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2021-10-03T03:47:53Z

Supacool9: Adding Michael Bay's recent title to his resume.

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'''Michael Bay''' (born [[February 17]], [[1965]]) is an American film director and producer. He is the director of [[DreamWorks]]' ''Transformers'' live-action movies. Bay has directed other blockbuster action films, such as ''Bad Boys'' and its sequel, ''The Rock'', ''[[Armageddon (film)|Armageddon]]'', ''Pearl Harbor'', ''The Island'', ''Pain & Gain'', ''13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi'', and "6 Underground". He also directed that "Aaron Burr!" milk commercial.

In addition to directing, Bay served as a producer for a number of horror movies through his production company Platinum Dunes, as well producing non-horror films such as ''I am Number Four'', ''Project Almanac'' and the [[Nickelodeon]] ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' duology.

==Filmography==
===Films directed===
*''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''
*''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''
*''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''
*''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''
*''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''

===Films produced===
*''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''
*''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts|Rise of the Beasts]]''

===Creative collaboration===
*''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]''

==Fiction==
===Titan Magazines===
Michael Bay produces documentary films about the Transformers. His first one was a shockingly biased piece of Autobot propaganda, and the Decepticons would like to [[Death|have a polite chat about it]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 13|#13's Star Screams}}

===Sector Seven ARG===
[[Sector Seven]] agent [[Hugo Weaving]] had to convince "M.B." and his compatriots to put him in charge of the "[[Megatron (Movie)|Megaman]] issue" in the PsyOp exercise of [[Transformers (film)|a film]] the organization is making in order to cover up the existence of N.B.E.s on Earth. {{storylink|Sector Seven|Sector Seven ARG}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
[[Leo Spitz]] and [[Sam Witwicky]]'s dorm room had a poster of the [[1995]] movie {{w|Bad Boys (1995 film)|Bad Boys}}. The poster informed that it was a Michael Bay film. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Quadwal 1215.15 Epsilon|one parallel universe]], Michael Bay was hired to direct the ''[[GoBots]]'' film franchise instead. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

==Toys==
[[File:Baybot.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|This was '''''AWESOME''''']]
* "'''BayBot'''," a joking representation of Bay in toy form, was "advertised" in an [[Easter egg]] on the ''Transformers'' DVD. The toy is an ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Battle Ravage]] with a humanoid head and [[Autobot]] [[insignia]]. [[Mason the Mastiff dog|And]] [[Bonecrusher (dog)|puppies]]. It's quite disturbing, actually. The toy was created by [[Hasbro]]'s ''Transformers'' design team for Bay, but he had no idea that [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] had included it as an Easter egg joke.
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==Merchandise==
[[File:Michael Bay M&M.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|WHAT HAS SCIENCE DONE?]]
*Michael Bay appeared as a lavender [[M&M's|M&M]] in a cross-promotional poster.

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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Awesome Commercial.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* Michael Bay starred in a Verizon FiOS commercial in which he had an awesome pussy cat (a tiger), an awesome grill (with a life-size [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], also awesome), and an awesome pool. Typically, he had a switch to blow something up, which he did...three times. The cat was not blown up (which was fortunate), but all three explosions were '''''AWESOME'''''. He also batted away the [[Nokia-bot]], causing it to explode, because that's just how he rolls. {{storylink|Commercial/Transformers (2007)#Verizon|Verizon FİOS Michael Bay commercial}}
* He also took time out of his busy schedule to showcase the virtues of the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray 3D combo pack and the Transformers Ultimate Collector's Edition. He even had to sign 5000 copies of the Collector's Edition. You ever do that? Five. Thousand. Signatures. {{storylink|Commercial/Dark of the Moon#Home Video|Michael Bay Showcases Transformers Blu-ray Limited Edition}}

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==Convention appearances==
* Bay appeared at the [[BotCon 2009]] [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] Party night, to screen clips from ''Revenge of the Fallen''.
* Bay also appeared at the [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] celebration at [[BotCon 2011]], accepting his award for being inducted, plus he brought along a long "teaser" of scenes from the not-yet-released ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''.

==Quotes==

{{quote|Remember the heart and the magic!|2=Michael Bay's catchphrase regarding ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''|3=A very short interview on E! Online, October 2007<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20071024125023/http://www.eonline.com/movies/reelgirl/detail/index.jsp?uuid=03ff539b-dffa-4d60-ad7b-084f510128a7&sid=reel Archived version</ref>}}

{{quote|I don't even know how you ''spend'' that much money on a movie.|Michael Bay on the budgets for other 2007 summer blockbusters|''Transformers'' movie DVD audio commentary.}}

{{quote|We don’t build $3 million sets and then the director walks in and says, “F*** it, I’m not going to use that set.” The stories I hear from my crew members, of waste on other pictures, of directors shooting a six— or eight-hour day, it’s just staggering.|Michael Bay on budget again|Interview with Variety<ref>http://www.michaelbay.com/archives/site/2008-2010/newsblog/files/b7f044df56ae3317b4b36abb77c88f9b-546.php</ref>}}

{{quote|And someone could come in here and screw it up, you know?|Michael Bay on Transformers 4|Interview with Huffington Post<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/21/michael-bay-transformers-4-pain-and-gain_n_1903523.html</ref>}}

{{quote|Do you ever get sick of actors that make $15 million a picture, or even $200,000 for voiceover work that took a brisk one hour and 43 minutes to complete, and then complain about their jobs? With all the problems facing our world today, do these grumbling thespians really think people reading the news actually care about trivial complaints that their job wasn’t “artistic enough” or “fulfilling enough”?|Michael Bay on actor [[Hugo Weaving]]|2012 Collider interview<ref name="superherohype.com">http://www.superherohype.com/news/173257-michael-bay-responds-to-hugo-weavings-comments-on-transformers</ref>}}

{{quote|Well, that’s Megan Fox for you. She says some very ridiculous things because she’s 23 years old and she still has a lot of growing to do. You roll your eyes when you see statements like that and think, “Okay Megan, you can do whatever you want. I got it.” ...Nobody in the world knew about Megan Fox until I found her and put her in “Transformers.”|Michael Bay on actress [[Megan Fox]]|2009 Wall Street Journal interview<ref>http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052970204621904574249803555118212?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052970204621904574249803555118212.html</ref>}}

==Notes==
*Bay, as presented in various documentary segments, takes an extremely active, hands-on approach to the filming of his movies, carefully orchestrating complex effects sequences, and sometimes getting behind the camera lens himself. He's apparently a little more passive in regards to things like scripting and character development. ''Revenge of the Fallen'' began development without a full-fledged script, and while Bay conceived of the characters of the [[Twins (ROTF)|Twins]], he left their actual characterization up to the voice actors who portrayed them.
*Michael Bay's auditioning process for leading ladies is notoriously rigorous and scrutinizing. Examples of the criteria necessary to obtain employment from Bay include: How well [[Megan Fox|the actress]] can wash his Ferrari while he films them in private<ref name="ferrariwash">[http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/jul/05/johnny-depp-megan-fox "Trailer trash"], The Observer, July 2009.</ref> and how well [[Rosie Huntington-Whiteley|the actress]] screen-tests while wearing see-through lingerie.<ref>[http://entertainment.ca.msn.com/celebs/article.aspx?cp-documentid=24443692 Transformers actress wore lingerie to audition] @ msn.com</ref>
*At times, other people involved with Bay's films have claimed to be Bay himself. It is not known if they are attempting to protect him from the [[Fandom|Romans]] or not.<ref>A comment Bay made during the ''Transformers'' promotional reel at [[BotCon 2006]].</ref>
* When the production required a fictional tail serial number to paint on the real MH-53 Pave Low helicopters representing [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], Bay decided to use the tail number from his own personal Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159A jet, '''4500X'''.<ref name="bayaudio">Michael Bay's audio commentary for the ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' movie DVD.</ref> In 2010, Bay used this jet to fly personnel in and out of Haiti following the huge earthquake there.<ref name="haiti">[http://michaelbay.com/2010/02/26/tf3-update-haiti/ TF3 Update & Haiti] on michael bay dot com</ref>
* A second Bay Easter Egg appeared in ''Revenge of the Fallen'': the freighter ship carrying a group of Constructicons is named ''[[Bayos]]'', a nickname for the generally chaotic and destructive nature of Bay's films.
* During a television interview on June 13th, 2007 in Australia on the Ten Network's news hour, Bay stated that [[Hugo Weaving]] had recorded his lines as [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] in Australia while Bay directed him from the U.S. using Apple ''iChat'', and thus, he had never actually met the actor.
* [[Sam Witwicky]]'s [[eBay]] user name, "LadiesMan217", is a reference to Bay's birthday. [http://myworld.ebay.com/ladiesman217/ ladiesman217] is a registered user on eBay.
* Susan Bay, a relative of Michael Bay, was married to famed ''[[Star Trek]]'' actor (and the original voice of Generation 1 [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]) [[Leonard Nimoy]], and apparently it was due to their substantial contributions to the [[Griffith Observatory]] that Michael was allowed to film ''Transformers'' at that location.<ref name="bayaudio"/> Apparently, Nimoy was even considered to provide the voice for [[The Fallen]], but Bay felt uncomfortable asking him to do it for such a small wage. Nimoy himself was apparently much more enthusiastic about being involved in Transformers again. It all worked out for the third film though, in which Nimoy played [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]].
* According to Bay, the human bystander that Megatron flicks aside during the Mission City sequence was Bay himself (one assumes he means it is a CGI digital double made in his appearance).<ref name="bayaudio" /> This 'cameo' replaces one he filmed where he was the driver of the silver [[Mercedes-Benz]] ML320 that Megatron tosses aside.<ref>Easter egg on the ''Transformers'' movie DVD depicting the shooting of an unused scene.</ref>
* Two of Michael Bay's dogs are linked to Transformers. One, [[Mason the Mastiff dog|Mason]], is the dog Miles is seen giving a bath to during the film. A new puppy he got while working on the film was named [[Bonecrusher (dog)|Bonecrusher]]. No word yet on what, if anything, the dog hates. Bonecrusher subsequently got a role in ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Bonecrusher (dog)|as himself]].
* According to an interview with Forbes, Bay receives an 8% cut of royalties from sales of ''Transformers'' movie toys and merchandise.<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2009/0622/celebrity-09-transformers-michael-bay-making-movies-enemies-money.html Michael Bay interview on Forbes.com, June 3, 2009]</ref>
* For ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', Bay earned himself an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for the "biggest explosion on film with actors present".<ref name="guiness">[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10579085 New Zealand Herald article mentioning Bay' Guinness Book entry]</ref> Now if ''that'' ain't '''''AWESOME'''''.
* He dissed the Fallen as "kind of a **** character" to USA Today.<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2010-06-11-Transformers11_ST_N.htm USA Today, "Next Transformers is due for a switch"]</ref> Hasbro probably doesn't think that's '''''AWESOME'''''.
* Curved TVs are his Kryptonite.
* In China, one of Michael Bay's nicknames is "mài kǎobèi" (卖拷贝), almost literally "sell copies".
* In ''Age of Extinction'', Michael Bay has a cameo appearance as a truck driver's passenger.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btn2tPxjisA&app=desktop#t=51s</ref>
* After a first [[Transformers 5 set visit]], Bay personally convinced Paramount to do a second one, this time flying fan-media representatives from across the globe to Hollywood for a "[[Transformers: The Last Knight Super Fan Event|The Last Knight Super Fan Event]]", which included a visit to his personal studio.
*He demands that things be '''''AWESOME'''''. And explode. Because explosions are awesome ([[Wildrider (Animated)|this guy]] agrees too).
[[File:ExplosionsFactoryUpgrade.jpeg|center|thumb|600px|I am here to ask you one question, and one question only: '''EXPLOSIONS?!''''']]

