Troop]] (18)

|c4=
*Narrator (1)
*[[Alloygator]]s (11)
*Menacing voice/[[Skuxxoid]] (14)
*A lone sickly [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] (15)
}}

==Quotes==
'''Ultra Magnus:''' "Now, on to regulation 38-86-B, long-form application for the requisition of weaponized cybertronic livestock... Tailgate? Tailgate!" 
'''Tailgate:''' "Gah! Wh- I’m sorry Ultra Magnus, I seem to have blacked out for reasons that I cannot possibly fathom. Maybe I should go have [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] run a scan, I’ll be right b-" 
'''Ultra Magnus:''' "Oh no you don’t! This is important information you need to know if you’re going to become an Autobot! How do you expect to order a dozen hen-grenades in a war zone if you don’t know how to fill out the proper forms?!" 
'''Tailgate:''' "I hope I never have to find out." 
'''Ultra Magnus:''' "You’re three klicks behind enemy lines, the only source of ordinance is a nearby robochicken farm, and its owner is demanding your credentials! What are you going to do, soldier? Hope your problems just get sucked away into a convenient dimensional vortex?" 
''(Vortex opens opens, sucking Magnus in)'' 
'''Ultra Magnus:''' "This doesn’t get you out of homewooorrrkkkk..."

"I really hope those missiles of yours don’t fire friendship or some such nonsense."
:—'''Ultra Magnus''' on Ravage's armament

"I’m Arcee. Former teacher, current sword-haver. No one’s tardy to MY classes. Well, okay, usually, I introduce myself with, "Hello, I’m Arcee, and I’m... The Girl," but here I might finally have a conversation that passes the Bechdel Test."
:—'''Arcee''' introduces herself to Sureshock

'''Ultra Magnus:''' "You there!" 
'''Snarl:''' "Oh great. Authority figure." 
'''Blades:''' "Oh, wonderful! An authority figure!"

'''Blades:''' "Fight to the death? That doesn’t even make sense! You can’t get so angry with family or coworkers that you just drop dead. Or can you? That sounds awful! New plan, no one do that!" 
'''Ironhide:''' "Kid... he means fight as in battle. With guns and fists and swords." 
'''Snarl:''' "Me Snarl let Blades borrow Snarl’s sword." 
'''Blades:''' "What?! Why would you do that?" 
'''Menacing voice:''' "To resolve conflict! Pay attention!" 
'''Blades:''' "That’s a funny way to learn a valuable lesson about responsibility and teamwork!"

'''Skuxxoid:''' "I did it. I did it all!" 
'''All:''' ''(gasp)'' 
'''Ultra Magnus:''' "It's..." 
'''Sonar:''' "A lizardy pig-man in a belly shirt?" 
'''Ironhide:''' "An orc with a skin condition?" 
'''Blades:''' "The evil sorcerer Ganon! That explains everything! Does anyone have a silver arrow?"

'''Arcee:''' "So.. what is your name?" 
'''Skuxxoid:''' "Uh... Steve- no, no. Err... Thhhhhheloneous, no… I remember! THEODORE, Theodore P. Skuxxoid? Does that sound right?"

==Notes==
*The cast:
** [[Parvesh Cheena]]: Blades, Wind Sheer
** [[Hal Rayle]]: Snarl, Skuxxoid
** [[Jack Angel]]: Ultra Magnus
** [[Susan Blu]]: Arcee, Tailgate
** [[Morgan Lofting]]: Ravage
** [[Michael McConnohie]]: Ironhide, Hot Shot
** [[Samantha Newark]]: Sonar, Sureshock
* Characters mentioned but not seen include: [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], [[Cody Burns|Cody]], [[Graham Burns|Graham]], [[Kade Burns|Kade]], [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], other [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]], Magnus' [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]], Ravage's [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]], Sonar's [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]], [[Jim Lee]], [[Ironhide (WFC)|everbody]] [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|else's]] [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|version]] [[Ironhide (SG)|of]] [[Ironhide (Animated)|an]] [[Ironhide (Armada)|Ironhide]], Sureshock's [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], [[Primus]], and [[Koji Onishi|Koji]].

===Transformers references===
* As usual with these BotCon script readings, some light ribbing of Transformers media takes place:
** Blades is confused by the violence all the others are so-willing to partake in.
** The scene on the ''Robots in Disguise'' world has a strange, wacky scheme from Wind Sheer involving a cereal packing planet, and he spouts off ''{{w|Digimon}}'' dub-style bad puns. Ironhide notes it isn't the weirdest one he's seen this week.
** Ironhide shouts his attacks as he did in the ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon, much to the confusion of Sonar.
** Before being sucked away, Arcee was being told by Sari Sumdac of her super-secret origins which hadn't been revealed due to ''Animated'' ending, and still hasn't been told to this day.
** Arcee comments on Sureshock's Dreamwave-derived over-detailing, prompting Sureshock to comment on Arcee's "minimalist detailing, odd angles, and lack of a nose."
** And, on an extra meta note, everybody gets sent home by laughing at the end.
** Blades is disappointed he didn't learn a character-building message.
* While lamenting the absence of other characters, Blades specifically namechecks [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], [[Cody Burns|Cody]], [[Graham Burns|Graham]], and [[Kade Burns]], growing progressively more irritated at their absence—all characters whose actors had been present at BotCon for a ''Rescue Bots'' panel earlier in the day, but who had left in the interim.
* When being abducted by the portal, Blades lets out a monotonous "aaaa," a meta-joke about "[[dull surprise]]", which plagued the Dreamwave-era of Transformers comics.
* Snarl notes he was "smashing Sweeps" when he was spirited away, perhaps a reference to the character's barely-detectable presence in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', in which he appears during a battle with the Sweeps at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], then vanishes for almost the entire remainder of the film.
* Blades finds the notion of an Autobot turning into a dinosaur unbelievable, a crack at the upcoming ''Rescue Bots'' toys and episodes which grant the show's characters dinosaur alternate modes.
* Ultra Magnus started teaching Tailgate classes on the Autobot Code in [[How Ratchet Got His Hands Back|''More than Meets the Eye'' #5]].
* Ultra Magnus states during his lecture on regulations that under certain circumstances, you can fire in the presence of civilians, so long as 58% of them are wearing hard hats, a crack at the original ''The Transformers'' cartoon, and how human in the show would wear hard hats regardless of profession.
* Ravage comments that Ultra Magnus has a face; his universe's Ultra Magnus doesn't.
* Wind Sheer was a toy-only Decepticon from the ''Robots in Disguise'' line; this is his first appearance in fiction.
* Wind Sheer's looking for an [[O-Part]] in a cereal pack plant; o-parts were the main McGuffin of the ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon.
* Ironhide mistakes Sonar for a Predacon; all the Predacons besides [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] in ''Robots in Disguise'' were redecos of ''Beast Wars'' [[Transmetal 2]] toys.
* From his name, Sonar believes Ironhide ought to be an elephant, referring to [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|''Beast Wars'' Ironhide]].
* Ironhide and Sonar go up against a corridor filled with [[alloygator]]s; alloygators were originally mentioned in [[BotCon 2007]]'s "[[Games of Deception]]".
* The narrator notes that Arcee's home universe has finally been released on DVD; up until that year, ''Animated'' only had its first two seasons released.
* Sureshock's independent personality originates from her bio in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile series. She seems to ''be'' the Dreamwave incarnation of Sureshock, given a remark Arcee makes about all the "little lines" she's covered with.
* Sureshock calls Arcee a "[[Bulk]]," slang for larger Transformers from ''Micron Legends/Armada'' mini-comic ''Linkage''. She tries to powerlinx with her, only to find she doesn't have a port.
* Arcee wields swords now; her toy came with them, but she never got around to using them in the show.
* Blades notes that he has met two dinosaurs, referring to the pterodactyl and prehistoric fish the Rescue Bots encountered in "[[What Rises Above]]".
* The Skuxxoid's Sharkticon has [[rust rash]], a disease originally mentioned in the Marvel ''The Transformers'' comic.
* The Skuxxoid claims to have a "[[Dark Energon]] bomb"; Dark Energon was introduced in the "Aligned" continuity.
* The Skuxxoid, as the story says, comes from the third season of ''The Transformers'' cartoon.
* Ironhide reckons that the script reading makes "less sense than that whole deal with the Buddha statue," referring to the events of ''Robots in Disguise'' episode "[[The Ultimate Robot Warrior]]".
* Sonar is miffed that she has to go back to where she was; namely, the middle of an explosion, as seen in 3H Productions ''Wreckers'' comic "[[Betrayal]]"

===Real-world references===
* The story takes its name from a "{{w|They Might Be Giants}}" song, favorites of the authors.
* Several times throughout the story, Ravage comments on events using the "{{w|Doge (meme)|Doge}}" meme format.
* Wind Sheer's scheme may also be a reference to the [[Fandom:simpsons:The Metal Krusty-O|jagged metal Krusty-O]] that [[Fandom:simpsons:'Round Springfield|Bart Simpson inadvertently swallowed]].
* Arcee blames the wrong Lee for Sureshock's overly-detailed armor: rather than [[Pat Lee|Pat]], she figures it's [[Jim Lee|Jim]]'s fault. Jim Lee had picked up a reputation for covering things with unnecessary "little lines" after he redesigned many DC Comics superhero costumes for {{w|the New 52}} reboot a few years prior.
* Sureshock's depiction in this story (written with input from David Willis) takes some inspiration from Willis' character Malaya Eugenio, from ''Shortpacked!'' and ''Dumbing of Age''.
* Arcee hopes her conversation with Sureshock will finally allow her to past the {{w|Bechdel test}}.
* When the Skuxxoid invites the 'bots to "play a little game", Ironhide is reminded of three things: "thermonuclear war" (a reference to the movie ''{{w|WarGames}}''), "the application of a hacksaw to an ankle" (as in the movie ''{{w|Saw (2004 film)|Saw}}''), and "really annoying cell phone ads" (the {{w|Verizon}} ads on {{w|Blip (website)|Blip}}, which was a web series platform used by, among other things, writers Sepelak and Troop's own show, ''The Isle Of Rangoon'').
* Ironhide believed the Suxxoid was an {{w|Orc}} with a skin condition. Orcs are sometimes depicted in fiction as humanoids with faces resembling those of pigs or boars.
* Blades believed the Skuxxoid is {{w|Ganon}}, porcine antagonist of ''{{w|The Legend of Zelda}}'' video game series, and hopes someone has a [http://zeldawiki.org/Silver_Arrow Silver Arrow] to best him with.
* Sureshock consults [[TFWiki.Net|this wiki]] to find out who the Skuxxoid is.
* The Skuxxoid claims he got his dimensional transporter off of {{w|Etsy}}.

===Other trivia===
* Hal Rayle plays the Skuxxoid, due to the generally agreed on belief that he voiced the Skuxxoid in the third season of ''The Transformers''. A few years later, however, internal documents from Marvel Productions would reveal that [[Corey Burton]] was the one who played the character.

==External links==
* [http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2d94b3_botcon-june-22nd-2014-script-reading_tv "Prevenge" live recording on Dailymotion]

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[[Category:Beast Wars media]]
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[[Category:Timelines media]]

Coca-Cola

2021-04-04T12:44:04Z

Spike467: added rotf game

[[File:Masterforce Coca-Cola.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"COKE ADDS LIFE!"]]

'''Coca-Cola''' is a [[soft drink]].

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' Adventure Game Books===
====''Peril from the Stars''====
When [[you]] went to visit your [[Jack Richards|Uncle Jack]] and [[Sue Richards|Aunt Sue]] at the [[Los Palmos observatory]], your Uncle left you behind at a nearby petrol station while he went to check out suspicious activity at the observatory. The station's owner, [[Olaf]], gave you a Coke while you waited for your uncle's return. {{storylink|Peril from the Stars}}

====''Desert of Danger''====
They apparently served Cola all the way on [[Nebulos]], as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] offered to buy [[you]] one when the both of you and [[Firebolt (G1)|Professor Sparks]] visited the [[Wolf at the Door]] nightclub. {{storylink|Desert of Danger}}

===Battle Beneath the Ice===
The [[City-dweller]]s possessed a machine that could fabricate any food-stuff on command. [[Jeff Grey]] considered asking them to create some Coke for him, though he waited to see how [[Bill Gordon]]'s request for coffee turned out first. {{Storylink|Battle Beneath the Ice}}

===''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon===
[[Clouder]] had a crushed can of Coca-Cola nearby when he watched footage of [[Transformer]] battles. {{storylink|Appearance!! The Final Godmaster}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[Hunter O'Nion]] drank a can of Coca-Cola while typing up an article for [[Mechatopia.com]]. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 1|Infiltration #1}} A "Coke" store was in [[Times Square]]. {{Storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}}

===Live-action film series===
Several multiplayer levels feature advertisements for Coca-Cola. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}

A Coca Cola ad could be seen in [[Hong Kong]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The [[Cyberdroid]] [[Cerebros (RID)|Plasma]] babbled about the taste of Coca-Cola as she remembered the many lives of those who had bonded with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|Head Games}}

==External links==
*{{w|Coca-Cola}} at Wikipedia
*[http://www.coca-cola.com Coca-Cola website]

[[Category:Drink]]
[[Category:Generation 1 substances]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce]]

Leadfoot (DOTM)

2021-03-28T14:10:18Z

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{{disambigm|Leadfoot (disambiguation)|Sideswipe (disambiguation)}}
:''Leadfoot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:LeadfootDOTM-poster.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[[BotCon]]'s most popular cosplay subject.]]

'''Leadfoot''' is one of the [[Wrecker]]s, a group of former engineers turned fighters who have turned their talents to kicking [[Decepticon]] tail across the galaxy. His specialty is building bigger and better weapons, WITH SCIENCE! Unsurprisingly, this vocation has led him to strike up a friendship with the Autobots' resident weapons-hound [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. The way the two egg each other on towards bigger and better "boom-sticks", the other Autobots fear one day waking up to find a smoking crater where their workshop once stood.

[[#Kre-O|Sometimes]] he takes '''Sideswipe'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s name.

{{quote| Wreckers, kill it!|Leadfoot and his pals engage in some brutality|''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Movies===
====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[John DiMaggio]] (English), [[Hiroshi Iwasaki]] (Japanese)|[[Raul Solo]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Ángel Del Río]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Renzo Stacchi]] (Italian), [[Klaus Lochthove]] (German), [[Serge Biavan]] (European French), [[Ricardo Schnetzer]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Aziz Güngör]] (Turkish)}}

{{quote|We were hidden in the first booster rocket to separate. Splashed down in the Atlantic just as planned. (Spits) We ain't going nowhere.|Leadfoot after dismantling a Decepticon pilot|''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)]]''}}

[[Image:DOTM-RoadbusterLeadfoot.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Get in mah belleh!]]

Leadfoot, Topspin and Roadbuster, collectively known as [[Wrecker|the Wreckers]], by [[Charlotte Mearing]], had arrived with the second wave of Autobots aboard the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'', and were rarely let off of the [[NASA]] base because of their attitude. They would spend most of their time working on repairing their ship along with some human engineers, including [[Robert Epps]].

When [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] announced that the current occupation force of Autobots was to be exiled or the [[Earth]] would face the wrath of hundreds of Decepticons, the three prepared the ship for launch and accompanied [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the others aboard, sending the ship into the atmosphere - where it was then targeted and blown to smithereens by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], seemingly killing all the Autobots aboard. Undaunted by this, the Autobot's human allies nonetheless tried to launch an incursion into Decepticon-held [[Chicago]].

Fortunately for them, the Autobots were not actually aboard the ship, and had only feigned their deaths in order to keep the Decepticons from following up on their global threat. Leadfoot and the other Wreckers swung into action immediately, rescuing Epps, [[Sam Witwicky]] and a group of soldiers from a [[Orbital Assault Carrier|Decepticon fighter]] and executing the pilot. Leadfoot revealed that they had hidden in the ''Xantium's'' booster rocket which had separated moments before the ship's destruction, stating that they weren't going anywhere.

While the Autobots were scouting a route to the building containing Sentinel's [[Space bridge]] pillars, [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and his pet [[Driller]] separated Optimus from his weapons trailer. Optimus ordered Leadfoot and the other Wreckers to create a distraction so that he could retrieve it, and in their armored race car forms fired at Shockwave with their machine guns until being forced to retreat, leaving behind [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] and [[Brains]], who had hitched a ride with them. After Optimus had become snared in a construction site's cables, the Wreckers set out to free him. After doing so they rejoined the battle, battling against [[Devcon (DOTM)|Devcon]]. After the battle Leadfoot stood with the other survivors, accepting that Cybertron was gone forever and that Earth was their new home. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon (film)}}
{{note|Leadfoot’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]," and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel]]," the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]]" and the storybooks "[[Optimus Prime's Friends and Foes]]" and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mix & Match]]."}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[Robert Foxworth]] (English, see notes), [[Jin Urayama]] (Japanese)|[[Alain Dorval]] (French), [[Juan Carlos Gustems]] (Spanish), [[Jan Spitzer]] (German), [[Angelo Nicotra]] (Italian), [[Robert Tondera]] (Polish)}}
[[Image:AOELeadfootDeath.jpg|thumb|left|250px|''They're savages, savages'' ''Barely even human!'']]
After the battle for Chicago, [[Harold Attinger]]'s "[[Cemetery Wind]]" was tasked with hunting down the surviving Decepticons on Earth, but also hunted down the Autobots as well. Leadfoot received a message from Optimus Prime, instructing all Autobots to flee for their lives. Leadfoot did so, but Attinger's agents eventually caught up with him. Despite trying to reason with his assailants and attempting to fight back, Leadfoot was brutally killed, and his body's materials were harvested by [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated|KSI]].

Five years later, [[Cade Yeager]] found surveillance footage of Leadfoot's demise, and showed it to the surviving Autobots. Upon watching the footage, [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] sadly took off his hat and held it over his [[spark]] in respect for his fallen friend, bitterly cursing the humans responsible as "savages". So deeply hurt that he had to turn away from the footage, Optimus Prime decided that enough was enough: he would revoke his vow to never kill humans to make Attinger pay for his atrocities with his life. Optimus made good on that vow when much later, he killed Attinger and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] in battle. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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===Target.com profile===
Leadfoot single-handedly stormed [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] to rescue a group of Autobot prisoners, defeating or destroying a number of Decepticons, including dueling and defeating [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]], busting up the Decepticon's mental circuits in the process. He was then personally recruited for the Wreckers by Ironhide.

He had since used his mechanical skills to improve the performance of both of Ironhide's arm cannons, as well as reconfigure his companion [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]] into a souped-up engine. {{storylink|Explore the Cyberglyph Wall for Secrets and Savings#The Story of Leadfoot|The Story of Leadfoot}}

===The Creation Revoltech!===
[[File:Creation Revoltech Wreckers.jpg|thumb|right]]
Leadfoot and the other Wreckers cheered Optimus Prime on when he used the power of the [[Revoltech Unit]] to send [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] packing. {{storylink|The Creation Revoltech!}}
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==Games==
===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[Image:Bsbg-leadfoot.jpg|thumb|]]
Leadfoot participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}
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==Toys==
===''Dark of the Moon''===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_CyberverseLegion_Leadfoot.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm tubby and short and stubby!]]
* '''Leadfoot''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''007'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV17'''

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion single-pack toys, Leadfoot is a [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends-scale]] figure that transforms into a [[NASCAR]] {{w|Chevrolet Impala#NASCAR Sprint Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala}} stock car, specifically {{w|Juan Pablo Montoya}}'s [[Target]]-sponsored #42 car, albeit heavily modified with a ridiculous amount of exposed (non-firing) weaponry and all the various sponsor logos concealed by the modifications. Present on the both sides of the car doors is the Sprint Cup logo found on all the Wreckers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/LegLeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Legion Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Leadfoot_Target_Cyberverse.jpg|thumb|300px|...and now a corporate whore!]]
{{anchor|TargetCyberverseVs}}
*'''Leadfoot and Ironhide''' (Target exclusive Cyberverse 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Cyberverse blaster

: Leadfoot comes as a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] [[repaint]] of the legion figure. His entire hood is now painted red, with the Target Bulls-eye logo prominently displayed. The Sprint Cup logos are moved from his doors to the front fender, and his face and windshield lack the standard release's silver [[paint operation]]s. Other minor changes include the addition of a small Autobot [[insignia]] on his forehead, and the omission of the large Autobot insignia on the left of his left leg. He comes with ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Megaplex]]'s [[Megaplex#Machine Wars|two-piece rifle]] and a [[redeco]] of [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Ironhide]].

:This set also sold in Turkey as a {{w|Carrefour}} exclusive.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TargetLegLeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Target Legion Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:DOTMLeadfootJapanFinal.jpg|thumb|300px|Well, bite my shiny metal - OH, NOOO!!!!]]
* '''Leadfoot''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA34'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cannon/Power Saw, two small guns, one large gun

:Released [[November 17]]th in Japan, TakaraTomy's single release of [[MechTech]] Deluxe-Class Leadfoot was significantly altered from its planned US Target two-pack release (see below), removing all sponsor logos and racing numbers but adding silver paint to the head and shoulders of the robot mode. Like the canned US release, it also includes a redeco of [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Ratchet]]'s MechTech saw.

[[Image:DOTMDeluxeLeadfootJapan.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
:The TakaraTomy stock photography of this toy (seen to the left) did not feature its pair of hood-mounted white Autobot symbols, the white stripes on the transformed rear fenders, the additional silver paint or the MechTech weapon.

:This release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game. His weapon accessories were later reused for [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Movie_the_Best|''Movie the Best'' Bumblebee]] & [[Ratchet_(Movie)/toys#Movie_the_Best|Ratchet]].

:He is really tiny compared to almost all Deluxes.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Leadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Deluxe class Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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{{anchor|AutobotRacers}}
[[Image:DOTMAutobotTeamRacers.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm forty percent lead-belly!]]
*'''Autobot Team Racers''' (Target exclusive MechTech Deluxe 2-Pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cannon/Power Saw, two small guns, one large gun

:This two-pack was originally represented at the [[BotCon 2011]] Hasbro slide show by stock photography of an unaltered deluxe Topspin (as a new character named Twin Twist) and, uh, ''Human Alliance'' Leadfoot (with the text underneath the photo calling it a Deluxe). A later [[eBay]] auction of this two-pack revealed that Leadfoot would have come with a completely unaltered [[Topspin (DOTM)#AutobotRacers|Topspin]] figure (instead of Twin Twist), while Leadfoot himself would have featured his racing numbers and sponsor logos, such as the bullseye on his gut. Like a handful of other ''Dark of the Moon'' products (such as Deluxe [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]), the two-pack's US release was canceled, but unlike those toys, the "Autobot Team Racers" set didn't come out anywhere else in the world either.

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====Human Alliance====
[[Image:HA_Leadfoot.jpg‎|thumb|350px|Was anyone surprised that this was a [[Target]] [[exclusive]]?]]
[[Image:HA_Leadfoot_TakaraTomy.JPG‎|thumb|350px|Was anyone surprised that this ''wasn't'' a Target exclusive?]]
*'''Leadfoot / [[Sergeant Detour]] & [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]]''' (Human Alliance, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA30'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile, leash
:[[Human Alliance]] Leadfoot transforms into the same NASCAR Chevy Impala as the Cyberverse toy, although this one does not have any robotic bits showing in car mode. He comes with [[Sergeant Detour]] and [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]].

:As usual, Sergeant Detour (or any other Human Alliance driver figure) can sit on the seats in vehicle mode or peg onto the robot's hands. He can also man two flip-out guns on Leadfoot's hood-chest as well as ride Steeljaw in his [[cyber-dog]] mode.

:Steeljaw can also convert into what might charitably be called a "weapon", which is basically his head flipped up and the limbs arranged into a crossbow-shaped missile launcher. The weapon itself can be pegged onto either Leadfoot's forearm or back via MechTech ports. Steeljaw also includes a detachable chain 'leash' which can peg to Steeljaw and be pegged into Leadfoot's hand. The leash itself stores in Leadfoot's right arm.

:Finally, as with all of the large Human Alliance figures, he has a gimmick concerning his head. It's essentially the same gimmick as Jazz's and Roadbuster's: when a lever on the back of his head is flipped, he dons a pair of visor-like "sunglasses".

:There are also hundreds of ways that Leadfoot's beer-belly and door chest can be arranged.

:One can store the missile by pegging it onto the thin ridge on the underside of Leadfoot's crotch in either mode. Somewhat unfortunately, it's not very subtle, with the missile proudly sticking out and erect between the seats in vehicle mode. Even more unfortunately, it's Leadfoot's ''crotch'', so storing the missile in robot mode will make Leadfoot particularly happy to see you. Also notable is that his top-heaviness makes him prone to falling over when standing completely straight. Placing him in an action-oriented pose can remedy this.

:There are two deco [[variant]]s of Leadfoot: A Target-exclusive version with the Target logos, car numbers, and other sponsors perfectly visible, especially the bullseye logo on his gut, and the [[TakaraTomy]] version that's been ''completely'' de-sponsored, lacking all of his markings, making the car look ''very'' bare as a result. In exchange, the entire car shell has received a shiny coat of paint, and the robot mode's lower legs, forearms and head are painted silver.

:The Japanese release comes packed with a character card for the MechTech Wars online game. Interestingly, the card still shows Leadfoot with all of his markings, but with the Target logo on his chest lacking the inner circle, essentially just being a ring.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/HALeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Human Alliance Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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===''Bot Shots''===
[[Image:Bot Shots Leadfoot.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Leadfoot''' (Bot Shot, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B015'''
***''Fist strength'': '''425'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''445'''
***''Sword strength'': '''750'''

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'', Leadfoot transforms into a grey and red sports car with a spoiler and [[MechTech]]-style deployed weapons. A sharp impact to his front bumper will cause him to spring into robot mode. He is loosely-based on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Leadfoot.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Sidefoot.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|"Is that Leadfoot?" "They made him use Swipe's name." "Savages."]]
*'''Lockdown Air Raid''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Pieces'': '''203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Movie)#Kre-O|Hound]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Kre-O|Lockdown]], Sideswipe
**''Accessories'': Blaster

: Named "Sideswipe" for reasons nobody can discern (this was the same year they named a [[Punch (G1)#Kre-O|Punch]] [[Kreon]] "Nightbeat"), the ''[[Kre-O]]'' version of Leadfoot has a ferrous-metal backpack that lets him be "grabbed" by the magnetic capture claw on Lockdown's ship, or fake-mauled by the magnets embedded in the various ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] in many sets. He uses the "Transformer" style blaster new to the 2014 sets.

: Also inexplicably, he has the number "41" on the torso rather than his standard "42".

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===''Generations''===

====''Studio Series''====

[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-68-Deluxe-Leadfoot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.facebook.com/146805978722938/posts/4042159479187549| Dabbin' at what the humans call "haters".]]]
* '''Leadfoot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''68'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-58'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[November 28]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missile pods, 2 guns w/ strips, gatling gun, [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]] figure, "[[Chicago]] Warzone" backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Leadfoot is a brand-new mold heavily accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of Moon'', transforming from a robot to a heavily-armored version of {{w|Juan Pablo Montoya}}'s [[Target]]-sponsored #42 [[NASCAR]] {{w|Chevrolet Impala#NASCAR Sprint Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala}} stock car. He comes with two missile racks, two chain guns, a Gatling gun, a non-transforming figure of [[Steeljaw (DOTM)#Generations|Steeljaw]], and a cardboard backdrop display depicting a war-torn Chicago.

: This character is a [[Target]] exclusive in the US... for obvious reasons. In Canada, this figure is a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive. It was announced on the official Transformers Instagram, with pre-orders opening 9AM EST on the Target Website on July 21st, 2020 and appearing on store shelves in September. Unlike the Human Alliance toy, the Japanese release of the toy retains the Target logo marking.
{{-}}

==Merchandise==
===Speed Stars===
====Mini-Vehicles====
*'''Leadfoot''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Stealth Force'''
**''Number:'' '''4 of 5'''

:''[[Speed Stars]]'' Leadfoot is a non-transforming NASCAR Sprint Cup Chevy Impala stock car with a sculpted robot mode relief on his underside, and has a deco similar to his Target-exclusive versions. He was sold exclusively at Target, generally in the stocking-stuffer section. In addition to the usual numbers on the bottom of the robot mode (12201 in white paint and #34230 stamped in), he also has the word "Target" stamped in as well.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/SSLeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on ''Speed Stars'' Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
* Leadfoot is the odd man out amongst the NASCAR trio in that his real-world counterpart is owned by Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, while [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] are based on Hendrick Motorsports racers.
* It sure is convenient that Leadfoot's Cyberverse toy conspicuously covers up those giant Target logos, isn't it? Much easier [[to sell toys]] at [[Walmart]] that way.
* Like his fellow Wreckers, Leadfoot appears to be patterned after a balding, bearded, sunglasses-wearing, beer-gutted NASCAR fan stereotype.
* As part of the promotions for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', the film prop versions of Leadfoot, Roadbuster, and Topspin made appearances at the [[2011]] Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on [[February 20]]th. They appeared both off the track as display cars, and on the track, participating in the ceremonial first lap.
* Contrary to the various images above, the headlights on real-world NASCAR racers don't work. They're actually just [[Sticker|decal]]s.
* Despite already sporting Chevrolet Impala [[kibble]] in robot mode, Leadfoot's concept art featured sponsor decals that were based on the 2008 season's {{w|File:Reed_Sorenson_2008_Target_Dodge_Charger.jpg|Target-sponsored#41 Dodge Charger}} driven by {{w|Reed Sorenson}}, the concept art even featured him with the backlights of the Dodge Avenger.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
* Early working names for him included '''Flash'''.<ref name="nizzi"/> In the movie's end credits, he's listed under two names, '''Leadfoot/Target''', the latter referring to his NASCAR vehicle mode's [[Target|primary sponsor]]. While ''Dark of the Moon'' neglected to personally name the three Wreckers, ''Age of Extinction'' has him named by a grieving Hound.
** This can be seen in the Transformers Collector Cards from Topps, where the card that depicts the scene in which Leadfoot's death is shown refers to him as Flash. Oops.
* No actor is credited as Leadfoot in ''Age of Extinction'', but it's certainly not DiMaggio (who incidentally voiced [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] in the same movie). His single line ("I'm an Autobot!") was originally recorded by Robert Foxworth for [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]'s death scene, and would seem to have been reused by the editors for Leadfoot's, with the dubbers following suit.
* In [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|''The Last Knight'']], [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] has gained a new head resembling Leadfoot's.
* Of course the Wrecker who dies is the one with the giant literal target painted on his chest.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Leadfoot''' (レッドフット ''Reddofutto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Padlógáz''' ("Full Throttle")

==Footnotes==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Age of Extinction Autobots]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Engineers]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Wreckers]]
[[Category: Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]

Torque (FOC)

2020-09-23T19:48:09Z

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{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Torque}}
:''Torque is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:FallOfCybertronTorque.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Voiced by Ice Cube.]]

'''Torque''' is an orange and silver bruiser that turns into a Cybertronian Ford Ranger Wildtrak, and some very familiar looking gams in robot mode.

==Notes==
*Torque was created via a promotion by Ford Australia and [[High Moon Studios]], asking Australian fans to suggest ideas for the character's design.<ref>[http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1080229_fords-latest-transformer-is-based-on-the-ranger-pickup Ford's latest Transformer is based on the Ranger pickup.]</ref> High Moon's art team designed the new Autobot based on the fans' suggestions. This was the second character created from the promotion, the first being [[Falcatron]].The art was used by Ford Australia for promotional purposes.
*Torque's robot mode is an altered version of [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]]'s concept art featured in ''[[The Art of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' book.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category: Australian-original characters]]
[[Category: Fall of Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category: Promotion-only Transformers]]

Falcatron

2020-09-23T19:46:21Z

Spike467: added link to torque

{{factions|autobot}}
:''Falcatron is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:FallOfCybertronFalcatron.jpg|right|400px|thumb|I fly like a hawk, or better yet, an eagle.]]
Turning into a blue Cybertronian Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo sedan, '''Falcatron''' certainly has an appropriate name.

==Notes==
*Falcatron was created via a promotion by Ford Australia and [[High Moon Studios]], asking Australian fans to suggest ideas for the character's design.<ref>[http://www.playerattack.com/news/2012/08/23/falcatron-the-first-aussie-fan-created-transformer/ Falcatron: The first Aussie fan-created Transformer]</ref> [[Jim Daly]] and the rest of High Moon's art team designed the new Autobot based on the fans' suggestions. This was the first character created from the promotion, the second being [[Torque (FOC)|Torque]]. The art was used by Ford Australia for promotional purposes.
*Falcatron's robot mode is an altered version of [[Prowl (WFC)|Prowl]]'s concept art featured in ''[[The Art of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' book.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category: Australian-original characters]]
[[Category: Fall of Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category: Promotion-only Transformers]]

Aston Martin Decepticon

2020-09-16T22:53:18Z

Spike467: more details

{{factions|decepticonfilm|ksi}}
{{noname-designation}}
:''The Aston Martin Decepticon is a man-made Transformers from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] portion of the [[live-action film series|live-action film continuity family]].''
[[File:Aston-Martin-Transformers-4 1378062120.jpg|thumb]]

The "'''Aston Martin Decepticon'''" is a Decepticon that turns into a white [[Wikipedia:Aston Martin DBS V12|Aston Martin DBS V12]].

==Fiction==
===''Age of Extinction'' film===
The Aston Martin Decepticon was among the sports cars delivered to [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated|KSI]] and turned into Transformers. After [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]] took over KSI, it was among the forces he sent to capture the Seed in Hong Kong in order to cyberform the Earth. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

==Notes==
* Like the [[McLaren Decepticon]], it is never seen in robot mode.
* It is not to be confused with the several Aston Martin Vanquishes that can be seen in and around the KSI facility.
* The Aston Martin DBS V12 used in filming was mildly customised by the SR Auto Group, who stanced and fitted it with rose gold and gloss anthracite PUR 9INE wheels.<ref>[http://www.srautogroup.com/blog/2014/02/18/transformed/ SR Auto Group blog: Transformed]</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Age of Extinction Decepticons]]
[[Category:Live-action-only characters]]
[[Category:Man-made Transformers]]

Garagebot

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{{disambig2|the Decepticon from ''Dark of the Moon''|the Autobot cleaning up around Murray Wright High School|Murray Wright High School#Garbage truck}}
{{disambig2|the garbage truck Decepticon from ''Dark of the Moon''|the garbage truck Decepticon from ''Age of Extinction''|Junkheap (AOE)}}
:''Garagebot is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DOTMGarbageLonghaul.jpg|Right|thumb|300px|"Garbage day is a very dangerous day."]]
'''Garagebot''' transforms into a green and white {{w|Waste Management, Inc|Waste Management}} truck. He's sneakier than you might expect.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The six 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.}}
====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
Garagebot was one of the many Decepticons stationed on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] who traveled to [[Earth]] through [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s [[space bridge]] to [[Washington, D.C.]]. Not long afterwards he scanned a garbage truck and went on his merry way. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
Five years after the Battle of [[Chicago]], Garagebot was not listed as "deceased" by the CIA taskforce "[[Cemetery Wind]]", indicating that he survived the battle and may possibly be at large. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}
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==Notes==
*Before assuming the form of a garbage truck, Garagebot resembled [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]], stripped of all identifiable vehicle parts.
*Despite a prominent scanning scene and the presence of an identical truck at the site of [[Sam Witwicky|Sam]] and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s battle, Garagebot never appears again after the Washington D.C. attack.
*Garagebot's name was unknown until the film's prop auction in 2019, where he was listed on a playing card that [[Harold Attinger|Attinger]] uses.<ref>https://profilesinhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/101TransformersSs.pdf</ref>
**And yes, whoever made the prop card from ''Age of Extinction'' almost certainly meant "''Garbage''bot", but that's not what got written.
*Because the prop card reuses Long Haul's earth mode model, it is possible that the Long Haul-type Decepticon that seen in the final battle of ''Dark of the Moon'' is Garagebot. However, Garagebot's card does not have any red markings, indicating that the dead Long Haul lookalike is unrelated to Garagebot.