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===Feuds with the cast===
Many who have worked with Bay haven't had the kindest things to say about him after the fact. Bay, in turn, doesn't pull his punches when responding...

* During the publicity in the lead up to the release of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' and articles thereafter, there has been a war of words between [[Megan Fox]] and Bay. Fox has commented negatively on the ''Transformers'' sequel, claiming that it was "not a movie about acting" and she spends most of the time "running or screaming, or both";<ref name="foxew">[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20246950_20263258_20284375,00.html Entertainment Weekly interview with Megan Fox June 10, 2009]</ref> furthermore, that she "still didn't know what was happening" in the film despite appearing in it and having read the script, and anyone who understood the movie had to be a "genius".<ref name="meganearly">[http://movieline.com/2009/06/30/megan-fox-bites-the-migraine-inducing-nonsensical-mess-that-feeds-her/ Appearance by Megan Fox on ''The Early Show'', June 30, 2009, reported by Movieline.]</ref> Bay, in return, condescendingly remarked that Fox "says some very ridiculous things" and "still has a lot of growing to do".<ref name="baywsj">[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204621904574249803555118212.html Wall Street Journal interview with Michael Bay, June 25, 2009.]</ref> In early September 2009, Fox stated in Wonderland magazine that Bay had a Hitler-like dictator persona on set, and off the set was very socially awkward in an otherwise warm review of the man.<ref name="bayhitler">[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2009/09/megan-fox-on-michael-bay-he-wants-to-be-hitler.html LA Times blog comments on Fox's claims September 2, 2009]</ref> Evidently having not read the entire interview, three members of "Bay's crew" anonymously responded in an open letter praising Bay and derogatorily citing the difficulty in working with Fox.<ref name="baycrew">[Open letter by the ''Transformers'' set crew on Michael Bay.com on September 11, 2009. Removed from Bay's site, [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/266237-crews-response-foxs-comments.html mirrored at TFW2005]</ref> The letter was quickly removed and Michael Bay himself soon responded, saying he doesn't condone either the letter or Fox's outlandish comments, but noted her "crazy quips" was part of her "crazy charm", and since they had a good relationship, he expects further outrageous comments from Fox in the lead up to ''Transformers'' 3.<ref>[http://michaelbay.com/2009/09/13/the-crew-letter/ Michael Bay, responding to the crew letter on his website September 12, 2009]</ref> Fox later agreed to act in the Bay-produced ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' film series.

*After completing his contractual three film obligation to the ''Transformers'' franchise, [[Hugo Weaving]] had nothing nice to say about the experience. In an October, 2012 interview with the ''Herald Sun'', he referred to his part in the series as "meaningless" and "pathetic", and expressed a profound lack of professional satisfaction from the whole ordeal.<ref>http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/movies/hugo-weaving-done-with-marvel-says-transformers-work-was-meaningless/story-e6frf9h6-1226496900161?nk=7902a75e03aa99ff659459ecf9f13471</ref> Michael Bay fired back in an interview with ''Collider'', calling Weaving a "whiner" and claiming he lacked "integrity", then going on to suggest Weaving donate his millions of dollars to a charity for elephants.<ref name="superherohype.com"/>

[[File:Shockwaveboxscan.jpg|thumb|600px|center|This page has gone on too long without wanton destruction. YOU'RE WELCOME.]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e9TnfnkRFs&feature=player_embedded Hall of Fame video]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000881/ Michael Bay on the Internet Movie Database]
*[http://michaelbay.com Official website]
*[https://twitter.com/michaelbay Bay's Twitter]

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Mech Alive

2021-06-03T00:05:18Z

Supacool9:

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:''Mech Alive is a technology from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] [[continuity family]].''

In order to improve their battlefield effectiveness, the [[Autobot]]s developed the advanced '''Mech Alive''' combat system. The system has two primary functions. Gearing is used to shift a [[Transformer]]'s armor plating, giving defensive advantages in fending off attacks. Reflexes, aim, and attack power are all also improved through the reinforcing of internal gearing.

Unfortunately, the Autobots' advantage didn't last long before [[Decepticon]] spies stole the technology for use in their own warriors.<ref>Toy packaging.</ref>

==Revenge of the Fallen toyline==
In the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline]], Mech Alive Gearing features moving panels and/or moving gears and mechanisms when certain areas on a toy's body are manipulated.

It should not be confused with [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]ing, the [[Movie (franchise)|first movie]] [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|toy line]] [[gimmick]], which automates part of the transformation process. Mech Alive is not transformation-based and can still be activated once the toy is transformed. It is intended to represent the constantly moving parts and gears that can be seen on the Transformers in the [[live-action film series|live-action films]].

For example, when the head of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Size class|Voyager Class]] [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] is turned, drums in his chest rotate. When Leader Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s head is pushed back, gears in his chest turn as his chest pieces shrug while lights and sounds activate.

==References==
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[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen technology]]

Approach of the Demon Meteorite

2021-05-12T20:14:52Z

Supacool9: /* Animation and technical errors */

{{episode|
|series=headmasters
|ep=6
|title="Approach of the Demon Meteorite"
|japanese=悪魔の隕石接近
|romaji=Akuma no Inseki Sekkin
|translation=
|image=Demonmeteor.jpg
|caption=Proto-[[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]]?
|production code=
|production company=[[TakaraTomy|Takara]], [[Toei Animation|Toei]]
|writer=[[Keisuke Fujikawa]]
|director=[[Katsutoshi Sasaki]]
|animation studio=Toei
|airdate=[[August 7]], [[1987]]
|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
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'''Galvatron sends a metal-warping meteor on a collision course with Cybertron, and only Daniel can save the day.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:HM6 warped Aerialbots.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Whoa, Air Raid! Like, what was in that energon we picked up at that last outpost, man? This is, like, really trippy!]]
As the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] pilot a survey vessel back to [[Earth]], they cross paths with a [[Metamorphose|mysterious glowing meteor]] that causes their craft to warp and twist out of shape. Alarmed, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] deploys the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] as a rescue team.

On [[Chaar]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] is overjoyed at the success of their new weapon, and plots to use it again the [[Autobot]] base on [[Athenia]]. When the [[Decepticon]]s detect that the Technobots have been sent out, Galvatron has them alert the Decepticons on Earth. [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] are sent out to obstruct the Technobots, and Cyclonus reveals that the meteor—named [[Metamorphose]] by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]—is a Decepticon creation.

[[File:Hm6 Rollbar chomp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Second worst thing to happen to Rollbar in this episode.]]
The Autobots on Athenia send out the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] in [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] to destroy the meteor. [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and the others are glad it wasn't heading for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], though [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] frets what will happen if the meteor reaches Athenia. The Headmasters reach the meteor and open fire, but everything they throw at it is deflected away. Fortress reports back to Rodimus, who tells him to observe the meteor.

Galvatron and the Decepticon Headmasters arrive on Earth where [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] reports Cyclonus's current success in interfering with the Autobots. They're attacked by the [[Throttlebot]]s, who immediately tangle with the Headmasters and come off decidedly second best. Galvatron, Scourge and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s head off and join Cyclonus. While Galvatron is gloating to the Technobots, Battleship Maximus suddenly hoves into view overhead and disgorges the Autobot Headmasters. The Decepticon Headmasters, having defeated the Throttlebots, also turn up, and a battle begins to rage.

Meanwhile, a ship launches from the Autobot's base on Earth—the Throttlebots, having played dead, have instead decided to sneak off in an [[Autobot frigate]] to try and deal with the meteor themselves, even ignoring an order to turn back from Rodimus. [[Wideload (G1)|Wideload]] and [[Chase (G1)|Chase]] jump out to attack the meteor, but the meteor's gravity field warps both them and the ship.

[[File:Hm6 unexplained injuries.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|I'm sorry, Daniel, but we can't do the [[Kimi wa Transformer|ending credits]] scene any more. I am ''not'' a Transformer.]]
Realising that stopping Metamorphose will require a non-metallic agent, the Autobots request that one of their human allies plant bombs on the meteorite, but [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] is still recovering from wounds recently sustained in battle, and [[Marissa Faireborn]] of the [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] is too busy to go. The Autobots are reluctant to expose Daniel to danger, and the boy runs to see his father. When Spike learns of the situation, he's determined to go, despite Daniel and [[Carly]]'s protests. Fortunately the other Autobots think it's a bad idea as well, and Daniel announces that he will go instead.

On Earth, the Autobots and Decepticons are still shooting at each other. The Headmasters are called away back to Athenia and depart in Battleship Maximus while [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] keeps Galvatron and his men distracted.

[[File:Hm6 fortmax funnyfaces.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|It was this exact moment when we realized this series made Daniel even more annoying.]]
Daniel is suited up in a non-metallic spacesuit and is briefed by Spike before he and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] head out to catch a ride on Battleship Maximus. Partway there they encounter Galvatron and the Decepticon Headmasters, and the Autobot Headmasters bar Fortress jump out to handle them. Daniel gets cold feet, but Fortress calms the boy with an impromptu bit of {{w|gurning}}. Fortress prepares to leave Wheelie in charge of the ship so he can go attack the meteor, but Daniel is now happy enough to make the attempt himself. Jumping off onto the meteor, Daniel is shot at by one of the metal-warping guns—it has no effect on him, but he's able to ride it inside. Successfully disabling the gravity emitters using the controls, he then plants a bomb before jumping overboard. The meteor explodes and Galvatron furiously retreats. Back on Athenia, Daniel is hailed as a hero.
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* [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] (40)
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* [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (27)
* [[Carly]] (43)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (44)
}}

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* As the Aerialbots' ship is approaching Earth, it passes by several objects that are drawn to look like planets but are not much larger than their ship.
* When first assessing the threat of the meteorite, Jazz is missing his insignia.
* As the Headmasters and Wheelie toss Daniel in the air, Wheelie is the same size as the Headmasters.
* In the Omni Productions dub, after the line "But then again, the universe is endless, there might be a rogue in here" someone laughs in the audio.

===Continuity notes===
[[File:HM6 Throttlebots approach meteorite.jpg|right|thumb|"Here's the plan: we do nothing." "Yup. It's another world-beater!"]]

* The Throttlebots ''really'' look like they die in this episode, but they turn up okay later in the series. It's unclear if they were retrieved and repaired, or if they managed to recover and retreat like the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]].
* The [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s make their first of two appearances in the ''Headmasters''
* This is the first ''The Headmasters'' episode to feature fewer than 50 characters.

===Transformers references===
* Although she doesn't appear in the episode, or at any point during ''Headmasters'', Daniel suggests [[Marissa Faireborn]], who last appeared in "[[The Burden Hardest to Bear]]", as a possible candidate for the mission.

===Trivia===
* Daniel sure regresses mentally in this episode. He bawls like a colicky two-year-old, complete with flailing fists in the air as Fortress holds him like he's got a full diaper (like Daniel has the full diaper, not Fortress), and Fortress makes silly faces to make him (Daniel) laugh. It's ''embarrassing'', and the sad thing is, it won't be the [[Hot Shot (Armada)|last]] [[Conspiracy|time]].
*Note how no-one even suggests that Carly - Spike's [[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1|daring]], [[Blaster Blues|intelligent]] wife who once [[The Immobilizer|infiltrated a Decepticon base on her own]] - could go on the mission to the meteor. Instead it's straight to sending the whiny pre-teen kid to save everyone.
* Galvatron is a really terrible shot. As the Autobot Headmasters retreat, he can't land a single shot even ''near'' the enormous <s>city</s> building-sized Battleship Maximus directly in front of him.
* It's rather considerate of Galvatron to design the controls for the gravity emitter to be not just human-height but ''pre-teen'' human height.

===Foreign localization===
'''English'''
:*''Title:'' "'''The Evil Meteor''''" ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
:*''Original airdate:'' [[August 16]], [[1992]]

:*''Title:'' "'''Approach of the Demon Meteorite'''" ([[Shout! Factory]] sub)
::*The title is misspelled as "Approach of the Demon Metorite" in the DVD menu.
::*The meteorite is named "Metamorphosis" in Shout! Factory's subtitles, as opposed to "Metamorpho" in [[Metrodome]]'s subtitles and the original "Metamorphose" name.

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Èmó Yǔnshí Jiējìn'''" (恶魔陨石接近, "Approach of the Demon Meteorite")

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Zloveschy Meteorit'''" (Зловещий метеорит, "The Ominous Meteorite")

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Il coraggio di Daniel'''" ("Daniel's courage")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote|omni}}
;Laserdisc
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1996 — ''Transformers: The Headmasters'' Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers: Takara'' ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) — Omni dub only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2002 — ''Transformers: The Headmasters'' — DVD Box ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — The Takara Collection Vol 1 — ''Transformers: Headmasters'' ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Takara Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers: Headmasters'' ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers: Japan Generation 1'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''Transformers Japanese Collection: Headmasters'' ([[Shout! Factory]]) — Japanese audio with optional English subtitles only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2012 — ''Transformers: The Japanese Collection'' (Shout! Factory) — Japanese audio with optional English subtitles only.

[[Category:The Headmasters episodes]]

Approach of the Demon Meteorite

2021-05-12T20:13:42Z

Supacool9: /* Animation and technical errors */ Added this because this happened in the Omni Productions dub, a fine work of artistry.

{{episode|
|series=headmasters
|ep=6
|title="Approach of the Demon Meteorite"
|japanese=悪魔の隕石接近
|romaji=Akuma no Inseki Sekkin
|translation=
|image=Demonmeteor.jpg
|caption=Proto-[[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]]?
|production code=
|production company=[[TakaraTomy|Takara]], [[Toei Animation|Toei]]
|writer=[[Keisuke Fujikawa]]
|director=[[Katsutoshi Sasaki]]
|animation studio=Toei
|airdate=[[August 7]], [[1987]]
|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''Galvatron sends a metal-warping meteor on a collision course with Cybertron, and only Daniel can save the day.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:HM6 warped Aerialbots.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Whoa, Air Raid! Like, what was in that energon we picked up at that last outpost, man? This is, like, really trippy!]]
As the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] pilot a survey vessel back to [[Earth]], they cross paths with a [[Metamorphose|mysterious glowing meteor]] that causes their craft to warp and twist out of shape. Alarmed, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] deploys the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] as a rescue team.

On [[Chaar]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] is overjoyed at the success of their new weapon, and plots to use it again the [[Autobot]] base on [[Athenia]]. When the [[Decepticon]]s detect that the Technobots have been sent out, Galvatron has them alert the Decepticons on Earth. [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] are sent out to obstruct the Technobots, and Cyclonus reveals that the meteor—named [[Metamorphose]] by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]—is a Decepticon creation.

[[File:Hm6 Rollbar chomp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Second worst thing to happen to Rollbar in this episode.]]
The Autobots on Athenia send out the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] in [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] to destroy the meteor. [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and the others are glad it wasn't heading for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], though [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] frets what will happen if the meteor reaches Athenia. The Headmasters reach the meteor and open fire, but everything they throw at it is deflected away. Fortress reports back to Rodimus, who tells him to observe the meteor.

Galvatron and the Decepticon Headmasters arrive on Earth where [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] reports Cyclonus's current success in interfering with the Autobots. They're attacked by the [[Throttlebot]]s, who immediately tangle with the Headmasters and come off decidedly second best. Galvatron, Scourge and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s head off and join Cyclonus. While Galvatron is gloating to the Technobots, Battleship Maximus suddenly hoves into view overhead and disgorges the Autobot Headmasters. The Decepticon Headmasters, having defeated the Throttlebots, also turn up, and a battle begins to rage.

Meanwhile, a ship launches from the Autobot's base on Earth—the Throttlebots, having played dead, have instead decided to sneak off in an [[Autobot frigate]] to try and deal with the meteor themselves, even ignoring an order to turn back from Rodimus. [[Wideload (G1)|Wideload]] and [[Chase (G1)|Chase]] jump out to attack the meteor, but the meteor's gravity field warps both them and the ship.

[[File:Hm6 unexplained injuries.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|I'm sorry, Daniel, but we can't do the [[Kimi wa Transformer|ending credits]] scene any more. I am ''not'' a Transformer.]]
Realising that stopping Metamorphose will require a non-metallic agent, the Autobots request that one of their human allies plant bombs on the meteorite, but [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] is still recovering from wounds recently sustained in battle, and [[Marissa Faireborn]] of the [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] is too busy to go. The Autobots are reluctant to expose Daniel to danger, and the boy runs to see his father. When Spike learns of the situation, he's determined to go, despite Daniel and [[Carly]]'s protests. Fortunately the other Autobots think it's a bad idea as well, and Daniel announces that he will go instead.

On Earth, the Autobots and Decepticons are still shooting at each other. The Headmasters are called away back to Athenia and depart in Battleship Maximus while [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] keeps Galvatron and his men distracted.

[[File:Hm6 fortmax funnyfaces.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|It was this exact moment when we realized this series made Daniel even more annoying.]]
Daniel is suited up in a non-metallic spacesuit and is briefed by Spike before he and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] head out to catch a ride on Battleship Maximus. Partway there they encounter Galvatron and the Decepticon Headmasters, and the Autobot Headmasters bar Fortress jump out to handle them. Daniel gets cold feet, but Fortress calms the boy with an impromptu bit of {{w|gurning}}. Fortress prepares to leave Wheelie in charge of the ship so he can go attack the meteor, but Daniel is now happy enough to make the attempt himself. Jumping off onto the meteor, Daniel is shot at by one of the metal-warping guns—it has no effect on him, but he's able to ride it inside. Successfully disabling the gravity emitters using the controls, he then plants a bomb before jumping overboard. The meteor explodes and Galvatron furiously retreats. Back on Athenia, Daniel is hailed as a hero.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (1)
* [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] (2)
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (3)
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (4)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (5)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (6)
* [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (7)
* [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]] (12)
* [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]] (13)
* [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]] (14)
* [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]] (15)
* [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)|Lightspeed]] (16)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] (23)
* [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] (24)
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
* [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] (25)
* [[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]] (26)
* [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] (28)
* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] (29)
* [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] (30)
* [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (31)
* [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (32)
* [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (33)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Goldbug]] (35)
* [[Chase (G1)|Chase]] (36)
* [[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]] (37)
* [[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]] (38)
* [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] (39)
* [[Wideload (G1)|Wideload]] (41)
{{!}}}
|c2=
* [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (8)
* [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] (9)
* [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] (10)
* [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] (11)
* [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] (17)
* [[Blot (G1)|Blot]] (18)
* [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] (19)
* [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] (20)
* [[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]] (21)
* [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]] (22)
* [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] (34)
* [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] (40)
|c3=
* [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (27)
* [[Carly]] (43)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (44)
}}

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* As the Aerialbots' ship is approaching Earth, it passes by several objects that are drawn to look like planets but are not much larger than their ship.
* When first assessing the threat of the meteorite, Jazz is missing his insignia.
* As the Headmasters and Wheelie toss Daniel in the air, Wheelie is the same size as the Headmasters.
* In the Omni Productions dub, after the line "But then again, the universe is endless, the might be a rogue in here" someone laughs in the audio.

===Continuity notes===
[[File:HM6 Throttlebots approach meteorite.jpg|right|thumb|"Here's the plan: we do nothing." "Yup. It's another world-beater!"]]

* The Throttlebots ''really'' look like they die in this episode, but they turn up okay later in the series. It's unclear if they were retrieved and repaired, or if they managed to recover and retreat like the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]].
* The [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s make their first of two appearances in the ''Headmasters''
* This is the first ''The Headmasters'' episode to feature fewer than 50 characters.

===Transformers references===
* Although she doesn't appear in the episode, or at any point during ''Headmasters'', Daniel suggests [[Marissa Faireborn]], who last appeared in "[[The Burden Hardest to Bear]]", as a possible candidate for the mission.

===Trivia===
* Daniel sure regresses mentally in this episode. He bawls like a colicky two-year-old, complete with flailing fists in the air as Fortress holds him like he's got a full diaper (like Daniel has the full diaper, not Fortress), and Fortress makes silly faces to make him (Daniel) laugh. It's ''embarrassing'', and the sad thing is, it won't be the [[Hot Shot (Armada)|last]] [[Conspiracy|time]].
*Note how no-one even suggests that Carly - Spike's [[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1|daring]], [[Blaster Blues|intelligent]] wife who once [[The Immobilizer|infiltrated a Decepticon base on her own]] - could go on the mission to the meteor. Instead it's straight to sending the whiny pre-teen kid to save everyone.
* Galvatron is a really terrible shot. As the Autobot Headmasters retreat, he can't land a single shot even ''near'' the enormous <s>city</s> building-sized Battleship Maximus directly in front of him.
* It's rather considerate of Galvatron to design the controls for the gravity emitter to be not just human-height but ''pre-teen'' human height.

===Foreign localization===
'''English'''
:*''Title:'' "'''The Evil Meteor''''" ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
:*''Original airdate:'' [[August 16]], [[1992]]

:*''Title:'' "'''Approach of the Demon Meteorite'''" ([[Shout! Factory]] sub)
::*The title is misspelled as "Approach of the Demon Metorite" in the DVD menu.
::*The meteorite is named "Metamorphosis" in Shout! Factory's subtitles, as opposed to "Metamorpho" in [[Metrodome]]'s subtitles and the original "Metamorphose" name.

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Èmó Yǔnshí Jiējìn'''" (恶魔陨石接近, "Approach of the Demon Meteorite")

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Zloveschy Meteorit'''" (Зловещий метеорит, "The Ominous Meteorite")

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Il coraggio di Daniel'''" ("Daniel's courage")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote|omni}}
;Laserdisc
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1996 — ''Transformers: The Headmasters'' Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers: Takara'' ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) — Omni dub only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2002 — ''Transformers: The Headmasters'' — DVD Box ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — The Takara Collection Vol 1 — ''Transformers: Headmasters'' ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Takara Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers: Headmasters'' ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers: Japan Generation 1'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''Transformers Japanese Collection: Headmasters'' ([[Shout! Factory]]) — Japanese audio with optional English subtitles only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2012 — ''Transformers: The Japanese Collection'' (Shout! Factory) — Japanese audio with optional English subtitles only.

[[Category:The Headmasters episodes]]

Approach of the Demon Meteorite

2021-05-12T03:08:00Z

Supacool9: I watched an episode out of boredom, but I found that audio goof just happened, also I don't know much of the details (i.e: the character who said the quote) so, I hope anyone else resolves that, me though, I'm gonna put this at the state for now.

{{episode|
|series=headmasters
|ep=6
|title="Approach of the Demon Meteorite"
|japanese=悪魔の隕石接近
|romaji=Akuma no Inseki Sekkin
|translation=
|image=Demonmeteor.jpg
|caption=Proto-[[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]]?
|production code=
|production company=[[TakaraTomy|Takara]], [[Toei Animation|Toei]]
|writer=[[Keisuke Fujikawa]]
|director=[[Katsutoshi Sasaki]]
|animation studio=Toei
|airdate=[[August 7]], [[1987]]
|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''Galvatron sends a metal-warping meteor on a collision course with Cybertron, and only Daniel can save the day.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:HM6 warped Aerialbots.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Whoa, Air Raid! Like, what was in that energon we picked up at that last outpost, man? This is, like, really trippy!]]
As the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] pilot a survey vessel back to [[Earth]], they cross paths with a [[Metamorphose|mysterious glowing meteor]] that causes their craft to warp and twist out of shape. Alarmed, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] deploys the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] as a rescue team.