==References==
<references />
[[Category:Age of Extinction Decepticons]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Live-action-only characters]]

Demolishor (ROTF)

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:''Demolishor is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:HeatScramble-ROTFDemolishor.jpg|thumb|300px|You know that guy in college? The one who juggled and rode a unicycle everywhere? Yeah, we hated him too.]]

The gigantic '''Demolishor''' may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's smart enough to know when to fight openly and when to stick to the shadows. One of the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]], Demolishor arrived on [[Earth]] to find [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] dead, so he went into hiding, gathering other Decepticons who needed a big, blunt instrument to cower behind. Now in charge of this little band, he awaits the day when a new Decepticon leader will rise.

He is sometimes called '''Wheelbot''', and may or may not form the upper torso of [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]. Then again, he's too busy looking after [[Sideways (ROTF)|other Decepticons]] to combine anyway.

{{bigquote|This is not your planet to rule. The Fallen shall rise again!|Demolishor's last words|''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
{{Voiceactor|[[Calvin Wimmer]] (English; credited as "Wheelbot")|[[Gu-han Gang]] (South Korean), [[Andrés García]] (Latin American-Spanish), [[Sérgio Stern]] (Portuguese)}}

[[File:ROTFDemolishorispissed.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''[[Hulk|DEMOLISHOR]] [[Tankor (BM)|SMASH]]!''']]

NEST arrived in Shanghai with a cover story from the Chinese government that there was a chemical spill in the area. Major Lennox and his men followed a radiation blip to a construction site where a massive excavator stood. Suddenly, the excavator transformed and revealed itself to be Demolishor! In fury, he smashed his arms on the ground, flinging concrete pipes onto approaching NEST troopers, crushing them, before rolling away. NEST's firepower availed them little as Demolishor shrugged off their attacks and smashed his way to the nearby freeway. Most of the Autobots were soon deployed to deal with his running comrade [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], leaving NEST with only [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] to deal with the massive Constructicon. Overhead, a [[United States Air Force#C-17 Globemaster III|C-17 Globemaster III]] circled, dropping the most powerful Autobot onto the battle field: [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] had entered the game.

[[File:ROTF-DemolishorPrime.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Prime is his bling!]]
As Demolishor rolled along the freeway, crushing cars, destroying barriers and casually tossing nearby cars to their doom, Optimus intercepted him at an overpass and leaped onto his head as the Decepticon reduced the overpass to rubble. Demolishor declined Optimus' demand for him to "pull over" forcing the Autobot leader to fire his [[Ion blaster]] into the former's head, soon followed by Ironhide jumping on and shooting out his massive wheel. The crippled Decepticon crashed into a warehouse district and was helpless as Optimus Prime, Ironhide, and the rest of the NEST soldiers advanced.

[[File:ROTFDemolishordies.jpg|right|thumb|250px|"Goodbye, Scavenger." "I'M DEMOLISHOR!" "Who cares?" *BOOM*]]

Standing before the "Punk-ass Decepticon" as Ironhide dubbed him, Optimus inquired if there were any last words he wished to convey. In defiance, Demolishor declared with his dying breath that Earth was not their planet to rule, and that [[The Fallen]] would rise again. Optimus Prime disagreed and shot him through the face, destroying him. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
{{note|Demolishor's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]," "[[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 "[[I Am Optimus Prime (ROTF)|I Am Optimus Prime]]," "[[Operation Autobot]]," "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Electronic Voice Changer]]" and "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Mix & Match]]."}}
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===IDW movie comics===
[[Image:Defiance4_Constructicons.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Impress the ladies with a new move...the incredible ''Double Pits to Chesty!!'']]

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.

Demolishor (or a Transformer who shared his [[body-type]]) was among the very first of these new beings, one of several "builders" who would construct a [[Star Harvester|harvester]] when a suitable sun had been found. Once built, the device would drain the energy of these stars, thus replenishing the AllSpark. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}} It is assumed that at some point during the civil war on Cybertron, he sided with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], the new protege of Demolishor's only surviving ancient master, [[The Fallen]].

During the war on Cybertron, Demolishor was used as a shock trooper, sowing terror amongst settlements of displaced Autobots. At one of his massacres there was a survivor, the Autobot [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]].

Demolishor's modus operandi continued when he arrived on [[Earth]], wreaking havoc in human cities, literally daring the Autobots to stop him so that, once baited, he could slaughter the Autobot forces. This caught the attention of Sideswipe, whom Demolishor had assumed was already dead. Delighting in the return of his old playmate, the Decepticon led Sideswipe on a destructive chase through [[Montevideo]] in [[Uruguay]] to [[Buenos Aires]] in [[Argentina]]. Ultimately he was driven to ground again by the arrival of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the [[human]]-[[Autobot]] [[NEST]] team. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 2|Tales of the Fallen #2}}

He was later detected in [[Shanghai]], [[China]], prompting NEST to mobilize once again. {{storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}
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===Toy bios===
[[Image:Demolishor-packageart.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Painting the town red! With the blood of all those dead Chinese people.]]
Demolishor was nice but dim: when he arrived to find Megatron was dead, he decided to hide out until a new leader showed up and took a few smaller Decepticons under his protection. He'd built up quite a little Con-munity! {{storylink|#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Demolishor}}

===''Unite for the Universe''===
Following Demolishor's death, his body was moved to the [[N.E.S.T. N.B.E. Resource Redistribution Plant]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]] to be melted down by [[NEST]]. {{storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 1|Ambition Instigated}}
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==Games==
===Transformers: Battle for the Matrix===

{{Note|Battle for the Matrix is a simplified retelling of the events of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]. It can be played from the perspective of either Bumblebee or Optimus Prime.}}
[[Image:Demolishor battleformatrix.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Prime being stalked...]]
Demolishor uses his wheels to smash Autobots.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle for the Matrix}}
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===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
{{voiceactor|[[Fred Tatasciore]]}}

====Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC====
=====Autobot campaign=====
[[Image:Demolishor shanghai rotfgame conceptart.jpg|thumb|200px|Oh, it's that dream again.]]

NEST communications in a Shanghai construction site were disrupted by the Decepticons, prompting Optimus Prime to investigate. There, the Autobot leader found Demolishor, a massive, powerful Constructicon who pummeled him with missiles, but was eventually defeated. As he lay dying, the Decepticon spat that the Fallen would rise again, and was then executed by Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}
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====PSP====
=====Autobot campaign=====
During the battle in Shanghai, Demolishor obtained the remaining AllSpark fragment, and tried to get out of the city before the Autobots could get their hands on it. However, the Autobots crippled him and forced him into battle. One short fight later, Demolishor was beaten, but not before he could tell the Autobots that their victory would be short-lived, and the Fallen would rise again.

Oh, the Decepticons still had the AllSpark fragment, somehow.

=====Decepticon campaign=====
[[Soundwave (ROTF)| Soundwave]] ordered Demolishor to obtain the AllSpark fragment from a convoy driving around in Shanghai. He obtained it, but perished during the escape. None of the Decepticons actually cared, however, because they got the AllSpark fragment. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PSP)|Revenge of the Fallen (PSP)}}
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====Wii/PS2====
Soundwave ordered Demolishor and Sideways to attack a NEST truck, containing an ancient Cybertronian artifact. While Sideways escaped with the artifact, Demolishor held off the Autobots. Optimus Prime ordered Ironhide to take out Demolishor, and after a brief chase, Ironhide knocked him off a bridge. Demolishor hurriedly tried to dig for something in the ground, and whenever the Autobot approached, he either swatted him away or attempted to crush him. Eventually, Ironhide blew up Demolishor's head, neutralizing him. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Wii/PS2)|Revenge of the Fallen (Wii/PS2)}}

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:EZCollectionDemolishorShanghaiAttack.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Demolishor Shanghai Attack''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

:A [[redeco]] of Legends class [[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]. He was an online [[exclusive]] available as a bonus to the first 120 customers{{fact}} who ordered ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] from [[Toys"R"Us]] Japan. As a Scavenger redeco, Demolishor can form the upper torso of Legends class [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]].

:While this figure was referred to as "Demolishor Shanghai Attack" on TakaraTomy's official website, the included instruction sheet simply calls it "Demolishor".
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:ROTF Voyager Demolishor.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Well... this will be fun to pose.]]
*'''Demolishor''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-03'''

:Demolishor transforms from a red [http://www.mining-power.de/rh400/erh400.html Terex RH400 mining excavator] into a unique robot mode via a surprisingly complex transformation. His [[Mech Alive]] gimmick in robot mode is a drum in each arm that spins when you move his lower arm (not in the shoulders as the packaging call out states). He has real rubber treads that sadly can't move, and no little plastic wheels that help it move either. He is almost impossible to stand up—let alone pose—but it ''can'' be managed.

:In the film, Demolishor's vehicle mode features a lot more white. This toy's colors are actually a match to [[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger's]] colors.

:Like several ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toys, such as [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Voyager_Class_toys_2|Voyager class Starscream]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader_Class_toys_2|Leader class Optimus Prime]], Demolishor is yet another victim of late mold changes due to 2008-2009 economic problems. On the back of the box, his treads are pictured as being made of several individual, linked plastic sections. The sections were apparently recast as a single rubber tread ring for the final toy.

:Also, left out on the instruction was that the shovel "teeth"/robot mode fingers are articulated (albeit via a very tight joint).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Demolishor/demolishor.htm More information on Demolishor at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:ROTF Voyager SA Demolishor 1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Red-and-white color schemes are not always given to [[Ratchet (G1)|ambulances]].]]
*'''Demolishor Shanghai Attack''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-19'''

:Demolishor Shanghai Attack redecoes Demolishor's voyager class toy with colors that more closely resemble those seen in his [[show-accuracy|film appearance]].

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[[Image:TRUShanghaiShowdownDemolishor.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Shanghai Showdown''' (Figure multi-pack, 2010)

:Hasbro's release of the screen-accurate Demolishor features brown dirt decos on his treads and body. He is packed with more accurately decoed versions of [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] in their ice cream truck bodies.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/TRUDemolishor/demolishor.htm More information on Shanghai Showdown Demolishor at TFU.info]''

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==Merchandise==
===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroestwinswidewaysprimedemolishorsideswipe.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Well if there aren't any girls, why am I posed like this?]]
*'''Shanghai Shootout''' (2009)
:Shanghai Shootout replicates the opening action scene from ''Revenge of the Fallen'', featuring figurines of [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]/[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] (ice cream truck), [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (vehicle mode), [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], Demolishor, and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (vehicle mode). Demolishor is a slightly-oversized figure and the centerpiece of the box set. He features articulation at the shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RHDemolishor/demolishor.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Demolishor at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
[[Image:ROTFDemolishorIsWhite.jpg|thumb|250px|The best view of his color scheme in the film is a static shot of his vehicle mode, you say? Well, '''we're''' shocked.]]
*Demolishor is identical in design and vehicle form to [[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]. In the film itself, Demolishor is mostly white with red striping and signage, but in other places his coloration matches Scavenger, such as his first toy, his ''Robot Heroes'' figure, and in his appearances in [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|the video game]] and [[Revenge of the Fallen issue 1|the comic adaptation]]. [[Repurposing]] is quite fitting, if one so chooses.

* Okay, what's a giant mining excavator doing anywhere near a steel mill, exactly? Isn't that like having an amphibious vehicle in the Rocky Mountains?
**In the comic adaptation, Demolishor's [[alternate mode]] is a different model of steam shovel. It is a smaller model that could more realistically hide out in a big city than the very large mining excavator of the toy and movie.

*Demolishor's demise in the movie may be viewed as a rather unfortunate moral grey area on the Autobots' part, and was at one point the focus of heated discussion by some fans.
**On the one hand, though likely as vicious as every other Decepticon shown in the movie continuity, he seemed to just be hiding, and did not attack until his discovery was imminent. To make matters worse, his toy bio, while far from flattering, seems to imply that he takes care of smaller frightened Decepticons out of the goodness of his spark. To top things off, his completely accurate statement that Earth was not the Autobots' to rule never actually implies that it is the Decepticons' either, although in that same statement he also menacingly mentions "the Fallen [rising] again." Again, clearly a monstrous mechanical bully... but how he died in the movie was still slightly unsettling.
**On the other hand, he ''was'' casually picking up passenger-filled cars in his hands and flinging them off the highway overpass to their doom as he was fleeing from NEST, even though they weren't in the way of his wheels (and mercilessly crushing those that were in his way), so it's not like the movie made no effort to paint him in a negative light. In addition, "[[Tales of the Fallen issue 2|Tales of the Fallen #2]]" painted him as a Decepticon that revels in destruction and creating collateral damage, and one that is responsible for several large-scale Autobot massacres in the past, making Demolishor's execution seem more justified.

*During the production of ''Revenge of the Fallen'', the as-yet-unnamed Demolishor was referred to with the simple if descriptive moniker of "'''Wheelbot'''". Although Hasbro went on to provide a proper name for the character, Demolishor still wound up being listed as "Wheelbot" in the credits of the film itself.

*In 2010, Terex sold its mining products line (including the Terex RH400 excavator, Demolishor's alternate mode) to Bucyrus International. That means that Demolishor's altmode was then a Bucyrus RH400 mining excavator. Bucyrus, in turn, was purchased by Caterpillar Inc. in 2011, so Demolisher's altmode is now a Caterpillar 6090. Whatever the name, it is still gigantic.

*Strangely, even though explosions that are targeted at NEST occur all around him at the steel mill, Demolishor has no guns or any other ranged weapons, using his size, weight and strength to cause destruction.

*His ''Revenge of the Fallen'' game incarnation is equipped with missile launchers.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Demolishor''' (デモリッシャー ''Demorisshā'')
*''Polish:'' '''Demolator''' (''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen — The Game]]'')

==See also==
*[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]], the ''other'' Decepticon excavator in ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Constructicons]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]

Licensed vehicle alternate modes

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[[File:Ultimate Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Ultimate Bumblebee as a Chevrolet Camaro.]]
Though many (and some might even say ''most'') Transformers toys are designed to resemble Earth vehicles, only a significant minority actually represent ''specific'' Earth vehicles, the majority having been fudged so as not to have to pay royalties to the actual owners of these vehicle designs.

The exception to this is when [[Hasbro]], [[TakaraTomy]] or both acquire a license specifically to make a toy sculpt of a given vehicle. These licenses are most often with car manufacturers across the world, but have recently expanded to include aircraft and other military hardware.

The notion of Transformers toys being officially licensed replicas of vehicles is a fairly recent one, and even more recent in Hasbro and TakaraTomy actually embracing it with gusto. It can be a risky decision, as licenses need to be maintained and working relationships with the originating companies fostered. Molds whose licenses have expired are unable to remain in production, thus lessening the potential for [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]s. As well, the companies granting the licenses often request a level of creative control over the characters created from their licensed property.

==History==
===Generation 1===
Even though the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Autobot Cars released in 1984 and 1985, just like their ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessors, were closely based on existing car models, none of them were officially licensed. In some instances, sponsor decals of racing cars were slightly altered ("{{w|Gitanes}}" becoming "Citanes", "{{w|Martini Racing|Martini}}" becoming "Martinii", "{{w|Alitalia}}" becoming "Alitalla" etc.) in order to avoid legal trouble with those companies.

An odd case is the Autobot Car [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (based on a Porsche 935 Turbo), whose original European version, released by [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, sported an additional "Porsche" note after the name "Jazz" on the packaging. It's still unclear whether this was supposed to indicate a licensed vehicle, or was merely intended to highlight a domestic vehicle, as the MB toys were also available in Germany.

===Robots in Disguise===
Although the three [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Autobot Brothers [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[X-Brawn]] were all based on real-world vehicles (Prowl on a Lamborghini Diablo, Side Burn on a Dodge Viper and X-Brawn on a Mercedes-Benz ML320 SUV), Takara released their ''Car Robots'' versions without any licensing. When Hasbro brought over the ''Car Robots'' line as ''Robots in Disguise'', they also intended to avoid having to pay license fees, going so far as to retool X-Brawn's headlights as compared to the ''Car Robots'' version in order to make the vehicle look "different" from a real Mercedes.

However, Dodge/DaimlerChrysler apparently still considered Side Burn's vehicle form too close to a real Dodge Viper. Therefore, they pressured Hasbro into acquiring a license. Starting with the red "new style" redeco of RID Side Burn, all subsequent versions of the mold were officially licensed, and in return sported a small official Dodge Viper logo on top of the front grille. Furthermore, the last release of the mold, the Wal*Mart exclusive ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe from 2004, even sported a "Viper" sticker on the front of the packaging, and a "Dodge Official Licensed Product" sticker on the back of the packaging.

The established licensing relationship between Hasbro and DaimlerChrysler/Dodge was presumably also the reason why a Dodge Viper was one of the first vehicles to be actually released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.

A few months after the "new style" redeco of ''RID'' Side Burn had come out, Hasbro also released a Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack of [[retool]]s/redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]]s [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (based on a Yamaha GTS1000A motorcycle) and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] (based on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle), named [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], respectively. One of the inside flaps of the packaging for the two-pack contained a copyright note identifying the two toys as licensed Yamaha and Harley-Davidson vehicles, respectively. (The G2 versions of the two molds had been unlicensed.)

===Alternators/Binaltech===
Hasbro and Takara finally jumped in with both feet in 2003, launching a toyline that was ''entirely'' composed of licensed vehicle modes. Some of this line was leveraged by the companies' growing relationship with the DaimlerChrysler corporation, with some of the toys using vehicle modes by DaimlerChrysler subsidiaries Dodge and Jeep. Other car manufacturers participating were Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Mazda, General Motors (Chevrolet), Ford, Honda (including its US subsidiary Acura) and Toyota (plus its US subsidiary Scion). Most of these companies have their parent companies based either in Japan or the United States; the only genuine European manufacturer willing to license one of their vehicles was Jaguar, owned, at the time, by {{w|Jaguar Cars#Ford Motor Company|Ford}}.

The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line hit some snags in its early development stages when Hasbro approached Porsche and Volkswagen with plans to make new toys of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], respectively. Prototypes of Jazz as a Porsche 986 were made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, arguing that Transformers are "war machines" and thus "not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Volkswagen had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys" (Until [[Bumblebee (film)|recently]]), therefore the design (as a Volkswagen New Beetle) never made it past the 2D stage. The [[prototype]] for Jazz was later shown in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' and during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour, and control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper were also published in the same book.

Other companies also had their own objections: General Motors/Chevrolet initially denied Hasbro and Takara the license for a new version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] based on a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for unknown reasons. Unlike other companies, they later had a change of mind, but not before the real-life C5 generation Corvette was about to be phased out of production, making the toy (and its [[redeco]]s) seem somewhat outdated when they were finally released. An ''Alternators'' toy based on a Mini Cooper was allegedly also in the works in 2004 (semi-confirmed by early preorders for a ''Binaltech'' version), but Hasbro and Takara reportedly failed to obtain the required license. Rumors of actually existing prototypes were never confirmed, however.

Along the same lines, Honda's North American branch urged Hasbro to omit a long gun barrel accessory from the ''Alternators'' version of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (a Honda S2000), together with all references to "weapons" from the packaging. Even though Honda's Japanese branch had no such concerns, allowing Takara to release their ''Binaltech'' version of the toy (named [[Overdrive]]) with the full barrel, Honda Japan insisted that the packaging must not feature any official Honda logos... out of fear that customers might mistake it for an official Honda product, rather than a licensed product by a third party.<ref name="ichhonda">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/bf10a2825e6382d6 Hirofumi Ichikawa clearing up some details behind Binaltech Overdrive, relayed by Doug Dlin at alt.toys.transformers.]</ref> (Apparently that policy has changed in the meantime, since ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], a retool of Overdrive, ''does'' sport official Honda logos on the toy's packaging.) There were also store listings for an unspecified Mitsubishi vehicle which ultimately never materialized... and Hasbro themselves confirmed at [[BotCon 2006]] that a Cadillac XLR (as [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]) would have been the next mold in the line, had ''Alternators'' not been cancelled.

Eventually much of the ''Alternators'', ''Binaltech'', and derived toylines (such as ''Binaltech Asterisk'' and ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'') had to be taken out of production due to the expiration of the licenses which initially allowed their release.

===Star Wars Transformers===
Beginning in 2006, Hasbro leveraged its existing license to produce [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys for Lucasfilms with its ownership of the Transformers brand. The resulting toys were considered Transformers, but not Cybertronians and had no ties to prior franchise fiction. Rather, the figures were mecha piloted by Star Wars characters, and each included a "pilot" figure.

In 2008, Hasbro rolled this toyline into the greater umbrella of their new [[Transformers: Crossovers]] brand. Thus rebranded, the "pilot" figurines were omitted from the re-released toys.

===2007 Movie===
The advent of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live-action movie]] required licensing on a grand scale, as nearly all alternate modes featured in the film had to be at least nominally real-life vehicles. [[DreamWorks]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] reached what must be assumed to have been a very lucrative deal with General Motors, using vehicles from their product line as the movie's [[Autobot]]s' alternate modes almost exclusively. All of those vehicles were also licensed to Hasbro for their accompanying [[Movie (toyline)|toyline]]. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], meanwhile, whose vehicle mode was based on a Ford Mustang, was licensed by Saleen (who had provided a tuned up Saleen S281 "Extreme" Mustang for the movie), because Ford didn't want one of their cars used as a "villain". Therefore, Barricade sports no "Ford" logos in the movie. Only [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] didn't require a license at all, since his vehicle mode in the movie - a Peterbilt 379 - was heavily genericized, and all manufacturer logos were removed.<ref name="edmundsveh">[http://web.archive.org/web/20070809065140/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424 Edmunds.com article on the vehicles featured in the movie.]</ref> TakaraTomy even identifies the Leader Class toy as a Kenworth W900 instead of a Peterbilt 379.<ref name="takaraprime">[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie/ma-01.html TakaraTomy product page for Leader Class Optimus Prime.]</ref>

On a rather bizarre note, even the [[Robot Replicas]] figures of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] were licensed (whereas the Barricade figure wasn't), as was the Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (Autobot Jazz and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]], only released in Australia and Asia since it was cancelled for the US market). Since the figures and the bust don't actually ''transform'', and the copyright remark for the bust only mentions Pontiac but not Hummer, this was likely due to the fact that the robot modes feature the official manufacturer logos on their chests.

In addition, a new development in the official licensing of vehicle modes came in the fact that the movie used real-life ''military'' vehicles as well, namely the [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter]], the [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor]] and the [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Force Protection Buffalo mine-protected vehicle]] - in fact, even the Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory was an officially licensed toy based on an F-22 Raptor!

Meanwhile, new-mold toys inspired by non-transforming vehicles that appeared in the movie, such as [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] (based on a GMC Topkick tow-truck), [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (based on a Bell Helicopter V-22 Osprey) and [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (based on a Cadillac Escalade SUV), again had their alternate forms modified in order to avoid having to acquire licenses (for example, Longarm's toy was more closely based on a Ford F-350 truck). The only exception to this was [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], who was based on a [[Sector Seven]] buggy specifically designed for the movie. Therefore, Hasbro was able to keep the toy's vehicle form spot on to the movie vehicle, since they didn't require an additional license aside from the obligatory DreamWorks/Paramount one.

Unfortunately, due to issues of vehicle mode licensing and the fact that the robot designs are the shared intellectual property of DreamWorks/Paramount, it is a virtual certainty that the Movie toys will never be made available as [[redeco]]s in other franchises (except [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|movie sequels]]) or as [[BotCon|convention]] [[exclusive]]s. So get 'em while the getting's good!

===Universe===
In August 2007, a particularly odd toy with a licensed vehicle mode turned up. The purported character was [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], though the toys were poly-bagged with no character bio. The vehicle mode was a General Motors Chevrolet Aveo. To make matters even more complicated, the instructions sheet included within the polybag marked Swerve as part of the ''Universe'' line (using the logo of the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''original'' toyline of that name launched in 2003]] rather than that of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|second line of that name officially launched in 2008]]).

Early reports throughout the fandom, tepidly verified by Hasbro sources, suggested that the mold's creation had been commissioned by General Motors for that company's [[exclusive]] use; neither Hasbro nor TakaraTomy can use it in their own lines. This amounts to the first time that a "mainstream" Transformer mold was created to be an exclusive (as opposed to things like Happy Meal toys which are obviously distinct from standard product and cost far less to design and produce). The prevailing theory for the toy's existence was that it may have been commissioned as part of an advertising budget tax writeoff. "We spent X amount of money so we don't have to pay Y amount of taxes on our profits; thanks, Byzantine corporate tax laws!"

Not only were the exact origins of this toy a mystery, but also its intended purpose. Ultimately, it was only ever made available in extremely limited venues over the years, sometimes as a free giveaway for a local Chevrolet promotion (in Ontario, Canada in 2009), sometimes via online stores such as the Chevrolet online store in 2008 (which alternatively shipped from Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates, with massive markups for international shipping that made even [[toy scalping|scalper]] prices look reasonable by comparison) and [[BigBadToyStore]] in 2010.

===Alternity===
In early 2008, [[TakaraTomy]] announced a new toy to be released under the header ''Transformers: Alternity''. The toy's vehicle mode was based on a licensed Nissan GT-R, whereas the robot mode was based on a cross between the ''Alternators''/''Binaltech'' and the 2007 Movie line's aesthetic. The character was soon confirmed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Optimus Prime), and the toy was announced to be released in two different color variants, similar to some ''Binaltech'' toys. This was followed by a licensed Nissan Fairlady Z which transformed into Megatron, likewise available in two deco variations, as well as a third color variant for Convoy. The line expanded beyond Nissan vehicles with the solicitation of a figure for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], which transforms into a licensed {{w|Suzuki Swift}}, and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], with a vehicle mode of the {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Hasbro stated at [[BotCon 2009]] that they have no intention to release those toys in the USA.

===Revenge of the Fallen===
Hasbro's relationship with General Motors continued into the development of the sequel to the live-action movie. In addition to recurring same-alternate mode characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] as a slightly updated 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] and redecos of toys from the characters from the first movie (e.g. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] as a Pontiac Solstice), the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line featured many new GM vehicles, this time all of them from their Chevrolet subsidiary. Among them were a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car ([[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]), the Chevrolet Beat ([[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]), the Chevrolet Trax ([[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]) and a new electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt ([[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]). Unfortunately, due to GM's financial problems, a decision was made not to cross-promote the film from their end. [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] also made a toy line-only return; however, whereas the first film's toys had only been licensed by Saleen, all his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys were licensed both by Saleen ''and'' Ford.

A lot of other vehicles, on the other hand, were not licensed, most of them from the Scout Class range. The most notable case is [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], a character who appears in the movie (with full support from Audi): His alternate mode is based on an Audi R8, but either due to Hasbro's well-known problems with acquiring licenses from German manufacturers or because of an exclusive deal with General Motors, the toys' vehicle mode was tweaked just enough to avoid having to obtain a license (similar to ''Robots in Disguise'' X-Brawn).

Just like the first movie, the film continued to license military vehicles. Lockheed Martin provided Hasbro with the licenses not only for the F-22 Raptor, but also for the SR-71 Blackbird ([[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]), and various [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] toys were released as redecos of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the first movie, also as MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. Meanwhile, none of the construction vehicles used as the Constructicons' alternate modes were licensed.

===Transformers (2010)===
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] served as a toy-only continuation of the ''[[live-action film series]]'', bridging the gap between the second and third movie. It featured various redecos of older toys, but also entirely new sculpts for characters such as Bumblebee, Ironhide, Sideswipe and Starscream, all of them making use of the existing licenses.

===Dark of the Moon===
The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third entry in the live-action film series]] once again featured many of the established characters in slightly tweaked versions of the same vehicle modes. Sideswipe remained a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but became a convertible, and Bumblebee's Chevrolet Camaro mode once again featured a few tweaks. The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|accompanying toy line]] featured all those vehicles as well as redecos and retools of toys from the previous lines with their older vehicle models. Barricade also finally returns in the movie, and thus has several new toys. Skids and Mudflap were intended to return in the movie as well, this time both of them in the form of a Chevrolet Spark (the production model of Skids' Chevy Beat concept car from ''Revenge of the Fallen''), but even though they were ultimately scrapped from the movie, Hasbro still released several toys of them, with some of Skids' toys being straight redecos or minor retools of their ''Revenge of the Fallen'' counterparts, while the rest, including all of Mudflap's toys, were new sculpts and accurate renditions of the Chevrolet Spark. Another new licensed GM vehicle was the Chevrolet Suburban, used for the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]]s [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], [[Crowbar]] and [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]].

A (more or less) new addition to the licensing fold is [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Unlike other German manufacturers, they apparently had no objections to their cars representing weapon-equipped alien robots (one of them even an evil Decepticon!), despite what [[Michael Bay]] claimed before the movie's release. [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] aka "Que" transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E550 and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] into a Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, and all their toys are fully licensed. It's possible that Mercedes's different attitude towards the ''Transformers'' brand compared to other German carmakers has something to do with them being part of Daimler-Benz, itself previously part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had already licensed some of their vehicles for the ''Alternators'' line a few years earlier (though all of them from the Chrysler end, which split from Daimler in 2007).

Italian manufacturer Ferrari also provided a Ferrari 458 Italia to serve as the alternate mode of [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]; however, due to an exclusive licensing deal with Hasbro's biggest competitor Mattel, the character was not allowed to sport the name of a Hasbro toy in the movie (hence he was named "Dino" at the request of Ferrari), and the only toy Hasbro released of the character thus far, a non-transforming [[Speed Stars]] vehicle, is naturally not a licensed Ferrari model.

===Masterpiece===
Seeing how the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] series seeks to represent the G1 characters as closely as possible, and with many characters having real-life alternate modes, nearly every car mode in the line is licensed. Returning licencees from the past include Nissan (including it's predecessor Datsun), General Motors (Chevrolet), Lancia, and new ones include Mitsubishi, Lamborghini and it's owner Volkswagen, who has since come around from refusing to approve the Alternators Bumblebee New Beetle.

===Age of Extinction===
The [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]] continues the collaboration with General Motors. Earlier in the film, Bumblebee chooses a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS as his disguise when hiding from [[Cemetery Wind]], whereas later on, he upgrades to the newest model, a 2014 Camaro concept car. (The production crew was actually accused of ripping off a one-of-a-kind custom for the 1967 version.<ref name="1967custom">[http://jalopnik.com/did-transformers-4-rip-off-this-guys-design-for-the-ne-510655228 "Did Transformers 4 Rip Off This Guy's Design For The New Bumblebee?"] at Jalopnik.com.</ref>) Furthermore, new addition [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s alternate mode is a 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray, and recurring character Ratchet briefly appears at the beginning of the movie and transforms into his Hummer H2 ambulance mode (in the color scheme from ''Dark of the Moon'') before being killed at the hands of Cemetery Wind and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. In addition, a Chevrolet Sonic RS Rally car was provided as [[Shane Dyson|Shane's]] car, although not a transformer, it would provide the basis for the licensed alt-mode for [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]].

''Age of Extinction'' is the first movie to feature an official partnership with a manufacturer for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s alternate mode. Earlier in the movie, he transforms into an old, rusty Marmon 97 truck cab (presumably without support from the manufacturer), but later upgrades into a brand new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck that was designed specifically for the movie by "Twins Custom Coaches" and the team at West Coast Customs, with Western Star being a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, who also provided a custom 2012 Freightliner Argosy that serves as [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s alternate mode.

Other manufacturers that provided vehicles to be used for characters' alternate modes were the Oshkosh Corporation with an Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck for [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], the continuing relationship with the Volkswagen group with a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse for [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and a Lamborghini Aventador for Lockdown, and independent Italian manufacturer Pagani Automobili with a Pagani Huayra for [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], but while the One-Step Changers toy was a licensed Pagani, the Deluxe class was simply a redecoed 2014 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee. [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[BotCon 2014]] noted that a full [[retool]] of the Bumblebee toy as Stinger was planned, presumably as the Pagani, but ultimately did not get beyond the [[prototype]] stage.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110327-movie-advanced-series-ad-32-stinger-revealed/?p=2726101 Sabrblade posts on The Allspark forums]</ref> Stinger would finally receive a proper licensed Pagani figure as part of the [[Studio Series]] line.

===The Last Knight===
The [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|fifth film]] continued the GM partnership, Bumblebee being a modified 6th gen Camaro (whose styling would actually preview the 2019 Camaro facelift), whilst the Crosshairs' C7 Stingray mode had a subtly changed decal design, greyed rims and a different spoiler. [[Berserker]] transforms into a Chevrolet Suburban, but that aspect is only shown through his toy.

Mercedes-Benz returns as a prominent licencee, providing a Mercedes-AMG GT-R for Drift (replacing the Bugatti), and a Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4023 for Hound (replacing the Oshkosh). Lamborghini also returned, with a Lamborghini Centenario for [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]] and Aston Martin provided an Aston Martin DB11 as one of [[Edmund Burton]] and [[Cogman|Cogman's]] getaway rides (and formed the basis for his toy-only [[Transtector]]). Interestingly, for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade's]] a new 2015 Ford Mustang police car was used, although now it is no longer a Saleen. Despite previous Barricade toys being licensed by both Ford and Saleen, the Deluxe Barricade is a loose approximation of the real-life Mustang.

===Bumblebee===
There was no major General Motors presence for [[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]], with Bumblebee transforming into a Classic Volkswagen Beetle for the largest portion of the film, and thanks to the Bumblebee Masterpiece toy, most of the Bumblebee toys were licensed by Volkswagen. However, at the end of the film, he ''does'' upgrade to his 1977 Chevrlet Camaro form made famous by the 2007 film (although his robot mode is slightly redesigned), and thus, there were a few toys licensed by GM (though with the robot mode based on the design from the 2007 movie). Aside from a Cliffjumper redeco of a Volkswagen beetle Bumblebee toy, none of the other toys from the ''Bumblebee'' movie line had licensed alternate modes, although Hasbro ''did'' obtain licensed for ''characters'' from the film for the ''Studio Series'' line.

===Studio Series===
A collector-oriented toyline intended to celebrate over ten years of ''Transformers'' live action movies, with new toys of characters pulled from all movies, including the ''Bumblebee'' film that was released during the line's first year. Many of the characters whose toys had licensed alternate modes for the respective film's original toyline retained those licenses.