On [[Chaar]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] is overjoyed at the success of their new weapon, and plots to use it again the [[Autobot]] base on [[Athenia]]. When the [[Decepticon]]s detect that the Technobots have been sent out, Galvatron has them alert the Decepticons on Earth. [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] are sent out to obstruct the Technobots, and Cyclonus reveals that the meteor—named [[Metamorphose]] by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]—is a Decepticon creation.

[[File:Hm6 Rollbar chomp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Second worst thing to happen to Rollbar in this episode.]]
The Autobots on Athenia send out the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] in [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] to destroy the meteor. [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and the others are glad it wasn't heading for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], though [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] frets what will happen if the meteor reaches Athenia. The Headmasters reach the meteor and open fire, but everything they throw at it is deflected away. Fortress reports back to Rodimus, who tells him to observe the meteor.

Galvatron and the Decepticon Headmasters arrive on Earth where [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] reports Cyclonus's current success in interfering with the Autobots. They're attacked by the [[Throttlebot]]s, who immediately tangle with the Headmasters and come off decidedly second best. Galvatron, Scourge and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s head off and join Cyclonus. While Galvatron is gloating to the Technobots, Battleship Maximus suddenly hoves into view overhead and disgorges the Autobot Headmasters. The Decepticon Headmasters, having defeated the Throttlebots, also turn up, and a battle begins to rage.

Meanwhile, a ship launches from the Autobot's base on Earth—the Throttlebots, having played dead, have instead decided to sneak off in an [[Autobot frigate]] to try and deal with the meteor themselves, even ignoring an order to turn back from Rodimus. [[Wideload (G1)|Wideload]] and [[Chase (G1)|Chase]] jump out to attack the meteor, but the meteor's gravity field warps both them and the ship.

[[File:Hm6 unexplained injuries.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|I'm sorry, Daniel, but we can't do the [[Kimi wa Transformer|ending credits]] scene any more. I am ''not'' a Transformer.]]
Realising that stopping Metamorphose will require a non-metallic agent, the Autobots request that one of their human allies plant bombs on the meteorite, but [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] is still recovering from wounds recently sustained in battle, and [[Marissa Faireborn]] of the [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] is too busy to go. The Autobots are reluctant to expose Daniel to danger, and the boy runs to see his father. When Spike learns of the situation, he's determined to go, despite Daniel and [[Carly]]'s protests. Fortunately the other Autobots think it's a bad idea as well, and Daniel announces that he will go instead.

On Earth, the Autobots and Decepticons are still shooting at each other. The Headmasters are called away back to Athenia and depart in Battleship Maximus while [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] keeps Galvatron and his men distracted.

[[File:Hm6 fortmax funnyfaces.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|It was this exact moment when we realized this series made Daniel even more annoying.]]
Daniel is suited up in a non-metallic spacesuit and is briefed by Spike before he and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] head out to catch a ride on Battleship Maximus. Partway there they encounter Galvatron and the Decepticon Headmasters, and the Autobot Headmasters bar Fortress jump out to handle them. Daniel gets cold feet, but Fortress calms the boy with an impromptu bit of {{w|gurning}}. Fortress prepares to leave Wheelie in charge of the ship so he can go attack the meteor, but Daniel is now happy enough to make the attempt himself. Jumping off onto the meteor, Daniel is shot at by one of the metal-warping guns—it has no effect on him, but he's able to ride it inside. Successfully disabling the gravity emitters using the controls, he then plants a bomb before jumping overboard. The meteor explodes and Galvatron furiously retreats. Back on Athenia, Daniel is hailed as a hero.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (1)
* [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] (2)
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (3)
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (4)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (5)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (6)
* [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (7)
* [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]] (12)
* [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]] (13)
* [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]] (14)
* [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]] (15)
* [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)|Lightspeed]] (16)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] (23)
* [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] (24)
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
* [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] (25)
* [[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]] (26)
* [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] (28)
* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] (29)
* [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] (30)
* [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (31)
* [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (32)
* [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (33)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Goldbug]] (35)
* [[Chase (G1)|Chase]] (36)
* [[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]] (37)
* [[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]] (38)
* [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] (39)
* [[Wideload (G1)|Wideload]] (41)
{{!}}}
|c2=
* [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (8)
* [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] (9)
* [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] (10)
* [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] (11)
* [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] (17)
* [[Blot (G1)|Blot]] (18)
* [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] (19)
* [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] (20)
* [[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]] (21)
* [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]] (22)
* [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] (34)
* [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] (40)
|c3=
* [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (27)
* [[Carly]] (43)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (44)
}}

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* As the Aerialbots' ship is approaching Earth, it passes by several objects that are drawn to look like planets but are not much larger than their ship.
* When first assessing the threat of the meteorite, Jazz is missing his insignia.
* As the Headmasters and Wheelie toss Daniel in the air, Wheelie is the same size as the Headmasters.
* After the line "But then again, the universe is endless, the might be a rogue in here" someone laughs in the audio.

===Continuity notes===
[[File:HM6 Throttlebots approach meteorite.jpg|right|thumb|"Here's the plan: we do nothing." "Yup. It's another world-beater!"]]

* The Throttlebots ''really'' look like they die in this episode, but they turn up okay later in the series. It's unclear if they were retrieved and repaired, or if they managed to recover and retreat like the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]].
* The [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s make their first of two appearances in the ''Headmasters''
* This is the first ''The Headmasters'' episode to feature fewer than 50 characters.

===Transformers references===
* Although she doesn't appear in the episode, or at any point during ''Headmasters'', Daniel suggests [[Marissa Faireborn]], who last appeared in "[[The Burden Hardest to Bear]]", as a possible candidate for the mission.

===Trivia===
* Daniel sure regresses mentally in this episode. He bawls like a colicky two-year-old, complete with flailing fists in the air as Fortress holds him like he's got a full diaper (like Daniel has the full diaper, not Fortress), and Fortress makes silly faces to make him (Daniel) laugh. It's ''embarrassing'', and the sad thing is, it won't be the [[Hot Shot (Armada)|last]] [[Conspiracy|time]].
*Note how no-one even suggests that Carly - Spike's [[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1|daring]], [[Blaster Blues|intelligent]] wife who once [[The Immobilizer|infiltrated a Decepticon base on her own]] - could go on the mission to the meteor. Instead it's straight to sending the whiny pre-teen kid to save everyone.
* Galvatron is a really terrible shot. As the Autobot Headmasters retreat, he can't land a single shot even ''near'' the enormous <s>city</s> building-sized Battleship Maximus directly in front of him.
* It's rather considerate of Galvatron to design the controls for the gravity emitter to be not just human-height but ''pre-teen'' human height.

===Foreign localization===
'''English'''
:*''Title:'' "'''The Evil Meteor''''" ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
:*''Original airdate:'' [[August 16]], [[1992]]

:*''Title:'' "'''Approach of the Demon Meteorite'''" ([[Shout! Factory]] sub)
::*The title is misspelled as "Approach of the Demon Metorite" in the DVD menu.
::*The meteorite is named "Metamorphosis" in Shout! Factory's subtitles, as opposed to "Metamorpho" in [[Metrodome]]'s subtitles and the original "Metamorphose" name.

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Èmó Yǔnshí Jiējìn'''" (恶魔陨石接近, "Approach of the Demon Meteorite")

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Zloveschy Meteorit'''" (Зловещий метеорит, "The Ominous Meteorite")

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Il coraggio di Daniel'''" ("Daniel's courage")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote|omni}}
;Laserdisc
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1996 — ''Transformers: The Headmasters'' Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers: Takara'' ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) — Omni dub only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2002 — ''Transformers: The Headmasters'' — DVD Box ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — The Takara Collection Vol 1 — ''Transformers: Headmasters'' ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Takara Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers: Headmasters'' ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers: Japan Generation 1'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''Transformers Japanese Collection: Headmasters'' ([[Shout! Factory]]) — Japanese audio with optional English subtitles only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2012 — ''Transformers: The Japanese Collection'' (Shout! Factory) — Japanese audio with optional English subtitles only.

[[Category:The Headmasters episodes]]

War for Cybertron: Kingdom

2021-03-29T23:22:36Z

Supacool9:

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[[File:WFC-Kingdom-main-artwork.jpg|thumb|250px|Reject vehicularity. Return to munky.]]
'''''War For Cybertron: Kingdom''''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toyline, and the final portion of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''.

First revealed at [[Hasbro PulseCon 2020]], ''War for Cybertron: Kingdom'' is a [[2021]] toyline in celebration of the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' and the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. As a direct continuation of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' and ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'', ''Kingdom'' carries over the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], meaning most toys feature 3 mm and [[5 mm post]]s to accommodate the weapons and the effect parts from ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' and other toylines. Due to the realistic animal modes, ''Beast Wars'' characters only employ the C.O.M.B.A.T. System in robot mode. Much like its predecessor, ''Kingdom'' has rereleases of toys from the previous subline, ''Earthrise''.

This toyline sees the addition of the "Core Class", a return to the Legends Class from the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'', replacing the [[Micromaster]]s and [[Battle Master]]s of previous lines. ''Kingdom'' also features the "Fossilizers", new skeletal characters amongst the Deluxe Class, replacing the Weaponizers and [[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulators]]. As part of the "[[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]]" (Fossilized Osteo-Skeletal Shield Integration Loadout), they can be taken apart to form armor or weapons compatible with the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. Unlike the previous toylines, the battle damage decoes are completely absent, and the robot mode [[scale]] falters due to the larger size of the ''Beast Wars'' characters and the smaller size of Generation 1 characters in the Core Class.

''Kingdom'' is complemented by 2021's ''[[Studio Series]]'' line-up, which saw toys inspired by ''The Transformers: The Movie'' added to that toyline for the first time. Notable characters from the film are split between the two toylines – for instance, [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys|Cyclonus]] appears in ''Kingdom'', whereas [[Scourge (G1)/toys|Scourge]] is a ''Studio Series'' release.

Befitting its eclectic mix of characters from different eras, the storytelling universe of ''Kingdom'' is based around time travel and paradoxes, and the fluid nature of the timeline is reflected in the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards. One card is included in every figure of Deluxe Class and upwards, and peeling its foil sticker face away reveals one of three possible destinies for a key character. A full list of Golden Disk destinies can be found [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|here]].

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==Toys==

====Core Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-K1 [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-m1|WFC-K2 [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Rattrap]]}}
{{Bp-p1|WFC-K3 [[Vertebreak (Generations)#Generations|Vertebreak]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-K12 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-K13 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Megatron]]}}
|[[File:WFC-Kingdom Core Rattrap.jpg|thumb|250px|Core Class Rattrap]]
|}

====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|WFC-K4 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Generations|Cheetor]]}}
{{Bp-p1|WFC-K5 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Generations|Blackarachnia]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-K6 [[Warpath (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Warpath]]}}
{{Bp-p1|WFC-K7 [[Paleotrex#Generations|Paleotrex]] (Fossilizer)}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|WFC-K14 [[Airazor (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Airazor]]}}
{{Bp-p1|WFC-K15 [[Ractonite#Generations|Ractonite]] (Fossilizer)}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-K16 [[Huffer (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Huffer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-K17 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Arcee]] (unchanged re-release of ''Earthrise'' Arcee)}}
</ul>
|[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Paleotrex.jpg|thumb|250px|Deluxe Fossilizer Paleotrex]]
|}

====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|WFC-K8 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Optimus Primal]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-K9 [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Cyclonus]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|WFC-K18 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Generations|Dinobot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-K19 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Inferno]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:WFC-Kingdom Voyager Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|250px|Voyager Class Cyclonus]]
|}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|WFC-K10 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Megatron (Beast)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-K11 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#K11|Optimus Prime]] (unchanged re-release of ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime)}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-K20 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:WFC-Kingdom Leader Megatron.jpg|thumb|250px|Leader Class Megatron]]
|}
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====Commander Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Rodimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-WFC-K-Commander-Rodimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|250px|Commander Class Rodimus Prime]]
|}
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==Exclusives==
====''Selects''====
Continuing on from ''Earthrise'', the special edition ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' line offers redecos catering to fans, sold through online retailers in the US and Canada.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Shared exclusives'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d2|WFC-GS24 [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Ramjet (G2)]]}}
{{Bp-m1|WFC-GS25 [[Transmutate (BW)#Generations|Transmutate]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:Generations_select_Transmutate.jpg|thumb|250px|''Selects'' Deluxe Class Transmutate]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==''Kingdom'' (TakaraTomy)==
[[File:WFC Kingdom Logo.jpg|center|250px]]
TakaraTomy's ''Transformers Kingdom'' (トランスフォーマーキングダム) toyline sees the "brand unification" strategy from 2017 continue: the toys in TakaraTomy's version of the line are completely identical to their Hasbro counterparts.