==Toys with licensed vehicle alternate modes==
===Robots in Disguise===
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; only the "new style" redeco of the Deluxe mold)
*[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] (Yamaha GTS1000A and Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycles; [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] two-pack)

===Universe===
*[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (both Dodge Vipers; [[OTFCC 2003]] exclusive two-pack)
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; Walmart exclusive)
*[[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Aveo; Chevrolet Store exclusive)

===Alternators/Binaltech===
[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Smokescreen as a Subaru Impreza (Binaltech versions).]]
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (Honda S2000 Hardtop; Japan only)
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II; Japan only)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys|Battle Ravage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible)
*[[Camshaft (G1)|Autobot Camshaft]] (Acura RSX)
*[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Decepticharge]] (Honda S2000)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] (Ford Mustang GT)
*[[Hound (G1)|Autobot Hound]] (Jeep Wrangler Sport)
*Meister (Mazda RX-8)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]/Rijie Electro Disrupter Mode (Ford GT; Mirage USA only, Rijie Electro Disruptor Mode Japan only)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] (Acura RSX; Honda Integra in Japan)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] (Jaguar XK)
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]] (Subaru Impreza WRX)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus]] (Ford GT)
*[[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Decepticon Rumble]] (Honda Civic Si)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockblast]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys|Sideswipe]] (Dodge Viper SRT-10)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Silverstreak]]/Bluestreak (Subaru Impreza WRX, Bluestreak Japan only)
*[[Skids (G1)|Autobot Skids]] (Scion xB; Toyota bB X Version in Japan)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2003)
*Smokescreen GT (Subaru Impreza WRC 2004; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Tracks (G1)|Autobot Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|Wheeljack]] (2005 Ford Mustang Street Tuning)
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]] (Honda S2000)

===Binaltech Asterisk===
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Alert]] (Subaru Impreza WRX; Japan only)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Broadblast]] (Toyota bB X Version; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker)

===Kiss Players===
*[[Autorooper]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rodimus]] (Ford GT, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Rodimus)

===Transformers (2007 movie)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen S281 Mustang)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**[[Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Ultimate Class toys
**[[Fast Action Battlers]] toys
**[[Cyber Slammers]] toys
**[[Robot Replicas]] figure (non-transforming, visible Chevrolet logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**Legends Class toys

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Evac (Movie)|Evac]] (MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy
[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Autobot Jazz as a Pontiac Solstice ([[Target]] exclusive version).]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toy
**Robot Replicas figure (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)
**Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

===Star Wars Transformers / Crossovers===
*[[Darth Vader]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Advanced]])
*[[Darth Vader]] (Death Star)
*[[Boba Fett]] / [[Jango Fett]] (''[[Slave I]]'')
*[[Clone pilot|Clone Pilot]] ([[ARC-170 Starfighter]])
*[[Clone Pilot]] ([[Republic Gunship|LAAT Gunship]])
*[[Clone Pilot]] / [[Anakin Skywalker]] ([[Y-Wing|Y-wing]])
[[File:SWTF-toy LukeSnowspeeder.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Luke Skywalker as a Rebel Alliance Snowspeeder]]
*[[Commander Cody]] ([[Turbo Tank]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Anakin Skywalker]] / [[Saesee Tiin]] / [[Ahsoka Tano]] / [[Kit Fisto]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Delta-7 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Anakin Skywalker| Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader]] / [[Mace Windu]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Eta-2 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[X-wing Fighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[Snowspeeder]])
*[[TIE Pilot]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Bomber]])
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] ([[Imperial Shuttle|Emperor Shuttle]])
*[[General Grievous]] (Wheel Bike)
*[[General Grievous]] ([[Grievous Starfighter]])
*[[AT-AT Driver]] / [[Imperial Trooper]] ([[AT-AT]])
*[[Captain Rex]] / [[Captain Keeli]] ([[AT-TE]])
*[[Captain Rex]] (Freeco Bike)
*[[Darth Maul]] (Sith Infiltrator)
*[[MagnaGuard]] / [[Cad Bane]] (Porax Starfighter)
*[[Han Solo]] and [[Chewbacca]] (''[[Millennium Falcon]]'')
*[[Anakin Skywalker]] and [[R2-D2]] (''[[Twilight (SW)|Twilight]]'')
*[[Battle Droid]] (AAT)

===Alternity (Japan only)===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble]] (Suzuki Swift) in two colors:
**Champion Yellow (as Bumble)
**Throttle Gold (as Gold Bug{{sic}})
*[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff]] (Suzuki Swift)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] (Nissan GT-R) in three colors:
**Ultimate Metal Silver Edition
**Vibrant Red Edition
**Super Black Edition
*[[Dai Atlas (Zone)#Alternity|Dai Atras]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z)
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z) in three colors:
**Premium Le Mans Blue Edition
**Blade Silver Edition
**Diamond Black Edition
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultla Magnus]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)

===Revenge of the Fallen===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade toy
**Human Alliance toy
**[[Robot Powered Machines|R.P.M.]] toys
{{Note|Starting with ''Revenge of the Fallen'', all of Barricade's toys have ''both'' a Saleen ''and'' a Ford license, whereas the 2007 Movie toys only had a Saleen license (the car in the movie didn't sport any Ford logos).}}

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**R.P.M. toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2007 concept car)
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**[[Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**[[Gravity Bot]]s toy
**R.P.M. toys
**R.P.M. Battle Charger toy
**R.P.M. Lights and Sounds toys

*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Enforcer Ironhide)
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)

*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy
**Leader Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
[[File:ROTF Deluxe Jolt toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jolt as a Chevrolet Volt.]]
**Deluxe Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Desert Tracker Ratchet)
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]] (Hummer HX)
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car)
**Legends Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy
{{Note|The R.P.M. version of Sideswipe is ''not'' licensed by General Motors. Instead, the toy's vehicle design has been severely altered and looks more like an Aston Martin, because Mattel has an exclusive license for Concept Stingray model cars at a 1:64 scale for their ''Hot Wheels'' line. An early [[prototype]] for R.P.M. Sideswipe that surfaced in 2008 ''was'' still an accurate Stingray, however.<ref name="rpmproto">[http://jalopnik.com/5047177/leaked-transformers-corvette-centennial-concept-toy-possibly-reveals-robot mode Mirrored photos of early R.P.M. Sideswipetoy at Jalopnik.com]</ref>}}

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toy
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Whirl (ROTF)|Autobot Whirl]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy ("Master of Metallikato" two-pack with [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]])

===Transformers (2010)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Hunters Rumble" two-pack)

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**[[Legends Class]] toy ([[Market six]] exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Legends Class Cyberfire Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Battle Ops Bumblebee toys
**[[Activators]] toy

*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy ([[Walmart]] exclusive "Bombing Run Battle" two-pack)

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Legends Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Desert Ruins Brawl" two-pack)
**Deluxe Class Electrostatic Jolt toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class Rescue Ratchet toy
**Voyager Class Night Ops Ratchet toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet StringRay concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance Shadow Blade Sideswipe toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class Tuner Skids toy
**Deluxe Class Tuner Skids toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy (Kmart exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)
**Leader Class toy

===Dark of the Moon===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]])

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys (various exclusives)
**[[Human Alliance]] toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Deluxe Class "Nitro Bumblebee" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toy
**Robo Power [[Activators]] toys
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Darksteel (DOTM)|Darksteel]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] exclusive)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Earnhardt Ganassi Racing [[NASCAR]] race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)

*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Leader Class toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive)
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Human Alliance toy

*Autobot Skids (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, Japan-only)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Topspin (DOTM)|Autobot Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**Robo Power Activators toy

===Age of Extinction===
[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-DeluxeDrift.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Drift as a Bugatti Veyron.]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 model)
**One-Step Changer "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Power Battlers "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class "High Octane" Bumblebee toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Flip and Change toys
**Mega 1-Step Bumblebee (aka "Mega Flip Bumblebee") toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] (2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]] (2012 Freightliner Argosy truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Hot Shot (AOE)|Hot Shot]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] (Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toys

*[[Junkheap (AOE)|Junkheap]] (Waste Management garbage truck)
**Power Battlers toys
{{Note|Presumably, it's not Junkheap's actual truck mode that's licensed, but rather the use of the Waste Management color scheme and logo, which was part of a cooperation with Hasbro that saw the toy officially announced on [[Earth Day]].}}

*[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador car)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toy
**Power Battlers toys
**Smash and Change toys
**"First Edition" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toys

*[[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]] (Chevrolet Sonic RS)
**One-Step Changer toys

*[[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
**One-Step Changer toys

{{Note|Oddly, even though the Power Battlers [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] figure (whose alternate mode is a Local Motors Rally Fighter) even has a Local Motors logo tampographed on the vehicle mode's rear, the packaging does ''not'' feature any call-outs for the company at all.}}

===The Last Knight===
*[[Berserker|Decepticon Berserker]] (Chevrolet Suburban car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Legion Class toys

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014/2017 concept cars)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys
**Titan Changer toy

*[[Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11 car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Drift (AOE)|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Hound (Movie)|Autobot Hound]] (Mercedes Unimog tactical vehicle)
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toy

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toys
**Premier Edition Leader Class toy
**Titan Changer toy

===Studio Series===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-02-Decepticon-Stinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An accurate Stinger toy, only four years late.]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
*Bumblebee (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
*Offroad Bumblebee (Willys MB Jeep)
*[[Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11)
*[[Crowbar]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Drift (AOE)|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R)
*[[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] (Bell AH-1 SuperCobra)
*Dropkick (AMC 1973 Javelin)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
*[[KSI Sentry]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Constructicon Mixmaster]] (Mack Granite concrete mixer)
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
*[[Shadow Raider]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Shatter]] (Plymouth 1971 GTX)
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
*[[Stinger (AOE)|Decepticon Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)

===Bumblebee movie===
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Power-Charge-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|Power Charge Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Nitro Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Power Charge toy
*Bumblebee (Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Mission Vision toy
*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy

===Masterpiece===

*[[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-37 Artfire (TakaraTomy)

*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak/Streak/Silverstreak]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-18 Streak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18S Silverstreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18B [[Bluestreak (Masterpiece)|Bluestreak]] (TakaraTomy)
**MP-06 Bluestreak (Hasbro)

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee/Bumble]] (Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle)
**MP-21 Bumble (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21R Bumble Red Body (TakaraTomy)
**MP-08 Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky (Hasbro)
**MP-45 Bumble (TakaraTomy; deformed Volkswagen Beetle)

*[[Clamp_Down#Masterpiece|Clamp Down/Clampdown]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14C Clampdown (TakaraTomy)

*[[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
** MP-23 Exhaust (TakaraTomy)

*[[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-35 Grapple (TakaraTomy)

*[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-33 Inferno (TakaraTomy)

*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-27 Ironhide (TakaraTomy)

*[[Loudpedal#Toys|Loudpedal]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25L Loudpedal (TakaraTomy)

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-17 Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-17+ Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-04 Prowl (Hasbro)

*[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-30 Ratchet (TakaraTomy)

*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert/Alert]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14 Alert (TakaraTomy)
**MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-26 Road Rage (TakaraTomy)

*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor/Sideswipe]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12 Lambor (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12G Lambor G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12+ Lambor Lambor Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-19 Smokescreen (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12T Tigertrack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25 Tracks (TakaraTomy)

*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
**MP-20 Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)
**MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-45 Cordon (TakaraTomy)

===Collaborative===
*[[Ectotron]] (Modified Chevrolet 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor/[[Ecto-1]])

===Vintage G1===
[[File:Walmart-Vintage-G1-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=0.8|thumb|After 35 years, G1 Bumblebee finally has a licensed alternate mode.]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Bumblebee]] ([[Super deformed|deformed]] Volkswagen Beetle)
{{-}}

===War for Cybertron: Earthrise===
*[[Blast Master|Autobot Blast Master]] & [[Phaser (G1)|Fuzer]]/[[Astro Squad]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sky Lynx]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)

==See also==
*[[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes]]

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Toys]]

Career Day

2020-04-09T14:08:15Z

Spike467: other kids

{{episode|
|seriess=[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]] ''animated short''<nowiki></nowiki>
|image=Animatedshort01.jpg
|caption=Because kids need more realistic role models these days.
|next=Starscream Heckles Megatron
|title="Career Day"
|airdate=[[June 17]], [[2008]] (DVD release)
|written by= [[Marty Isenberg]]
|directed by= [[Matt Youngberg]]
|animation studio= [[Studio 4°C]]
}}

'''Optimus Prime is forced to confront the most dangerous and horrifying force the world has ever known...''school children.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Optimus Helmetdown Careerday.jpg|left|thumb|left|Howedo Ya?]]
It is career day at [[Black River Elementary School]], and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] has stopped by to lecture the children. Prime is clearly a bit frazzled by the whole thing, and it doesn't help that [[Daniel Witwicky (Animated)|one particularly inquisitive child]] is barraging him with a series of questions, such as where his head goes when he turns into a fire truck and how he manages to see when it's tucked away. Before Prime can adequately answer these questions, however, Daniel and all the other students start excitedly demanding that he change into a fire truck. Optimus reluctantly complies and, one [[stock footage]] sequence later, assumes his [[Alternate mode|altmode]], much to the delight of the students. Prime then returns to [[robot mode]] eliciting yawns and groans of boredom from the others, and attempts to return to his original speech. But Daniel raises his hand once more and asks where Prime's [[trailer]] goes when he returns to robot mode. The scene fades out as Prime is seen stuttering, trying to figure out the answer to that question for himself.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] (1)

|c3=
*[[Daniel Witwicky (Animated)|Daniel]] (2)
*[[Trisha]] (3)
*[[Gary]] (4)
*Other unimportant children (5)
*and their teacher (6)
}}

==Quotes==
'''Daniel''': Can you turn into a fire truck right now? 
'''Optimus''': Uh, well, I wasn't planning on... 
'''Children''': *cheering* FIRE TRUCK! FIRE TRUCK! FIRE TRUCK! FIRE TRUCK! 
'''Optimus''': *sighs* Fire truck...
:—Prime learns that there's just no pleasing some audiences...

==Notes==
*The DVD containing this short does not list the title or feature any production credits. This information comes from ''Animated'' designer [[Derrick J. Wyatt]].

===Animation or technical glitches===
* In the beginning, you can hear Optimus Prime speak, but his lips do not move until a close-up, unless he was wearing his face-plate. Kids can be a little germy.
* The first stock footage is reversed. As a result, Optimus has the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder.
* Optimus's firetruck mode is huge, with the kids being very small, and the teacher only coming up to the bottom of his front bumper.

===Transformers references===
* Fans have been wondering about just where Optimus Prime's trailer disappears to when he transforms for many, MANY years. In a way, though, it's relieving to know that Prime himself is just as in the dark as the rest of us. On the other hand, if even Prime himself doesn't know, then [[Furmanism|what chance do we have]] of finding out?
* On the other hand, it's only vaguely been discussed how Transformers "see" in their [[alternate mode]]s, so it's nice to get (part) of an official explanation. (It sure beats [[The Great Car Rally|googly-eyes in the headlamps!]])

===Trivia===
* When Optimus transforms back to [[robot mode]], the dramatic music played when he transforms to FIRE TRUCK! is played again, only ''backwards'' this time.
* Oddly enough, ''nobody'' seems to be waving when the scene involving Optimus changing into a firetruck cuts to a distance shot, despite the sound effects indicating that the crowd's still going wild.
* As the crowd goes wild over Optimus changing into a firetruck, one man (presumably the teacher, since he's the only adult there) hysterically yells, "YEAH! Did you see it? FIRE TRUCK!"
* The kids in this century and setting are so used to robots, even giant ones that talk and originate from alien planets, that a fire truck is a lot more exciting to them. How times have changed.

==Home video releases==
;DVD
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Transform and Roll Out ([[Transformers Animated (cartoon)/home video|Paramount]]) — English and Spanish audio. 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Transform and Roll Out (Paramount) — English and German audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Transform and Roll Out (Paramount) — English and German audio. 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Transformieren und Abfahrt (Paramount) — English and German audio.

==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/dotm/en_US/play/details.cfm?R=70092E80-83C9-4035-9F41-9F137B38E575:en_US Video of short at Hasbro.com]

[[Category:Animated shorts]]

Sentinel Prime (ROTF)

2020-03-28T10:49:07Z

Spike467: notes about firetruck

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:''Sentinel Prime is an [[Autobot]] leader from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:DOTM-Sentinel-Heatscramble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What does [[Spock]] need with [[Ark (DOTM)|a starship]]?]]
'''Sentinel Prime''' hails from an older time when [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] was the galaxy's crown jewel and the [[Transformer]] race was full of promise and potential. The only known remaining [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], he personified what a leader should be: wise, compassionate, and a more than worthy warrior. Revered by both [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]], few would dare stand against his shield and [[Primax Blade]].

But when Sentinel was presumably lost forever on board the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], his hand-picked successor, was left to fill his void. The loss of Sentinel signaled the end of Cybertron's golden age, and the planet spiraled deeper into war. Some who recall Sentinel's reign bitterly remember when Transformers were masters of their fate, rather than scattered to the stars and living as exiles. Above all, Sentinel Prime is a staunch patriot. He loves his home planet with all of his [[Spark]] and will do anything—even go to extremes—to protect it.

{{bigquote|You simply fail to understand that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.|Sentinel Prime|''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''. No, seriously.}}

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five 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====
When [[Sam Witwicky]] launched into a rambling lecture on the nature of space and time while in a trance brought on by the knowledge of the AllSpark entering his mind, he recalled an "expedition" led by Sentinel Prime which took "fourteen galactic convergences" to get "an echo." {{Storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[Leonard Nimoy]] (English), [[Nobuyuki Katsube]] (Japanese)|[[Zhou Zhiqiang]] (Chinese), [[Arturo Casanova]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Dario Penne]] (Italian), [[Marc Cassot]] (European French), [[Jean Brousseau]] (Canadian French)}}

{{bigquote|So lost you are, Optimus. On Cybertron we were gods. And here... they call us "machines."}}

[[File:DOTM-Sentinelsleeps.jpg|left|thumb|upright=2|Sentinel just can't get to sleep without his security [[pillar]].]]

Long ago, Sentinel Prime was the leader of the Autobots before Optimus Prime during the war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. But as the conflict dragged on, with no end in sight, Sentinel found himself forced to make a drastic choice: a secret alliance with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. Believing that it was only through the sacrifice of another world that Cybertron could be restored, Sentinel developed teleportational [[space bridge]] technology to transport resources across interstellar distances—but, knowing that Optimus would never condone his course of action, Sentinel kept his plans a secret, claiming the bridge was a means of transporting troops into battle. Sentinel's intention was to depart for the chosen planet—[[Earth]]—and meet Megatron there later, but during the battle that erupted around the departure of Sentinel's ship the [[Ark (DOTM)|''Ark'']], the vessel was damaged and sent spiralling off into the depths of space, presumed lost forever. The war was left to continue with none save Megatron aware of Sentinel's treachery.

In [[1961]], the ''Ark'' crashed on Earth's [[moon (moon)|moon]]. The impact was detected by [[NASA]], triggering the space race of the 1960s and leading to the [[United States of America]]'s eventual first trip to the moon in [[1969]], which was secretly an attempt to inspect the crashed alien ship. However, before [[Apollo 11]] got there, a team of Decepticons led by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], who had tracked the vessel, removed the majority of the space bridge [[pillar]]s from the ship to keep them out of human hands. The NASA astronauts found no trace of them, nor of Sentinel himself, safely sealed in the ship's crash vault with five remaining pillars.

[[File:DOTM-SentinelOptimusMatrix.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|"Sorry Optimus, I don't want it. Because when I kill someone, I want them to ''stay'' dead."]]

In the present day, a mission to [[Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant|Chernobyl]] resulted in Optimus Prime's Autobots discovery of a piece of the ''Ark'', which had been recovered by a later Russian moon mission. Demanding information from new National Security Director [[Charlotte Mearing]], Optimus learned that the ship was on the moon, and subseuently travelled there with [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] to find and retrieve Sentinel Prime. Taking his mentor's body back to Earth, Optimus revived him with the [[Matrix of Leadership]], and Sentinel awoke in a crazed rage, briefly attacking Optimus before coming to his senses. Sentinel explained the space bridge to the Autobots and humans, lamenting the seeming loss of the pillars that the Decepticons had stolen, and took an immediate dislike to Mearing when she ordered the few remaining pillars taken into custody. Optimus proceeded to give Sentinel a tour of Earth, which led the old Autobot to marvel at the beauty and the life of the planet, after which Optimus offered Sentinel the Matrix back. Sentinel turned it down, feeling unable to lead on a planet he did not know, and telling Optimus that he was now his teacher, rather than his protege.

[[File:DOTMSentinelOptimus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=2|Give me ''your'' face!]]

Discovering evidence that the Decepticons held the missing pillars, the Autobots' young human ally [[Sam Witwicky]] believed that the villains would soon be coming after Sentinel Prime, since only he could activate the technology. Several Autobots escorted Sentinel Prime back to NEST headquarters, fending off a [[Dread (DOTM)|team of Decepticons]] along the way, but once they had arrived at their destination, Sentinel allowed his facade to drop. Knowing that all was in readiness, he revealed his centuries-long alliance with Megatron by slaying [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] with his [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] cannon, tearing NEST headquarters apart to reclaim the pillars, and departing to meet his Decepticon co-conspirators at the [[Abraham Lincoln|Lincoln Memorial]]. There, Sentinel opened a small space bridge portal above, through which Decepticon troops in waiting on the moon poured. Optimus Prime arrived and pleaded with Sentinel to stop, but Sentinel refused, leading to a battle between the two. Sentinel overpowered his former pupil, but spared his life.

[[File:DOTM-SentinelandMegatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|Sentinel and his new hobo friend.]]

Sentinel proceeded to deceive the [[United Nations]], claiming that he and the Decepticons would harmlessly take the resources they needed from Earth and depart with no further bloodshed if Optimus and his "Autobot rebels" were exiled from the planet. The humans wasted no time in agreeing, and the [[Xantium (DOTM)|''Xantium'']] was launched with Earth's remaining eleven Autobots inside... whereupon [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] blew the shuttle to bits. With their primary opponents now believed obliterated, the Decepticons set about conquering the city of [[Chicago]] and positioning pillars in strategic locations around the world. Megatron gloated over the success of their partnership, but Sentinel was quick to violently and physically remind him that he was working ''with'' Megatron, not ''for'' him.

With the pillars in place, Sentinel activated the space bridge, opening a huge portal above the Earth through which Cybertron itself began to materialize. Earth was not without defenders, however: Optimus and the Autobots had, in fact, staged their deaths, and had arrived in Chicago to stop Sentinel's plot. Optimus shot out the control pillar, deactivating the bridge, leading a furious Sentinel to engage him in battle once more. Unlike their last bout, Optimus held his own, leading Sentinel to call upon Decepticon fighter ships to fire on his ex-apprentice, while he broke off to fight his way through the other Autobots in an attempt to escape. NEST soldiers destroyed the ships, allowing Optimus to pursue Sentinel and re-engage him, but this time, Sentinel took the upper hand when he severed one of Optimus's arms.

[[File:DOTM-allIeverwanted.jpg|left|thumb|upright=2|Do you really want to hurt me? Do you really want to make me cry?]]
Just before Sentinel could deliver the killing blow, however, he came under attack from Megatron, who, thanks to the goading of Sam's girlfriend [[Carly Spencer]], had realized the threat Sentinel posed to his leadership and had decided to once again take his rightful place at the top of the command chain. At the same time, the other Autobots destroyed the reactivated control pillar, thus destroying the space bridge and apparently Cybertron with it. Though Megatron's attack on Sentinel saved Optimus's life, the Autobot leader refused Megatron's offer of a truce and killed his eternal foe, leaving Optimus and the now-badly-damaged Sentinel alone once more. Sentinel abandoned his pride; he pleaded with Optimus for mercy, claiming all he ever wanted was the survival of their race. Optimus countered that Sentinel hadn't betrayed the Autobots, but rather ''himself'', and as his treacherous mentor howled at the ruination of his plans, Optimus unceremoniously executed Sentinel Prime with Megatron's fusion shotgun. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

{{note|Sentinel Prime's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]" and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel]]"; the "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]]" and "[[Movie Trilogy]]" comics; and the storybooks "[[Autobots Versus Decepticons]]," "[[Optimus Prime's Friends and Foes]]," "[[The Lost Autobot]]," "[[Dark of the Moon: Action Pop-ups!]]" and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mix & Match]]." Several adaptations include plot points from earlier drafts of the film, including Sentinel killing [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] along with Ironhide; his willingness to kill Optimus at the Lincoln Memorial, sparing him instead only to save the pillars when they come under attack; and his being slain by Optimus using his own Cosmic Rust cannon, rather than Megatron's weapon.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Sentinel head at KSI.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|He didn't get to live long and prosper ''quite'' as much as Leonard, but we'll give him points for trying.]]
After the battle of Chicago, Sentinel's head was recovered by [[Joshua Joyce]]'s [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated|KSI]] to be used to help manufacture their own Transformers. [[Brains]] personally worked on it along with the remains of other fallen Transformers. Five years later, Sentinel himself was listed as "deceased" by the CIA taskforce "[[Cemetery Wind]]". {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}
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===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Foundation1-SentinelPrimeaword.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|"That word is ''fart''."]]
Sentinel Prime was a direct descendant of the first Cybertronian, [[Primus]], and was believed to be the last of the [[Prime (rank)|Primes]]. He told tales to his much younger Cybertronian brethren of how the [[Dynasty of Primes]] had called upon a legendary artifact, the star-powered [[AllSpark]], to give life to their world. But the AllSpark had been lost to history, and their world had tumbled through the cosmos without a star to orbit for eons. Sentinel Prime had plans to rectify this, and he gathered followers who believed in his path to a new age of life on Cybertron. With the help of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], and their legions, they searched the planet for the legendary artifact and a way to power it. However, there were the [[Thetacon (tribe)|Thetacons]], a tribe of separatist Transformers who disbelieved in Sentinel Prime's vision, and warred against him and his followers. This conflict ended when, with the help of [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]], a sun to orbit was brought to Cybertron, and the AllSpark discovered and energized.

[[File:Foundation1 freedom.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2|"Hey, a body! Buff, tanned... yeah, this is mine alright."]]

Though Sentinel Prime had finally returned the forgotten concept of "freedom" back to Cybertron, he felt he no longer had a part in its path to the future. He was old and tired, and spoke in confidence to Optimus, believing that young Autobot was also part of the Prime lineage and requesting that he take on the mantle of leadership. Though Optimus was too humble to accept, not believing Sentinel's claims about his heritage, Megatron overheard their conversation and became jealous of his "brother." {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} Sentinel formulated another plan for Cybertron's future: it would be governed by Optimus's [[Science Division]] and Megatron's [[Defense Force]]. By having Optimus investigate the remains of the Primes' civilization, it would encourage him to believe in his lineage. {{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

Alas, after two generations of successful shared leadership, Megatron fell under the sway of [[The Fallen]], and reshaped his Defense Force as the [[Decepticon]]s, declaring war on Cybertron. Sentinel Prime was at the archaeological dig in Simfur when the first strike took place, and was quick to opt for a technique of self-preservation, rather than attempting to save the Science Division's work. Optimus soon arrived to fend the Decepticons off, and revealed that his studies had proven the truth of Sentinel's words: he was indeed a descendant of the Primes. He did not believe that this made him a born leader, but Sentinel impressed upon Optimus the necessity that he take up command of the [[Autobot]]s, that Cybertron might be saved from Megatron's destructive ambitions.

[[File:Foundation3 sentinels torch.jpg|left|thumb|"Jim... I am, and forever shall be, your friend."]]

As time passed, and the war rolled on with no signs of stopping, Sentinel Prime was forced to make a deal with Megatron to seek out another planet whose resources they can exploit to restore their homeworld. The chosen planet was the resting place of the Primes' Star Harvester. Sentinel recreated the Primes' lost [[space bridge]] technology, fashioning hundreds of pillars that would form a bridge large enough to teleport Cybertron itself across the cosmos {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}} {{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 3|Dark of the Moon #3}} Sentinel then invented a mysterious "torch" that he promised would end the war. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}} The torch had to be brought into contact with the AllSpark to be activated, so the Autobots launched an attack on the Simfur temple to carry out this action while Sentinel stood by with a spacecraft, the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], to await delivery of the active torch. [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita One]] soon returned with the torch, at which point Sentinel instructed Wheeljack to take the [[Ark (Movie)|second Ark]] and collect the remaining Autobots from [[Tyger Pax]], while he himself headed to Simfur to collect Optimus's forces. Upon arrival at Simfur, however, Sentinel's Ark was attacked by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and was consumed by a huge explosion, leaving all present to believe it, Sentinel, and all aboard had been destroyed. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

In actuality, Sentinel's Ark had not been vaporized as believed: it had been teleported away by the [[space bridge]] technology it was outfitted with. With all hands knocked into stasis by the explosion, the ship automatically jinked through space and time on a series of random space bridge jumps, until at last, its sensors locked on to the energy of the AllSpark, which had since been ejected from Cybertron and had crash-landed on the planet [[Earth]]. On its penultimate jump, the Ark crossed paths with the Decepticon ship ''[[Nemesis (ROTF)|Nemesis]]'', which had departed Cybertron just as the war was beginning, and was now also following the AllSpark's trail. The Ark materialized from its jump into the same physical space as the ''Nemesis'', crippling both ships beyond repair; the Ark made one final bridge jump, reappearing in the immediate vicinity of Earth in 1962, where it crashed violently onto Earth's [[moon (moon)|Moon]]. All the Autobots aboard perished save for Sentinel himself, who was in the crash vault and remained slumbering in stasis. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 1|Convergence chapter 1}}
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===Titan movie comics===
Sentinel was a direct descendant of [[Primus]], the first Cybertronian, and one of the last surviving Primes. With a firm but just hand, he ruled the Autobots before the war. During the war, he named Optimus his successor before departing on a mission into deep space, only for his ship to be shot down by enemy fire...

But his Ark merely crashed somewhere near Earth in 1962, a fragment of it landing in Fiesole, [[Italy]]. When a human discovered it in 2011, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] tried to prevent the Autobots from getting that fragment and finding their way to the lost Ark. The Autobots finding Sentinel was ''not'' an option for Starscream and the concept unnerved him... Apparently, the fragment had the power to make martyrs of the good and bad alike. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 3.1|Fight for Fiesole}}

===Mega-Mouth===
A [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron that hailed from another universe]] claimed that ''he'' attacked Sentinel. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.1#Mega-Mouth|Mega-Mouth #1}}

===''BeCool'' shorts===
'''Firetruck''' (消防車 ''Shōbōsha'') was part of the audience of ''Quiz! BeCool''. {{storylink|The Story of Quiz! BeCool}} He also headed a fire brigade that attempted to rescue [[Bumblebee (G1)|Yellow Sports Car]] from a burning building, only for the "emergency" to have been part of a movie. {{storylink|The Story of the Fire Brigade Dispatch!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[File:sentinelprimekreo-wallpaper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Sentinel Prime was rescued from the Moon by Optimus, but then turned all evil and stuff. {{storylink|Take Us Through the Movies}}

Sentinel Prime was in the audience of a tag battle pitting [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] against [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing}} He was in the audience of a dance competition too. {{storylink|Bot Stars}}

Sentinel was also part of a crowd that waited at the finish line of a race between Optimus, Bumblebee, and Megatron. He cheered for Bumblebee as he finished the race, though it turned out Optimus had already won the competition. {{storylink|The Big Race}}
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===''Timelines''===
In one reality, Megatron suddenly shifted position during the Battle of Chicago and thus took advantage of his mysteriously good luck to kill both Optimus Prime and Sentinel Prime. Eventually, though, a new Prime arose, [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Rodimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Megatron (Movie)/toys#Timelines|BotCon 2015 Megatron profile card}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Tyran 609.23-PX Kappa]], Megatron, rather than Optimus Prime, defeated [[The Fallen]]. Megatron went on to gather his army and wage a successful campaign against the Autobots and [[NEST]] on Earth. Falling for baited clues that [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] left for [[Sam Witwicky]], Optimus Prime took the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' to the Moon. Backed into a desperate corner by the Decepticon offensive, Optimus revived Sentinel Prime right on the lunar surface. With Sentinel's aid, Megatron defeated and captured Optimus. With the aid of collaborationist humans, Megatron used space bridge technology to bring Cybertron to Earth orbit, and under [[Dylan Gould]]'s leadership, humans were put to work strip-mining Earth for resources to rebuild Cybertron.

All of this changed when [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] arrived. The bounty hunter demanded that Optimus be handed over to him. Megatron and Sentinel both refused, the former out of pride and the latter out of loyalty. Lockdown then offered a protomatter [[seed]] to Sentinel in exchange for Optimus. While Sentinel was sorely tempted, Optimus used the opportunity to reignite Sentinel's sense of justice. Sentinel proceeded to pretend to hand over Optimus, ambush and defeat Lockdown, and capture Lockdown's [[Knight Ship|ship]]. Allying themselves with the legendary [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]]s, Optimus and Sentinel waged a long guerilla campaign against Megatron and the Decepticons, eventually restoring freedom to Earth and revitalizing Cybertron with the seed. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/22}}

In [[Tyran 208.28 Gamma]], Sentinel Prime's true colors were exposed in part by [[Strafe (TF 2010)|Strafe]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/21}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' mobile game===
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===''Cyberverse Battle Builder''===
Sentinel Prime joined the rest of the Autobots in combating the Decepticons on battlefields on Earth, the Earth's Moon and on Cybertron. Sometimes there were many of him! {{storylink|Cyberverse Battle Builder}}

===''Kreon Chaos''===
Sentinel Prime met with Optimus after Bumblebee had been taken captive in the Autobots' mission to retrieve the Optimus Prime Kre-O kit parts from within Decepticon headquarters. He specialized in defense, and could hold out his shield to either block enemy fire or provide a platform for his fellow Autobots to jump onto, gaining them access to hard-to-reach places. Eventually, the Autobots managed to infiltrate the Decepticons' base, and retrieved the kit parts, which were assembled by Ratchet into a colossal Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Kreon Chaos}}
{{charstubgame|"Earth" and "Moon" stages}}

===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[File:Bsbg-sentinelprime.jpg|thumb|219px]]
Sentinel Prime participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}
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==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[File:DOTM_CyberverseCommander_SentinelPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime 3:16!]]
*'''Sentinel Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''002'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV05'''
**''Accessories:'' Primax blade, shield/fire truck roof

: Sentinel Prime was released as part of the first [[wave]] of [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toys. He transforms from a Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 airport fire truck to robot and back. He comes with his sword and shield, both of which he can wield in either hand. The sword stores underneath his vehicle mode, whereas the shield folds in half and becomes part of the fire truck roof (including the boom arm). Because the boom arm has a grip at the middle that allows Sentinel to hold it in shield mode, the grip can be used as a [[C joint]] bar in vehicle mode.

: Because of clearance issues, bringing and folding his arms to his back for vehicle mode can be rather difficult. The shoulders are more likely to pop off the plastic swivels they're on.

: On some (early?) releases, the Rosenbauer logo on the right side of the truck is reversed.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/CommanderSentinelPrime/sentinelprime.htm More information on Cyberverse Commander Sentinel Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:DOTM_Cyberverse_Commander_DarkSentinelPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Welcome to Sunnyside!]]
*'''Dark Sentinel Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''010'''
**''Accessories:'' Primax blade, shield

: Dark Sentinel Prime is a redeco of the previous ''Cyberverse'' Sentinel Prime. He's... lighter, but has some ''evil''-looking red eyes. The color changes of the unpaintable plastic makes his robot mode somehow screen-accurate, save for some of his chest & vehicle kibble deco differences.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/DarkSentinelPrime/sentinelprime.htm More information on Dark Sentinel Prime at TFU.info]
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*'''Autobot Ark with Roller and Bonus Value Sentinel Prime''' (Cyberverse Playset, 2011)
**''Accessories'': Primax blade, shield/fire truck roof

: This [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] release includes otherwise unchanged [[Ark (DOTM)#TargetBonusValue|Ark]] and [[Roller (DOTM)#TargetBonusValue|Roller]] toys, along with a free and equally unchanged figure of the first Cyberverse Sentinel Prime toy. Good luck getting him into the cockpit.
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:DOTMtoy-SentinelPrimeVoyager.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|There's no fire? There ''will'' be!]]
*'''Sentinel Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Cannon Sentinel Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date: '''[[2011]]-[[August 13|08-13]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA20'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Boom Lift/[[Fusion cannon]]

:Sentinel Prime is in the third wave of ''Dark of the Moon'' ''[[MechTech]]'' Voyagers. He converts from a Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 airport fire truck to robot and back. He features an itty-bitty flip out nozzle on his front. His rotating and extending MechTech Boom Lift (which looks like a giant cannon due to the [[5mm post|peg]] at the tip) becomes a Fusion Cannon when a large button is pushed, but only if the button (which is rotatable) has its underside tabs aligned with its respective sockets on the weapon housing. The weapon can be locked in this mode if the button is rotated while pressed. The weapon itself features a MechTech port on each side panel, with the aforementioned peg at the tip of the Boom Lift.

:While his firetruck roof [[kibble]] is intentionally used as wings/a cape, he's still a pretty significant [[shellformer]], flopping nearly his entire firetruck side panels and front (along with his roof) onto his back, with only his wheels, leg panels, and feet being integrated in any way with his vehicle mode.

:Like the Cyberverse Dark Sentinel Prime, this figure's Autobot symbols are deliberately scratched out. However, his box bio remains coy about his true nature.

:As with all Japanese Dark of the Moon releases, Sentinel Prime (named Cannon Sentinel Prime) comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his new rifle in its combined mode for the MechTech Wars online game. The toy was originally solicited as "New Sentinel Prime"

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/VoyagerSentinelPrime/sentinelprime.htm More information on Voyager Sentinel Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:TF-DOTM-Lucky-Draw-Tritanium-Sentinel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In case you wanted him in trailer-esque colors.]]
*'''Tritanium Sentinel Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Boom Lift/[[Fusion cannon]]

:This gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] version of Voyager Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Sentinel Prime is a prize in [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech campaign in 2012. This toy is limited to 10 pieces.

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====Leader Class toys====
[[File:DOTMtoy-SentinelPrimeMechtechLeader.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2.2|Live-action hyper goldfish!]]
*'''Sentinel Prime''' (MechTech Leader, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA02'''
**''Accessories:'' Primax Blade, MechTech Shield/Bladed Blaster

:''MechTech'' Leader Class Sentinel Prime converts from a Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 airport fire truck to robot and back! In vehicle mode, he features a rotating, extending firefighting boom arm, a small flip-up nozzle on the front fender, and siren lights and sounds, activated by a small grey button on the roof of the cabin. There are two [[5mm post]] hole MechTech ports in this mode; the one on the right hand side of the vehicle has a button inside, that when pushed in (by plugging in a MechTech weapon), activates a weapon deploying sound effect. Pressing the cabin roof button in this mode activates a weapon firing sound. Removing the MechTech weapon activates the [[Transformation#The noise|transformation sound effect]].

:A [[Stealth Force]]-style attack vehicle mode can be formed by opening panels on the rearward sides of the vehicle to expose hidden weapons (that look like missiles) and two more MechTech ports, activating the MechTech Shield's Bladed Blaster mode (by pressing the large button on it marked by the [[Cyberglyphics]]) and attaching that to the vehicle MechTech ports, and clipping the Primax Blade's handle into the two tabs on top of the Shield/Bladed Blaster's turret. In a reversal of his Cyberverse toy, Sentinel's double-bladed Primax Blade folds in half and stores underneath the grey panels forming the roof of much of the vehicle, while the MechTech shield is stored under the truck.

:In robot mode, when the button on Sentinel Prime's chest is pushed, his eyes light up, his chin moves and he says "I am Sentinel Prime!" Two more phrases, "Good to see you alive, Optimus." and "What has happened to the [[AllSpark]]?" are heard when a weapon is inserted into the MechTech port with the button inside of it and the chest button pushed. Unfortunately, international releases of the toy only say the cut-down phrase "Sentinel Prime" (replacing the extra phrases with an electronic pulsing noise and another transformation sound effect) due to the need for the figure to be released in non-English-speaking markets. The siren lights and sounds can still be activated by pressing the grey button back and to the left of Sentinel Prime's head.

:In this mode, Sentinel has four more 5mm MechTech ports: one each on either shoulder and one each on either forearm. If that's still not enough, the screw holes under his wrists can accommodate 5mm weapons as well, for a total of eight weapons beyond those included with the figure. The Primax Blade and Shield can both be held via their respective handles in either of Sentinel's articulated hands; the shield can also be plugged into the MechTech port in Sentinel's forearms. While (possibly) unintended, one of his sword’s blades can be popped off to simulate the Primax blade’s one-sided form seen in the movie.

:The red detailing on the shield as seen in the stock photography is not present on the final product.

:The Japanese release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/SentinelPrime/sentinelprime.htm More information on Leader Sentinel Prime at TFU.info]
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*'''Leader Class Sentinel Prime and Bonus Value Deluxe Class Nitro Bumblebee''' (Unreleased two-pack)
**''Accessories:'' Primax Blade, MechTech Shield/Bladed Blaster

: As the name implies, this [[Walmart]]-exclusive [[giftset]] would have contained a ''Dark of the Moon'' Leader Class Sentinel Prime figure and a ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#LeaderSentinelDeluxeNitroBee|Nitro Bumblebee figure]]. They would have been unchanged from their individual releases. The existence of this unreleased set was revealed by an eBay auction after the DOTM toyline was effectively over.

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===Kre-O===
[[File:Sentinel Prime Kre-O.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.4|Is he a traitor, a [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|jerk]], or will he just [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|show up and die?]] We don't know yet.]]
*'''Sentinel Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Pieces'': '''386'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

:Sentinel is part of the first [[wave]] of ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets and can be built in either robot or ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' inspired fire truck mode. A Kreon can fit in his cab.

:Like many other Kre-O sets, the stock photography features robot construction that differs from the final product. Sentinel Prime's shoulders, feet, and legs are a bit different than on the actual toy. The stock photography actually shows a robot mode that is more similar to his appearance in Dark of the Moon; specifically the shielded shoulders and pointed feet.

:Sentinel Prime's head shape is based on ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]]. The design of the Sentinel Prime Kreon is inspired by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|IDW (2005) Sentinel Prime]]'s appearance in the ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' comic series, and his helmet is based on (and was later used for) Generation 1 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Inferno]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSentinelPrime/sentinelprime.htm More information on Sentinel Prime at TFU.info]''
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* '''Galvatron Factory Battle''' (Kre-O set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Pieces'': '''388'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, KSI Worker (lab worker), KSI Worker (security), [[Dr. Littleman]], Optimus Prime, Vehicon

:"Galvatron Factory Battle" is based on [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated|KSI]]'s factory complex, and one component of the playset build incorporates Sentinel Prime's severed head in a clear jar. He does not sport a helmet, likely due to the small size of the jar.

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===Bot Shots===
[[File:Bot Shots S1 Super Bot 001 Sentinel Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sentinel Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''980'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''630'''
***''Sword strength'': '''190'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'', Sentinel Prime is a teeny little fire truck with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. He is heavily based on the live-action movie sentinel Prime, with his head based on the Sentinel [[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|''Kre-O'' figure]] (which is in turn inspired by ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]]'s head).

:As this "Super Bot" of this wave, Sentinel is mostly unpainted clear-plastic, has different power ratings (Including a much higher "Fist" score) than his (later) normal release, and is [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] to boot.

:This mold was also used to make ''Bot Shots'' [[Hot Spot (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot Hot Spot]] and the main body for ''BeCool'' [[Ganoh#BeCool|Ganoh]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSentinelPrime/sentinelprime.htm More information on Super Bot Sentinel Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Bot Shots S1 BP002 Sentinel Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sentinel Prime / Prowl / Bumblebee''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''360'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''485'''
***''Sword strength'': '''775'''

: A [[redeco]] of his individually-carded toy, this opaque-plastic version of Sentinel was only available in a three-pack with [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Prowl]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShot3Pack|Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BS3pkSentinelPrime/sentinelprime.htm More information on three-pack Sentinel Prime at TFU.info]''
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===BeCool===
[[File:BeCool_Firetruck_SentinelPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Firetruck (Sentinel Prime) ''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B07'''

:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Firetruck" is a redeco of Sentinel Prime very similar to his ''Bot Shots'' three-pack toy, but with a completely red back/roof section. He also features metallic blue paint on his windshield and chest details as well as orange-painted lightbars, and instead of power levels his stickers display pictures of a fireman's uniform, a water hose and an eeevil ball of flame.

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===Generations===
====Movie Edition====
[[File:Tiny-Turbo-Changer-Series-3-Sentinel-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sentinel Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2018)
**''Series:'' '''3'''
**''Bag code:'' '''D'''

:[[Tiny Turbo Changers]] Sentinel Prime, released in series 3, converts from a tiny Sentinel Prime figure into a fire truck.
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====Studio Series====
[[File:Studio-Series-61-Voyager-DOTM-Sentinel-Prime.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|I found my sword, but where is my shield?!]]
*'''Sentinel Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''61'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-49'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 25]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': [[Primax Blade]], "[[Chicago]] Warzone" backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Sentinel Prime is a new Voyager Class mold accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon'', transforming to a Rosenbauer fire engine in 32 steps. He comes with a new [[Primax Blade]] accessory and a cardboard backdrop display depicting a war-torn Chicago. However, unlike previous figures of the character, he does not come with a shield.

:What is noteworthy is that, as a nod to his betrayal in the film, this is the first toy of Sentinel to be explicitly classified as a Decepticon.

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==Merchandise==
===Speed Stars===
====Mini Changers====
[[File:SpeedStars_StealthForce_MiniChangers_Bumblebee&SentinelPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"''You'' were trying eat the last cheesy puff!"]]
*'''Stealth Force Bumblebee & Sentinel Prime''' (2011)

:This non-transforming toy of Sentinel Prime is packed with a non-transforming Stealth Force Bumblebee.

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[[File:SpeedStars_StealthForce_MiniChangers_Sideswipe&SentinelPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well, that's not how I remember it.]]
*'''Stealth Force Sideswipe & Sentinel Prime''' (2011)

:A black redeco of Mini Changers Sentinel Prime comes with a non-transforming Stealth Force Sideswipe.

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===Thrilling 30===
*'''Sentinel Prime''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / #15'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Sentinel Prime was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Sentinel Prime figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Megatron]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Ratchet]] and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]].

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==Notes==
[[File:DOTM-SentinelPrimetrailer.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Jim, you left me on Genesis. Why did you do that?]]

{{quote|Sentinel Prime is great. He's great...I can't tell you anything else, other than he's great.|Michael Bay<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1657670/michael-bay-transformers-dark-of-the-moon.jhtml Interview at MTV]</ref>}}

*In an early draft of ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'', time stops as [[Sam Witwicky]] falls down the building [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] smashed, and Sentinel appears to him via the [[AllSpark]]. Sentinel would've clarified the history of the war and the relationship between Optimus and Megatron (expanding on their history as siblings) and given him a clue to defeating Megatron with the Cube.<ref>[http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/tf1-amblin.html Blog post] from [[Ken Christiansen]].</ref>
*An early working name for Sentinel Prime for ''Dark of the Moon'' was '''Ultra Magnus'''.<ref>[http://tilallaremine.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/dark-of-the-moon-call-sheets/ Dark of the Moon Call Sheets! at Til All Are Mine blog.]</ref><ref>[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm joshnizzi.com]</ref>
*In the debut trailer for the film ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', Sentinel Prime is seen in a gold and silver color scheme. This shot was redone for the movie proper, and he consistently appears red throughout the film. However, the intro to the home video release still shows the gold Sentinel. And this applies for ALL formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 3D, 4K Ultra HD...
*The Rosenbauer Panther fire truck cast as Sentinel Prime was entirely repainted specifically for the film, at a cost of thousands of dollars; real-world aircraft fire-fighting vehicles are required by FAA regulations to have a much lighter color scheme.<ref>[http://www.rosenbaueramerica.com/press/2011/06/rosenbauer-panther-6x6-to-be-f/ Rosenbauer America press release, June 28, 2011]</ref> It was repainted and given to a different airport, where it remained active. At some point it ended up in use at the {{w|Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ngiverson/status/468803416391557120]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/aworcv/i_work_out_at_palo_verde_nuclear_generating/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x]</ref>
*In ''Dark of the Moon'', Sentinel Prime says "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few." Leonard Nimoy said the same line in the 1982 film ''{{w|Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan}}'' as [[Spock]], in one of several ''[[Star Trek]]'' references in the movie.
*Sentinel Prime was physically modeled after {{w|Sean Connery}}.<ref>[http://www.awn.com/articles/3d/colossal-transformers-sequel/page/2%2C1 VFXWorld article on ''Dark of the Moon''.]</ref>
*[[Walmart]] had exclusive retailer rights to use Sentinel Prime in their signage and marketing as part of their "Power of the Primes" campaign.<ref>"The Power of Partnership." Walmart World Jun. 2011: 13</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sentinel Prime''' (センチネルプライム ''Senchineru Puraimu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Őrszem Fővezér''' ("Prime Leader Sentinel")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yùtiāndí''' (御天敌)

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Autobots]]
[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Firefighters]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Primes]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]

Mixmaster (ROTF)

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:''Mixmaster is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]/[[Triple Changer]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ROTF Mixmaster concept art.jpg|thumb|right|300px|You can never have too many shields.]]

A genius chemist amongst the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s, '''Mixmaster''' serves as a weapons designer to the Decepticon elite. He has spent his entire lifespan mastering the intricacies of chemical reactions, becoming an expert in poisons, corrosive substances, and most especially explosives. He has a knack for improvisation, being able to make deadly concoctions from just the native materials a world has to offer. He also seems to have a rivalry with the [[Autobot]] [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]].

There are at least two 'bots of his model, one of which forms the head of [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]; the other may or may not also be named "Mixmaster".

==Fiction==
===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
[[Image:Mixmaster-ROTFcannonmode.jpg|thumb|250px|Good luck figuring this out on my toy.]]
After the [[AllSpark]] shard was retrieved by [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] from [[NEST]]'s secure bunker at [[Diego Garcia]], Mixmaster was among the Constructicons who secreted themselves aboard the ''[[Bayos]]'' freighter heading towards the North Atlantic. Once the ship passed over the [[Laurentian Abyss]], the Decepticons jumped overboard and dove down to where [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s broken body lay. [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]] ordered the death of [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)|the smallest Constructicon]] to rebuild Megatron, a request that Mixmaster and the others obliged with. Soon, Megatron was reborn!

[[Image:ROTF Mixmaster death.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Jetfire stomps Mixmaster's head off (in case you were unable to see due to [[Michael Bay|motion blurs]])]]
After Megatron killed [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], Mixmaster climbed the Brooklyn Bridge and knocked down the American flag in a display of dominance.

Some time later, Mixmaster was present in [[Egypt]] during [[Operation: Firestorm]] and fought against the NEST forces in the Egyptian town near the great ruins of the pyramids, using his cannon emplacement mode to cause serious problems, until the ex-Decepticon [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] arrived to slice him in half and crush his torso, popping his head off and killing him. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Another Constructicon sharing the same body-type as Mixmaster appears during Operation: Firestorm as Devastator's head.}}
{{note|Mixmaster's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novel ""[[The Last Prime]]"; the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation]]"; and the storybook "[[Rise of the Decepticons]]."}}
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===IDW movie comics===
[[Image:Defiance4_Constructicons.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Not shown: Mixmaster learning to use a bone as a club.]]

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.

The "Mixmaster" body-type was among the very first of these new beings, one of several "builders" who would construct a [[Star Harvester|harvester]] when a suitable sun had been found. Once built, the device would drain the energy of these stars, thus replenishing the AllSpark. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}}

One of the Mixmasters was part of [[The Fallen]]'s early Decepticons. On [[Earth]], he and his brothers were sicced on the turncoat [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]. Mixmaster was the last one standing and managed to get the Seeker in a crushing embrace, informing him "You die". Jetfire got out of this by teleporting into Earth's atmosphere, causing Mix's death by atmosphere re-entry. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 3|Tales of the Fallen #3}}

It is presumed that at some point during the civil war on Cybertron, a surviving Mixmaster(s) sided with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], the new protege of the Fallen.

Mixmaster was the leader of the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s on the ''[[Nemesis (ROTF)|Nemesis]]''. He grumbled at [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] for ordering them to stay in the ''[[Longshot (DOTM)|Longshot]]'''s cargo hold when they left the damaged ''Nemesis'' to pursue the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 1}}
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===Toy bios===
While he's still brilliant, all the toxins he's worked on have rotted his ''own'' circuits and made him less and less careful with the chemicals he uses.{{storylink|#RPMs — Robot Powered Machines|RPM}}

All Mixmaster's experimental toxins need to be "tested" and that's why he tracked down [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]]. Unfortunately, Hoist turned out to be a lot tougher an opponent than he'd bargained on! {{storylink|#Back Road Brawl|Back Road Brawl}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' - The Game===
{{voiceactor|[[Dave Boat]]}}

====Xbox 360/PS3====
[[Image:Ironhide VS Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]
Mixmaster was one of the Decepticons dispatched to intercept an evacuation led by [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and a NEST convoy. He led an assault group which was able to destroy the convoy; however, the evacuation had already ended. Since his mission had failed, Mixmaster tried to console himself by killing Ratchet and was able to put him in a critical state before Ironhide arrived and helped him. Mixmaster threw Ratchet away and ordered his troops to attack Ironhide, but the Autobot defeated them. Mixmaster then decided to take care of the situation by himself, but ended up trapped under a platform dropped by Ironhide.

However, this didn't stop him for too long, and he was able to quickly get out and place his remaining soldiers into a scrapyard. The troops were once again defeated by Ironhide and his [[Heavy Iron 2.0|new weapon]] sent by [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]. Mixmaster was too confident that the weapon wasn't strong enough to take out his shields, and he attacked with no warning. During the battle, his shields were in fact destroyed by Ironhide's new weapon, turning the tide of the battle towards Ironhide's favor. Ironhide defeated the Decepticon and terminated his opponent, gangland execution-style.
{{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)}}

====Autobots/Decepticons====
While the other Decepticons were infiltrating NEST facilities, Mixmaster tried to bring back the Constructicons... somehow... and was probably stopped by the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons|Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons}}
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Mixmaster-ROTF-Forged-to-Fight.jpg|thumb|300px|He's looking for payback for what Ironhide did to him in the last game.]]
Mixmaster was one of the Decepticons pulled from [[Live-action film series|his universe]] by the [[Quintessons]] and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of him running around! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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[https://transformersforgedtofight.com/bot-intel-report-mixmaster/| Mixmaster At Transformers: Forged to Fight]

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:ROTF_Legends_Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|200px|My arms hurt...]]
*'''Decepticon Mixmaster''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number'' '''D2'''
:Mixmaster and the six other Legends class Constructicons combine to form Devastator. In Japan, the Legends class Constructicons were sold individually. Mixmaster has the dubious honor of pulling Devastator's face around like a rectal growth in robot mode. He forms (you guessed it) the head of Devastator.

*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends figure multi-pack, 2010)

:In [[Hasbro]]'s markets, the Legends Constructicons were sold together as an [[exclusive]] multi-pack at [[Walmart]] in North America and Argos in the UK.

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[[Image:ROTFLegends_MixmasterG1Colors.JPG|thumb|right|250px|My arms hurt so much they're becoming purple.]]
*'''EZ Collection Devastator - G1 Colors Version''' (Legends, 2010)
:Takara also released the seven Legend class Constructicons in Generation 1-inspired green and purple color schemes.

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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:Mixmaster ROTF Voyager toy.jpg|right|thumb|400px|My arms still hurt...]]
*'''Mixmaster''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-12'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Mixmaster transforms into a gray and silver cement mixer with purple windows and headlights, based loosely on the {{w|Mack Trucks|Mack Granite}} truck seen in the film. He is notoriously one of the hardest to transform toys from the Movie toyline. The vehicle mode's mixing drum is incapable of rotating due to the transformation, but does boast a pair of gigantic Decepticon logos on either side. The cement chute at the rear of the vehicle mode can accurately raise and lower on a hinge, and the cannon can be fixed to fire directly overhead or behind at pursuing vehicles.

: His robot mode is designed to be squat with very long arms, but in order to be fully functional and look like the stock photo, his legs at the hip joints must be slightly mistransformed from what is depicted in his instructions. This results in a robot mode that is very thin and lanky, with numerous joints on the extremely long arms alone. The packaging calls out [[Mech Alive]] gimmickry in the form of "spinning gears" on his chest, but the feature is only present at the thighs and forearms, which reveal shifting internal bits when the joints are rotated. The robot mode's missile-firing cannon is locked in place on its back pointing straight upward; it can be raised over Mixmaster's head, although this involves letting the cab hang loose on his back as it's designed to attach to the cannon. Alternately the toy can be transformed to its artillery cannon-like Battle Mode that has him essentially performing a belly flop, letting the launcher fire forward. At least, according to the Battle Mode's official depiction on the instructions.

[[Image:ROTFVoyager_MixmasterBattleMode.JPG|thumb|left|250px|BUMM]]
: The instructions and the box pictures show the joint that attaches the cab to the robot to be inverted, with the released toy having the cab joint [[Misassembly|upside-down]] as compared with what is in the instructions and box pictures. Out of the box, the toy cannot exactly mimic the battle mode of the instructions or [[stock photography|stock photo]]s, but it's close enough for most people to assume they were doing something wrong until one realizes this mis-assembly. The joint can be corrected by the removal and re-attachment of the metal pin behind the front-bumper, but this is not as easy as it sounds and may potentially be damaging to the toy. This only applies to the Hasbro version of the instructions, however, as the Japanese Takara release had instructions depicting a completely different battle mode<ref>[http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=124022&postcount=13 Thread about Mixmaster's faulty instructions.]</ref>, which utilised the joint in the direction it is assembled, as well as pegs and holes present on the rear wheel segments and the inside of the cab respectively.<ref>[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/products/TF/products/movie2/03_manual.html Takara's instruction with alternate battle mode.]</ref>

: The image of the cement mixer mode on the packaging has been flipped horizontally as well, leaving the location of the ladder switched. Additionally, the robot mode image on the packaging has a different mold for the mixing drum shells, with rectangular-shaped pegs rather than circular.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Mixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on Voyager Mixmaster at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:ROTF-toy_GreenMixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|My arms hurt so ''you'' can pretend it's still the 80s. I hate you.]]
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*'''Back Road Brawl''' (Figure multi-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:Available only in the [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] "Back Road Brawl" figure pack with [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]], this release of Mixmaster features a new head that was gang-molded to Mixmaster, but until now went unused. His colour scheme has been extensively [[redeco]]ed in a layout resembling the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. He is decorated with a small [[tampograph]] reading "Ol' Lefty", a reference to how Generation 1 [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] formed [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]'s left leg.

:He retains the mis-assembled cab joint/faulty instructions.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TRUMixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on "Back Road Brawl" Mixmaster at TFU.info]''

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====Combiner Class toys====
[[Image:TF-ROTF-Combiner-Class-Devastator-Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|thumb|My arms don't hurt anymore.... Wait.... WHERE ARE MY ARMS!?!?!?!?!?!]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)

:The Mixmaster component of the Devastator set becomes Devastator's head. He contains the lights and sounds for Devastator, as well as individual sounds for his vehicle mode. They are motion activated, which means he never, ever shuts up. As with the other Constructicon members in this set, Mixmaster does not have his own robot mode. To activate sounds (if you're willing to do so, that is), press down on a lever on Devastator's chest. Doing so will raise Devastator's mighty head and open his mouth, and cause one of a myriad of sounds to play, including: "I am.... DEVASTATOR!" "CRUSH... AUTOBOTS!" "MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" "I am...DECEPTICON!". In Devastator mode, pressing the button down for a few moments also activates his "vortex grinder". Transforming him back into his own component activates the transformation sound when the face cover is pulled from the underside of his truck mode. After that, he randomly starts making engine stalling noises whenever you look at him funny.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/SupMixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on Combiner Mixmaster at TFU.info]''
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====Mega Power Bots====
[[Image:ROTF MegaPowerBots Devastator.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sometimes it's just Orange Day.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)
: [[Mega Power Bots]] Devastator is a simple toy for younger children, featuring plenty of playing sounds and flashing lights. His limbs have limited swivel articulation and do not detach into separate vehicles. He has a distinctly more humanoid stature than normal.

: Unlike regular [[Power Bots]], and unlike other portrayals of the character in general, Devastator features a transformation! It consists of putting his arms up and laying him flat on his stomach, which lets him roll around using the wheels on his limbs.

: Pressing down the Decepticon shield on his crotch (!) spins the vortex in his chest, lights up his eyes and makes him utter one of many Welker-recorded phrases, including [[The Transformers: The Movie|"Prepare for extermination!"]], "Crush Autobots!" and "I am Devastator!" Pressing on the crane of his excavator arm makes a cannon blast sound effect, while pressing the cab of his loader arm turns the scoop into claws.

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===Transformers (2010)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:TF2010-toy_Legends_green_Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Okay, so they managed to hide the combiner face well enough... but that doesn't help my arms, now does it?]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends figure giftset, 2010)

:A [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive Generation 1-themed redeco of Legends Devastator and his components. Unlike Takara's go at the same idea, Mixmaster and the other Constructicons are mostly just lime green and gray, with the only bits of purple being their windshields. They do, however, have brown [[paint operation]]s on and around their wheels to simulate dirt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/TRUMixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on 2010 Mixmaster at TFU.info]''

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*'''Megatron Rising''' (Figure multi-pack)
[[Image:TF2010MegsRisingMegsAndConstructs.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
:This retailer exclusive multi-pack recreated the scene in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' where the Constructicons resurrect Megatron. The Mixmaster figure itself appears to be an unchanged version from the Revenge of the Fallen release of the Legends Constructicon Devastator combiner figure, and comes packed with (apparently) similarly unchanged Constructicon Devastator figures of [[Long Haul (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Long Haul]], [[Rampage (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Rampage]], a red redeco of [[Scrapper (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Scrapper]], who was probably intended to be [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)|Scrapmetal]], and a metallic green redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#MegatronRising|Megatron]].

:It has never been revealed for which retailer this multi-pack was intended.
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===Movie Advanced Series===
*'''Devastator''' (Legends, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD13'''
: Released as part of Takara's ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' Devastator set, Mixmaster is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Mixmaster to closely resemble his on-screen portrayal.

===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-Mixmaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| My shoulders feel better, but holy hell, are they wide!]]
*'''Constructicon Mixmaster''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''53'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-43'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[January 25|Jan 25]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Operation: Firestorm|Pyramid Desert Battle]]" backdrop
:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' "Constructicon Mixmaster" is an all-new figure accurate to the character's appearance in that movie. He transforms into a licensed Mack Granite truck in 21 steps, or into ''Studio Series'' [[Devastator (ROTF)#Generations|Devastator]]'s head in 30 steps, and includes a cardboard backdrop depicting [[Operation: Firestorm]]. Although he sadly lacks the giant Decepticon insignia on his mixing drum and the triple-barreled cannon of his "attack mode", he ''does'' feature a sculpted tiny "Decepti-dog" front hood ornament. His inner drive wheels are faux parts.

:The front half of his truck mode [[partsformer|detaches]] to reveal Devastator's head (which, contrary to some promotional artwork, is ''finally'' screen-accurate red) and plugs into the back of his compressed mixing drum, which in turn attaches to [[Scavenger (ROTF)#Generations|Scavenger]]. ''Studio Series'' [[Overload (ROTF)#Generations|Overload]] includes an additional armor piece which can be used to give the neck a more screen-accurate appearance. The design of Devastator's lower jaw differs from its appearance in the movie; it doesn't split in two. As another note, Devastator's face has a bare plastic section with hexagonal ports for a headpiece not included with Mixmaster.

:Mixmaster is too wide to fit inside his packaging, so he comes partially disassembled; the front of the truck comes packaged beneath him and the parts of the drum from his upper arms above him. Like the rest of the Voyager figures in the same wave, Mixmaster first saw release in Hong Kong independent stores.

==Merchandise==
===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesironhidemixmaster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Hi, I'm Mixmaster, and I'm extremely pleased to be your villain this evening.]]
*'''Ironhide and Mixmaster''' (2009)
:Part of the second wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' portion of the ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' line, Mixmaster is a new sculpt that comes with a [[redeco]] of the first ''Robot Heroes'' [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]].

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*'''Desert Devastation''' (Multi-pack, 2009)

[[Image:rotf_desertdevastation_rh.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Munchy!]]

:Mixmaster is the sculpted head of "Desert Devastation" Devastator, a super-sized ''Robot Heroes'' figure. He is only available in a multi-pack with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] in their vehicle modes and [[William Lennox]].
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===RPMs — Robot Powered Machines===
[[Image:ROTF-toy_RPM_Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|300px|Proudly covering his ears.]]
*'''Mixmaster''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Commander Series'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 04'''

:[[Robot Powered Machines|Mini-Vehicle]] Mixmaster is a small non-transformable mixing truck with his robot mode sculpted on the vehicle's underside. His wheels feature through-axle construction that allows the toy to zip along at high speeds on smooth surfaces.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RPMMixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on ''RPMs'' Mixmaster at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:ROTFRPMBattleSeries2Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Enforcer Ironhide VS Mixmaster''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''06 of 06'''

:This two-pack contains a [[redeco]] of Mini-Vehicle Mixmaster in mostly white with an orange mixing drum, alongside a red [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. There are some differences between the final product and the stock photography on the cardback - notably, the retail release had brown wheels in place of black, and the cab's smokestacks were originally longer.

: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|ToysЯUs Express]] mall stores and discount chains like Ross and TJ Maxx.

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===Speed Stars===
[[Image:SpeedStars_BattleSeries_IronhideMixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Enforcer Ironhide VS Mixmaster''' (2010)
**''Series'': '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number'': '''06 of 06'''

: Battle Series 2 was re-released as part of the ''[[Speed Stars]]'' line. While the Mixmaster and Ironhide redecos were available more widely than the RPM versions, they lost several [[paint operation]]s in the process.

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==Notes==
*According to [[Ben Procter]]'s [http://conceptartworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ben_procter_rotf_12.jpg concept art], Mixmaster originally had a ''friendly'' face based on that of actor {{w|Brendan Gleeson}}... and was apparently going to be an ''Autobot''. The early head design was actually put to use in the Generation 1 [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]]-themed [[redeco]] store exclusive, as well as the Legends Mixmaster.
*Not unlike [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] in the first movie, ''Revenge of the Fallen'' sees Mixmaster (and indeed, quite a lot of other Decepticons) emits some heavily-processed, garbled Cybertronian noise that desire has occasionally led fans to misinterpret as real dialogue. The difference is that the DVD subtitles actually interpret the roar Mixmaster lets out before transforming to battle mode as the sentence fragment "Listen up..." Unlike Bonecrusher, no voice actor is listed in the end credits.
*The Mack Granite used as Mixmaster's alternate mode was bought and used by Ohio-based concrete company Stocker after filming, and was refurbished after the discovery of it's role in the film.<ref>[https://www.timesreporter.com/x135717002/That-truck-looks-familiar]</ref>
*Though "Back Road Brawl" Mixmaster was a Toy'R Us exclusive, he was featured as a co-sell on exclusive products sent to competing stores (notably the [[Super Tuner Throwdown]], exclusive to Walmart)

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Mixmaster''' (ミックスマスター ''Mikkusumasutā'')

==Footnotes==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Mixmaster/mixmaster.htm Mixmaster at TFU.info]

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Sideways (ROTF)

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:''Sideways is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Sidewaysrotf.jpg|thumb|300px|Guess what? I'm not [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]! Had you all fooled, didn't I?]]

Before the war, '''Sideways''' was a simple courier so he's not a physical powerhouse like the other Decepticons. As he's pretty smart, Sideways prefers to team up with larger Decepticons in the battle against the [[Autobot]]s. This way, his target-friendly companion takes all the heat! When he absolutely must face the enemy, he eagerly deploys the spinning saw blades on his arms.<ref>Sideways's original Deluxe Class bio</ref>

Many would call him a coward, but [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] and her sisters know differently. A world-class spy doesn't do anyone any good if he's compromised. He surrounds himself with dangerous traps, yet always leaves an escape route, and has thus far never been captured.<ref>Sideways's online "Sideways Sneak Attack" bio</ref>

Since he's arrived on [[Earth]], Sideways has started hanging out with the mountainous [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]]. There are few larger Decepticons to lurk in the shadow of!

{{bigquote|Just 'cause I'd always ''rather'' flee than fight, don't mean I ''can't''!|Sideways to Arcee, [[Transformers Comic issue 2.5]]}}

==Fiction==

===Movies===
====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
[[File:ROTF Sideways Chromia.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Sideways desperately tries to flee from a rabid fangirl.]]

Sideways was hiding out in [[Shanghai]] with [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] when [[NEST]] came to investigate a possible Decepticon insurgence. At first, the two Decepticons remained concealed, but Demolishor soon transformed and attacked. While the soldiers and their Autobot allies were busy fighting off Demolishor, Sideways took advantage of the chaos and attempted to make his getaway. He was not entirely undetected, however, as [[William Lennox|Major Lennox]] sent out [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|the]] [[Skids (ROTF)|twins]] in pursuit.

[[File:ROTF Sideways death.jpg|thumb|200px|"No! Please! I was only in the movie for 37 seconds!"]]
With Arcee and the Twins on his tail, Sideways turned a corner to an apartment complex in his way. Rather than turn and lose momentum, Sideways chucked caution to the wind and transformed, knocking Chromia aside in the process, jumping through the apartment building and out the other side. The Twins were unable to keep up with the chase, and Sideways was soon able to fight off Arcee. Sideways didn't get far, and eventually met his end when [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] engaged in pursuit, transformed, and bisected Sideways as he attempted to flee. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Sideways's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'', and ''[[Revenge of the Fallen: The Junior Novel]]'', the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation]]'', and the storybooks "[[I Am Optimus Prime (ROTF)|I Am Optimus Prime]]", "[[Operation Autobot]]", "[[The Last Prime]]", "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Electronic Voice Changer]]", and "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Mix & Match]]".}}

====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
:''See [[Audi R8 Decepticon]]''

===Titan movie comics===
[[File:Titan5_Sidewayssideswipes.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Sideways HATES [[Sideways (Armada)|purple motorbikes]]!]]

Sideways made an early landing in [[Australia]], with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] pursuing him through its northern territories. With his souped-up sports car alt mode, Sideways had them outclassed on the roads and was able to both outpace the Autobots and batter them about. Eventually, Optimus decided to change the terrain by blasting the Decepticon off the road. While willing to fight, the Decepticon gave up when human reinforcements arrived.

However, it became clear (to us, anyway) that he was ''meant'' to get captured as part of a plan to frame [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]: as soon as he was taken to [[Diego Garcia]], [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] arrived to free him. Knocking Arcee aside and using debris as a weapon against humans, Sideways made good his escape. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.5|Reversal of Fortune}}

[[File:Titan_deceptitwins.jpg|thumb|250px|''There is nowhere to run THIS time...'']]

Unfortunately for Sideways, the other part of [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave's]] plan was to get Skids and Mudflap into the Decepticons, and there was no escape from the twins talking ''all the time'' and dissing him as an "average, creativity-stifled grunt". When the twins were sent to bring in [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]], he protested that they were halfwits, and was relieved to find out they were just bait and he'd get to kill 'em afterwards.

Trailing the twins with [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]], he discovered to his disgust that the twins had talked to Ransack instead of fighting. That was "the sort of example that ''so'' needs nipping in the bud", so he and Grindor attacked! Unfortunately for Sideways, the twins were only pretending to defect so they could capture a Decepticon; Mudflap engaged Sideways in a game of chicken, forcing the 'con off the road and straight into a tree. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.7|Turnabout}}

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===Toy bios===
Sideways and [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] burst from their cover when they found [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]] and [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] hunting them. While Rampage confronted Breakaway, Sideways battled Longarm through the streets. {{storylink|#StrikeMission|Autobot Strike Mission toy bio}}

Long reliant on his high speed to make his getaways, Sideways found himself in shock when the body-modifying [[Blowpipe (ROTF)|Blowpipe]] was easily able to keep up with him. {{storylink|#SuperTunerThrowdown|Super Tuner Throwdown toy bio}}

Besides his speed, Sideways enjoyed using deception to get himself out of trouble. This didn't work very well on [[Rollbar (RPM)|Rollbar]], who planned to make the lying Sideways an acquaintance of his fists. Why Sideways decided to change his paintjob for this meeting was anyone's guess. {{storylink|#RollbarVsSideways|Rollbar VS Sideways}}

After his defeat (read: bisection) by [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], Sideways "was rebuilt and sent deep undercover to infiltrate the Autobots". During Sideways's sojourn into the Autobot camp, however, [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] and [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] became suspicious of him, and reverted to their old ice cream truck form to keep track of him. Having discovered Sideways's treachery, they planned to prove their worth by defeating him on their own! {{storylink|#SpyBattle|High-Speed Spy Battle}}

[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] and her sisters [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-1]] had hunted 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. Ultimately, they tracked him down in a munitions factory in the middle of a war zone. Could they slip through his dangerous traps, or would he escape again? {{storylink|#SneakAttack|Sideways Sneak Attack}}

===IDW movie comics===
Sideways was a crew member aboard the ''[[Nemesis (ROTF)|Nemesis]]'' during its mission to scour the galaxy for a [[Star Harvester]]. He was apparently wounded when the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]] warped into their ship and damaged it, as he was heard calling out for the [[Scalpel (ROTF)|ship medic]] in the aftermath. Alongside the rest of the crew, Sideways then boarded the ''[[Longshot (DOTM)|Longshot]]'' and pursued the Ark to [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 1}}

===''Unite for the Universe''===
Following Sideways's death, his body was kept at the [[N.E.S.T. N.B.E. Resource Redistribution Plant]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]] waiting to be melted down by [[NEST]]. Before they got a chance to do so, [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]] attacked the plant and stole the bodies of Sideways and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]], intending to graft parts of them onto [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] as part of [[Project Unite]]. {{storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 1|Ambition Instigated}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] clarified the relationship between Sideways and another [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. There were as many Sidewayses as there were variations of [[Tyran 609.23-XP Kappa]], and one of them made their way to the [[Iocus]] [[universal cluster]] via [[Nexus Zero]], while another came from [[Uniend]] and visited a [[Rovio (universal cluster)|Rovio]] [[universal stream]]. The Sideways of [[Tyran 207.28 Gamma]], who was rebuilt following his bisection, originated from [[Fornax 813.0 Gamma]].