===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[March 27]], [[2021]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|KD-01 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Optimus Primal]]}}
{{Bp-m1|KD-02 [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Rattrap]]}}
{{Bp-m1|KD-03 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Cheetor]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[April 24]], 2021)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|KD-04 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Megatron (Beast)]]}}
{{Bp-p1|KD-05 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Generations|Blackarachnia]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[May 29]], 2021)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|KD-06 [[Warpath (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Warpath]]}}
{{Bp-d1|KD-07 [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Cyclonus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[June 26]], 2021)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|KD-08 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Generations|Dinobot]]}}
{{Bp-m1|KD-09 [[Airazor (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Airazor]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[July 31]], 2021)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|KD-10 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-a1|KD-11 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]}}
</ul>
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[August 1]], 2021)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|KD-12 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Rodimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Everything beyond Wave 1}}

===Exclusives===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="30%" valign="top"|'''[[TakaraTomy Mall]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|KD EX-01 [[Paleotrex#Generations|Paleotrex]]}}
{{Bp-p1|KD EX-02 [[Vertebreak (Generations)#Generations|Vertebreak]]}}
{{Bp-a1|KD EX-03 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-p1|KD EX-04 [[Ractonite#Generations|Ractonite]]}}
{{Bp-a1|KD EX-05 [[Huffer (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Huffer]]}}
{{Bp-d1|KD EX-06 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|KD-EX-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Everything beyond "EX-01"}}

==Notes==
[[File:PulseCon-Kingdom-promo-art.jpg|thumb|300px|"I have forged this toyline into a single, elegant machine. A vision of [[Geewun|GEEWUN]] purity. And you mongrels would dare contaminate that vision with your accursed Beast Wars!"]]
*In July 2020, Chapter 1 of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon, ''Siege'', was promoted with several motion posters highlighting members of the main cast. In each of these posters, a letter from the [[Cybertronian language|"Ancient Autobot" alphabet]] created by [[Jim Sorenson]] can be seen flashing in the background. Putting the letters in the correct order officially revealed the name of the trilogy's final subline, "Kingdom".<ref>[https://twitter.com/nxonnetflix/status/1283960126613774338 Netflix video of all motion posters with the announcement of KINGDOM.]</ref>
*In August 2020, various photos of toys were leaked to the public, along with [[Walmart]] listings revealing much of the general retail toyline.
*''Kingdom'' toys of Deluxe Class and upwards utilize new packaging that minimizes plastic waste. Gone are the familiar inner trays, replaced by having the toys affixed to the cardboard insert inside, and the size of the window on the front of the packaging is reduced, showcasing less of the toy and increasing the size of the [[package art]].
*[[Hasbro PulseCon 2020]] revealed a poster for the line that shows off many of the characters who have toys in ''Kingdom''.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Subline imprint]]
[[Category:Toylines]]
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Skids (G1)

2021-03-06T02:10:09Z

Supacool9: /* Masterpiece */

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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 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, observant 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:Skidsanimated.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Hoist, Prime, and Skids ogle Bumblebee's animation model.]]
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|right|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 [[Drift (G1)#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.]]
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:Charleneskids.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 [[Wrecker]]s—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''====
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[[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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===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===
8.2 million years ago, 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 (G1)|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}}

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}} 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, reappropriated [[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}}

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=1.3|thumb|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===
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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|right|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|right|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 (Masterforce)|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|right|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 (Victory)|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}}

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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}}

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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.

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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|right|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)/2005 IDW continuity|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}}.

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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".)

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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}}

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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 (Victory)|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|right|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}}

===''Cloud''===
As an Autobot from [[Cloud World]], Skids was part of an inter-dimensional police force that kept the peace throughout the multiverse, while collecting excess energy to ensure the welfare of [[SARA]], the super-robotic being that allowed them access to other dimensions. When the Autobots' city of [[Metropolis]] came under attack from the Decepticons of the [[Underground (Cloud)|Underground]], Skids was stationed at the Autobots' Directorate of Operations to safeguard it as part of a garrison. But the Decepticons' rampage across multiple city districts had turned out to be nothing more than a distraction from their real scheme. [[Shockwave (G1)#Cloud|Shockwave]] and others forced their way into the Autobots' headquarters, catching the guards by surprise, and managed to make their escape with SARA in tow. After the Decepticons' retreat to the Underground, Optimus Prime called a meeting. Skids personally apologized for failing in his responsibility of protecting SARA. Optimus, however, took the blame onto himself for not having formulated a better strategy against the Decepticons. Optimus decided to head into the Underground himself to retrieve SARA. The other Autobots, unwilling to let their beloved leader go alone in this venture, all volunteered to join him. {{storylink|Resolve}}
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===''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}}

====''Legends'' comic====
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}}

===''Generations Selects'' Special comic===
A Skids was a member of the [[Blue Order]]. During a mission, Skids joined [[Blue Big Convoy|his leader]] in interrupting a battle between [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Megatron]]. When [[Primus]] arrived on the scene, Skids knelt in deference. {{Storylink|Super Megatron comic 2}}

==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", "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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===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
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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 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 that was eliminated from the ''Diaclone'' toy for his original Transformers release. He was sold in a set with [[Screech (Generations)|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!"]]
*'''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'''
**''Japanese 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, and has different paint decos. 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.
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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]], 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''===
*'''Skids''' (2021)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-53'''
**''Accessories:'' TBA

:''[[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 Feburary 2021]</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]], 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, and as such, could theoretically be stowed in the back seat of an actual minivan. This is likely because most Americans in 1985 wouldn't know what a subcompact car is.
*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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Skids (G1)

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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 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, observant 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:Skidsanimated.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Hoist, Prime, and Skids ogle Bumblebee's animation model.]]
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|right|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 [[Drift (G1)#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.]]
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:Charleneskids.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 [[Wrecker]]s—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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===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===
8.2 million years ago, 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 (G1)|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}}

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}} 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, reappropriated [[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}}

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

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=1.3|thumb|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)}}

[[File:Shadowplay2 Skidsbacksoff.jpg|left|thumb|upright=2.0|-gulp-]]

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}}

[[File:SpeakMemory2 SkidsQuarkFurnace.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.9]]
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|right|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|right|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 (Masterforce)|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|right|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 (Victory)|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|right]]
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|right|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)/2005 IDW continuity|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}}.

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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".)

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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 (Victory)|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}}

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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}}

===''Cloud''===
As an Autobot from [[Cloud World]], Skids was part of an inter-dimensional police force that kept the peace throughout the multiverse, while collecting excess energy to ensure the welfare of [[SARA]], the super-robotic being that allowed them access to other dimensions. When the Autobots' city of [[Metropolis]] came under attack from the Decepticons of the [[Underground (Cloud)|Underground]], Skids was stationed at the Autobots' Directorate of Operations to safeguard it as part of a garrison. But the Decepticons' rampage across multiple city districts had turned out to be nothing more than a distraction from their real scheme. [[Shockwave (G1)#Cloud|Shockwave]] and others forced their way into the Autobots' headquarters, catching the guards by surprise, and managed to make their escape with SARA in tow. After the Decepticons' retreat to the Underground, Optimus Prime called a meeting. Skids personally apologized for failing in his responsibility of protecting SARA. Optimus, however, took the blame onto himself for not having formulated a better strategy against the Decepticons. Optimus decided to head into the Underground himself to retrieve SARA. The other Autobots, unwilling to let their beloved leader go alone in this venture, all volunteered to join him. {{storylink|Resolve}}
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===''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}}

====''Legends'' comic====
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}}

===''Generations Selects'' Special comic===
A Skids was a member of the [[Blue Order]]. During a mission, Skids joined [[Blue Big Convoy|his leader]] in interrupting a battle between [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Megatron]]. When [[Primus]] arrived on the scene, Skids knelt in deference. {{Storylink|Super Megatron comic 2}}

==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", "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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===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
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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 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 that was eliminated from the ''Diaclone'' toy for his original Transformers release. He was sold in a set with [[Screech (Generations)|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!"]]
*'''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'''
**''Japanese 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, and has different paint decos. 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.
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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]], 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''===
*'''Skids''' (2021)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-53'''
**''Accessories:'' TBA

:''[[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. <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>
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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]], 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, and as such, could theoretically be stowed in the back seat of an actual minivan. This is likely because most Americans in 1985 wouldn't know what a subcompact car is.
*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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[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Blue Order]]
[[Category:Cloud Autobots]]
[[Category:Council members]]
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[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Exclusives]]
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Talk:The Champ

2021-02-23T03:34:22Z

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== Man, that page needs some finishing... ==

I mean, the title says it all, but the page needs to be finished, especially for an episode that's gonna be old. Supacool9[[User:Supacool9|Supacool9]] ([[User talk:Supacool9|talk]]) 22:34, 22 February 2021 (EST)

Talk:Earth

2021-02-05T23:01:23Z

Supacool9:

I'm uneasy about the way the latest revision [http://transformers.wikia.com/index.php?title=Earth&oldid=10131] constructs its timeline, seemingly declaring that Beast Wars definitely happened in the G1 cartoon universe and that the G1 cartoon universe is definitely the same as the GI Joe cartoon universe. (Or, at least, is similar enough that it includes Cobra-La for example.) Multi-continuity synthesis is sometimes appropriate, but should always be explained, and here I don't think it is appropriate in the first place. The entry would be much better off split up into sections for different TF series, like many of our other articles. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 23:05, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

The Ice age happened after beast Wars. [[User:X-BoB58|X-BoB58]] 23:18, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

:X-bob- which ice age?
:Ar we sure we want to remove Cobra-La? Didn't Old Snake exhibit evidenc eof the changes from gi Joe:TM? -[[User:Derik|derik]]

:: He did, ya know. Scaley fingers comin' outta the gloves. Anyway, fair point on the G1/BW bit, I was jest a-portin' it over from Wikipedia without thinking enough about it. I do feel that the other Sunbow shows deserve ''some'' kinda reference here, though, even as a footnote or something, as they are nominally the same Earth. There's a bit of a list of [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5117&hl=hector+ramirez numerous connections] that may sway ye. - Chris McFeely
:::Haven't we already had the discussion re: Sunbow shows? I'm still against their inclusion on this Wiki.--[[User:G.B. Blackrock|G.B. Blackrock]] 23:13, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
::: Yes, we've already had this discussion. Connections or not, Cobra-La never happened in Transformers fiction, and adding it in means we have to have a complete G.I. Joe, Dr. Who, and Fantastic Four wikipedia in this wiki as well. Hey, Death's Head met all these guys, you know? And they met all these guys, and ... I mean, dude, do we really want to have to make full entries on Presidents Reagan and Bush Sr? No. We stick to strictly what's been seen in Transformers material. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 23:16, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
::::Was unaware that the discussion had been had already, so, fair enough. Can't say as how I particularly agree with it, though, and I don't see why one casual mention, or at least a single page detailing the concept of the shared "Sunbow Universe" automatically means a "complete wikipedia" is needed. I mean, does that mean that for a Death's Head entry, one cannot mention the fact that he met the FF, or the Doctor, or Dragon's Claws, or whatever - because that somehow means they need an entry? Ach, I have not the strength in me to argue. :) - Chris McFeely

:::::I understand Walky's desire to prevent sprawl. Do we do profiles of Nick Fury's elaborate past? Spider-man's? Death's Head's? (Yet, DH's does seem more elaborate.)
:::::Cobra-La made it into TF v. Gi Joe, where it had ties to Unicron. I honestly don't see how you can justify not including it.
:::::I'ts-- no one wants an elaborate history of Gi Joe, but an overview of the relevant bits that seem to overlap w/ the TFU might be in order. Marissa Fairborne. Mirtonia. Oktober Guard.-[[User:71.37.253.98|71.37.253.98]] 02:19, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

Did the bio reveal that? I thought the bio just revealed that he ws guardian of Gaea, the future Earth, without going into any further length about his history.