While Sideways had control of the Ask Vector Prime Facebook page, he claimed that he was rebuilt by [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]] following his bisection in Shanghai.
{{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

==Games==
===''Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
{{voiceactor|[[John DiMaggio]] (English)|[[Paweł Szczesny]] (Polish)}}

====Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC====
=====Decepticon campaign=====
[[File:ROTFTheGame_Sideways.jpg|300px|thumb|Bite my colossal, metal ass!]]

Sideways operated as a high-speed reconnaissance operative with the ability to snipe at Autobot opponents from afar with his [[plasma sniper rifle]], engage them up-close with his rapid-firing slag repeater, and slow enemies to a crawl with his [[graviton mine]] when he needed to get away. He uses a pair of saws in melee combat.

Sideways was deployed to Shanghai after the Autobots and their NEST allies were detected interfering with an important operation in the area. Upon arrival, various [[Protectobot Scout|Protectobot drones]] were sent to stop him, but failed. Later, Sideways was sent to the Shanghai waterfront to retrieve [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]], who had been damaged and captured by the Autobots. The nimble Decepticon sports car used a combination of speed and guile to fight his way through the numerically superior Autobot forces, freed Grindor and escorted his bigger buddy back to the extraction point. He was sent back to the waterfront again find a cloaked Autobot probe that threatened the Decepticon operations in China. Following the probe's wake, Sideways raced through the waterfront past startled human dockworkers and the [[Protectobot Warrior|Protectobot units]] assigned to the area, destroying the probe as it revealed itself. {{Storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}
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=====Autobot campaign=====
The Autobots were deployed to China when NEST forces detected the presence of Decepticons in Shanghai. Sideways secreted himself within the urban jungle and sent waves of [[Stunticon Scout 2|Stunticon drones]] against [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. After the last batch of Stunticons had been defeated, Sideways revealed himself, taking pot shots at the powerful Autobot with his [[slag repeater]], after which he would <s>cheese it</s> flee through the narrow alleyways where Ironhide had difficulty following. While the Autobot struggled to pass the cramped causeways, Sideways set himself up on the roof of the tallest residential block and fired his plasma sniper rifle. Ironhide shrugged off the blasts, clambered up the building, and with a mighty punch, sent Sideways plummeting to the ground, reducing him to scrap. {{Storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}

====PSP====
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====Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons====
=====Decepticons Campaign=====
Sideways was in São Paulo, Brazil when Starscream sent a new recruit to meet up with him and Grindor, but they left the newbie to take care of some Autobot reinforcements. He later defended a piazza from the Autobots in Europe, and was humiliated by Barricade in a race. He later helped to tell the story of [[The Fallen]] to the rookie before heading out on a mission to Shanghai.

He later collected some loose Energon around an airport in East Asia and a nuclear silo in the Sahara desert, and also assisted in reviving Megatron.{{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons|Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons}}

For some reason or another, he did not show up in the final battle. We blame [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]].

=====Autobots Campaign=====
Sideways assigned a Decepticon protoform to prevent the Autobots from freeing the hostages at their base in Siberia while he was away on another mission. Later, he attempted to bomb Shanghai's harbor, but was foiled by the Autobot's new recruit. The recruit tracked Sideways down to a supplies ship, and after a long fight, threw a bomb at the Decepticon, blowing him to smitherines, but not before learning about the [[Matrix of Leadership]].{{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons|Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons}}

====''Revenge of the Fallen Game'' (Wii/PS2)====
In Shanghai, Sideways and Demolishor ransacked a NEST truck, holding an ancient Cybertronian artifact. Sideways took the artifact and escaped. He was chased by Bumblebee through the city and eventually up on the skyline. Bumblebee cornered Sideways on a building, but the Decepticon lept off the building, thus continuing the chase. Trying to retreat, Sideways still had numerous Autobots to deal with on the Shanghai highway. Bumblebee eventually tackled Sideways, but the Decepticon jumped in the air, where he was rescued by Starscream, and mocked the small Autobot as he made his escape.

Later, Sideways and Starscream were ordered by The Fallen to raid the US Navy in order to retrieve Megatron's corpse. After Starscream crippled the Navy, Sideways was deployed to go aboard the base. After tearing through the defenses, he activated the crane to pull Megatron out of the [[Laurentian Abyss]]. Megatron was then delivered to the Fallen's lair where he was rebuilt and resurrected. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Wii/PS2)|Revenge of the Fallen (Wii/PS2)}}

===''Transformers: The Ride – 3D''===
Sideways, along with [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]], simultaneously infiltrated [[NEST | NEST HQ]] in an attempt to retrieve the [[AllSpark|AllSpark shard]] from the humans. While Ravage retrieved the shard, Sideways came to intercept him in the main hangar, with the Autobot warrior, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], in hot pursuit. Bumblebee sideswiped Sideways as they swerved into the hangar, causing him to lose control and lose a tire. Sideways, temporarily incompacitated by the blow, failed to stop Bumblebee from dispatching Ravage and passing the shard to [[Evac (Ride)|Evac]], the newly recruited NEST soldier transport, who had pursued Ravage to the site. After gaining his wits, he quietly approached from behind and kicked Bumblebee, knocking him down. While the Autobot was briefly stunned, Sideways quickly tried to retrieve the shard from Evac's hand. Recovering faster than Sideways had counted on, Bumblebee got up, and swiftly knocked Sideways' left arm right out of the socket. He was finally killed when Bumblebee came upon him, snapped his neck, and threw his body across the room, granting Evac time to escape with the humans and shard. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ride – 3D}}

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:ROTF-toy_Legends_Sideways.jpg|thumb|300px|Bite my tiny metal ass!]]
*'''Sideways''' (Legends, 2009)
**''EZ Collection Number'': '''EZ-12'''

:A smaller-scale Sideways with a simplified transformation reminiscent of [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]'s, such as making the sides of the car into his arms. He features ball joint hips, backwards knee things, and ball joint arms for articulation. Like with the Deluxe toy, the car lacks the wide black stripe from the movie. Unlike with the Deluxe toy, they apparently felt the need to make much more radical changes to the shape of the car to avoid looking too much like the unlicensed-for-toys Audi R8 used in the movie.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] [[Override (TF 2010)|Override]]. It was also [[retool]]ed to make [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Series 2 [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] (hands altered to hold 3mm pegs, peg holes added to doors), then that version [[redeco]]ed into [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|''Age of Extinction'']] [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]]. The mold was also re-released as part of the 2nd Volume of the [[EZ Collection]] lineup. And despite the stock photos showing silver painted rims, the final product lacks them.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/LegSideways/sideways.htm More information on Legends Sideways at TFU.info]''
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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[File:ROTF Deluxe Sideways.jpg|300px|thumb|"Seriously, how could you mistake me for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]?"]]
*'''Sideways''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-05'''

:Deluxe Class Sideways features [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] action during the conversion from car to robot mode. When the front bumper is pressed, his front pair of wheels automatically flip underneath the hood, and his robot abs flip down. There is also some [[Mech Alive]]: you can see internal gears moving in his fore-arms when moving his arms, as well as a turning disk on each of his elbows. On his right arm is a spinning "saw" blade. He is probably the least film-accurate toy to date (that doesn't fall in a lesser [[Legends Class|size-class]] or different [[Movie (toyline)#Fast Transformers Fun|toy-line]]), but that doesn't make him any less awesome.

:Unlike the other on-screen characters in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' who turn into consumer vehicles, Sideways' vehicle mode is merely an approximation of an {{w|Audi R8}} and is not an accurate replica. This is because the toy vehicle, lacking Audi signage, is unlicensed. Deluxe class Sideways is missing the black hood, roof and trunk lid seen on Sideways toys of other price points, and the real car. However, all of the toys are missing the unique silver stripes on top of the black areas seen on the [http://www.goapr.com/media/photos/72157608711603341/3007741893/ APR-tuned Audi R8], which was the car used in the movie.

:Yet another victim of late mold changes rampant among the 2008-2009 financial crisis, Sideways appears to have had a hinged thumb on his left hand in Hasbro stock photos whereas this is a solid section molded on to the arm on the final toy. Although not indicated on any early photos nor instructions, Sideways' windshield underside has two notches that connect to Sideways' hood on small square pegs immediately behind the front wheels. This requires folding up the two small triangular pieces on top of the hood. Also it seems as if the spinning saw blade was originally powered by gears, the gearbox and shaft for the lever can still be seen on his right forearm but are molded just like his thumb onto the arm.

[[File:ROTFtoy-Dark Sideways.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I mean, he's ''black'', and I'm ''dark silver''. Those are two ''completely'' different colors."]]
:Along with [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]], Sideways was initially released in two color schemes, a light silver version and a less common very dark silver version. If you move the headlights, doors and legs of the lighter Sideways to the darker one, allowing for a dark hood and roof, and silver everywhere else, it helps to make for a slightly more movie-accurate Sideways. However, the stripes will still be missing.

:This mold was retooled into the Deluxe class version of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]] and ''Lost Age Advanced Line'' [[Mirage (Movie)|Dino]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Sideways/sideways.htm More information on Sideways at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ROTF Wheelie Sideways 2-pack.jpg|300px|thumb|"Well, at least it ain't the crazy guy with the stabby hands..."]]
*'''Autobot Wheelie vs. Decepticon Sideways''' (Deluxe Class two-pack, 2009)

:An unchanged version of the dark silver variant of Sideways (now called "''Decepticon'' Sideways" for symmetry with "''Autobot'' Wheelie") was released in a two-pack, alongside an unchanged version of [[Wheelie (ROTF)#Deluxe2Pack|Wheelie]]. This two-pack has been confirmed to have been released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in the United Kingdom and Germany, and as a Target exclusive in Australia.
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[[File:ROTFAutobotStrikeMission.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Autobot Strike Mission''' (Deluxe class figure multipack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:Available as a [[Sam's Club]]-[[exclusive]], this "battle damaged" version of Sideways was packed with ''Movie'' [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]], [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] and [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]].
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[[File:ROTFtoy-BlowpipeSideways.jpg|thumb|300px|"Just face the facts. You're not leaving this toyline without at least one of me."]]
*'''Super Tuner Throwdown''' (Deluxe class figure two-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:Another release of Sideways was available with [[Blowpipe (ROTF)|Blowpipe]] as a [[Walmart]] exclusive. It is identical to the single-packed darker version of Sideways.
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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[File:Sideways ROTF FAB toy.jpg|300px|thumb|''"Do your arms hang low...?"'']]
*'''Magna Missile Sideways''' (Fast Action Battlers, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:''[[Fast Action Battlers]]'' Magna Missile Sideways is a simplified toy that transforms into a somewhat cutesified car mode. Its right arm features a firing missile sculpted to resemble Sideways's buzzsaw weapon. The toy's robot mode has the entire sides of the car becoming his arms, making this toy even more similar to Barricade than Sideways's movie CG and Deluxe class toy robot design. Like most of the Sideways toys and merchandise (bar the Deluxe & Legends class figures), he features screen-accurate black paint on his vehicle hood, roof and trunk.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/FABSideways/sideways.htm More information on Magna Missile Sideways at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers (2010)===
====Deluxe Class toys====
{{anchor|SpyBattle}}
[[File:TargetHighSpeedSpyBattle.jpg|thumb|300px|Now you can recreate your favorite 10 second scene from the film.]]
*'''High-Speed Spy Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2010)

:This [[Target]]-exclusive multi-pack contains a redeco of Sideways that features a reversal of the red plastic parts with some of the black ones and uses clear red on the front headlights instead of the original's plain transluscent ones packaged with a ridiculously mud-caked version of the deluxe [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]/[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] ice cream truck.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/TargetSideways/sideways.htm More information on High-Speed Spy Battle Sideways at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010toy sideways sneak attack.jpg|300px|thumb|Hopefully when you open this it won't split into two pieces.]]
*'''Sideways Sneak Attack''' (Multi-pack)

:This [[Target]]-exclusive multi-pack is based on Sideways's scene in ''Revenge of the Fallen'', and contains a redeco of his Deluxe-class toy in movie-accurate colors. He's even adorned with a "cut" [[paint operation]] straight across his vehicle mode, replicating the lethal wound given to him by Sideswipe. The set contains Legends-class toys of [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]], and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-1]].

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==Merchandise==
===RPMs - Robot Powered Machines===
[[File:ROTFtoy-SidewaysRPM.jpg|300px|thumb|Sideways? More like UNDERside! OH!]]
*'''Sideways''' (R.P.M. Mini-Vehicle, 2009)
**''Series'': '''Speed Series'''
**''Number'': '''01 of 04'''

:Number one in a series of four [[Robot Powered Machines]] Mini-Vehicle single packs, Sideways is an non-transformable Hot Wheels-like car, unless you count his robot mode being sculpted and painted onto his underside. The toy features through-axle construction that allows it to zip along at fast speeds on flat surfaces.

:This mold was retooled to make ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Wreckloose (ROTF)|Wreckloose]], and later straight-up redecoed to make the ''[[Speed Stars]]'' version of Wreckloose.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RPMSideways/sideways.htm More information on Speed Series Sideways at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF_RPM_Rollbar vs Sideways.jpg|thumb|300px|Hey, do I preach to you while you're lying stoned in the gutter? No, so beat it!]]
*'''Rollbar vs Sideways''' (R.P.M. Mini-Vehicle, 2009)
**''Series'': '''Battle Series'''
**''Number'': '''08'''

:The second release of Sideways comes packaged with [[Rollbar (RPM)|Rollbar]]. Sideways' new colours resemble the Deluxe class version of [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]].
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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:Robotheroessideswipesideways.jpg|thumb|300px|My shiny metal saw will bite ''you!'']]
*'''Sideswipe and Sideways''' (2009)
:Sideways is part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' figures and is packaged versus [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]. He has rotational articulation at both shoulders and extremely limited neck articulation. Curiously, he holds a chainsaw-like blade in his hand, rather than it being integrated into wheel-kibble on his wrist. However, this is pretty close to how his weapon actually works in the official video game; when Sideways fights in melee, his wheel-blades spread out to form razor-edged ovals, presumably for added reach.
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[[File:Robotheroestwinswidewaysprimedemolishorsideswipe.jpg|thumb|300px|The Twins aren't the only vehicle that splits in two in this scene.]]
*'''Shanghai Shootout''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
:Shanghai Shootout replicates the opening action scene from ''Revenge of the Fallen'', featuring figurines of [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]/[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] (ice cream truck), Sideways (vehicle mode), [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]], and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (vehicle mode). Demolishor is a slightly-oversized figure and the centerpiece of the box set.
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==Notes==
[[File:Sidewaysanimated.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Talk:Sideways (Armada)|Spreads chaos like nothing else.]]]]
*''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac Volume 2]]'' revealed that the other [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]—the devious dimension-hopping minion of Unicron—had [[Sideways (Animated)|made contact]] with the ''Animated'' universe, and that, while inhabiting that universe, he adopted a body form with minor similarities to ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways and had shown an interest in visiting [[Shanghai]]. If that character were to make that transit in keeping with his past established behavior then it would mean that ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways is, after all, ''Robots in Disguise''/Unicron Trilogy/''Robot Masters''/''Animated'' Sideways. However, the book only asserts his intention to visit Shanghai, not that he actually traveled there, nor does it specify which dimension's Shanghai he even meant—there is no unambiguous proof that such a jaunt was made and that the two Sidewayses must be the same character. Author [[Jim Sorenson]] characterized the book as being meant to match the ''Animated'' series' penchant for "in-jokes and Easter Eggs",<ref name="sorenson">Allpark message board post by Jim Sorenson, no longer available.</ref> suggesting that [[Authorial intent|he might not have meant it to be taken seriously]]. Sorenson as Vector Prime later classified Sideways as a non-Singularity, noting the separate status of the numerous Sideways from the movieverse.
*When {{w|Audi}} was looking to win screen time for one of its cars in the summer films during 2009, Ruben Igielko-Herrlich, a marketing consultant from Propaganda Global Entertainment Marketing, helped the company to find an opportunity in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''. Ruben talked the movie's staff into finding a role for the {{w|Audi R8}}. Ultimately, an Audi R8 appears in the film as Sideways. Thus, Sideways became the only car Transformer in the movie whose alternate mode is not manufactured by [[General Motors]].<ref name="audi">[http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_28/b4139068367113.htm Hollywood's Blockbuster Role for Product Placement - BusinessWeek]</ref>
*Due to licensing issues with Audi and the writers' strike, Sideways' role was dramatically altered and he was early taken out of the script entirely. Originally, Sideways was going to escape the first wave of his Autobot pursuers by using Demolishor as a distraction. After Demolishor's death, Sideways would have been cornered and engaged by Sideswipe in robot mode. At this point, it would have been Sideways, not Demolishor, who would have dropped the Fallen's name when he threatened Sideswipe during the fight. Ultimately, the scene was never finished. Audi backed out of the licensing agreement and the scene was rewritten to focus on Demolishor. Audi later decided that they DID want their product featured, so a pre-visualization animation of Sideswipe bisecting a Lamborghini (included in the movie DVD's and Blu-ray Disc's bonus material) was reworked to feature an Audi R8 being sliced in half instead. Interestingly, some toys still referenced the deleted fight. Most of Sideways' toys feature a chainsaw weapon that he did not have in the film, and Human Alliance Sideswipe's box art depicts a diorama scene of Sideways attacking him in robot mode.
*The design of Sideway's vehicle mode appears to be based off an [https://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/01/sema-2007-apr-audi-r8/ Audi R8 tuned by APR], that was on display at the Michelin booth at {{w|SEMA}} 2007.
*According to designer [[Hisashi Yuki]], the wheels on the hands were a rushed late addition due to a design change in the movie character model.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/interviews-27/takaratomy-staff-interview-translation-hisashi-yuki-rotf-rid-prime-bt-skids-and-bwn-unicron-168426/ Hisashi Yuki interview from Takaratomy]</ref> This is why the hand tires are not integrated more properly into the toy.
*Sideways's toys and merchandise are not licensed by Audi, and are thus merely approximations of the R8. However, Sideways' appearance in the [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' video games]] is fully licensed, so he is accurate to the car used in the film and has Audi's logos and signage.
*Sideways' license plate in ''Revenge of the Fallen'' reads "269 FPJT". It can be briefly seen twice; however, the only time it's seen in its entirety, just before [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] splices Sideways in half, the letters and numbers are mirrored, implying that the shot was mirrored in editing.
*Sideways almost was Barricade! [[Chris Mowry]] had planned for Barricade to appear and be turned into Sideways in ''[[Transformers: Alliance]]'', but Hasbro rejected the idea.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165-page3.html#vmessage170099 Comment on Mowry's TFW2005 profile]</ref>
*His 2011 Hasbro bio gave him a new quote (one based on what he'd said in the Titan issue quoted up top!) along with a revamped bio that factored in his sniping ability from the console version of the Revenge of the Fallen video game.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/cybertronian-database.cfm#/unique/sideways Vector Sigma: Sideways]</ref>
*Sideways has the honor of being the only on-screen movie character to have his toys redecoed/retooled into ''five'' different characters thus far: His Deluxe Class toy was retooled into [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]], his [[Robot Powered Machines|R.P.M.]] toy was slightly retooled into [[Wreckloose (ROTF)|Wreckloose]] (and later straight-up redecoed into a slightly different version of Wreckloose), and his [[Legends Class]] toy was not only redecoed into [[Override (TF 2010)|Override]], but later also slightly retooled into [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]], an on-screen character from ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', and then [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]] from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''!
*Sideways' death is a tad disturbing on the Autobots' part, namely Sideswipe, considering that he never actually harmed anyone in the movie and was just actively fleeing from the battle. The original script did have Sideways engaging in a bit more combat and an animation test showed him destroying a few Arcee-styled drones. The actual drones were replaced by Skids and Mudflap in the final cut.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sideways''' (サイドウェイズ ''Saidoweizu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Mellékút''' ("Detour")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Sam's Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Spies]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Loader

2020-03-24T22:28:02Z

Spike467: bit more clarification

{{factions|decepticonfilm}}
:''Loader is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:DOTMSuperfundCon.jpg|thumb|right|300px|">''gasp''< PEOPLE!"]]

'''Loader''' transforms into a Superfund security truck. He's camera-shy.

==Fiction==
[[File:AOEDeadLoaderCard.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|Face it, this is the clearest look we're getting until the prop auction.]]

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
Loader was one of the many Decepticons who arrived in [[Washington, D.C.]] via [[space bridge]] [[pillar]]. As [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] manipulated the [[Earth]] governments into exiling the [[Autobot]]s in exchange for peace, Loader transported the pillars to [[Chicago]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

===''Age of Extinction'' film===
Loader was evidentially killed during the Battle of Chicago. Five years after the conflict, Loader was listed as "deceased" by the CIA taskforce "[[Cemetery Wind]]". {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

==Notes==
* Loader never transforms in the movie.
* The article that initially confirmed the Superfund Decepticon's existence also inexplicably predicted that the truck was [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] [[alternate mode|altmode]], which obviously did not come to pass.<ref>http://transformerslive.blogspot.com/2010/07/behind-scenes-videos-confirms.html</ref> The same article also makes a joke about [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] that [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunnyAneurysmMoment kind of hurts now].
*Loader was established as the same character as the Superfund Decepticon by the Facebook edition of "[[Ask Vector Prime]]".
*The 1991 International 4700 used as Loader's alternate mode was listed on craiglist in Chicago after filming for $17,000, where it was bought and refurbished as a transport vehicle for bicycle company Speedvagen.<ref>https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/dotm-decepticon-superfund-armored-truck-for-sale-on-craigslist/22859/?iframe=true&width=90%25&height=90%25</ref> <ref>http://thevanillaworkshop.squarespace.com/speedbloggen-home/2014/11/the-money-truck-tee</ref>

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Age of Extinction Decepticons]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Live-action-only characters]]

IPod

2020-03-24T22:26:40Z

Spike467: movie trivia

{{lowercase}}
The '''iPod''' is an electronic device for playing [[music]].

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
When [[Jimmy (G1)|Jimmy]] saw an old [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|cassette player]] in the window of a pawn shop, his friend dismissed it as old junk and preferred his i-Pod {{Sic}}. {{storylink|Spotlight: Soundwave}}

===''Shattered Glass''===
In [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon]], the [[oPod]] existed instead. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}}

===Live-action film series===
An [[ipod AllSpark mutation|iPod]] came to life as an [[AllSpark Mutation]]. {{storylink|Look and Find Transformers}}

==Toys==
===Music Label===
*'''Convoy —playing iPod speaker—''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster
[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]]
: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with [[Pepsi]] and Nike, [[TakaraTomy]] got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released [[Optimus Prime (G1)|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 ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' line) makes it seem like he ought to be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|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-barreled version of Prime's blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the 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 adapter 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 adapter in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adapter 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]]
*'''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.
{{-}}[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|INDESTRUCTIBLE! I won't let nobody break me down!]]
*'''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.

:Categorically, it was at this point we learned that neither Takara nor Optimus Prime possess shame.
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==Notes==
* In the original script of ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'', the [[Nokia-bot]] was an iPod owned by Glen. It acted in the same way as the phone, and played {{w|Suicidal Tendencies}}' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c-G2o67RoU "Master of No Mercy"]. [[Michael Bay]] explained on his DVD audio commentary that Apple refused to license the iPod for use as a psychotic robot that is quickly murdered.

==External links==
*{{w|iPod}} at Wikipedia

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ipod}}
[[Category:External properties]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) technology]]

IPod AllSpark mutation

2020-03-24T22:21:12Z

Spike467: added note about nokia bot

{{Noname-nickname}}
{{lowercase}}
: ''The iPod AllSpark mutation is an [[AllSpark Mutation]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Realgear lookandfindtf.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
The '''ipod AllSpark mutation''' is one of the many machines given life by the [[AllSpark]] during the Autobots' battle against the Decepticons in [[Mission City]]. It enjoys picking on helpless victims bigger than itself.

==Fiction==
===Look and Find ''Transformers''===
The [[iPod]] AllSpark mutation was hostile from birth, as most AllSpark mutations. Upon gaining life, it grew arms, legs, and a stylin' do. It then started to chase around a nearby woman as the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons raged around them. {{storylink|Look and Find Transformers}}

==Notes==
* In the original script of ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'', the [[Nokia-bot]] was an [[iPod]] owned by Glen. It acted in the same way as the phone, and played {{w|Suicidal Tendencies}}' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c-G2o67RoU "Master of No Mercy"]. [[Michael Bay]] explained on his DVD audio commentary that Apple refused to license the iPod for use as a psychotic robot that is quickly murdered.

[[Category:AllSpark Mutations]]
[[Category:Fiction-only characters]]
[[Category:Movie Transformers]]

Loader

2020-03-23T12:19:27Z

Spike467: info about prop vehichle

{{factions|decepticonfilm}}
:''Loader is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:DOTMSuperfundCon.jpg|thumb|right|300px|">''gasp''< PEOPLE!"]]

'''Loader''' transforms into a Superfund security truck. He's camera-shy.

==Fiction==
[[File:AOEDeadLoaderCard.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|Face it, this is the clearest look we're getting until the prop auction.]]

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
Loader was one of the many Decepticons who arrived in [[Washington, D.C.]] via [[space bridge]] [[pillar]]. As [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] manipulated the [[Earth]] governments into exiling the [[Autobot]]s in exchange for peace, Loader transported the pillars to [[Chicago]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

===''Age of Extinction'' film===
Loader was evidentially killed during the Battle of Chicago. Five years after the conflict, Loader was listed as "deceased" by the CIA taskforce "[[Cemetery Wind]]". {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

==Notes==
* Loader never transforms in the movie.
* The article that initially confirmed the Superfund Decepticon's existence also inexplicably predicted that the truck was [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] [[alternate mode|altmode]], which obviously did not come to pass.<ref>http://transformerslive.blogspot.com/2010/07/behind-scenes-videos-confirms.html</ref> The same article also makes a joke about [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] that [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunnyAneurysmMoment kind of hurts now].
*Loader was established as the same character as the Superfund Decepticon by the Facebook edition of "[[Ask Vector Prime]]".
*The 1991 International 4700 used as Loader's alternate mode was listed on craiglist in Chicago for $17,000, where it was bought and refurbished as a transport vehicle for bicycle company Speedvagen.<ref>https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/dotm-decepticon-superfund-armored-truck-for-sale-on-craigslist/22859/?iframe=true&width=90%25&height=90%25</ref> <ref>http://thevanillaworkshop.squarespace.com/speedbloggen-home/2014/11/the-money-truck-tee</ref>

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Age of Extinction Decepticons]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Live-action-only characters]]

File:Mclaren-mp4-12c.jpg

2019-09-14T22:00:14Z

Spike467: Spike467 uploaded a new version of "File:Mclaren-mp4-12c.jpg": Actual car used in filming

The [[McLaren Decepticon]]
{{unknown source}}

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[[File:Ultimate Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Ultimate Bumblebee as a Chevrolet Camaro.]]
Though many (and some might even say ''most'') Transformers toys are designed to resemble Earth vehicles, only a significant minority actually represent ''specific'' Earth vehicles, the majority having been fudged so as not to have to pay royalties to the actual owners of these vehicle designs.

The exception to this is when [[Hasbro]], [[TakaraTomy]] or both acquire a license specifically to make a toy sculpt of a given vehicle. These licenses are most often with car manufacturers across the world, but have recently expanded to include aircraft and other military hardware.

The notion of Transformers toys being officially licensed replicas of vehicles is a fairly recent one, and even more recent in Hasbro and TakaraTomy actually embracing it with gusto. It can be a risky decision, as licenses need to be maintained and working relationships with the originating companies fostered. Molds whose licenses have expired are unable to remain in production, thus lessening the potential for [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]s. As well, the companies granting the licenses often request a level of creative control over the characters created from their licensed property.

==History==
===Generation 1===
Even though the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Autobot Cars released in 1984 and 1985, just like their ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessors, were closely based on existing car models, none of them were officially licensed. In some instances, sponsor decals of racing cars were slightly altered ("{{w|Gitanes}}" becoming "Citanes", "{{w|Martini Racing|Martini}}" becoming "Martinii", "{{w|Alitalia}}" becoming "Alitalla" etc.) in order to avoid legal trouble with those companies.

An odd case is the Autobot Car [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (based on a Porsche 935 Turbo), whose original European version, released by [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, sported an additional "Porsche" note after the name "Jazz" on the packaging. It's still unclear whether this was supposed to indicate a licensed vehicle, or was merely intended to highlight a domestic vehicle, as the MB toys were also available in Germany.

===Robots in Disguise===
Although the three [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Autobot Brothers [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[X-Brawn]] were all based on real-world vehicles (Prowl on a Lamborghini Diablo, Side Burn on a Dodge Viper and X-Brawn on a Mercedes-Benz ML320 SUV), Takara released their ''Car Robots'' versions without any licensing. When Hasbro brought over the ''Car Robots'' line as ''Robots in Disguise'', they also intended to avoid having to pay license fees, going so far as to retool X-Brawn's headlights as compared to the ''Car Robots'' version in order to make the vehicle look "different" from a real Mercedes.

However, Dodge/DaimlerChrysler apparently still considered Side Burn's vehicle form too close to a real Dodge Viper. Therefore, they pressured Hasbro into acquiring a license. Starting with the red "new style" redeco of RID Side Burn, all subsequent versions of the mold were officially licensed, and in return sported a small official Dodge Viper logo on top of the front grille. Furthermore, the last release of the mold, the Wal*Mart exclusive ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe from 2004, even sported a "Viper" sticker on the front of the packaging, and a "Dodge Official Licensed Product" sticker on the back of the packaging.

The established licensing relationship between Hasbro and DaimlerChrysler/Dodge was presumably also the reason why a Dodge Viper was one of the first vehicles to be actually released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.

A few months after the "new style" redeco of ''RID'' Side Burn had come out, Hasbro also released a Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack of [[retool]]s/redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]]s [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (based on a Yamaha GTS1000A motorcycle) and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] (based on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle), named [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], respectively. One of the inside flaps of the packaging for the two-pack contained a copyright note identifying the two toys as licensed Yamaha and Harley-Davidson vehicles, respectively. (The G2 versions of the two molds had been unlicensed.)

===Alternators/Binaltech===
Hasbro and Takara finally jumped in with both feet in 2003, launching a toyline that was ''entirely'' composed of licensed vehicle modes. Some of this line was leveraged by the companies' growing relationship with the DaimlerChrysler corporation, with some of the toys using vehicle modes by DaimlerChrysler subsidiaries Dodge and Jeep. Other car manufacturers participating were Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Mazda, General Motors (Chevrolet), Ford, Honda (including its US subsidiary Acura) and Toyota (plus its US subsidiary Scion). Most of these companies have their parent companies based either in Japan or the United States; the only genuine European manufacturer willing to license one of their vehicles was Jaguar, owned, at the time, by {{w|Jaguar Cars#Ford Motor Company|Ford}}.

The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line hit some snags in its early development stages when Hasbro approached Porsche and Volkswagen with plans to make new toys of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], respectively. Prototypes of Jazz as a Porsche 986 were made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, arguing that Transformers are "war machines" and thus "not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Volkswagen had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys" (Until [[Bumblebee (film)|recently]]), therefore the design (as a Volkswagen New Beetle) never made it past the 2D stage. The [[prototype]] for Jazz was later shown in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' and during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour, and control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper were also published in the same book.

Other companies also had their own objections: General Motors/Chevrolet initially denied Hasbro and Takara the license for a new version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] based on a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for unknown reasons. Unlike other companies, they later had a change of mind, but not before the real-life C5 generation Corvette was about to be phased out of production, making the toy (and its [[redeco]]s) seem somewhat outdated when they were finally released. An ''Alternators'' toy based on a Mini Cooper was allegedly also in the works in 2004 (semi-confirmed by early preorders for a ''Binaltech'' version), but Hasbro and Takara reportedly failed to obtain the required license. Rumors of actually existing prototypes were never confirmed, however.

Along the same lines, Honda's North American branch urged Hasbro to omit a long gun barrel accessory from the ''Alternators'' version of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (a Honda S2000), together with all references to "weapons" from the packaging. Even though Honda's Japanese branch had no such concerns, allowing Takara to release their ''Binaltech'' version of the toy (named [[Overdrive]]) with the full barrel, Honda Japan insisted that the packaging must not feature any official Honda logos... out of fear that customers might mistake it for an official Honda product, rather than a licensed product by a third party.<ref name="ichhonda">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/bf10a2825e6382d6 Hirofumi Ichikawa clearing up some details behind Binaltech Overdrive, relayed by Doug Dlin at alt.toys.transformers.]</ref> (Apparently that policy has changed in the meantime, since ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], a retool of Overdrive, ''does'' sport official Honda logos on the toy's packaging.) There were also store listings for an unspecified Mitsubishi vehicle which ultimately never materialized... and Hasbro themselves confirmed at [[BotCon 2006]] that a Cadillac XLR (as [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]) would have been the next mold in the line, had ''Alternators'' not been cancelled.

Eventually much of the ''Alternators'', ''Binaltech'', and derived toylines (such as ''Binaltech Asterisk'' and ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'') had to be taken out of production due to the expiration of the licenses which initially allowed their release.

===Star Wars Transformers===
Beginning in 2006, Hasbro leveraged its existing license to produce [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys for Lucasfilms with its ownership of the Transformers brand. The resulting toys were considered Transformers, but not Cybertronians and had no ties to prior franchise fiction. Rather, the figures were mecha piloted by Star Wars characters, and each included a "pilot" figure.

In 2008, Hasbro rolled this toyline into the greater umbrella of their new [[Transformers: Crossovers]] brand. Thus rebranded, the "pilot" figurines were omitted from the re-released toys.

===2007 Movie===
The advent of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live-action movie]] required licensing on a grand scale, as nearly all alternate modes featured in the film had to be at least nominally real-life vehicles. [[DreamWorks]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] reached what must be assumed to have been a very lucrative deal with General Motors, using vehicles from their product line as the movie's [[Autobot]]s' alternate modes almost exclusively. All of those vehicles were also licensed to Hasbro for their accompanying [[Movie (toyline)|toyline]]. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], meanwhile, whose vehicle mode was based on a Ford Mustang, was licensed by Saleen (who had provided a tuned up Saleen S281 "Extreme" Mustang for the movie), because Ford didn't want one of their cars used as a "villain". Therefore, Barricade sports no "Ford" logos in the movie. Only [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] didn't require a license at all, since his vehicle mode in the movie - a Peterbilt 379 - was heavily genericized, and all manufacturer logos were removed.<ref name="edmundsveh">[http://web.archive.org/web/20070809065140/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424 Edmunds.com article on the vehicles featured in the movie.]</ref> TakaraTomy even identifies the Leader Class toy as a Kenworth W900 instead of a Peterbilt 379.<ref name="takaraprime">[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie/ma-01.html TakaraTomy product page for Leader Class Optimus Prime.]</ref>

On a rather bizarre note, even the [[Robot Replicas]] figures of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] were licensed (whereas the Barricade figure wasn't), as was the Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (Autobot Jazz and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]], only released in Australia and Asia since it was cancelled for the US market). Since the figures and the bust don't actually ''transform'', and the copyright remark for the bust only mentions Pontiac but not Hummer, this was likely due to the fact that the robot modes feature the official manufacturer logos on their chests.

In addition, a new development in the official licensing of vehicle modes came in the fact that the movie used real-life ''military'' vehicles as well, namely the [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter]], the [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor]] and the [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Force Protection Buffalo mine-protected vehicle]] - in fact, even the Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory was an officially licensed toy based on an F-22 Raptor!

Meanwhile, new-mold toys inspired by non-transforming vehicles that appeared in the movie, such as [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] (based on a GMC Topkick tow-truck), [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (based on a Bell Helicopter V-22 Osprey) and [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (based on a Cadillac Escalade SUV), again had their alternate forms modified in order to avoid having to acquire licenses (for example, Longarm's toy was more closely based on a Ford F-350 truck). The only exception to this was [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], who was based on a [[Sector Seven]] buggy specifically designed for the movie. Therefore, Hasbro was able to keep the toy's vehicle form spot on to the movie vehicle, since they didn't require an additional license aside from the obligatory DreamWorks/Paramount one.

Unfortunately, due to issues of vehicle mode licensing and the fact that the robot designs are the shared intellectual property of DreamWorks/Paramount, it is a virtual certainty that the Movie toys will never be made available as [[redeco]]s in other franchises (except [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|movie sequels]]) or as [[BotCon|convention]] [[exclusive]]s. So get 'em while the getting's good!

===Universe===
In August 2007, a particularly odd toy with a licensed vehicle mode turned up. The purported character was [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], though the toys were poly-bagged with no character bio. The vehicle mode was a General Motors Chevrolet Aveo. To make matters even more complicated, the instructions sheet included within the polybag marked Swerve as part of the ''Universe'' line (using the logo of the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''original'' toyline of that name launched in 2003]] rather than that of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|second line of that name officially launched in 2008]]).

Early reports throughout the fandom, tepidly verified by Hasbro sources, suggested that the mold's creation had been commissioned by General Motors for that company's [[exclusive]] use; neither Hasbro nor TakaraTomy can use it in their own lines. This amounts to the first time that a "mainstream" Transformer mold was created to be an exclusive (as opposed to things like Happy Meal toys which are obviously distinct from standard product and cost far less to design and produce). The prevailing theory for the toy's existence was that it may have been commissioned as part of an advertising budget tax writeoff. "We spent X amount of money so we don't have to pay Y amount of taxes on our profits; thanks, Byzantine corporate tax laws!"

Not only were the exact origins of this toy a mystery, but also its intended purpose. Ultimately, it was only ever made available in extremely limited venues over the years, sometimes as a free giveaway for a local Chevrolet promotion (in Ontario, Canada in 2009), sometimes via online stores such as the Chevrolet online store in 2008 (which alternatively shipped from Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates, with massive markups for international shipping that made even [[toy scalping|scalper]] prices look reasonable by comparison) and [[BigBadToyStore]] in 2010.

===Alternity===
In early 2008, [[TakaraTomy]] announced a new toy to be released under the header ''Transformers: Alternity''. The toy's vehicle mode was based on a licensed Nissan GT-R, whereas the robot mode was based on a cross between the ''Alternators''/''Binaltech'' and the 2007 Movie line's aesthetic. The character was soon confirmed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Optimus Prime), and the toy was announced to be released in two different color variants, similar to some ''Binaltech'' toys. This was followed by a licensed Nissan Fairlady Z which transformed into Megatron, likewise available in two deco variations, as well as a third color variant for Convoy. The line expanded beyond Nissan vehicles with the solicitation of a figure for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], which transforms into a licensed {{w|Suzuki Swift}}, and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], with a vehicle mode of the {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Hasbro stated at [[BotCon 2009]] that they have no intention to release those toys in the USA.

===Revenge of the Fallen===
Hasbro's relationship with General Motors continued into the development of the sequel to the live-action movie. In addition to recurring same-alternate mode characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] as a slightly updated 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] and redecos of toys from the characters from the first movie (e.g. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] as a Pontiac Solstice), the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line featured many new GM vehicles, this time all of them from their Chevrolet subsidiary. Among them were a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car ([[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]), the Chevrolet Beat ([[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]), the Chevrolet Trax ([[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]) and a new electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt ([[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]). Unfortunately, due to GM's financial problems, a decision was made not to cross-promote the film from their end. [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] also made a toy line-only return; however, whereas the first film's toys had only been licensed by Saleen, all his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys were licensed both by Saleen ''and'' Ford.

A lot of other vehicles, on the other hand, were not licensed, most of them from the Scout Class range. The most notable case is [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], a character who appears in the movie (with full support from Audi): His alternate mode is based on an Audi R8, but either due to Hasbro's well-known problems with acquiring licenses from German manufacturers or because of an exclusive deal with General Motors, the toys' vehicle mode was tweaked just enough to avoid having to obtain a license (similar to ''Robots in Disguise'' X-Brawn).

Just like the first movie, the film continued to license military vehicles. Lockheed Martin provided Hasbro with the licenses not only for the F-22 Raptor, but also for the SR-71 Blackbird ([[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]), and various [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] toys were released as redecos of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the first movie, also as MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. Meanwhile, none of the construction vehicles used as the Constructicons' alternate modes were licensed.

===Transformers (2010)===
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] served as a toy-only continuation of the ''[[live-action film series]]'', bridging the gap between the second and third movie. It featured various redecos of older toys, but also entirely new sculpts for characters such as Bumblebee, Ironhide, Sideswipe and Starscream, all of them making use of the existing licenses.

===Dark of the Moon===
The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third entry in the live-action film series]] once again featured many of the established characters in slightly tweaked versions of the same vehicle modes. Sideswipe remained a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but became a convertible, and Bumblebee's Chevrolet Camaro mode once again featured a few tweaks. The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|accompanying toy line]] featured all those vehicles as well as redecos and retools of toys from the previous lines with their older vehicle models. Barricade also finally returns in the movie, and thus has several new toys. Skids and Mudflap were intended to return in the movie as well, this time both of them in the form of a Chevrolet Spark (the production model of Skids' Chevy Beat concept car from ''Revenge of the Fallen''), but even though they were ultimately scrapped from the movie, Hasbro still released several toys of them, with some of Skids' toys being straight redecos or minor retools of their ''Revenge of the Fallen'' counterparts, while the rest, including all of Mudflap's toys, were new sculpts and accurate renditions of the Chevrolet Spark. Another new licensed GM vehicle was the Chevrolet Suburban, used for the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]]s [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], [[Crowbar]] and [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]].

A (more or less) new addition to the licensing fold is [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Unlike other German manufacturers, they apparently had no objections to their cars representing weapon-equipped alien robots (one of them even an evil Decepticon!), despite what [[Michael Bay]] claimed before the movie's release. [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] aka "Que" transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E550 and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] into a Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, and all their toys are fully licensed. It's possible that Mercedes's different attitude towards the ''Transformers'' brand compared to other German carmakers has something to do with them being part of Daimler-Benz, itself previously part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had already licensed some of their vehicles for the ''Alternators'' line a few years earlier (though all of them from the Chrysler end, which split from Daimler in 2007).

Italian manufacturer Ferrari also provided a Ferrari 458 Italia to serve as the alternate mode of [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]; however, due to an exclusive licensing deal with Hasbro's biggest competitor Mattel, the character was not allowed to sport the name of a Hasbro toy in the movie (hence he was named "Dino" at the request of Ferrari), and the only toy Hasbro released of the character thus far, a non-transforming [[Speed Stars]] vehicle, is naturally not a licensed Ferrari model.

===Masterpiece===
Seeing how the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] series seeks to represent the G1 characters as closely as possible, and with many characters having real-life alternate modes, nearly every car mode in the line is licensed. Returning licencees from the past include Nissan (including it's predecessor Datsun), General Motors (Chevrolet), Lancia, and new ones include Mitsubishi, Lamborghini and it's owner Volkswagen, who has since come around from refusing to approve the Alternators Bumblebee New Beetle.

===Age of Extinction===
The [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]] continues the collaboration with General Motors. Earlier in the film, Bumblebee chooses a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS as his disguise when hiding from [[Cemetery Wind]], whereas later on, he upgrades to the newest model, a 2014 Camaro concept car. (The production crew was actually accused of ripping off a one-of-a-kind custom for the 1967 version.<ref name="1967custom">[http://jalopnik.com/did-transformers-4-rip-off-this-guys-design-for-the-ne-510655228 "Did Transformers 4 Rip Off This Guy's Design For The New Bumblebee?"] at Jalopnik.com.</ref>) Furthermore, new addition [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s alternate mode is a 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray, and recurring character Ratchet briefly appears at the beginning of the movie and transforms into his Hummer H2 ambulance mode (in the color scheme from ''Dark of the Moon'') before being killed at the hands of Cemetery Wind and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. In addition, a Chevrolet Sonic RS Rally car was provided as [[Shane Dyson|Shane's]] car, although not a transformer, it would provide the basis for the licensed alt-mode for [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]].

''Age of Extinction'' is the first movie to feature an official partnership with a manufacturer for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s alternate mode. Earlier in the movie, he transforms into an old, rusty Marmon 97 truck cab (presumably without support from the manufacturer), but later upgrades into a brand new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck that was designed specifically for the movie by "Twins Custom Coaches" and the team at West Coast Customs, with Western Star being a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, who also provided a custom 2012 Freightliner Argosy that serves as [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s alternate mode.

Other manufacturers that provided vehicles to be used for characters' alternate modes were the Oshkosh Corporation with an Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck for [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], the continuing relationship with the Volkswagen group with a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse for [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and a Lamborghini Aventador for Lockdown, and independent Italian manufacturer Pagani Automobili with a Pagani Huayra for [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], but while the One-Step Changers toy was a licensed Pagani, the Deluxe class was simply a redecoed 2014 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee. [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[BotCon 2014]] noted that a full [[retool]] of the Bumblebee toy as Stinger was planned, presumably as the Pagani, but ultimately did not get beyond the [[prototype]] stage.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110327-movie-advanced-series-ad-32-stinger-revealed/?p=2726101 Sabrblade posts on The Allspark forums]</ref> Stinger would finally receive a proper licensed Pagani figure as part of the [[Studio Series]] line.

===The Last Knight===
The [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|fifth film]] continued the GM partnership, Bumblebee being a modified 6th gen Camaro (whose styling would actually preview the 2019 Camaro facelift), whilst the Crosshairs' C7 Stingray mode had a subtly changed decal design, greyed rims and a different spoiler. [[Beserker]] transforms into a Chevrolet Suburban, but that aspect is only shown through his toy.

Mercedes-Benz returns as a prominent licencee, providing a Mercedes-AMG GT-R for Drift (replacing the Bugatti), and a Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4023 for Hound (replacing the Oshkosh). Lamborghini also returned, with a Lamborghini Centenario, Aston Martin provided an Aston Martin DB11 as one of [[Edmund Burton]] and [[Cogman|Cogman's]] getaway rides (and formed the basis for his toy-only [[Headmaster (technology)]] body). Interestingly, for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade's]] a new 2015 Ford Mustang police car was used, although now it is no longer a Saleen. Despite previous Barricade toys being licensed by both Ford and Saleen, the Deluxe Barricade is a loose approximation of the real-life Mustang.

===Bumblebee===
There was no major General Motors presence for [[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]], with Bumblebee transforming into a Classic Volkswagen Beetle, and thanks to the Bumblebee Masterpiece toy, most of the Bumblebee toys were licensed by Volkswagen. [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] transforms into a customized 1973 AMC Javelin and a Bell AH-1 SuperCobra, both of which were licensed for the toys, although as separate figures. [[Shatter]] transforms into a customized 1971 Plymouth GTX and a Harrier Jump Jet, although no licensed toy has been released for the latter.

==Toys with licensed vehicle alternate modes==
===Robots in Disguise===
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; only the "new style" redeco of the Deluxe mold)
*[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] (Yamaha GTS1000A and Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorycles; [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] two-pack)

===Universe===
*[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (both Dodge Vipers; [[OTFCC 2003]] exclusive two-pack)
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; Walmart exclusive)
*[[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Aveo; Chevrolet Store exclusive)

===Alternators/Binaltech===
[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Smokescreen as a Subaru Impreza (Binaltech versions).]]
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (Honda S2000 Hardtop; Japan only)
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II; Japan only)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys|Battle Ravage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible)
*[[Camshaft (G1)|Autobot Camshaft]] (Acura RSX)
*[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Decepticharge]] (Honda S2000)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] (Ford Mustang GT)
*[[Hound (G1)|Autobot Hound]] (Jeep Wrangler Sport)
*Meister (Mazda RX-8)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]/Rijie Electro Disrupter Mode (Ford GT; Mirage USA only, Rijie Electro Disruptor Mode Japan only)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] (Acura RSX; Honda Integra in Japan)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] (Jaguar XK)
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]] (Subaru Impreza WRX)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus]] (Ford GT)
*[[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Decepticon Rumble]] (Honda Civic Si)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockblast]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys|Sideswipe]] (Dodge Viper SRT-10)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Silverstreak]]/Bluestreak (Subaru Impreza WRX, Bluestreak Japan only)
*[[Skids (G1)|Autobot Skids]] (Scion xB; Toyota bB X Version in Japan)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2003)
*Smokescreen GT (Subaru Impreza WRC 2004; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Tracks (G1)|Autobot Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|Wheeljack]] (2005 Ford Mustang Street Tuning)
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]] (Honda S2000)

===Binaltech Asterisk===
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Alert]] (Subaru Impreza WRX; Japan only)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Broadblast]] (Toyota bB X Version; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker)

===Kiss Players===
*[[Autorooper]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rodimus]] (Ford GT, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Rodimus)

===Star Wars Transformers===
*[[Darth Vader]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Advanced Fighter]])
*[[General Grievous]] ([[Wheel Bike]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] (Jedi Starfighter)
*Luke Skywalker ([[X-wing Fighter]])
*[[Boba Fett]] ([[Slave I]])
*[[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] ([[Jedi Starfighter]])
[[File:SWTF-toy LukeSnowspeeder.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Luke Skywalker as a Rebel Alliance Snowspeeder]]
*[[Darth Maul]] ([[Sith Infiltrator]])
*[[Clone pilot|Clone Pilot]] ([[ARC-170 Starfighter]])
*[[Jango Fett]] (Slave I)
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] ([[Imperial Shuttle]])
*[[Han Solo]] and [[Chewbacca]] ([[Millennium Falcon]])
*Darth Vader ([[Jedi Starfighter|Sith Starfighter]])
*[[Saesee Tiin]] (Jedi Starfighter)
*[[Mace Windu]] (Jedi Starfighter)
*[[Darth Vader]] ([[Death Star]])
*Clone Pilot ([[Republic Gunship]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[Snowspeeder]])
*[[AT-AT Driver]] ([[AT-AT]])
*[[Commander Cody]] ([[Turbo Tank]])

===2007 Movie===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen S281 Mustang)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**[[Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Ultimate Class toys
**[[Fast Action Battlers]] toys
**[[Cyber Slammers]] toys
**[[Robot Replicas]] figure (non-transforming, visible Chevrolet logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**Legends Class toys

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Evac (Movie)|Evac]] (MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy
[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Autobot Jazz as a Pontiac Solstice ([[Target]] exclusive version).]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toy
**Robot Replicas figure (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)
**Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

===Crossovers===
*[[Boba Fett]] ([[Slave I]])
*[[Clone pilot|Clone Pilot]] ([[ARC-170 Starfighter]])
*[[Commander Cody]] ([[Turbo Tank]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] (Jedi Starfighter)
*[[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] ([[Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[Snowspeeder]])
*[[TIE Pilot]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Bomber]])
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] ([[Imperial Shuttle|Emperor Shuttle]])
*[[General Grievous]] ([[Grievous Starfighter]])
*[[AT-AT Driver]] ([[AT-AT]])

===Alternity (Japan only)===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble]] (Suzuki Swift) in two colors:
**Champion Yellow (as Bumble)
**Throttle Gold (as Gold Bug{{sic}})
*[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff]] (Suzuki Swift)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] (Nissan GT-R) in three colors:
**Ultimate Metal Silver Edition
**Vibrant Red Edition
**Super Black Edition
*[[Dai Atlas (Zone)#Alternity|Dai Atras]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z)
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z) in three colors:
**Premium Le Mans Blue Edition
**Blade Silver Edition
**Diamond Black Edition
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultla Magnus]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)

===Revenge of the Fallen===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade toy
**Human Alliance toy
**[[Robot Powered Machines|R.P.M.]] toys
{{Note|Starting with ''Revenge of the Fallen'', all of Barricade's toys have ''both'' a Saleen ''and'' a Ford license, whereas the 2007 Movie toys only had a Saleen license (the car in the movie didn't sport any Ford logos).}}

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**R.P.M. toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2007 concept car)
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**[[Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**[[Gravity Bot]]s toy
**R.P.M. toys
**R.P.M. Battle Charger toy
**R.P.M. Lights and Sounds toys

*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Enforcer Ironhide)
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)

*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy
**Leader Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
[[File:ROTF Deluxe Jolt toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jolt as a Chevrolet Volt.]]
**Deluxe Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Desert Tracker Ratchet)
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]] (Hummer HX)
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car)
**Legends Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy
{{Note|The R.P.M. version of Sideswipe is ''not'' licensed by General Motors. Instead, the toy's vehicle design has been severely altered and looks more like an Aston Martin, because Mattel has an exclusive license for Concept Stingray model cars at a 1:64 scale for their ''Hot Wheels'' line. An early [[prototype]] for R.P.M. Sideswipe that surfaced in 2008 ''was'' still an accurate Stingray, however.<ref name="rpmproto">[http://jalopnik.com/5047177/leaked-transformers-corvette-centennial-concept-toy-possibly-reveals-robot mode Mirrored photos of early R.P.M. Sideswipetoy at Jalopnik.com]</ref>}}

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toy
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Whirl (ROTF)|Autobot Whirl]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy ("Master of Metallikato" two-pack with [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]])

===Transformers (2010)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Hunters Rumble" two-pack)

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**[[Legends Class]] toy ([[Market six]] exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Legends Class Cyberfire Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Battle Ops Bumblebee toys
**[[Activators]] toy

*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy ([[Walmart]] exclusive "Bombing Run Battle" two-pack)

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Legends Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Desert Ruins Brawl" two-pack)
**Deluxe Class Electrostatic Jolt toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class Rescue Ratchet toy
**Voyager Class Night Ops Ratchet toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet StringRay concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance Shadow Blade Sideswipe toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class Tuner Skids toy
**Deluxe Class Tuner Skids toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy (Kmart exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)
**Leader Class toy

===Dark of the Moon===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]])

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys (various exclusives)
**[[Human Alliance]] toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Deluxe Class "Nitro Bumblebee" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toy
**Robo Power [[Activators]] toys
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Darksteel (DOTM)|Darksteel]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] exclusive)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Earnhardt Ganassi Racing [[NASCAR]] race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)

*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Leader Class toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive)
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Human Alliance toy

*Autobot Skids (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, Japan-only)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Topspin (DOTM)|Autobot Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**Robo Power Activators toy

===Age of Extinction===
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 model)
**One-Step Changer "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Power Battlers "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class "High Octane" Bumblebee toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Flip and Change toys
**Mega 1-Step Bumblebee (aka "Mega Flip Bumblebee") toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] (2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]] (2012 Freightliner Argosy truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Hot Shot (AOE)|Hot Shot]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] (Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toys

*[[Junkheap (AOE)|Junkheap]] (Waste Management garbage truck)
**Power Battlers toys
{{Note|Presumably, it's not Junkheap's actual truck mode that's licensed, but rather the use of the Waste Management color scheme and logo, which was part of a cooperation with Hasbro that saw the toy officially announced on [[Earth Day]].}}

*[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador car)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toy
**Power Battlers toys
**Smash and Change toys
**"First Edition" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toys

*[[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]] (Chevrolet Sonic RS)
**One-Step Changer toys

*[[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
**One-Step Changer toys

{{Note|Oddly, even though the Power Battlers [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] figure (whose alternate mode is a Local Motors Rally Fighter) even has a Local Motors logo tampographed on the vehicle mode's rear, the packaging does ''not'' feature any call-outs for the company at all.}}

{{stub|The Last Knight toys}}

===Bumblebee movie===
[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagon 1967 Beetle)
*Various toys
(Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
*Various toys

[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Volkswagon 1967 Beetle)
*Energon Igniters

{{note|With the [[Triple Changer]]s, instead of having one toy with three modes; they just have two different toys for the two alternative modes.}}

[[Dropkick (Movie)#Bumblebee|Dropkick]] (AMC 1973 Javelin)
*Various toys
(Bell AH-1 SuperCobra)
*Various toys

[[Shatter]] (Plymouth 1971 GTX)
*Studio Series

===Masterpiece===

*[[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-37 Artfire (TakaraTomy)

*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak/Streak/Silverstreak]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-18 Streak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18S Silverstreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18B [[Bluestreak (Masterpiece)|Bluestreak]] (TakaraTomy)
**MP-06 Bluestreak (Hasbro)

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee/Bumble]] (Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle)
**MP-21 Bumble (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21R Bumble Red Body (TakaraTomy)
**MP-08 Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky (Hasbro)
(Deformed Volkswagen Beetle)
**MP-45 Bumble

*[[Clamp_Down#Masterpiece|Clamp Down/Clampdown]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14C Clampdown (TakaraTomy)

*[[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
** MP-23 Exhaust (TakaraTomy)

*[[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-35 Grapple (TakaraTomy)

*[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-33 Inferno (TakaraTomy)

*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-27 Ironhide (TakaraTomy)

*[[Loudpedal#Toys|Loudpedal]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25L Loudpedal (TakaraTomy)

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-17 Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-17+ Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-04 Prowl (Hasbro)

*[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-30 Ratchet (TakaraTomy)

*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert/Alert]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14 Alert (TakaraTomy)
**MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-26 Road Rage (TakaraTomy)

*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor/Sideswipe]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12 Lambor (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12G Lambor G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12+ Lambor Lambor Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-19 Smokescreen (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12T Tigertrack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25 Tracks (TakaraTomy)

*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
**MP-20 Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)
**MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-45 Cordon (TakaraTomy)

===Collaborative===
*[[Ectotron]] (Modified Chevrolet 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor/Ecto-1)

===Vintage G1===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Bumblebee]] ([[Super deformed|Deformed]] Volkswagen Beetle)

==See also==
*[[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes]]

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Toys]]

BotCon 2011

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|date=[[June 2]], [[2011]]
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'''BotCon 2011''' was held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]], from [[June 2]] to [[June 5]], [[2011]].

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==Run-up==
* The original tease for BotCon 2011 was "The invasion has begun..."
* It was announced via [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 37]] and confirmed via BotCon's Twitter feed that the convention-exclusive box set would feature [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] figures within a "Season 3.5" theme. [https://archive.is/K8gdy]
* On [[January 27]], the BotCon Twitter feed hinted: "Lots of them. Fast-Furious." Plus, that they appeared in "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1]]," linking to our wiki. [https://archive.is/YZAqV]
* Later the same day, the Twitter feed confirmed that they would be the [[Team Stunticon|Stunticons]]. [https://archive.is/MaVef]
*The brochure went online on [[March 18]], and registration began [[March 21]]. Primus, Iacon, and bagged sets sold out [[March 27]], at a record of five days.

==Venue==
[[Image:BotCon2011hallofvehicles.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You get a car! And you get a car! Everybody gets a car!]]

Like [[BotCon 2009]], BotCon 2011 was held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
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==Merchandise==
===Convention-exclusive toys===
[[Image:Animated Dead End Toy.JPG|right|thumb|300px|"I'll probably become some dog's chew toy."]]
*'''The Stunti-Con-Job box set ($315, bagged $210)'''
** [[Dead End (Animated)|'''Dead End''']], a [[redeco]] of [[Transformers Animated (toyline)|''Animated'']] [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]]
** [[Breakdown (Animated)|'''Breakdown''']], a [[retool]] and redeco of ''Animated'' [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Minor]]
** [[Drag Strip (Animated)|'''Drag Strip''']], a redeco of ''Animated'' [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]]
** [[Wildrider (Animated)|'''Wildrider''']], a retool and redeco of ''Animated'' Blazing [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]]
** '''[[The Motor Master]]''', a retool and redeco of ''Animated'' [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]
'''At show souvenir packages'''
* [[Sideswipe (Animated)|'''Sideswipe''']] and '''[[Toxitron (Animated)|Toxitron]]''', redecoes of this box set's Breakdown and ''Animated'' Optimus Prime
* [[Megatron (SG)|'''Shattered Glass Galvatron''']] and [[Thundercracker (SG)|'''Shattered Glass Thundercracker''']] , redecoes of ''Cybertron'' [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] and ''Classics'' [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
* Three '''[[Autotrooper (Animated)|Autotrooper]]s''', retools and redecoes of ''Animated'' [[Ironhide (Animated)|Ironhide]]
[[Image:Animatedtoy-Minerva.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Ha ha ha, they'll never pull a G2 Sideswipe agai-- aw, crap.]]
'''Customization Exclusive'''
* [[Minerva (Animated)|'''Minerva''']], a redeco of [[Transformers Animated (toyline)|''Animated'']] [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]]

'''Attendee-Only Bonus Exclusive'''
* [[Ironfist (Animated)#Toys|'''Fisitron''']], a redeco of the souvenir package Autotrooper

'''Hasbro'''
* An exclusive "Matrix Optimus Prime" [[Kreon]] was distributed by Hasbro's Kre-O booth.

====Other merchandise====
* A ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)| Rescue Bots]]'' book and bio cards were handed out by Hasbro.
* The ''Transformers Universe'' MMO booth had a create-your-own character workshop which gave you a print-out of your character to take home.

===Fiction===
* [[The Stunti-Con Job]] Comic
{{-}}

==Guests==

===Hall of Fame inductees===
* [[Michael Bay]]
* [[Steven Spielberg]]

{{note|Spielberg did not attend the Hall of Fame ceremony, and instead sent a video greeting to the attendees.}}

===Voice actors===
{{collist|4|
* <strike>[[Jack Angel]]</strike>
* [[Arlene Banas]]
* [[Gregg Berger]]
* [[Steve Blum]]
* [[Jeffrey Combs]]
* [[Peter Cullen]]
* [[Paul Eiding]]
* [[Tania Gunadi]]
* [[Ernie Hudson]]
* [[David Kaye]]
* [[Josh Keaton]]
* [[Morgan Lofting]]
* [[Michael McConnohie]]
* [[Andy Pessoa]]
* [[Markie Post]]
* [[Kevin Michael Richardson]]
* [[Neil Ross]]
* [[Kellen Goff]]
}}
{{note|Jack Angel was scheduled to attend, but illness prevented him from coming. [[Wally Burr]] attended the convention, but did not participate in any panels. Paul Eiding was not scheduled to attend but showed up anyway.}}

===Writers===
*[[Flint Dille]]

===Fun Publications===
{{collist|4|
* [[Pete Sinclair]]
* [[Greg Sepelak]]
* [[Trent Troop]]
* [[Jesse Wittenrich]]
* [[Ben Yee]]
}}
===Hasbro employees===
{{collist|4|
*[[Rik Alvarez]]
*[[Aaron Archer]]
*[[Michael Ballog]]
*[[Brian Goldner]]
*[[Jerry Jivoin]]
*[[Joshua Lamb]]
*[[Greg Lombardo]]
*[[Lenny Panzica]]
*[[Matthew Proulx]]
*[[Bill Rawley]]
*[[Eric Siebenaler]]
}}
===Hasbro Studios employees===
{{collist|4|
* [[Bryan Baugh]]
* [[Duane Capizzi]]
* [[Steve Davis]]
* [[Dave Hartman|David Hartman]]
* [[Jeff Kline]]
* [[Jose Lopez]]
* [[Roberto Orci]]
* [[Christophe Vacher]]
* [[Mike Vogel]]
}}
===IDW Publishing comics===
{{collist|4|
* [[John-Paul Bove]]
* [[Casey Coller]]
* [[Mike Costa]]
* [[Thomas Deer]]
* [[Marcelo Matere]]
* [[Chris Metzen]]
* [[Robby Musso]]
* [[Josh Perez]]
* [[Livio Ramondelli]]
* [[Chris Ryall]]
* [[Andy Schmidt]]
}}
===Live-action movie===
* [[Tyrese Gibson]]
{{note|Tyrese was not really a guest proper at the convention; he was announced as in the audience at the Hall of Fame presentation, much to the surprise and delight of the crowd.}}

===Music===
* [[Stan Bush]]

===High Moon Studios & Activision===
{{collist|4|
* [[Dave Cravens]]
* [[Kelvin Liu]]
* [[Sean Miller]]
* [[Terry Spier]]
}}
===Shout! Factory===
* [[Brian Ward]]

===TakaraTomy employees===
* [[Hideaki Yoke]]
* [[Hisao Nishimoto|Hisao "Curly" Nishimoto]]

===Autobots===
{{collist|4|
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
* [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]
}}

==Events==

===Wednesday===
*8:30 AM - 7 PM Universal Studios Day
*9:30 AM - 10:30 Package Pick-Up/Tour and Class Participants
*9 AM - 5 PM Transformers Customizing Class

===Thursday===
* 9 AM - 5 PM Transformers Customizing Class
* 9 AM - 6 PM Six Flags Day
* 6 PM - 10 PM Registration Package Pick-Up by Groups
* 6 PM - 10 PM Club Store Open for Registered Guests
* 8 PM - 9:30 PM Exhibitors Load-In/Drop Off
* 9 PM Message Board/Room-To-Room Trading Info
* 10 PM Check-In/Registration Closes

===Friday===
* 7:30 AM - 2 PM Exhibitors Set-Up
* 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Exhibitors Only Private Club Store Sales
* 9:30 AM Walk-up Late Registration/Check-In
* 9:30 AM Club Store Opens Registered Guests
* 9 AM - 12 PM Contest Entries & Kids Displays Check-In
* 10 AM - 11:50 PM Transformers Filmfest
* 12 PM - 1 PM Lunch
* 12 PM - 2 PM Contest Area: Judging in Progress
* 1 PM - 1:50 PM Panel: Stunti-Con-Job Script Reading
* 2 PM - 5 PM Private Sales Room Experience
* 2 PM - 3:30 PM Autographs: David Kaye, Jake Angel
* 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Autographs: Morgan Lofting, Neil Ross, Gregg Berger
* Hourly: Door Prize Giveaway
* 5 PM All Exhibits & Sales Room Close
* 7 PM Casino Night Awards Dinner and Auction

===Saturday===
* 7:30 AM Exhibitors Set-Up
* 8:30 AM Walk-up Late Registration/Check-In
* 8:30 AM Registered Attendees' Private Preview
* Hourly Door Prize Givaway
* 9 AM Early Bird Entry
* 10 AM Exhibit Hall Opens/General Admission
* 10 - 10:50 AM Panel: Transformers Comics: Chaos Begins: Chris Ryall, Mike Costa
* 11 - 12:30 AM Autographs: Morgan Lofting, Neil Ross, Gregg Berger,
* 11 - 11:50 AM Panel: Hasbro Toys - Hasbro Brand Team
* Noon - 1:50PM Panel: Transformers Prime Script Reading: TF Prime Cast
* 12:30 - 2:00PM Autographs: Jack Angel, Flint Dille
* 2 - 3:00 PM Autographs: Peter Cullen, Tania Gunadi, Steve Blum, Andy Pessoa, Kevin Michael Richardson, Josh Keaton, Markie Post
* 2 - 2:50 PM Panel: Dark of the Moon Video Game: Activision, High Moon Studios
* 3 - 3:50 PM Panel: Transformers Collectors Club Roundtable: TCC Staff
* 4 - 4:50 PM Panel: 25th Anniversary The Transformers: The Movie Voice Actor Panel: Flint Dille, Neil Ross, Gregg Berger, Jack Angel
* 5 PM All Exhibits & Sales Room Close
* 8 PM Hall of Fame Event

===Sunday===
* 9 AM Exhibitors Set-Up
* 9:30 AM Sales Room Opens/General Admission
* 10 - 10:50 AM Panel: TCC Magazine and Comic TCC Staff
* 10 - 11:30 AM Autographs: Michael McConnohie, Arlene Banas
* 11 - 11:50 AM Panel: The Making of Transformers Prime: The Creative Process - Jeff Kline, Mike Vogel
* 12 - 12:50 PM Panel: G1 Voice Actors: Michael McConnohie, Neil Ross, Jack Angel, Gregg Berger, Morgan Lofting, Arlene Banas
* 1 - 1:50 PM Panel: Brand Planning and Story Building Hasbro
* 1 - 2:30 PM Autographs: Gregg Berger, Jack Angel
* 2:30 - 3:30 PM Autographs: Morgan Lofting, Neil Ross
* 2 - 2:50 PM Panel: Transformers Costuming: Design Your Own Costume! - Rosemary Ward
* 3:15 PM Draw for Trips to 2012 Convention
* 3:30 PM All Exhibits & Sales Room Close

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==Notes==
* Jack Angel was scheduled to show up for the "Stunti-Con Job" script reading to voice [[Breakdown (Animated)|Breakdown]], [[Ironfist (Animated)|Ironfist]], [[Rattletrap]], and the Autotroopers<ref>[https://archive.is/9IVCd Archive of BotCon tweet]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Vangelus/status/79355702665166848 Tweet by Vangelus]</ref>, but due to his illness, [[Chris Ho]] (better known as Vangelus) filled in.
* One unexpected guest (in more ways than one) was [[Abby Collins]]—the daughter of the late [[Chris Latta]]—who played [[Minerva (Animated)|Minerva]] in the "Stunti-Con Job" script reading.
* [[Marty Isenberg]] and [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] participated in the Transformers Collectors' Club roundtable, and could be found freely wandering the dealer room floor.
* For the first time in forever, the only exclusive toys that were leaked prior to the convention were the ones from the box set, which were intentionally revealed by [[Fun Publications]] anyway.
* Among the figures previewed during the Hasbro design panel were...
** ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Air Raid (an AWACS plane), [[Topspin (DOTM)|Armor Topspin]] and [[Darksteel (DOTM)|Dark Iron]] (a [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] retool patterned after [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]]), plus an exclusive [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] and [[Topspin (DOTM)#AutobotRacers|Twin Twist]] deluxe 2-pack for Target. [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] figures included [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] with Fusion Tank and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] with Lunar Crawler, and an exclusive set based around the October 11, 2010 on-set accident where a police SUV collided with a Bumblebee prop vehicle (said to include a battle-damaged [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and a pair of characters in police deco, later revealed in the display case to be [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] and [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]]).
**An Amazon.com-exclusive 25th Anniversary [[Unicron]].
**Items previewed for ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]'' included deluxe versions of [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] (and its redeco/remold/whatever [[Terrorcon (Prime)|Terrorcon]] Cliffjumper), a [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]], [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] with [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]], [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]], and [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]], plus voyager [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]], and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. For ''Prime'' Cyberverse, Legion versions of [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], and [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] were shown, plus a Commander version of [[Ironhide (WFC)|Ironhide]].
* The initially proposed theme for this BotCon's exclusive toys was "Toxic Mayhem". The boxset would have included an ''Animated'' version of [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]] from [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Voyager Class|Hydrodrive Bumblebee]], Toxitron from [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Wingblade|Wingblade Optimus Prime]], [[Jackpot (Animated)|Jackpot]] from [[Jazz (Animated)#Deluxe Class|Jazz]] (later realized as a [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|TFSS]] toy), and [[Kup (Animated)|Kup]] from [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Deluxe Class|Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime]]. Sideswipe would have had [[Sideswipe (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Sideswipe]]'s deco instead of [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' Sideswipe]]'s deco. The concepts also included an ''Animated'' version of [[Tigatron]] from [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Rodimus Prime]], an ''Animated'' [[Shokaract]] from [[Blackout (Animated)#Toys|Blackout]], [[Springer (Animated)|Springer]] from [[Swindle (Animated)#Toys|Swindle]], and ''Animated'' versions of [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]], [[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]], and [[Antagony (Animated)|Antagony]] from [[Arcee (Animated)#Toys|Arcee]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.botcon.com/botcon2011/ BotCon 2011 Site]

[[Category: Conventions]]

Crosshairs (AOE)

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:''Crosshairs is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TLKCrosshairsRenderPackageArt.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|250px|Your membership to the Continental has been, by thine own hand, revoked.]]
When the chips are down, '''Crosshairs''' is the kind of guy you'd want on your team. Or you would, if it wasn't for the fact that he's self-loving and more than a bit of a jerk. Crosshairs is a paratrooper who's a mouthful of snark with a bad attitude. He's got little respect for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], harboring a desire to just be on his own or otherwise be in charge himself. Despite these vices, Crosshairs is still a crack shot who always hits the ground running and makes mincemeat out of Decepticons with his firearms before they even know what hit them. And if the chips are ''really'' down, he'll come through in the end for his fellow Autobots.