Also, the second half ofg the BW2 secvtion, clarifyignt he retroactive nature of Gaea's ID, should be italicised. Nor do you need to go into detaisl about Tokyo beyond- "Though it was not Rarth as originally concieved, this does jibe with [[Gaea#Tokyo|some things]] about Gaea," linkign to Gae's page for further explication.

Part of the point is to make it easy to get information out of these entries. This is nto the entry to be explainign the complicated Earth/Gaea thing, that's in Gaea's entry. The ammount of noise through which oen has to wade to achieve the 'signal' "Gaea is Earth, thoguh this is a retcon" is very high. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 00:52, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

First comment---This whole wiki is full of useful and at times funny information.
I have a question on the G1 Earth.
Are the changes in Earth's technology and relations with aliens addressed in the Japanese series? Earth seems to regress after or perhaps during Headmasters. By Masterforce the humans seem to be back at pre-contact level knowledge of aliens and regressed on techology. While that changes a little again in Victory, it could seem that something is out of place. -Ithekro

:Masterforce was definately still the future- (thay had videophones for one) but it was nto '''futuristic''', probably a conscious choice ont he aprt of producers, thinkign therew was some advantage to a mroe grounded series.

You jsut have to accept that we tended to see all the futuristic-stuff in 2010, and none of it by MF. Presumably both were always THERE, but we were jsut prestende with a slanted view of how prevalant future-tech was in Season 3 because the story follwoed the Witwickies, whow ere always att he center of such development, and tended to run into the (comparatively rare) high-tech stuff a lot.

(that explanation works up until New York City, which is shown in season 3 and Master Force, and just- cannot hold both explanations... but we ignore that.)

Victory was very slyly retro-1970's BTW, if you're lookign for a reaosn why we didnt' see a lot of futyuretech there either. It's liek Superman Returns, which clearly IS modern (with cell phones, computers, flatscreens et al) but is very carefulyl set-dressed to make you THINk it's in the 1970's.

Masterforce = Same Principle. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 01:38, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

So the Transformer have a not so secret war from 1984-2010ish, manage to get the humans into contact with many alien races, and built this Autobot City in Oregon, and then once they defeat Galvatron and Scorponok they just leave? Mission accomplished, alright lets go home. That makes sense I suppose. So that by 2015 or whenever Masterforce is suppose to take place, man has reverted to a late 1980s view of 2015 (which with a few minor exceptions seems like our present day), and seems the Earth Defense Command has been slacking off. Then the Pretenders come (and they did what while Optimus Prime was fighting for the planet and universe?) and the humans seem, well shocked a little by the alien robots. That is understandable to a point, but they use to have Optimus Prime Day, probably back when Ginrai was a little kid. Its not like everyone would forget that these giant robots use to stomp around the planet trying to blow each other up, steal energy, or make wild attempts to destroy the planet. Or maybe the media is very tightly controlled, and no one knew about all this save those involved? Seems like a whole lot of cities got involved in several of the major fights between Autobot and Decepticon. Just seems a little surreal, that's all. - Ithekro

:Well, like, no one in Masterforce seems unable to swallow the idea of alien robots- no oen says "but that's all nonsence!" clarly they're all AWARE of Transformers existance.

:And if, say, 10 years passed betqween HM and MF... who's to say what happened to the EDC? Massively expensive government program whose justificatio nwa s to resist Decepticon imperialism- if the Decepticons go away for a decade- why would anyone fund it?

:I'm not saying it's gon either. On Earth we have massively high-tech cities liek Singapore, and 100 miles away you have dirst-floor no-running-water hovels that look like something out of a film set 300-500 years ago. That kidn fo technological disparity (to a greater or lesser extent) is common worldwide. There's nothignt hat prevents there from being the ultra-high-tech EDC in the otherwise low-tech environemnt of Masterforce.

:Mind, it hink it makes a lot more sense if there's no EDC,t hat would explain why Hawk was workign eith priivate scientists. And MF has other issues with its timeline- ti seems liek Hawk & Co were ptresent on Earth for all of G1-HM, and never showed up or helped out or... anything, instead keeping a singmeminded patrol for any sign the Destron Pretenders had escaped. I find '''that''' a lot harder to swallow than the EDCC disappearing. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 19:27, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Yes I agree on the Autobot Pretenders staying hidden for 25 or so years of war a little suspect. I assume they arrived on Earth after the Beast Wars since they have human "shells" and not proto-homonid forms. Unless they upgraded/evolved with the human race over time. I assume they are more advanced than Prime's forces if they came later. I do hope they reported in at least once after finding out their leader was on Earth in the 1980s. Prime might have ordered them to keep cover as a last resort, but there were a lot of times where the Autobots had to use last resorts, so that doesn't fit either.

Still, the question about Earth's seeming removal from intergalactic society once Galvatron is defeated seems a little odd. While the EDC seems to be unable to fight a Decepticon in a straight fight, the military forces of Earth would have tried to upgrade since that is what militaries do. Civilian life changes more slowly usually, but something is amiss. Especially when Black Zarak arrives. Wouldn't the EDF been out there to stop him besides just Grand Maximus? Or has the EDC been assigned to stop extra-solar problems (Star Blazers like battleships and such) but thought Earth was safe with the Decepticons being tracked down by Rodimus Prime and Fortress Maximus? There is also a mention someplace about Deathsanrus attacking Earth before Victory, but that could have been a mention of Overlord instead since most of the surviving MF Decepticons leave once lose their human parts. (Note: I've only seen the older, probably poorer dubbed versions of the three G1 Japanese series that use the American/European character names) - Ithekro

:in-series events mark the Pretender arrival at about 3000 years ago. (Blood was buried in a Pyramid, so his imprisonment post-dates their construction- but the Nasca Lines came into beign AFTER Dauros was imprisoned under them, and they're 3000+.) -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 21:58, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

== Faction templates ==

Shouldn't Earth's page have faction template, <nowiki>{{faction|cybearth|unicron}}</nowiki>? It is one of the planets which has [[Cyber Planet Key]] and home planet for [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] and [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] from [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron cartoon]], and its core is [[Unicron]] on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime cartoon]]. – [[User:Thunderweb|Thunderweb]] 03:36, 24 June 2012 (EDT)

== Did Cyberverse Bumblebee actually reactivate in 2007? ==

Didn't Mae Catt said that the first episode of the show took place somewhere in the 80's? Supacool9[[User:Supacool9|Supacool9]] ([[User talk:Supacool9|talk]]) 18:01, 5 February 2021 (EST)

Talk:Earth

2021-02-05T22:59:53Z

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General Motors

2021-01-18T20:53:27Z

Supacool9: Added GM's new logo and a new caption.

:''General Motors is an automobile company from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]], [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]], and real world [[Continuity family|continuity families]].''

[[File:GM_new_logo.jpg|right|thumb|Hmmmm.]]

'''General Motors Company''', also known as '''GM''', is the largest auto company headquartered in the [[United States of America]]. Founded in [[1908]] in [[Flint (city)|Flint]], [[Michigan]], the company is headquartered in [[Detroit]], Michigan at present and presumably in the [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|near future]].<ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31030038/ Or not]</ref> The company's U.S. brands have included Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Geo, Saturn, Buick and more.
Currently GM's U.S. brands are down to Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, and Buick.

On [[June 1]], [[2009]], General Motors filed for [[President of the United States|US government-assisted]] bankruptcy protection with plans to emerge as a smaller, less debt-riddled company.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====Binaltech====
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===Transformers (2007)===
====Transformers: Rise of the Chevy Autobots====
A small army of mass-produced [[Autobot|Autobots]] are on [[Earth]] disguised as Chevy brand vehicles, under the command of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. They must stop the [[Decepticon]] [[Mainframe (Movie)|Mainframe]], who eventually ended up on Earth after being exiled for a failed attempt to overthrow [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

A General Motors scientist, [[Dina Morgan]], made contact with the Autobots [[Flash (Movie)|Flash]] and [[Ridge]], and learnt about [[energon]]. She said in a report that energon could be ''the'' fuel of the 21st Century, but that got her targeted by Mainframe. She was used as bait to lure Bumblebee into a trap. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Chevy Autobots}}

'''Autobot types'''
[[File:Silveradomovie.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|"I'm not Dropkick, I swear."]]
* [[Avalanche]]
* [[Aveo]]
* [[Cobalt]]
* [[Equinox]]
* [[HHR]]
* [[Impala]]
* [[Silverado]]
{{-}}

====Transformers (2007) film====
[[File:Movie2007 Jazz dealership.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Why buy? When you can be!]][[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] is very impressed by the Pontiac Solstice on a turntable in a GM dealer's showroom. So he transforms into one! {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers (2007)}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1 & 2 (unlicensed)===
'''Chevrolet'''
[[File:RoadRage-toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Wings, missile launchers, and robot mode not standard.]]
* [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] - {{w|Chevrolet Bel Air|Bel Air}} hot rod
* [[Windbreaker]] - {{w|Third Generation Chevrolet Camaro|Camaro Z28}}
* [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Bluestreak]] - Fourth Generation Camaro
* [[Road Rage (G1)|Road Rage]] - {{w|Chevrolet Corvette C3|Corvette C3}}
* [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] - Corvette C3
* [[Skram (G2)|Skram]] - Corvette C3 hot rod
* [[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]] - {{w|Chevrolet Corvette C4|Corvette C4}}
* [[Motorhead (Decepticon)|Motorhead]] - Corvette C4
* [[Detour (G1)|Detour]] - Corvette Indy
* [[Drench (G1)|Drench]] - Corvette Indy

'''Pontiac'''
* [[Punch (G1)|Punch/Counterpunch]] - {{w|Pontiac Fiero|Fiero}}
:'''{{w|Pontiac Firebird|Firebird Trans Am, Third Generation}}'''
* [[Camaro]] (!)
* [[Gunrunner (Zone)|Gunrunner]]
* [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]]
* [[Rook (Universe)|Rook]]
* [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]]
* [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]

===Robots in Disguise (unlicensed)===
* [[Side Swipe (RID)|Side Swipe]] - {{w|Chevrolet Camaro (fourth generation)|Fourth Generation Camaro}}

===Alternators/Binaltech===
The 2004 {{w|Chevrolet Corvette C5|Corvette C5 Z06}} was licensed.

* [[Tracks (G1)|Autobot Tracks]]
* [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Battle Ravage]]
* [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]

===Universe (2003)===
* [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], the only case of a new-mold Transformer produced as an [[exclusive]]. ({{w|Chevrolet Aveo|T250 Chevrolet Aveo}})

===Transformers (2007)===
[[File:Movie Ironhide PremiumVoyager toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Triggerhappy robot not an option.]]
'''[[Transformers (film)|Film]]'''

* [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (2007 {{w|Pontiac Solstice}})
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (1976 & 2006 Chevrolet Camaro Concept)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (2007 {{w|Chevrolet Kodiak|GMC Topkick}})
* [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] (2007 {{w|Hummer H2}})

'''[[Battle for the Allspark]]/[[Transformers The Game]]'''

* [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] (Based upon 2007 {{w|Chevrolet Silverado}})
* [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] (Based upon 2007 {{w|Chevrolet Cobalt}})
* [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (Based upon 2007 {{w|Cadillac Escalade}})

===Revenge of the Fallen===
* [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (2009 {{w|Corvette Stingray (concept car)|Corvette Stingray Concept}})
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (2010 {{w|Chevrolet Volt}})
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] ({{w|Daewoo Matiz|Chevrolet Beat Concept}})
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] ({{w|Chevrolet Trax (concept car)|Chevrolet Trax Concept}})
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===Dark of the Moon===
* [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]], [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]], [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (Heavily modified {{w|Chevrolet Impala#NASCAR|Chevrolet Impala NASCAR stock car}})
* [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (Modified {{w|Chevrolet Suburban|GMT900 Chevrolet Suburban}})
* Skids, Mudflap ({{w|Daewoo Matiz#Third generation|Chevrolet Spark}})
* Sideswipe ({{w|Corvette Stingray (concept car)|Corvette Stingray Concept}})
* Ironhide (GMC Topkick)
* Ratchet (Hummer H2)
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===Age of Extinction===
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] - {{w|Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)|modified 2014 Camaro SS}}
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] - {{w|Chevrolet Corvette (seventh generation)|Corvette Stingray C7}}

===The Last Knight===
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] - {{w|Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)|custom-built 2016 Camaro SS}}
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] - {{w|hevrolet Corvette (seventh generation)|Corvette Stingray C7}}

==Bigger Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Jazz''' (2007 Pontiac Solstice)

:In association with [[Hasbro]], [[DreamWorks]], and GM (whew), {{w|Maxim (magazine)|''Maxim'' magazine}} held a "Win Jazz" contest where one lucky reader would win a silver 2007 Pontiac Solstice equipped with the options used for [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] in [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']], including the custom hardtop and spoiler otherwise never available on the [[2007]] model.
{{-}}
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[[File:Movie MonroeTopkickIronhideEdition.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|What do you mean there are no cannons?]]
*'''GMC Topkick 4500 Ironhide Edition''' (model year 2008)

:This was a production line variant of the {{w|Chevrolet Kodiak|GMC Topkick C4500}} crew cab medium-duty truck in black with the modifications Dreamworks made for the character [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], though it retains the stock large side-view mirrors and orange lights. The modifications were done by [http://www.monroetruck.com/index.asp Monroe Truck Equipment].

:Production on the GMC Topkick truck ceased when General Motors exited the medium-duty truck market in 2009.
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[File:ChevyCamaroTransformersSpecialEdition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition''' (2009)

:Starting [[June 1]], [[2009]], Chevrolet began taking orders for the Bumblebee Edition package for the 2009/2010 Chevy Camaro. The package consists of Rally Yellow exterior color with black "Bumblebee" stripes and "''Transformers''" badging on the wheel center caps, sill plates and embroidered console lid. The package was available for Camaro LT and SS models.

:Production of the Transformers Special Edition ceased on [[January 12]], [[2010]], and with an estimated 1,500 Camaro to have been produced straight from order workbenches.<ref>[http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48563 "Camaro changes - Aqua Blue and Transformers Edition to end; high wing spoiler; hurst". Camaro5.com]</ref> Though production for this full package (with an order of a new Camaro) has ceased, the individual parts that made up the package can still be purchased through authorised GM accessory dealers. However, inspection of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) would reveal if the Camaro was a true Transformers Special Edition or an after-market clone.

{{-}}

===Dark of the Moon===
[[File:ChevyCamaro2012TransformersSpecialEdition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Chevrolet Camaro 2012 Transformers Special Edition''' (2011)

:In conjunction with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', Chevrolet began taking orders for the 2012 Transformers Special Edition package for the Chevy Camaro in July, 2011, with vehicles arriving at dealers in the U.S. and Canada in September of the same year. Based upon the Bumblebee Camaro prop as it appears in ''Dark of the Moon'', the package consists of Rally Yellow exterior color with black rally stripes that stretch over the hood, roof, decklid and a ''Dark of the Moon'' -inspired high-wing rear spoiler; 20-inch, black-painted wheels with performance tires, and Autobot Shield logos on the center caps and front quarter panels.

[[File:ChevyCamaro2012TransformersSpecialEdition optionals.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67]]

:Inside, the package has a black leather interior accented with yellow stitching on the instrument panel, center console, armrests and seats. Autobot Shield logos are embroidered on the front headrests, as well as the center console lid.

:Additionally, two dealer-installed options are available: exclusive, 21-inch, black-painted wheels and a black ground-effects package.
{{-}}

[[File:ChevySparkTransformersEdition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Chevrolet Spark Transformers Edition''' (2011)

:Produced in a limited run of 1000 units for the South Korean market, the Chevrolet Spark ''Transformers'' Edition features a black paint scheme with orange racing stripes based upon Mudflap's prop (that was cut from) ''Dark of the Moon'', an aero kit with side skirts, 15-inch glossy black wheels, and various Autobot and Transformers sigils and branding.

:Pricing in South Korea was announced at 11,823.00 won for a manual transmission or 13,326.00 for an automatic.

{{-}}

==Notes==
* [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Generation 1 Megatron]] would have been a licensed Cadillac XLR in the [[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]] line had sales justified more toys for 2007.

==External links==
*[http://www.gm.com/ General Motors corporate website]

==References==
<references />
[[Category:Alternators]]
[[Category:Companies]]
[[Category:Movie]]

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New logo for the automobile manufacturing company [[General Motors]].

Milton (planet)

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{{disambig2|the planet from ''Beast Wars Neo''|the BotBot|Milton (BotBots)}}

[[File:Planet Milton.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Probably a planet [[Milton (BotBots)|Milton]] would be interested in. ]]
'''Milton''' (ミルトン ''Miruton'') is a planet.

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon===
{{storylink|The Stolen Capsules}}

===''The AllSpark Almanac''===
Milton was an unclaimed organic planet in the [[Milky Way]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

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[[Category:Animated planets]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Neo planets]]

Transformers: Energon (cartoon)

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[[File:TransEnergonTitle.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm looking pretty good [[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|NOW]], aren't I?]]
'''''Transformers: Energon''''', known as '''''Transformers: Super Link''''' (トランスフォーマースーパーリンク) in Japan, is a cartoon series produced by [[Actas Inc.]] and [[Studio A-CAT]]. It aired in the US from January 2004 to June 2005 for <s>52</s> 51 episodes, in support of the toyline of the same name. It is a direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'' and forms the second part of the "[[Unicron Trilogy]]", to be followed by ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]''.

The show takes place ten years after the finale of ''Armada'', opening in an age of peace on Cybertron and Earth which is destined not to last long. ''Energon'' pits the Autobots against an array of villains: the reborn [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], the barely functional [[Unicron]], and the mysterious [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] and his [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] minions.

''Energon'', like ''Armada'', was written and animated in Japan and dubbed in [[Canada]] for US consumption. The series introduced to Transformers cartoons the technique of combining cel-shaded [[Computer-generated imagery|computer animation]] with 2D hand-drawn animation, creating a fusion between the CGI of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''/''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Machines]]'' and traditionally animated series such as ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Car Robots/Robots in Disguise]]''.

For ''Super Link'', "[[Taiyō no Transform!!]]" plays as its opening [[Japanese themes|theme]] and "[[Calling You]]" for its ending theme.

:''Preceded by: [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]''
:''Followed by: [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]''

==Characters==
Note: Many characters from Armada are present and not listed below, particularly the Mini-Cons; that being said, they are far less... important now. (Ex: Kicker's constant use of the Street Action Mini-Cons while barely giving any regard to them.)
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
'''Main Cast'''

*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ([[Garry Chalk]])
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] ([[Brent Miller]])
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno/Roadblock]] ([[Michael Daingerfield]])
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] ([[Matt Hill]])
*[[Jetfire (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Jetfire]] ([[Scott McNeil]])
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Dagger/Wing Saber]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
*[[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (Scott McNeil)

'''Team Rodimus'''

*[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] ([[Paul Dobson]]/[[Brian Dobson]])
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] ([[Alistair Abell]])
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] ([[Ward Perry]])

'''Team Bulkhead'''

*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] ([[French Tickner]])
*[[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] ([[Doron Bell, Jr.]])
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] ([[Ty Olsson]])

'''[[Omnicon]]s'''

*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] ([[Sharon Alexander]])
*[[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] ([[Michael Dobson]])
*[[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] ([[Terry Klassen]])
*[[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (Scott McNeil)

'''Combiner teams'''

*[[Air Team]]
**[[Superion Maximus]] ([[Paul Dobson]])
**[[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]]
**[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]]
**[[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]]
**[[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]]
**[[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]]

'''Others'''
*[[Padlock (Energon)|Padlock]] ([[Ron Halder]])
*[[Autobot nurse]]s (?)
*[[Rhyming Omnicon fanboys]] ([[Tony Sampson]])

|c2=
'''Main Cast'''

*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron/Galvatron]] ([[David Kaye]]/[[Richard Newman]])
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus/Snow Cat]] ([[Don Brown]])
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] ([[Alvin Sanders]])
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] ([[Michael Dobson]])
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave/Mirage]] ([[Doug Parker]])
*[[Shockblast]] ([[Brian Drummond]])
*[[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]] ([[Terry Klassen]])

'''Combiner teams'''

*[[Construction Team]]
**[[Constructicon Maximus]] (Don Brown)
**[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]]
**[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]]
**[[Duststorm (Energon)|Duststorm]]
**[[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]]
**[[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]]

*[[Destruction Team]]
**[[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] ([[Trevor Devall]])
**[[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]]
**[[Blackout (combiner)|Blackout]]
**[[Blight (Energon)|Blight]]
**[[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]]
**[[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]]

'''[[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]]'''

*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
*[[Battle Ravage]]/[[Command Ravage]]
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]/[[Blackout (Terrorcon)|Blackout]]
*[[Cruellock]]
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]

|c3=
'''Regulars'''
*[[Kicker Jones]] ([[Brad Swaile]])
*[[Misha Miramond]] ([[Ellen Kennedy]])
*[[Brian Jones]] ([[Ron Halder]])
*[[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] ([[Tabitha St. Germain]])
*[[Carlos Lopez]] ([[Matt Hill]])
*[[Miranda Jones]] ([[Nicole Oliver]])
*[[Rad White]] ([[Kirby Morrow]])
*[[Sally Jones]] (Nicole Oliver)

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*[[Alpha Quintesson]] ([[Trevor Devall]])
*[[Primus]] ([[Ron Halder]])
*[[Unicron]] ([[Mark Acheson]])

|nonumbering=true
}}

==Episodes==
{{main|List of Energon episodes}}

{{collist|4|
#[[Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City]]
#[[Energon Stars]]
#[[Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok]] {{sic}}
#[[Megatron's Sword]]
#[[The New Cybertron City]]
#[[Megatron Resurrected]]
#[[Megatron Raid]]
#[[Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary]]
#[[Battle of the Asteroid Belt]]
#[[Energon Tower (episode)|Energon Tower]]
#[[The Legend of Rodimus]]
#[[Crisis in Jungle City]]
#[[Kicker Beware!]]
#[[Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid]]
#[[Rodimus Friend or Foe?]]
#[[Go for Unicron!]]
#[[The Return of Demolishor]]
#[[A Tale of Two Heros]]
#[[Battle Stations]]
#[[Alpha Q: Identity]]
#[[Shockblast: Rampage]]
#[[Survival Instincts]]
#[[Each One Fights...]]
#[[Unicron Unleashed]]
#[[Open Fire!]]
#[[Ripped Up Space]]
#[[Team Optimus Prime]]{{dag|red}}
#[[Protection]]
#[[Imprisoned Inferno|Improsoned Inferno]] {{sic}}
#[[Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet]]
#[[Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead]]
#[[Farewell Inferno]] [[Return! Our Scorponok]]
#[[Crash Course]]
#[[Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme]]
#[[A Heroic Battle]]
#[[The Power of Unicron|The Power]]
#[[Optimus Supreme]]
#[[Unicron Perishes]]
#[[Ambition]]
#[[Wishes]]
#[[Galvatron!]]
#[[Break Through]]
#[[Distribution]]
#[[The Omega Train]]
#[[Decepticon Army|Deception Army]]
#[[Ironhide Team]]
#[[Formidable]]
#[[Galvatron Terror]]
#[[Destructive Power]]
#[[Spark (episode)|Spark]]
#[[The Sun]]
}}
{{dag|red}} ''[[Clip show]]'' 
"Return! Our Scorponok" was to be "Scorponok's Scars", but it never aired and was probably never dubbed. It is not considered to exist in the English version of the series.