{{quote
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==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five 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.}}
====''Age of Extinction'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[John DiMaggio]] (English), [[Hideaki Tezuka]] (Japanese)|[[Bai Tao]] (Chinese), [[Raul Solo]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Marco Kröger]] (German)}}

Crosshairs was among the Autobots who went into hiding on Earth when [[Harold Attinger]]'s [[Cemetery Wind]] began hunting down the Autobots. Crosshairs had joined up with [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]], [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and the group remained hidden until [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] returned to them. Crosshairs expressed joy and faith when their leader returned, saying he always believed he would, but still grumbled about the treatment of the Autobots at the hands of the humans. Crosshairs, along with Hound, immediately tried to kill [[Cade Yeager]], [[Tessa Yeager]], and [[Shane Dyson]], but Optimus restrained him, explaining their part in helping protect him from Attinger. That night, Crosshairs made known his desire to strike out on his own after Drift and Bumblebee started fighting, but fell in under Optimus as the gravity of their situation began to sink in. Crosshairs learned of [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot's]] fate, and joined in the plan for Cade and Shane to infiltrate KSI.

[[Image:AOE-CrosshairsShootingUpKSI.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Crosshairs desperately tries to restore order during your typical [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]].]]
However, when Cade discovered [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet's]] deactivated head being melted down, Optimus furiously rallied the Autobots into action. Crosshairs gleefully joined in the shooting up of KSI, and was prepared to kill [[Joshua Joyce]], but after a demoralizing speech from the human, Optimus ordered a retreat. The Autobots took to the road with their human allies, and were pursued by [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]] and [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]]. Crosshairs was absent for the ensuing battle against Galvatron, but Optimus and Tessa were captured by [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]].

[[Image:AOECrosshairs.jpg|right|250px|thumb|See? Once again our explosive personality wins the day!]]
The group made for [[Chicago]], where they snuck aboard Lockdown's vessel. Crosshairs initially refused to take part in the rescue mission, asking what was in it for him, but after some aggressive negotiation from Hound, joined in the mission. Crosshairs helped sabotage some of the ship, causing the anchors to release, which the humans used to escape after rescuing Tessa. He warned Hound against messing with alien creatures on the ship, to no avail. They soon found the captured Optimus, who instructed them to detach the part of Lockdown's vessel they were on for their own personal use. Crosshairs soon commandeered an [[Orbital Assault Carrier]], using it to pick up Bumblebee and the Humans. He flew it through the skies of Chicago, fleeing Lockdown's minions until deciding to enter the fray personally, but not before instructing Cade and Shane on how to use the OAC's weaponry. Crosshairs took on many of Lockdown's [[Shadow Raider|henchmen]] upon para-trooping into the skies, and later exited the battle and regrouped with the others.

[[Image:AOE-CrosshairsAndDriftLetThemFight.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Believes in [[Vogel|molemen]] but doesn't believe his boss can take Grimlock.]]
Crosshairs was all too happy to leave Earth when Optimus decided they would leave permanently. He remained aboard the ship stolen from Lockdown with Drift and Optimus, but unfortunately their ride off-planet was shot down. Crashing in a nearby valley, Crosshairs decided he'd had enough of being the "underdog" and said the humans deserved what was coming for them before asking Optimus what their next move would be. Crosshairs was both astonished and annoyed that Optimus recruited the aid of the [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobots]], and retreated to the sidelines while Optimus beat some authority into [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]]. Upon seeing Grimlock's massive dinosaur mode, he backed away in fear. The Dinobots joined up with the Autobots once Optimus "coerced" Grimlock, and Crosshairs mounted [[Scorn]], though not without a few more grumbles about Optimus' exceptional motivational skills. Crosshairs took on many of the [[KSI Sentry|KSI]] [[KSI Boss|Transformers]] with Scorn, and they later helped escort the Seed to safety. Lockdown's intervention threw things astray, but the battle saw the Autobots victorious. Crosshairs bid farewell to Scorn, who he had nicknamed "Spike" after the battle, and told his new friend that he'd ride with him anytime. When Optimus departed into space on his own, he ordered Crosshairs and the other remaining Autobots to protect the Yeagers from harm.
{{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

====''The Last Knight'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[John DiMaggio]] (English)|[[Bai Tao]] (Chinese)}}
[[File:TLKCrosshairsAndBee.jpg|right|upright=1.6|thumb|The franchise's fate lies directly on your [[Bumblebee (film)|spin-off's]] shoulders. No pressure.]]
Years after Optimus had left Earth, Crosshairs had taken refuge at Cade's [[Junkyard (TLK)|junkyard]] with the other Autobots. He occupied his time by flying around on a small fighter craft and continued to boast his desire to be leader, feeling the Autobots were getting soft hiding in the junkyard. When Cade, Hound and Bumblebee returned from an altercation with [[Transformers Reaction Force|TRF]], he proclaimed a "leader" like himself would have been far more useful than Bee. The younger bot did not take to kindly to the remark and after Crosshairs declared that Bee would never be Optimus, the argument turned physical as they began to wrestle fiercely. Crosshairs endured a visit from [[Daytrader]] and was later present, and solemn as Cade called his absent [[Tessa Yeager|daughter]]. The following morning, Crosshairs rang the morning bell for the junkyard as he sarcastically welcomed apparently another boring day.

[[File:TLK Cogman beats Crosshairs.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|He cracked me in the finger. Why? Why did have to crack me in the finger?]]
Crosshairs soon found they were in for a decidedly non-boring day when the Decepticons and TRF discovered where they were hiding. He and the others rolled out to a nearby town where a trap had been set. Upon arrival, Drift discovered a TRF tracking device on Bumblebee, and Crosshairs scolded the immature young bot for leading their enemies right to them. During the battle, he and Drift teamed up against the much larger [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]], with him blasting their enemy in the chest before Drift decapitated him. Crosshairs, Bumblebee, Drift, and Grimlock then fended off the remaining Decepticons, and he mocked the retreating "chickens" as they fled. He soon shot down the remainder of the TRF drones and attempted to squish the "cockroach"/"C-3PO Ripoff" [[Cogman]], who was harassing Cade. Instead, the surprisingly strong [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] grabbed his hand and twisted one of his fingers sideways, causing him to collapse in pain. When Cade and Bee chose to go to England with Cogman, Crosshairs quickly declared himself to be in charge, but that did not entail him telling any bedtime stories to [[Izabella]].

[[File:TLKLoveThatGuy.jpg|right|upright=1.6|thumb|'''Crosshairs''': He's been gone since 2014. Should we tell him about poor Carrie Fisher? '''Hound''': Dude, don't be a downer, he just got back!]]
Later, when Cybertron arrived at Earth, he and the other Autobots were quite happy to see Lockdown's old ship delivered to them by [[Daytrader]]. They arrived at [[Stonehenge]] and reunited with the returned Optimus, who rallied them, the humans and the [[Guardian Knight]]s to protect Earth. As Optimus flew off to lead the charge, Crosshairs declared his admiration for his leader, whose speeches always gave him goosebumps. En-route to Cybertron, he and the other Autobots were unimpressed with the intimating knights. In the final battle, he flew an Orbital Assault Carrier and engaged the airborne Decepticons. He managed to avoid being shot down by [[Infernocus]] and provided cover fire as Optimus and the other Autobots rushed the control center. After the battle was won, he returned home to Cybertron with the other Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
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===Titan movie comics===
[[File:Crosshairs Bumblebee Thousand Island Flight.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Crosshairs attempts to demonstrate his new web shooters to Bumblebee.]]
Crosshairs arrived on Earth sometime after the Decepticon invasion of [[Chicago]], and assisted [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] on a mission to track and eliminate three Decepticon survivors in [[Indonesia]]. The Decepticons retreated but Crosshairs had placed a tracking device (which doubled as a bomb) on their boss, and tracked them to [[Pulau Bidadari]]. He requested permission to go alone, claiming a sneak attack by one bot would catch the enemy off guard; in large part, this was done to show off his skills as Crosshairs felt humans couldn’t be trusted anymore and it was just up to Autobots.

On Pulua Bidadari, he swiftly took out all three of his charges (secretly under the watchful eye of Bumblebee), making sure to mock the Decepticon he’d planted the bomb on before it went off. Optimus felt that Crosshairs was more than combat ready but that they had missed [[Lockdown (ROTF)|something]]. Crosshairs (incorrectly) reassured him otherwise. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 5.2|Thousand Island Fight}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 5.5|Creature of Chaos}}}}
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===''How to Ride a Dinobot!'' comic===
When Optimus Prime insisted the Autobots learn how to ride Dinobots, Crosshairs and Drift quickly managed to get atop of their steeds. Warning them not to get cocky, Optimus suggested a combat drill between the two of them. Crosshairs charged [[Scorn]] towards Drift and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] with full force...only for the Dinobots to halt at the last moment and launch their riders into each other. But when Grimlock detected Decepticons nearby, Scorn allowed Crosshairs to ride him once again as they headed out into battle. {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base===
Disguised as a car, Crosshairs was among the Autobots hiding out at [[Transformers Expo]]. When [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime]], [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)|another Nemesis Prime]] and [[Nemesis Grimlock]] attacked, the Autobots revealed themselves and battled them. {{storylink|Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base}}

===''Cheetos'' comics===
Crosshairs found [[Cheetos-Points]].
{{storylink|Cheetos/Transformers: Age of Extinction|Cheetos/''Transformers: Age of Extinction''}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
Crosshairs is one of several members of the [[Silver Knight (Kre-O)|Silver Knights]], a collection of renaissance festival enthusiasts. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/27}}

==Games==
===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Crosshairs teamed up with Slug to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====3DS====
{{charstubgames|{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}}}

===''Transformers Online'' (2017 video game)===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers Online (2017 video game)|Transformers Online}}}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
{{Anchor|PowerBattler}}
[[File:TF2014toy-PowerBattlerCrosshairs.jpg|right|350px|thumb|There goes his favorite gun.]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (Power Battlers, 2014)

:Crosshairs transforms from Corvette to robot mode in 8 easy steps. His right arm features ball-jointed articulation, while the left arm features a "Power Punch!" gimmick, which he shares with Power Battler Bumblebee.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/PBCrosshairs/crosshairs.htm More information on Power Battler Crosshairs at TFU.info]''

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{{anchor|OneStepChanger}}
[[File:TF-AOE-1-Step-Changer-Crosshairs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age LA-07 Crosshairs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Crosshairs''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA07'''
:Crosshairs converts from Corvette to robot mode in one simple step, by pushing a button located on the car's windshield, via a [[transformation scheme]] he shares with his fellow One-Step Changers Lockdown and Stinger. His only articulation is the arms.

:After transforming into robot mode, Crosshairs needs to transform back into vehicle in both steps: Push down the button again while clamping the vehicle parts together by hand to make it secure.

:The TakaraTomy version (pictured right) features more paint applications, intended to make him appear more movie-accurate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCCrosshairs/crosshairs.htm More information on One-Step Changer Crosshairs at TFU.info]''

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====Generations====
[[File:GenerationsAOECrosshairsDeluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I'm not just the Merc with a Mouth, I'm the sensation with a registration." ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-06 Crosshairs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Unlike the [[Hasbro]] stock photo above, [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] knows how to transform THEIR OWN TOYS. ''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Crosshairs''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD06'''
**''Accessories:'' 1 machine gun, 2 pistols/sticky-bombs

:Crosshairs turns into a licensed {{w|Chevrolet Corvette C7|2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray}}. To replicate the duster coat he wears in the movie, his transformation involves much of the sides and roof of the vehicle mode folding up and wrapping around him, making him into a fairly egregious [[shellformer]]. But it looks awesome, so it matters not.
:He comes with what his packaging refers to as as "[[Sidearm Blaster]]s"; they are actually based on sticky-bombs featured in concept art for the character, but they can also be held as pistols and are depicted as such in all stock photography. He also comes with a single silenced submachine gun based on the pair he wielded in the movie proper, and he features storage for the blasters and SMG in his coattails (5mm ports underneath the rubber flaps) and calves, respectively.

:Because his duster increases his footprint by splaying out in all directions, Crosshairs is usually mistransformed both in-package and in stock photos so he can actually fit. In actual fact, his tailgate can fold down behind his head so that it's much less conspicuous and doesn't interfere with his [[light-piping]] gimmick, and two rubber flaps concealed under the vehicle mode windows fold out and connect to his torso beneath a pair of sculpted lapels, completing the duster as opposed to simply leaving Crosshairs as a robot trapped beneath the top half of a Corvette.

:Caution must be taken when transforming the rubber sections of the vehicle shell/trenchcoat, as the soft plastic is kept in place by metal pins which may erode the hinge areas, which can cause said hinges to loosen or the parts in question to tear and fall off.

:The ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' version of Crosshairs adds several new paint applications for a more screen-accurate look...except for a missing stripe on the right side of the vehicle.

:Crosshairs was redecoed into ''Age of Extinction'' [[Hot Shot (AOE)|Hot Shot]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Crosshairs/crosshairs.htm More information on ''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Crosshairs at TFU.info]''
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*'''Crosshairs''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' 1 machine gun, 2 pistols/sticky-bombs

:This chrome redeco of Crosshairs is released as a lucky draw figure available through the special midnight launch event of Transformers Age of Extinction toys at Taiwan Toys R Us stores, by purchasing NTD $699 or more of Transformers merchandise, a random chromed Deluxe figure would be given away. The figure is limited to 24 pieces, with 8 in each branch that was participating in the midnight launch. There were four different styles of the figure available, randomly distributed among the stores - this silver chromed Crosshairs was just one of the four.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Platinum-Edition-Autobots-United-Crosshairs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't expect him tackling a Were-Car anytime soon.]]
*'''Autobots United''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories'': 1 machine gun, 2 pistols/sticky bombs

:Released as a 5-pack under the ''Generations'' line, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Crosshairs is a screen-accurate (even more screen-accurate than the Takara version!) redeco of AOE Crosshairs.

:This time around he is cast in a paler green and includes extensive paint operations on his shoulders, thighs, toes, arms & midsection. He also finally has the striping on the right side of his vehicle mode painted though, strangely, his "3-D goggles" are unpainted.

:He came in the BBTS shared exclusive "Autobots United" set along with screen-accurate redecoes of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#AutobotsUnited|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#AutobotsUnited|Bumblebee]], [[Drift (AOE)#AutobotsUnited|Drift]], and [[Hound (Movie)#AutobotsUnited|Hound]].

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===Construct-Bots===
[[Image:ConstructBots DinobotRider Crosshairs.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Snipin's a good job, mate.]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (Dinobot Rider, 2014)
: Part of the second wave of Dinobot Riders toys, Crosshairs changes into a car and includes a small blaster accessory. He is designed to ride any larger Dinobot figure of the same line.

:His nominal Dinobot partner is [[Scorn]].

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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Crosshairs.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Boom, Headshot.]]
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*'''Scorn Street Chase''' (2014)
**''Set number'': ''' A6950'''
**''Pieces'': '''106'''
**''Kreons'': Crosshairs, [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:Released as part of the '''Scorn Street Chase''' set, the Crosshairs Kreon's appearance is based on his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]''. The Scorn Street Chase set also includes a buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn#Kre-O|Scorn]].

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[[File:Kre-o-silver-knight-autobots-crosshairs.jpg|upright=0.8|thumb|I think this mate saw me.]]
*'''Silver Knight Autobots''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Drift, Optimus Prime, Hound, Crosshairs, Bumblebee.
**''Accessories'': Curved Sword

:A five-pack of Kreons representing the main Autobots of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' movie, Crosshairs is a slight redeco of the Crosshairs Kreon from his Scorn Street Chase set.

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[[File:KREO-Crosshairs 1403382592.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's challengin' work, outta doors. I guarantee you'll not go hungry, 'cause at the end of the day, long as there's two people left on the planet, someone is gonna want someone dead.]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set Number'':'''A9228'''
**''Pieces'':'''30'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, a pair of blasters, battle-axe, door-wing backpack, bazooka, extra body parts
:Part of the second wave of Custom Kreons, this Crosshairs Kreon comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet and his pair of Blasters are chromed, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso, legs, and his 3D goggles. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O'' Battleship aliens), a "door-wing" backpack piece, a Bazooka, and his huge battle axe, as a nod to the other movieverse [[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]' weapon used in ''The Reign of Starscream'' comic book.

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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Crosshairs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Crosshairs after discovering [[Burger King]].]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (2014-[[December 26|12-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-04'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Crosshairs transforms from a [[super deformed]] Chevrolet Corvette C7 to a cute little robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Crosshairs as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game, though his in-game appearance is very different from the toy's, featuring the same vehicle mode but with [[Crosshairs (G1)|Generation 1 Crosshairs]]' head and colors.

:This mold was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Tracks (G1)#Q-Transformers|Tracks]].
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===The Last Knight===
====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Crosshairs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"F"? for Respects?]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''F'''

:Part of the first assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Crosshairs is a soft-plastic, "superdeformed" robot who changes to an unlicensed approximation of his on-screen vehicle mode in a few simple steps. He has articulated shoulders, and his hands are compatible with ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' weapons and other 3mm-peg accessories. Like all Tiny Turbo Changers, his vehicle mode's wheels are immobile, sorry.

:This mold was also used to make [[Evac (Ride)#Movie Edition|''Movie Edition'' Evac]].
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====Legion Class====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Crosshairs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Feelins'? Look mate, you know who has a lot of feelings?"]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (Legion, 2017)

:Originally a solicited-but-cancelled toy leaked in 2014, Crosshairs finally saw release of his own Legion Class figure. He transforms from a pocket-sized robot into a unlicensed Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray, albeit without a spoiler. He also features 3mm compatible holes on his pair of hands. His front car kibble ends up hanging on his back, probably just to evoke the back piece of his "Trench coat".
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====Premier Edition====
[[File:TLKDeluxeCrosshairs.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Move over, Mario...]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (Deluxe, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-21'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2017-[[September 16|09-16]]'''
:Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' figures, Crosshairs is a retool of his ''Age of Extinction Generations'' release. The figure has new, movie-accurate weapons and remolds done to the vehicle mode to give off a more movie-accurate look. The soft rubber portions of the 'trenchcoat' have also been changed into solid plastic ones, improving durability of said portions. (The rubber parts from the previous toy were known to rip occasionally.)

:Apart from this, Crosshairs also suffers two design flaws: The simple-assembly wheels are known to easily pop off from the vehicle due to slightly wide holes, and the guns were unable to peg into his trenchcoats properly. This was later fixed in the re-release of the figure. The flawed release features a date code "72081", whereas the fixed version features a date code written as "72011". It was unknown if the flawed version also affects the Japanese release.
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==Merchandise==
====Simba Smoby====
[[File:TF-TLK-1-64-Simba-Smoby-Crosshairs-Robot.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (Die-cast Figurine, 2017)

:This Crosshairs is a 1/64 non-transforming robot mode figurine, and like the [[MetaColle]] figures, he was made partially out of Die-cast metal.

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[[File:TF-TLK-1-64-Simba-Smoby-Crosshairs-car.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (Die-cast cars, 2017)

:This Crosshairs is a 1/64 non-transforming but screen-accurate vehicle mode based on his alternate mode seen in the film. He features through-axle construction, allowing for super-speedy racing on smooth surfaces, and his car mode is compatible with many tracks and playsets from ''Hot Wheels'' and ''Matchbox''.

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===Jada===
{{Note|The 1/24 and 1/32 scale cars saw release in Japan in November 2017.}}
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[[File:TF-TLK-Jada-1-24-Crosshairs-Car.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (1/24 Scale Die Cast Car, 2017)
:A 1/24-scaled non-transforming die-cast car based on Crosshairs' customized 2016 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray form, and he features opening doors and vehicle front hood (and even his rear trunk!), revealing the driver's seat (with it's steering wheel chromed) & engines (also chromed). And similar to ''Robot Powered Machines'', Crosshairs features a sculpted robot mode underneath.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Jada-Toys-1-32-Crosshairs-car.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (1/32 Scale Die Cast Car, 2017)
:A medium-sized version of the Crosshairs car is also available. The opening gimmick is only limited to the doors.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Jada-1-64-Crosshairs-Car.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (1/64 Scale Die Cast Car, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Display base
:A smaller, Hot Wheels/Matchbox-sized version of the Crosshairs car is also available. He also comes with his own Display Base with his picture printed on it.
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==Notes==
*Crosshairs has a very similar, if not identical, voice as ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Leadfoot. Both characters were voiced by John DiMaggio, however when Leadfoot is seen under attack by humans in ''Age of Extinction'', he reuses lines recorded by [[Robert Foxworth]] for [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]].
*Crosshairs, along with Hound, did not have any on screen transformations until ''The Last Knight'' was released.
*Crosshairs (or rather the car that portrays him) went under the pre-production name "Slingshot". Interestingly enough, Crosshairs's personality, that of a somewhat self-centered braggart with a wish for command, evokes [[Slingshot (G1)|the original bearer of the name "Slingshot"]].
*According to [[Paul Marlon Wood]], ''Kre-O'' Crosshairs' helmet piece is called "''[[Slingshot (G1)|Sling Shot]]'' Helmet".
* Although not as drastic as [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] , [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee's]] new alt-modes, Crosshair's Corvette mode does feature some changes from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]], most notably the rims colored to black, a different spoiler and a slightly different pattern.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Crosshairs''' (クロスヘアーズ ''Kurosuheāzu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhǔnxīng''' (Taiwan, 準星, "Front Sight"), '''Shízìxiàn''' (Mainland China, 十字线, "Crosshairs")
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Transformer funerary practices

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Spike467: added Rising Storm caskets

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Over the course of their innumerable conflicts, Transformers frequently [[death|perish]]. Though most Transformers pass on safe in the knowledge that their [[Spark]]s will ascend to a peaceful existence in their [[Transformer afterlife|afterlife]], Cybertronian cultures have also developed various '''funerary practices''' to venerate – or at least dispose of – the Sparkless remains of deceased Transformers.

The realities of war mean that few Transformers are laid to rest in a dignified manner. Perhaps for this reason, most Transformer death rites skew towards the practical rather than the spiritual, though various Cybertronian [[religion]]s have been known to outline specific funerary procedures for the devout. Some Transformers, [[Autobot]]s in particular, have been known to adopt the funerary customs of other worlds when they lay their deceased to rest on alien soil. In other instances, the passing of a Cybertronian represents a vital opportunity for other Transformers to salvage parts from the dead, or recycle their bodies into new supplies of [[living metal]].

Particularly honored heroes may receive monuments and memorials in their name in the hopes of inspiring future generations of Cybertronians to live up to their example.

:{{quote|Ashes to ashes! Junk to junk!|[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]}}

==Generation 1 continuity family==
===Cartoon continuities===
[[File:G1-screencap darkawakening Optimus empty tomb.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
[[Autobot]]s have been known to both bury their dead and inter them. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening}} When [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] apparently perished in battle, the Autobots buried his body beneath the ice and held a short memorial service for him. {{storylink|Fire in the Sky}}

When [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] was believed dead, [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] said they would take the body back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for internment. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}}

Fallen warriors from the [[Battle of Autobot City]], including the body of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], were interred aboard a [[Autobot Mausoleum|massive, spaceborne mausoleum]] where Autobot pilgrims could pay their respects. They were immortalized by the "Veil of Remembrance." {{storylink|Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening}} The Autobots later erected an [[Optimus Prime memorial]] in Autobot City... shortly before Optimus returned from the dead. Oops. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

After [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] was shot dead by [[Sixshot]], he received a burial at sea on his favorite planet [[Earth]], inside a glass coffin decorated with Christian imagery. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}}

[[File:DecepticonMarkers.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]

The [[Decepticon]]s create markers bearing the likeness of their dead, lit by an eternal flame. It is unclear if these mark the place where a Transformer's remains are stored or not, but at least three Transformers have markers in two locations. Superstitious Decepticons believe a deceased Transformer's spirit may linger near its marker, and it is considered bad luck to disturb one. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

The Autobots have been known to dispose of a fallen ''enemy'' by giving them to the [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]s, with Ultra Magnus intending to send them to collect a fallen [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
A facsimile [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] was once buried when the Earth-bound Autobots believed it to be the real Optimus. This was a departure from Cybertronian traditions, but according to the Autobots present, adhering to Earth traditions was 'what he would have wanted'. {{storylink|Resurrection!}} When the real Prime died a short time later, his body was instead shot into space, suggesting that maybe he wouldn't have wanted a burial after all. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}}

At the chance [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] would die on his obsessive hunt for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] noted he'd sent flowers. {{storylink|Dark Creation}}

===Beast Era===
[[File:Dinobot funeral.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
Traditionally, [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] warriors have their bodies melted down and recycled with honors shortly after their passing. Predacons consider this to be an act of great respect towards the dead, though [[Maximal]]s disagree. {{storylink|Fallen Comrades}}
When [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] sacrificed his life to save [[human]]ity's future, the Maximals recycled his body in honour of his Predacon heritage. Those Maximals with airborne alternate modes subsequently flew over his body in a {{w|missing man formation}}, though it’s unclear if this act is a Predacon or Maximal tradition. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}

For [[Maximal]]s, it is customary to hold a wake where friends and comrades reminisce about their memories of the fallen. The deceased Transformer may be memorialized with a holographic statue. {{storylink|The Catalyst}}

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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
{{quote|I commend your spark to the Allspark, and the Allspark is one spark, and the one spark is your spark, and in this way we are all connected.|[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] performs the Act of Transition|"[[The Gloaming]]"}}

[[File:TheGloaming-ActOfTransition.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

Some Cybertronians, including the Autobots, memorialize the dead through the "'''Act of Transition'''", a public ceremony where friends and colleagues of the deceased can volunteer to eulogize their fallen comrade. This ceremony can be performed ''en masse'' should the need arise. When performing the rite, [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] donned a ceremonial cloak and shoulder pads. {{storylink|The Gloaming}} Cybertronians sometimes honor the fallen by repainting their [[insignia]]s grey. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 1: Some Other Cybertron|Some Other Cybertron}}

[[Image:Bumper-funeral.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]

Transformers in this continuity tend to bury their dead, interring them within coffin-like crypts. These vary wildly in design, and some sport extra features such as holographic remembrance avatars. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} In other instances, coffins may be jettisoned into space if Transformers perish aboard a starship. {{storylink|The Gloaming}} The [[Wrecker]]s stored the bodies of fallen members in the [[Zone of Remembrance]] aboard their base, the space station [[Debris]], including, ominously, pre-emptively prepared graves for active members of the team. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 3|Sins of the Wreckers #3}} A traditional [[Neoprimalist]] funeral, by contrast, involves preserving the head while cremating the rest of the body. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} [[Spectralism|Spectralist]]s are known to practice particular rites when interring their dead. {{storylink|Slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}

In the years before the war, the [[Senate]] organized numerous state-sponsored memorial services for members who had perished in the line of duty. Murdered security officers [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] received one such ceremony overseen by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}}

The bodies of [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s and other [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-bearers, on the other hand, were traditionally ferried to the [[Primal Basilica]] in a public parade of mourning, wherupon the Matrix was transferred to the next holder of the artifact. In the case of Sentinel Prime, the body was later moved to a secure location owing to heightened security concerns. {{storylink|The Last Autobot}}

The funerary customs of Decepticons are not known. It is, however, not unheard of for [[Scavenger (group)|low-ranking Decepticon]]s to scavenge spare parts and [[innermost energon]] off recently expired corpses. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} This approach was shared by the [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]s, who considered this behavior "honoring the fallen." {{storylink|The Next Day, and the Next}}

[[File:MTMTE44-MegatronLookAtTheFlowers.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

Several superstitious Transformers believe in a mythological figure called the "Necrobot", who supposedly travels the galaxy to surreptitiously log the deaths of every Cybertronian. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} The crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' discovered that the Necrobot really did exist – a humble 'bot named [[Mortilus|Censere]]. In addition to charting the deaths of every Transformer, Censere took a fragment of their residual spark energy back to the "[[Necroworld]]." There, he tended to a planet-sized garden filled with holographic statues of every living Cybertronian, which deactivated when the Transformer in question died. The spark fragments he gathered were crafted into blue flowers and planted around the statue of the Transformer who had killed them. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

On the colony world of [[Velocitron]], the natives chose to dispose of their dead by melting them in a [[smelting pool]]. {{storylink|The Next Day, and the Next}} On [[Caminus]], Transformers may have epitaphs inscribed on their [[spark]] casings before burial. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} Following his death, the Autobots buried the [[Devisiun|Devisien]] [[Oiler]] in a grave marked by a simple tombstone, though it is unclear if this is the custom on Devisiun or if the Autobots were simply burying him in accordance with their own culture. {{storylink|The Next Day, and the Next}} [[Vigilem|Carcerians]] are big on recycling their fallen comrades-in-arms, with components of their dead heroes earmarked to be incorporated into their First One's throne, and their traitors used as ammunition. {{storylink|The Will of the Few}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]s frequently named buildings after deceased combatants in the Great War. Examples include the [[Ratchet Memorial Hospital]] in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] {{storylink|Derailment}} and the [[Cyclonus Memorial Tower]] in [[Thetacon (polity)|Thetacon]]. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}}

==Unicron Trilogy==
[[File:Sacrifice.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]

Following the death of [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]], [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] led the Autobots in a military salute to their fallen comrade. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

The Autobots chose to bury [[Alpha Quintesson]]'s body on [[Plains Planet|Grass Planet]], marking his final resting place with a simple tombstone. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}}

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==Live-action film series==

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Following [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]'s death during the battle of [[Mission City]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] briefly eulogized Jazz’s remains. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}} Jazz’s body was placed inside a trailer (which acted as a coffin) by [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and was deposited in the ocean after a ceremony. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3}} The bodies of the Decepticons were simply tossed into the [[Laurentian Abyss]] in the hopes that the pressure and freezing temperatures would keep them permanently offline. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

Shortly after the [[Transformers: Rising Storm|massacres]] inflicted by [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and his goons, "graves" were made for the deceased 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]]. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 1|Dark of the Moon #1}}

[[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] took off his hat and held it over his chest as he witnessed [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]]'s death. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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==''Animated''==
[[File:EndgamePartII-CorpsemasterProwl.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
An Autobot crew who performs a noble duty and dies in battle is given a proper funeral service. The one who knew the fallen comrade the most gives the eulogy, respectful or [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|not]]. {{storylink|Dispatches}} Before a funeral, the remains of great heroes are placed in an open coffin, carried by their comrades, to be displayed to the masses after a victory. {{storylink|Endgame, Part II}} Immediately afterwards, an Autobot’s remains are ceremoniously melted down into raw material for new [[protoform]]s.<ref>[http://www.formspring.me/DerrickJWyatt/q/802241551]</ref>
If a [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|notable figure]] is not ''quite'' dead yet, they'll be put into [[stasis lock]] until they can be returned to a fully operational state. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}} {{storylink|TransWarped}}

A great Decepticon leader, such as [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] is given a proper funeral service. It is not uncommon for one person to erect a statue in the honor of the fallen in particular. {{storylink|Dispatches|The Arrival issue 1}} The remains of [[Starscream (Animated)|executed traitors]] are unceremoniously thrown into nearby rivers or garbage piles to rust where they lie. {{storylink|Mission Accomplished|Mission Accomplished}}

==Aligned continuity family==
When [[Solus Prime]] perished during the disastrous battle between the [[Thirteen]] [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s, the remaining eleven members of the Thirteen held an elaborate ceremony for their fallen sister, setting off fireworks and guns to commemorate her passing. At the conclusion of her funeral, the Primes worked together to construct an elaborate tomb for Solus Prime containing some of her many artifacts. They launched the tomb into a distant part of the galaxy, connected to Cybertron via a network of [[space bridge]]s. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}} {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

The Primes did not extend this elaborate celebration to the treacherous [[Liege Maximo]], who had orchestrated the passing of Solus in the first place. His lifeless body was subsequently cast into a deep chasm and unceremoniously buried until [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] robbed the grave for his own purposes. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

Important Transformers were known to be interred in the [[Crypt of the Primes]], a mausoleum that contained the bodies of Primes and other important Transformers. Traditionally, the deceased were commemorated with elaborate rites and rituals, though when [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]] was interred he was memorialized with a very simple ceremony, as befitting the straitened wartime conditions. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

In the present day, Autobots sometimes immortalized fallen warriors by constructing monuments and holding memorial services to honor the accomplishments of the deceased. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 1}} The Autobots have also been known to bury fallen Decepticons, as [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] did with [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]]. As maintaining their cover was paramount to both sides, this may have been a simple attempt to prevent [[human]]s from discovering Skyquake's body. {{storylink|Masters & Students}}

Following his sacrifice to revive Cybertron's [[Well of All Sparks]], Optimus was honored with an enormous statue in the rebuilt [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]. {{storylink|Pilot (Part 1)}}

Decepticons rarely showed any inclination to memorialize their dead, though both [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] and [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] attempted to honor the memories of their comrades by killing those who were responsible for their deaths. Attitudes can vary about the treatment of bodies, as Starscream was somewhat disturbed by Knock Out's cavalier attitude toward conducting experiments on his fallen friend's corpse, while Knock Out felt he was honoring his fallen comrade by tormenting the one who once tormented Breakdown. {{storylink|Loose Cannons}} {{storylink|Tunnel Vision}} {{storylink|Thirst}}

==References==
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Talk:Demolishor (ROTF)

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I have to question the usefullness of having a GIF as the main image. While awesome, it does distract from the main page (granted, it's not much of a page, but I digress). Could we get an image of the scene to serve as the main image until we get stock photos? -- 20:27, 30 March 2009 (EDT)
:It was a whole 3 megabytes large. So, I nuked it. Because it was the dimensions of a postage stamp and the filesize of a video file. Not good.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 20:40, 30 March 2009 (EDT)

I don't understand that image caption, but I laughed at it. --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]], who is too lazy to log in and thus looks like [[Special:Contributions/71.75.187.174|71.75.187.174]] 10:51, 21 May 2009 (EDT)

== Concept Art ==

Should we put Concept art of the ROTF characters as the main images of them? and the current main image could go somewher else on a page. Cos I have noticed that almost all the main images of the First movie characters are concpt art, so why is ROTF character concept art so different? Lets put them up! but why have we not yet? almost every character has them! --[[Special:Contributions/92.238.187.82|92.238.187.82]] 15:06, 11 September 2009 (EDT)
: I don't think we have concept art for any of the first movie's characters. Lots of '''promotional art''', sure. Certainly nothing that exists only as leaked/stolen concept art. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 16:03, 11 September 2009 (EDT)
::Oh Sorry I meant Promotional Art, i always get them confused--[[Special:Contributions/92.238.187.82|92.238.187.82]] 10:31, 12 September 2009 (EDT)
:::We do not have promotional art for Demolishor. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 13:55, 12 September 2009 (EDT)

http://polopirate.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/53_71646_07bec234ba5feea.jpg is that good enough? furthermore we HAVE uploaded concept art, like for Hightower, does anyone complain? NO! So it would be MUCH better if we got an official art image tha just a useless video game still with all due respect --[[Special:Contributions/92.238.160.72|92.238.160.72]] 09:04, 19 September 2009 (EDT)
:No, as it's leaked. We do not upload leaked art or information it's against our policy. And that is not a game still, it is a game concept image. [[User:Dead Metal|Dead Metal]] 09:08, 19 September 2009 (EDT)
::Once one of us gets the blue ray, we should try to get a good screen cap of him to use as the main pic, because almost all other images of him show him in Scavenger's colours. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 09:23, 19 September 2009 (EDT)

== In-fiction name "Demolisher"? ==

I don't think "Demolish'''o'''r" was ever used for this guy in-fiction. It wasn't in the movie or comic adaptation. He was "Demolish'''e'''r" in the novel adaptation. So if in-fiction names trump toy names for article titles (like [[Leo Prime]]), technically shouldn't this page be at "Demolisher"? The novels were pretty casual in spelling names so I could see why this might be an exception to the rule. - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 12:54, 17 November 2010 (EST)
:I think "Demolisher" is a typo. Does anyone know what he's called in the games? --[[User:NCZ|NCZ]] 12:56, 17 November 2010 (EST)
::I believe he is called "the Demolishor". --[[User:-Blackout-|-Blackout-]] 13:52, 17 November 2010 (EST)
::I doubt it is a typo. Maybe it was the same over-eager novel editor who turned "Knock Out" into "Knockout" and "Dead End" into "Deadend" in the prequel novel. - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 14:01, 17 November 2010 (EST)

==Construction?==
Is there any proof that Demolishor is a Constructicon from any toy, bio or fiction, or are we just assigning him that group because he shares his form with Scavenger, who is a Constructicon? [[Special:Contributions/198.51.174.5|198.51.174.5]] 09:01, 3 May 2011 (EDT)

== Wheals ==

I don't know about anyone else, but I am confused as to how he has two wheels in robot mode. I think that they are formed by his treads (which boggles me), but I don't see how he would get Two wheels from two tracks, when in my mind it would seem that he would need four tracks. Anyway, should that fact get a mention in the notes?--[[User:Megatron Prime|Megatron Prime]] 00:18, 7 May 2011 (EDT)
:Umm, no. Since there are toys that actually transform 2 treads into 2 wheels, there really isn't any confusion. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 09:19, 7 May 2011 (EDT)

== Vehicle mode note ==
{{Quote|In 2010, Terex sold its mining products line (including the Terex RH400 excavator, Demolishor's alternate mode) to Bucyrus International. That means that Demolishor's altmode is now a Bucyrus RH400 mining excavator.}}
This bit doesn't really make any sense. Just because the model was renamed later on, doesn't mean all older models are retroactively re-named. He still transforms into a Terex, doesn't he?
[[User:Spike467|Spike467]] ([[User talk:Spike467|talk]]) 06:25, 13 October 2018 (EDT)

Cybertron Command

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Little is known about '''Cybertron Command''', though it is most likely the military command of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron's]] armed forces.

==Fiction==
===Animated===
[[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] reported to Cybertron Command aboard his [[Sigma Supreme|ship]] while on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|The Return of the Headmaster|The Return of the Headmaster}} [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel]] threatened to have [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]] court-martialed before Cybertron Command. {{storylink|Mission Accomplished|Mission Accomplished}}

[[Category:Transformer culture]]
[[Category:Animated]]

Robert Epps

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: ''Robert Epps is a [[human]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Robert Epps.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Epps waits to become a [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] figure.]]

'''Robert Epps''' is a Chief Master Sergeant in the [[United States Air Force]], under the command of [[United States Army|US Army Ranger]] [[William Lennox]]. He frequently demands the bringing of things, such as "it". He is entitled to wear the scarlet beret of {{w|Air Force Special Tactics|Air Force Combat Control}}. He keeps a Visa credit card in one of his many back pockets. The one on his left butt cheek, to be specific.

He is never going to [[Jorge Figueroa]]'s mamma's house.

Epps is prodigiously [[Wiktionary:fecund|fecund]], having four daughters and a son with his wife [[Monique Epps|Monique]]. The three oldest girls were all ga-ga over [[My Little Pony]].<ref><tt>‹Epps dug into a pocket and pulled out a photo. [...] three little girls looked back at the viewer.›</tt>, ''Epps attempts to disillusion Lennox about fatherhood by showing him a picture of his daughters.'' — [[Movie (books)|Del Rey Books]], [[Transformers (novel)|Transformers]], p14, ([[2007]])</ref> His kids' names are [[Shareeka Epps|Shareeka]], [[Shaniqua Epps|Shaniqua]], [[Sheleeka Epps|Sheleeka]], [[Mozambiqua Epps|Mozambiqua]], and [[Fred Epps|Fred]].<ref>''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' novelization''</ref>

==Fiction==

===Movies===
====''Transformers'' film====
:''Actor:'' [[Tyrese Gibson]]
{{voiceactor|[[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japanese dub), [[Li Zhiwei]] (Mandarin dub), [[Ricardo Juarez]] (Portuguese dub), [[Rolando de Castro]] (Spanish dub)}}

[[File:Movie2007 Epps basketball.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|He's on fire!]]

Sergeant Epps and the other soldiers in Captain Lennox's [[United States Army|US Army Ranger]] squad were returning to [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base]] after some hard duty. When Lennox revealed that he wanted to go home to see his baby girl more than anything else, Epps joined in with the men in teasing their commander. As night fell, a mysterious [[Blackout (Movie)|MH-53 helicopter]] arrived at the base, and after being surrounded by dozens of troops, it suddenly transformed into a giant robot which proceeded to attack the base. Epps ran and ordered other soldiers to ready combat stations as they were under attack. The giant robot narrowly missed crushing him as he used his digital recorder to take footage of the strange machine. Fellow soldier [[Jorge Figueroa|Figueroa]] saved Epps by firing a sabot round at the robot, which allowed Epps to escape. Epps linked up with the rest of Lennox's team and the Captain's little buddy [[Mahfouz]] and high-tailed it out of the exploding base.

[[File:Movie LennoxEpps backpockets.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|10 LEFT CHEEK!: 20 GOTO 10]]
The next morning, the survivors discussed the previous night's events, with Epps sharing with them the images he captured, as well as theorizing that the weapons platform was generating some sort of [[force field]]. Sergeant [[Patrick Donnelly]] expressed disbelief at this. Epps then shared the unnerving feeling that as he was recording the thing, it stared right back at him, causing an ominous silence to settle among the group. Later that day, as they made their way to local boy Mahfouz's village, Epps spotted [[Scorponok (Movie)|a giant metal spike]] coming out of the sand aimed at Lennox's back and began firing wildly into the sand. After Sergeant Donnelly was impaled and killed by the robotic scorpion, the rest of the men ran for their lives to the cover of the village. Lennox managed to borrow a cell phone from [[Akram]], Mahfouz's father, and asked for Epps's wallet for a credit card to make the call. In between firing rounds from his rifle, Epps barked that it was in his back pocket, prompting Lennox to protest that he had ten back pockets. Epps loudly clarified it was his left-cheek back pocket.

[[File:Movie Epps BringIt.jpg|left|upright=1.67|thumb|BRING IT!]]
When contact when the Pentagon was established, Epps coordinated with the [[United States Air Force#E-3 Sentry AWACS|E-3 Sentry AWACS]] plane to give orders for the incoming [[United States Air Force#A-10 Thunderbolt II|A-10 Thunderbolt IIs]] of Strike Package Bravo, indicating the target area killbox one-alpha with orange flares and laser guidance markers. As the A-10s arrived to provide air support, he gave them clearance to fire by shouting, "Bring it!" When their weapons completely failed to dent Scorponok, Epps called upon the biggest barrels the Air Force had: the 105 millimeter cannons of an [[United States Air Force#AC-130 Spectre|AC-130 Spectre]] gunship. This was signaled with a shout of [[Bring the rain|"Bring the rain!"]] The resulting fusillade pounded Scorponok into the sand. As the dust settled, the scorpion got up and dove underground, but not before leaving part of its damaged tail behind.

In the aftermath of combat with Scorponok, Epps and the rest of Lennox's Spec Ops team were ordered home to [[United States of America|American]] soil by Secretary of Defense [[John Keller]], who had thought everyone at the SOCCENT base was massacred. They took the end of Scorponok's tail with them on the flight. Doing their own analysis of the piece of [[Transformer|robot]] body, they discovered that its [[Living metal#Live-action film series|metallic skin]] didn't regenerate where hit by sabot rounds, which Epps confirmed were "something like" a 6000-degree magnesium burn. They called the Pentagon again, telling them all gunships had to be loaded with sabot rounds to fight these things.

Later, Epps and the team landed at [[United States Air Force#Facilities|Nellis Air Force Base]]. Instead of them being debriefed on site, a guy from [[Sector Seven]] grabbed one of their bags and ordered them to come with him. This was confusing, since Sector Seven didn't exist.

[[File:Movie2007 that'sWolverine!.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Epps was not ready for the hypnotic powers of Glenn Whitmann's hand.]]

Epps and the team were driven to [[Hoover Dam]], where they stood around looking awesome in their fatigues as [[Sam Witwicky|other]] [[Mikaela Banes|people]] [[Maggie Madsen|who]] [[Glen Whitmann|knew]] about the alien robots arrived. Everyone filed inside Hoover Dam, where Sector Seven had been hiding the [[Megatron (Movie)|leader]] of the [[Decepticon|evil alien invaders]] and the [[AllSpark]] for 80 years. Upon seeing a thick steel door with triple claw marks in it, Epps pondered whether [[Freddy Krueger]] had been in there. [[Glen Whitmann|A geek]] pointed out that Freddy Krueger got four claws—that was [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]]! Shortly thereafter, [[Sam Witwicky|a kid]] got in an argument with [[Seymour Simmons]] of Sector Seven over whether or not to release the ''good'' alien robot who'd been disguised as a Camaro. Lennox attempted to settle the argument by putting his sidearm to Simmons' chest, and Epps backed up his Commanding Officer in the geometrically complex standoff that ensued. When Simmons ordered them to stand down under S7 jurisdiction, Epps pointedly reminded Simmons that S7 didn't exist. They won. Losing wasn't really an option for these guys.

[[File:S7 buggy 52.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Ready, once again, to BRING IT!]]
While everyone was still inside Hoover Dam, the Decepticons attacked, knocking out power. All communications were dead as the giant evil robot leader thawed out. After calling the Air Force with Morse code, the only thing left to do was get the All Spark to [[Mission City]], where it could be hidden in the urban jungle until the military arrived to evacuate it by helicopter. Epps complained when handed a couple of very large shortwave radios that they were "Radio Shack dinosaur radios, won't be able to work more than 20 miles." His group then stopped after spotting an F-22 Raptor, which turned out to be [[Starscream (Movie)|alien and unfriendly]].

Epps gave their location to some Blackhawk helicopters, but the humans came under attack from [[Brawl (Movie)|a Decepticon tank]]. As the Autobots attacked the tank, Epps and the rest of the team scrambled to provide support fire and clear the area. Epps instructed the 'copters to pick Sam and the All Spark up from the top of a nearby building. Meanwhile Epps's group continued to fight the tank from the cover of a shop. They narrowly escaped death when [[Bumblebee (Movie)|that robot Camaro]] zipped in on the back of a tow truck and saved them all.

Approaching the fight between the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|big truck robot]] and the evil robot leader, they encountered [[Blackout (Movie)|the helicopter robot]] that had killed their comrades in Qatar. After Epps called in the fighter jets, he used a laser marker on the 'copter 'con, only for it to notice him, and he had to evade its weapons until Lennox shot it dead. The team then took part in an attack on the evil robot leader which ended in the kid killing it with the All Spark. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

{{note|Robert Epps's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels “[[Transformers (novel)|Transformers]],” and “[[Transformers: The Junior Novel]],” and the "[[Transformers: Movie Adaptation]]” and "[[Movie Trilogy]]" comics.}}
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====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
:''Actor:'' [[Tyrese Gibson]]
{{voiceactor|[[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japanese dub), [[Bai Ma]] (Mandarin dub), [[Ricardo Juarez]] (Portuguese dub), [[Rolando de Castro]] (Spanish dub)}}

[[File:ROTF Lennox EppsNEST.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"You read the script?" "Yeah, man, my dialogue is mostly just one-liners this time around. Ugh."]]
Two years after the battle in [[Mission City]], Epps had joined [[NEST]], and was promoted to the rank of USAF Master Sergeant. Epps was deployed to [[Shanghai]], [[China]] to follow a lead on the Decepticons [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] and [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]. Sideways was pursued and dispatched by the newest Autobot arrivals, but Demolishor had escaped the soldiers. Epps called in [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Big Buddha]], to be air-dropped in, and the Autobot leader conquered Demolishor with ease.

Upon return to NEST HQ at Diego Garcia, the liaison to the President, Theodore Galloway, made his very negative position towards the Autobots very clear. Galloway also made it clear he didn't give a damn to whatever defense the soldiers testified, which disgruntled Epps particularly.

[[File:ROTF Lennox EppsPlot.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"And then you'll tell him 'GET OFF MY PLANE' right before you kick him off!"]]
Epps' tension towards Galloway only grew stronger after Optimus Prime was killed by the resurrected [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]: the Decepticon leader's master, [[The Fallen]], came to Earth in full force, killing thousands, and threatening to wreak further havoc should the humans not turn over Sam Witwicky. In response, Galloway returned and declared NEST deactivated, taking Lennox's badge, and ordering the Autobots deported to Diego Garcia. However, sometime later, Epps and Lennox received a phone call from Seymour Simmons, who through clues revealed Sam had the means to revive Optimus in Egypt. Epps was dubious that they could do so, but Lennox was more certain.

[[File:ROTF EppsinEgypt.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|An image of two military guys that will take vast precedence over pretty much any shots of the titular characters in the promotional material.]]
NEST packed up and flew to over the Atlantic, where, much to Epps' delight, they had Galloway thrown out of the plane. NEST airdropped into Egypt, and Epps pondered disbelief at the fact Sam could revive Prime. After some time, a signal flare to Sam's group caught the attention of the Decepticons, who decided to attack NEST in a [[Operation: Firestorm|massive firefight]].

[[File:ROTF NotBestToss.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Sorry man, I was up all night playing Wii Bowling, didn't have the strength for it.]]
During the battle, Epps and Lennox finally met up with Sam and Mikaela, and got the Air Force to carpet bomb the area, killing all Decepticons. Unfortunately, Epps had a bad throw, and the marking smoke where the air strike was to hit was right where they were. Epps and the others made a mad dash to NEST's location, but Megatron broke through the offense, and seemingly killed Sam. However, the boy lived, and revived Optimus with the Matrix of Leadership. Epps bore witness to his subsequent battle and defeat of The Fallen, and congratulated Simmons and [[Leo Spitz|Sam's friend]] for their efforts in helping them fight the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Robert Epps's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels “[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]],” “[[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 “[[Operation Autobot]],” and "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Mix & Match]]."}}
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====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
:''Actor:'' [[Tyrese Gibson]]
{{voiceactor|[[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japanese-language dub voice), [[Tang Shuiyu]] (Mandarin-language dub voice), [[Rolando de Castro]] (Latin American-Spanish-language dub voice)}}

{{quote|Why are you helping me?}}
{{quote|Because that asshole killed ''my friends'' too.|Epps rolls out in the memory of his fallen Autobot friends.}}

At some point after 2009, Epps quit being a soldier of NEST, and was offered a position working on the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' at a [[NASA]] launch site. He worked along with the three [[Wrecker]]s, [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]], [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]], whom he would often run interference for their abrasive nature towards other workers.

[[File:DOTM Eppswieredout.jpg|thumb|upright=1.15|"How many scenes did we share in the last two?" "Little to none." "Alrighty then."]]
When the turncoat [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] demanded humanity to exile the Autobots, Epps helped to prepare the Autobot ship for launch. He greeted [[Sam Witwicky]] warmly, but was weirded out by his strange behavior. He then witnessed the Autobots leave aboard the ''Xantium'', and their supposed annihilation from that [[Starscream (Movie)|alien F-22]] they encountered at Mission City and Egypt. In the event's aftermath, Epps heard that Sam was planning on rescuing his girlfriend [[Carly Spencer]] from [[Dylan Gould]], the Decepticon liaison who was holding her captive in [[Chicago]]. Wanting to get at the guy who had helped kill his pals, Epps decided to go with Sam, and gathered a few friends who had worked with him in [[NEST]] and they headed to Chicago.

But when Epps and the others arrived at the Decepticon controlled Chicago, he thought it would have been impossible to rescue her after witnessing the Decepticon's fortification, and attempted to convince Sam that they didn't stand a chance. They were then attacked by a [[Orbital Assault Carrier|Decepticon fighter]], which was brought down by Optimus Prime and the Wreckers. As the rest of the Autobots arrived, they revealed that they had known the Decepticons would never let them go or leave Earth alone and so had hid in a booster rocket that disengaged before the ship was destroyed. Once they had infiltrated the city and Carly had been rescued, Epps managed to get a message through a crashed military drone of the Decepticons' scheme to bring [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] into Earth's solar system. He then came up with a plan to destroy the [[Pillar|control pillar]] with a rocket shot from a high building while the Autobots attacked the Decepticons.

Epps and the others made it into [[Galileo Building|a tall building]], but before the rocket could be launched, Decepticon fighters began firing at the skyscraper, causing it to tilt, and a Decepticon protoform came in looking for them. Escaping by jumping out of the window and sliding down to a lower floor, the group's presence was discovered by [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]. As the "evil thing" sent his pet [[Driller]] to finish the building, Epps complained that Decepticons always got the best stuff and ordered his group to try and escape. After their tower slammed into another, Epps and the others escaped as Optimus arrived and killed the Driller. They began rushing toward the building with the pillars, which had started to activate, but Epps and his men were separated from Sam and Carly, which Epps noted had been [[Hardcore Eddie|Eddie]]'s responsibility.

They soon met up with Lennox and a large force of soldiers, and once the bridges had been lowered helped join in the attack. Epps and his team lay in wait as the NEST forces began attacking Shockwave and his forces, and once he was weakened enough Epps ordered his men to open fire on Shockwave, helping to severely damage him. As he and the others attacked the remaining Decepticons and the [[Space bridge]] process was stalled by Optimus's attack on the control pillar. As Gould reactivated the Pillar, Epps and the other soldiers were unable to help Sam as they fought, being too busy with the remaining Decepticon forces. But once Sam had killed Gould, Epps, Lennox and the other soldiers arrived, and Epps called for Bumblebee and Ratchet, who destroyed the pillar, causing the partially-formed Cybertron to collapse in on itself.

After Optimus had killed Sentinel Prime and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], Epps then joined the Autobots as they stood as heroes for saving the world. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
{{note|Robert Epps's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels “[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]” and “[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel]]”; the “[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]]” and "[[Movie Trilogy]]" comics; and the storybooks “[[Autobots Versus Decepticons]],” "[[Optimus Prime's Friends and Foes]]," and "[[The Lost Autobot]]."}}

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===IDW comics===
[[File:Eppsandlennoxalliance1.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.65|right]]
Shortly after the battle in Mission City, Epps and the rest of Lennox's men became acquainted with the good robots known as the Autobots, in particular the gruff soldier [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], while they hunted rogue [[AllSpark Mutation]]s. After the creatures had been destroyed, Epps found an abandoned trailer [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] could use to transport [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]'s remains out of the city. As Ironhide somberly placed his comrade's body into the container, Lennox, Epps and the men lowered their heads in honour of the 'bot who saved their lives. Just before the Autobots left, Epps was surprised to find Optimus had a driver sitting in his seat. He thought the [[Peter Cullen|holographic projection]] suited Prime perfectly. After they left, Agent Simmons of Sector Seven showed up, wanting to know the details of the battle and offering them a place within the organisation. Epps let Lennox do the talking, but their excuse was ruined when Sam Witwicky called Epps's phone, letting Simmons know the Autobots had escaped. Simmons convinced Lennox and Epps to request the assistance of the Autobots in transporting the Decepticon corpses to their naval yards for disposal. A month later, Epps and Lennox had a secret meeting with Optimus Prime, Ratchet and Ironhide. Epps asked where Bumblebee was, and Optimus told him Bumblebee was continuing to act as Sam's guardian. The Autobots also mentioned having been followed by a police car, which Lennox suggested might have been Barricade. Lennox then informed Prime that the Decepticons' remains were about to be dumped into the ocean, and they wanted the Autobots to escort the transport. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

[[File:Eppsletsgoalliance2.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.65|left]]
Now members of Sector Seven, Epps and Lennox oversaw the transportation of the Decepticon bodies from the base in Nevada to the San Diego US Navy base where they would be taken to the ocean and dumped. When everyone was ready, Epps got the caravan rolling. During the journey, Optimus had second thoughts about leaving the surviving AllSpark fragment with Sector Seven, so Epps was sent with Bumblebee and Ironhide back to the Nevada base to retrieve it. When they got there, the base was leveled by Starscream and a Decepticon named [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]]. When Starscream opened fire on Epps and another soldier, Bumblebee protected them and just before Starscream could finish them off, he receives a communication from [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], and Starscream then left. Epps later helped carrying the wounded to safety. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}}

Two weeks later, Epps and the others were on board an aircraft carrier where they laid Jazz to rest and disposed of the Decepticons. Optimus asked if the location was secure, and Epps assured him that nothing on Earth could reach the Decepticon remains, and he was certain that anything ''not'' from Earth couldn't reach them either. Shortly afterwards, the Autobots and human soldiers in the newly formed NEST began training on the island of [[Diego Garcia]], though it did not go too well.
{{Storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance #3}}

During the flight, Epps asked Lennox if there was something troubling him, and Lennox explained that two Decepticons had been spotted in the city, but thankfully, there was no mention of robots, so they must be in vehicle mode, but Lennox wondered how their team could do this without drawing attention from bystanders.

After returning to Diego Garcia, Epps meets up with Lennox, who tells him something's going on out there. Epps said they're ready for anything, but Lennox questions this, saying that for all their training, the mission didn't go so well. Epps thinks it could have been worse, but Lennox says that it might get worse, especially with Bumblebee leaving the team to once again guard Sam. Epps is upset, saying that they can't lose team members that came from another planet; Lennox agrees.

During a mission in the Middle East, Epps mourned over the loss of fellow soldier [[Salani]].
{{Storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}

Epps was present when Optimus was chastised by [[Morshower]] over [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]'s reckless endangerment of human lives. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 2|Tales of the Fallen #2}}

[[File:Eppslennoxetcstopalice-nefarious1.jpeg|thumb|right|upright=1.65]]
When [[Alice]] stole an RV, Epps was part of the NEST team that brought her rampage to a stop. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 1|Nefarious #1}} Galloway chewed out Lennox over another NEST operation, and Epps felt compelled to point out Galloway was a civilian giving orders in a military operation. Galloway promptly retorted that at least he recognized the chain of command. Epps and Lennox subsequently had a moment of disbelief when Galloway announced NEST was being stood down. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 2|Nefarious #2}} Epps was part of the NEST team which responded to [[Theodore Galloway|Galloway]]'s distress call and rescued him from [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]]. They visited [[Hoover Dam]] to find the [[Initiative]] had already been there. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 4|Nefarious #4}} [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] led the NEST team to the [[Initiative]] base in [[Oregon]]. A battle ensued which Epps presumably took part in. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 5|Nefarious #5}} NEST won! {{storylink|Nefarious issue 6|Nefarious #6}}

[[File:Eppsweatherman-risingstorm1.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.75|left]]
Later, Epps accompanied a group of Autobots on a mission to halt Decepticons trafficking weapons to Earth's human populace. He was assigned to "bring the rain" if things got hairy, and things did just that. He fired at Divebomb as the Decepticon was duking it out with Mudflap. The Autobots were able to wrap up the situation, and as they were clearing out, Epps told Lennox that they were both getting too old for this line of work. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}} When Sam called in that he was being attacked by a group of Decepticons, after the [[Brains|Brain Unit]] that he had stumbled onto, Epps was deployed to help with the situation. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} Epps's group arrived in Philadelphia just in time to rescue Sam from being killed by Starscream's hand. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} Epps reiterated his desire to retire from field work as found himself once more in the middle of a battleground between the Autobots and the Decepticons. Though they managed to send the Decepticons fleeing once more, Epps officially resigned from NEST in the battle's aftermath.{{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}
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===''The Veiled Threat''===
Epps traveled to [[Diego Garcia]] on the ''[[Pearl of India]]'' with Lennox, Ironhide and Ratchet, and was amused when [[Erasto Khalfani|Somali pirates]] attempted to attack them. He was extremely impressed with [[Kaminari Ishihara]]'s credentials. While storing some [[energon]], he inquired of Ironhide what would happen if it exploded, and was told that not much of [[India]] would be left. After Decepticon activity was reported in [[Zambia]], a NEST team including Epps went there to investigate. As the Autobots fought [[Macerator (ROTF)|Macerator]], [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] in the Zambezi river, Lennox and Epps attempted to shoot the Decepticons with a modified stinger missile launcher loaded with sabot rounds. They didn't get to use it, as Lennox realized the fight was a trap to drag the Autobots over the Victoria Falls. After that battle, Epps used his laptop to track the Decepticons as they moved to attack a dam downstream, allowing the Autobots to move in and try to stop them. Lennox, Epps and [[Petr Andronov]] found a dam technician whom they got to release the dam's emergency release, relieving the pressure on the dam and washing Payload away.

Back at Diego Garcia, Epps proudly showed off the hi-tech weapon he was working on to Ironhide, only to be disappointed by the Autobot's response, but he subsequently learned more about how the Autobots created their weaponry. Decepticon activity was detected in [[Peru]], and Epps proceeded there with Andronov, [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] and Knockout. With the help of local NEST contact [[Pierre Morales|Lieutenant Pierre Morales]], they settled in, though Epps shouldn't have accepted Morales's invitation to go dining, as ''cuí'' turned out to mean roast guinea pig. The next morning on a mountain road, they encountered [[Blademaster]] and [[Ruination (ROTF)|Ruination]]. During the fight, Epps was knocked off the side of the mountain by an explosion, but Longarm saved him from a fatal plummet. As Blademaster was subsequently about to terminate Knockout, Epps hit the Decepticon with a sabot round from his launcher and, with some help from Andronov's experimental weapon, Blademaster plunged off the side. After Ruination retreated as well, the team headed back to [[Cuzco]] for hot showers.

During the debrief at Diego Garcia, Epps suggested that maybe the US Constitution could be changed so Optimus could run for president, but Lennox pointed out Optimus wasn't US-born. The Autobots were lured to [[Rome]], where Starscream challenged Optimus to a one-on-one duel. It turned out to be a trap, of course, and Starscream left Optimus to Barricade's tender mercies. Luckily Epp, Lennox, Ishihara and Andronov were around to distract Barricade by attacking him, allowing Prime to gain the upper hand, and the four humans escaped the Colosseum via a subway. {{storylink|Transformers: The Veiled Threat|The Veiled Threat}}

===Titan Magazines comics===

[[File:Titan10 Eppsandbee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.15|It's not fun when someone ''else'' brings it, is it?]]

With Lennox and his crew searching for [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seekers]], Epps was left with only Bumblebee to help him investigate an attack on Malmstrom Air Force Base and the disappearance of Optimus. Checking the base inventory, he found out an electromagnetic bomb had been stolen; linking that to the detonation at the Rockies that NEST had detected, he and Bumblebee tracked Prime down to the compound of the sinister [[Free Men]] militia. (Poor Epps had to ride in Bumblebee jumping a ravine, and almost spewed up his breakfast) After locating Prime, Epps and Bumblebee hit the Free Men compound hard, swiftly defeating the militia. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.10| Bring Me the Head of Optimus Prime}}

He later served with Lennox and the Navy in a sting operation. He loudly said he hated sneaky stuff and they couldn't be sure anyway that the Decepticon would turn up and take their bait. Right after that, of course, the Decepticon turned up! {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.15|Making Waves}}

His final NEST mission was pursuing [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] through a blizzard with Bumblebee and Prime. Unfortunately, their intelligence that Soundwave was injured had been faked by the 'Con himself: realising this was a trap, Epps called for help and was told to hold position before the enemy opened fire. He survived with a broken arm only because Bumblebee put himself between himself and the shot. Shaken by his failure, he resigned. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 3.3|Dealing with the Devil}}

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===Toy bios===

Epps was used to mentoring young soldiers so he was put in charge of mentoring untrained, raw Autobots. First he was put in the charge of the loner [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], tasked him to teach him to be a team player. The two have become good friends and Sideswipe is now more dangerous than ever. The poor git then had to train Skids in the ways of war on Earth; even there he became friends with his charge as they both love beating up 'cons! {{storylink|#Human Alliance|Sideswipe / Tech. Sergeant Epps}} {{storylink|#Human Alliance 2|Autobot Skids / Elita 1 / Sergeant Epps }}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
{{voiceactor|[[Avery Kidd Waddell]] (English)}}

====Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC====
=====Autobot campaign=====

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{{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
{{anchor|Desert Attack}}
[[File:Movie ScreenBattles DesertSoldiers.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Poor Fig]]
*'''Desert Attack''' (Screen Battles, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-03'''

: This pack features a Deluxe Scorponok repainted with 'sand' paint applications on his body and comes with non-posable (and unnamed) figurines of Sergeant Epps, Jorge Figueroa and Sergeant Donnelly (though he would be dead at this point). They are packaged in a special window box featuring a diorama depicting the battle at Mahfouz's village.
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[File:TF-ROTF-Human-Alliance-Robert-Epps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|One of the suffers of "Steve Urkel" syndrome.]]
*'''Sideswipe / Tech. Sergeant Epps''' (Human Alliance, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-22'''

:Epps is a little human figure that comes with [[Human Alliance]] [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]. He has a wide range of motion, can ride Sideswipe's robot- and alt-modes, and is compatible with the other Human Alliance sets. Because of his sculpting and uniform, his torso looks tiny. (One could say he might just have pulled his pants waaaaay up.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/SgtEpps/sgtepps.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Epps at TFU.info]''

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===Dark of the Moon===
[[File:DOTM Human Alliance Skids Epps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Autobot Skids / Elita 1 / Sergeant Epps''' (Human Alliance, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Human Alliance Epps is a retool of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' series]] [[Human Alliance]] [[William Lennox#Toys|Captain Lennox]] figure with a new head and articulated hands. This better proportionate mold is included with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-1]]. He can be placed inside in Skids's vehicle mode, plugging into either of his seats via a small hole in his back. In robot mode, Skids's seats end up on his arms, and Epps can still sit in either of them; Skids's right arm also features a spring-loaded missile launcher that can rotate into place in front of the seat, with flip-up firing conrols for Epps to take charge of. Epps can also stand on a platform in the small of Skids's back (via peg-holes on his feet), manning a small non-firing minigun that flips out over the top of Skids's head. Skids's left palm also contains a peg, meaning Epps can securely stand or sit in his hand. Finally, Epps can also ride Elita-1 in motorcycle mode. This mold with a different head was used as [[Major Tungsten]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TechSergeantEpps/techsergeantepps.htm More information on ''Dark of the Moon'' Epps at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
* Despite having been named "Robert" in the course of the first live-action movie (he is referred to as "Bobby" by Figueroa within the first few minutes of the film), and despite the frequent, widespread use of this name on websites describing Tyrese Gibson's role in ''Revenge of the Fallen'', other media has given Epps three different first names.
**A set of [[Top Trumps]] game cards released in [[Europe]] in 2007 gave the character the first name of '''Julius'''. This name would later be re-used in the "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe|Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]" guidebook.
**The [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' novelization]] gives Epps the first name of '''Raymond'''; this was corroborated by his wife calling him "Ray" in [[Revenge of the Fallen issue 3]], suggesting that the name was in the original script for the film, despite what the previous movie established.
** The ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Mix & Match]]'' children's activity book lists his first name as Abe.
* In theory he could be Raymond Robert Epps, or Robert Raymond Epps. Or Julius Raymond Robert Epps. His friends call him Bobby, his wife calls him Ray... but he's Julius if you're ''nasty''.
* Gibson was intended to return as Robert Epps in ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'' alongside [[Josh Duhamel]], but the logistics of filming in Europe and a scheduling conflict with ''{{w|The Fate of the Furious}}'' resulted in him being unable to take part.<ref>[http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/1104536/tyrese-gibson-transformers-the-last-knight-robert-epps-josh-duhamel-mark-wahlberg-michael-bay Tyrese Gibson exclusively admits he was 'p****d' to miss out on filming Transformers: The Last Knight alongside original co-star Josh Josh Duhamel] on OK! Online</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Robert Epps''' (ロバート・エップス ''Robāto Eppusu'')

==References==
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Tyrese Gibson

2018-10-04T20:17:49Z

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[[Image:Tyrese.jpg|right|200px|thumb|BLING IT!]]
'''Tyrese Gibson''' (born [[December 30]], [[1978]]) is an American singer and actor who "brings it". He's way more excited about Transformers than you. 4real, baaaaaaybeeeeeeeee!

==Roles==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
* Technical Sergeant [[Robert Epps]]

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
* Master Sergeant Robert Epps

===''Dark of the Moon''===
* Master Sergeant Robert Epps

==Convention appearances==
* [[BotCon 2007]] (He and fellow castmate [[Rachael Taylor]] were there for a charity screening next door<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20070501005912/en/Transformers-Movie-Premiere-Change-Kids-Lives Business Wire. 2007-05-01]</ref>, so they made a brief appearance before the BotCon screening of the movie, but in that short amount of time he did, in fact, bring it.)
* Gibson was scheduled to appear at a panel during [[BotCon 2009]]'s Saturday activities, but couldn't make it due to illness for which he was hospitalized. Gibson managed to make it for Saturday night's [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] Party night while under medication. Appropriately, he turned up riding inside [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. A consequence of this was [[Hasbro]]'s Saturday product preview panel was longer than usual so that Gibson could appear on Hasbro's Sunday panel.
* While not really a guest proper at [[BotCon 2011]], Gibson was announced as in the audience at the [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] presentation, much to the surprise and delight of the crowd.

==Notes==
*Gibson has a tattoo on his right arm that incorporates the [[Autobot]] [[insignia]].[http://images.complex.com/complex/image/upload/t_article_image/xkx8z7l5qkt72wfhcpgb.jpg]
* Gibson was intended to return as Robert Epps in ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'' alongside [[Josh Duhamel]], but the logistics of filming in Europe and a scheduling conflict with ''{{w|The Fate of the Furious}}'' resulted in him being unable to take part.<ref>[http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/1104536/tyrese-gibson-transformers-the-last-knight-robert-epps-josh-duhamel-mark-wahlberg-michael-bay Tyrese Gibson exclusively admits he was 'p****d' to miss out on filming Transformers: The Last Knight alongside original co-star Josh Josh Duhamel] on OK! Online</ref>

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0879085/ Tyrese Gibson at the Internet Movie Database]
* [http://twitter.com/Tyrese Tyrese Gibson's super-frenetic Twitter feed]
* [http://tyresesworld.blogspot.com/ Tyrese Gibson's blog]

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Tyrese Gibson

2018-10-04T20:17:17Z

Spike467: moved trivia bit that was in the wrong place

[[Image:Tyrese.jpg|right|200px|thumb|BLING IT!]]
'''Tyrese Gibson''' (born [[December 30]], [[1978]]) is an American singer and actor who "brings it". He's way more excited about Transformers than you. 4real, baaaaaaybeeeeeeeee!

==Roles==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
* Technical Sergeant [[Robert Epps]]

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
* Master Sergeant Robert Epps

===''Dark of the Moon''===
* Master Sergeant Robert Epps

==Convention appearances==
* [[BotCon 2007]] (He and fellow castmate [[Rachael Taylor]] were there for a charity screening next door<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20070501005912/en/Transformers-Movie-Premiere-Change-Kids-Lives Business Wire. 2007-05-01]</ref>, so they made a brief appearance before the BotCon screening of the movie, but in that short amount of time he did, in fact, bring it.)
* Gibson was scheduled to appear at a panel during [[BotCon 2009]]'s Saturday activities, but couldn't make it due to illness for which he was hospitalized. Gibson managed to make it for Saturday night's [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] Party night while under medication. Appropriately, he turned up riding inside [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. A consequence of this was [[Hasbro]]'s Saturday product preview panel was longer than usual so that Gibson could appear on Hasbro's Sunday panel.
* While not really a guest proper at [[BotCon 2011]], Gibson was announced as in the audience at the [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] presentation, much to the surprise and delight of the crowd.

==Notes==
*Gibson has a tattoo on his right arm that incorporates the [[Autobot]] [[insignia]].[http://images.complex.com/complex/image/upload/t_article_image/xkx8z7l5qkt72wfhcpgb.jpg]
** Gibson was intended to return as Robert Epps in ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'' alongside [[Josh Duhamel]], but the logistics of filming in Europe and a scheduling conflict with ''{{w|The Fate of the Furious}}'' resulted in him being unable to take part.<ref>[http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/1104536/tyrese-gibson-transformers-the-last-knight-robert-epps-josh-duhamel-mark-wahlberg-michael-bay Tyrese Gibson exclusively admits he was 'p****d' to miss out on filming Transformers: The Last Knight alongside original co-star Josh Josh Duhamel] on OK! Online</ref>

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0879085/ Tyrese Gibson at the Internet Movie Database]
* [http://twitter.com/Tyrese Tyrese Gibson's super-frenetic Twitter feed]
* [http://tyresesworld.blogspot.com/ Tyrese Gibson's blog]

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