==Criticisms==
{{bigquote|Something cool ''finally'' happened!|[[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] announces that the series is over.<ref>No, really! In every preview for ''Super Link'', Alpha Q promised the audience that "Something cool might happen" in the next episode. When the series ended, he finally declared that the promised coolness had, at last, come to pass. He might be crazy, but he's not ''entirely'' wrong in the head.</ref>}}

The fiction of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] got off to a bad start with the ''Armada'' cartoon, and many fans had hopes that ''Energon'' would be a return to glory. Alas, it was not to be; ''Energon'', the televisual representation of Transformers for its 20th anniversary year, is widely considered the worst Transformers cartoon televised in the United States.

===Conceptual and storytelling flaws===
====Plotting====
The primary flaw of ''Energon'' is that it simply does not have enough plot to fill 52 episodes. The first half of the series moves at a respectable pace, and around episode #20, the villains achieve their objective — the restoration of Unicron. However, because there are another 32 episodes to fill, an attack by the Autobots and their allies [[Battle Stations|deactivates Unicron]]. The storyline is then essentially ''repeated'' for twenty more episodes until Unicron is reactivated ''again'' and [[Unicron Perishes|destroyed ''again'']]. But even then, there are ''still'' thirteen more episodes to go, and with the ''driving aspect of the plot'' destroyed, viewers are served up a virtually pointless storyline full of [[To sell toys|repaints and combiners]], which added nothing to what had already taken place.

Individual episodes are likewise padded out with time-killing scenes such as [[stock footage]] sequences, generally a minimum of three per episode. An ''incredible'' amount of time is consumed in communication and report scenes, in which the characters stand around in front of video screens and [[Team Optimus Prime|tell one another things that the viewers already know]].

====Character de-evolution====
The series takes a ''very'' dismissive attitude towards characters and their development. Except for [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (who survives the series and resolves his long-running feud with [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]), the writers seemed unable to carry personal subplots and conflicts through to any conclusion. Instead, they would either quietly drop these opportunities for character development, or (much more gallingly) the characters would die and/or get mindwiped, so the stories would not ''have'' to be resolved. Examples:

*Demolishor's uncertainty with the Decepticon cause? "Resolved" by having him sacrifice himself to save Megatron, then having Megatron resurrect him with no memories.
*Inferno's struggle against Megatron's Decepticon programming? Brought to an end by having him kill himself, then be resurrected, only to do ''absolutely nothing'' for the rest of the series.
*Kicker's hatred of Transformers? Vanishes with no explanation after roughly two episodes, save for the occasional kick to Ironhide.
*Rodimus and Optimus Prime's ideological feud over whether Unicron should be destroyed? Rodimus puts himself under Optimus's command for the mission to defeat Galvatron, and the argument never comes up again.
*Wing Saber's dedication to capturing Shockblast? Well, he captures him . . . but when Shockblast escapes again, Wing Saber doesn't say a word.
*Starscream's standout character development in ''Armada''? Thrown out the window once he's resurrected with the only explanation given being that he's brought back "incomplete." None of the characters who knew him in ''Armada'' say a word about it including Alexis, the human with the closest bond to Starscream. Alexis and Starscream don't even have so much as one scene with each other.

Many similar examples exist.

====Promoting toys====
Of course, any Transformers series exists [[to sell toys]], but in promoting the abilities and gimmicks of its toyline, ''Energon'' frequently ignored common sense and turned the toy commercial tendencies up to 11.

[[File:Carsinspace.jpg|thumb|Cars in SSPPAAAAACCCCEE!!!.]]
In choosing to set most of its action in the void of space, ''Energon'' foolishly robbed the Transformers of any real reason to ''transform.'' They can all happily fly in robot mode (in space, on planets, anywhere), inviting the question of why transformation is necessary. But, to promote the fact that the toys transform, characters would routinely change to vehicle mode anyway, even in outer space. Cue innumerable scenes of cars, trucks, and snowmobiles ''driving through space.'' Characters would even transform to vehicle mode on the ground, and then ''drive away into the air''. Everyone could control their flight with no problem in either form, completely invalidating the need for any variety in [[alternate mode]]. Conversely, on occasions when it might make sense to transform to a speedy vehicle form for fast or long-distance travel, characters often choose to run to where they're going instead.

Whereas the English version of the series takes its name from the central plot element (the collection of Energon), the Japanese version, ''Super Link,'' takes its name from the main thematic concept/[[gimmick]]: Autobots [[powerlinx]]ing. The Japanese version of the show contained a lot of waffling about the symbolic nature of this ("Even when one heart is weak, together, we are strong!"). Unfortunately, the fact remains that, almost without exception, these combinations are used in straight firefights, where combining two soldiers into one means ''fewer guns to fire at the enemy.'' Further, the resulting combined soldier rarely shows any sign of enhanced firepower.

Further failing to advertise the combining gimmick are the "Maximus" combiner teams. For about 90% of their screen time, the three giants are seen in ''only'' their combined super robot modes, rarely splitting into individual vehicles. The central torso units are seen as individual robots for perhaps 5 seconds in the entire series, and the show doesn't even acknowledge that the limbs could ''be'' individuals.

===Production flaws===
====Art and animation====
[[File:Scorponok blacklines.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Rescale what now?]]
''Energon'', animated by [[Actas Inc.]] and [[Studio A-CAT]], introduced a new concept to Transformers cartoons: the blending of CGI with traditional hand-drawn animation. The animators rendered the Transformer characters in cel-shaded CGI while animating humans and other aspects of the show through traditional means. On the plus side, this allowed for a consistently high level of hand-drawn animation quality (especially enjoyable after the often scattershot quality of ''Armada''). In particular, the show uses the CGI to show many characters in motion at once, often with a high frame rate that gives them a very fluid appearance (for example, the many charges of the [[Battle Ravage]] Terrorcon drones, replete with numerous stamping legs and bobbing heads and tails.)

On the other hand, the CGI animation is positively primitive. Characters possess no sense of weight and cannot move in any manner but the most basic. Even ''walking'' is a challenge for characters with bulky models, like Ironhide, who is often reduced to swinging his arms and legs back and forth while sliding along a predetermined path. The black-line outlines of character models were often not rescaled for different shots, resulting in the characters sometimes appearing as indecipherable masses of heavy black lines.

[[File:GuessIronhidesEmotion.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|The above images feature: A horrified Ironhide witnessing Demolishor's death; a surprised Ironhide asking a question; a determined Ironhide charging into battle, and a fighting-mad Ironhide striking a decisive blow. Can you figure out which is which?]]
[[File:Energon InfernoImprisoned torture.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Are you @&#%$ kidding me?!]]
Additionally, "emotion" is nonexistent; the blank-faced CGI models could not easily display any [[Dull surprise|facial expressions beyond "mouth open" and "mouth closed."]] Numerous characters don't ''have'' facial animation, even ones with mouths. Most prominent among these is Alpha Q, who has ''no facial animation at all'' even though he's basically nothing but four faces. In some cases, when a character needed to emote visibly (Megatron's pronounced yawning, Inferno's [[Imprisoned Inferno|tortured screaming]]), or to do something visually dynamic ([[Jungle Planet (episode)|acrobatic transformation]]), [[Munetaka Abe]] would pick up the animation slack, and the CGI would actually be ''replaced'' with hand-drawn animation just because it ''looked more impressive''. Does that seem ''right'' to you?

Also, the show's CGI compares very poorly with ''Beast Wars'' and ''Beast Machines,'' both of which came out ''years'' previously, both of which were ''fully'' CGI (without the crutch of hand-drawn animation to fall back on), and both of which had characters who boasted complex, nuanced facial expressions and fluid, constant body language — even [[Diagnostic Drone|the ones with utterly inhuman faces and bodies]]. The only way to spare the animators' reputation is to assume that Energon's budget was minuscule in comparison—and, to be scrupulously fair, ''Beast Wars'' was one of the most expensive animated television programs ever made at the time.

Even within the limits of the animation, many bad editing, design, and lighting choices make the series difficult to follow visually. Unicron's body — primarily black, to match his ''Energon'' redeco toy — is frequently lost against the blackness of space. When Alpha Q energizes Unicron's head, it becomes the [[Energon Orb]], with no visual indication as to what it used to be. Scenes set underground or within Unicron's body are commonly underlit, to the point that the characters can't even be distinguished. Strange elements such as the [[Rift|rift in space]] are inconsistently animated and described by the characters, making it difficult to figure out what they are.

====Editing====
[[File:E3 titlecard.jpg|thumb|left|Anyone who's got a spare "o" and needs an "i"?]]
At times, ''Energon'' tends to flow like a single feature-length film... a film that has been mercilessly chopped up into 22-minute segments. Thus, confusing, unclear elements like the [[Rift|rift in space]] and [[Unicron]]'s dark, partially re-energized body are routinely shown in closeup without any introductory establishing shots, making it extraordinarily unclear what's happening or where for the viewer who's just watching one particular episode by itself. To be a ''little'' bit fairer, this "chopped-up film" sensation is not exactly uncommon in Japanese animated series with a defined length, but ''Energon'' is a good example of the method at its very worst.

[[File:Improsonedinferno.jpg|thumb|Yeah, why?]]
The show's scene editing also tends to be very abrupt and choppy. Battle animation in particular routinely cuts between numerous, very short scenes, showing several simultaneous but unrelated events as if the viewer must be kept up to date on ''all'' of them in real-time. This makes it difficult to grasp the significance of ''any'' of the events shown. When boiled down, this editing style often serves to mask the fact that not much is happening.

To make things worse for the credibility of the editors, "[[Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok]]", "[[A Tale of Two Heros]]", "[[Imprisoned Inferno|Improsoned Inferno]]", and "[[Decepticon Army|Deception Army]]" all have blatant spelling errors '''''in the titles!''''' Making it more annoying is that only the latter two of those four were corrected for the DVD release.
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====Music====
This is maybe the only good part of Energon... because the soundtracks for both versions are outstanding. The music created uses a combination of orchestral and synthesized sounds, and has pieces that can be used in any situation. Sadly one of the issues in Energon is the use of music that does not fit the tone of the scene; in "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]", the episode ends with triumphant music despite being a very somber event.

====Scripting and dubbing====
[[File:E1 titlecard.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''Why do we always come here I guess we'll never know It's like a kind of torture to have to watch the show!'']]
{{bigquote|We warped into another galaxy on the outer reaches of the solar system.|Kicker being a nincompoop|"[[The Return of Demolishor]]"}}
The original Japanese version of the show is, in short, sluggish and confusing... but at least the conversations make sense. Even that got lost when the show was ported for North American consumption.

The dub of ''Energon'' seems even ''more'' rushed than ''Armada,'' which was already known for being so hurried that dubbers were working with unfinished animation, got names wrong, and had moments of dialogue that didn't jibe with the action. ''Energon'' [[Battle of the Asteroid Belt|generally]] [[Spark_(episode)|got completed animation]], and ''usually'' got names right—but [[Misha Miramond|Misha]] gets three different names during the course of the show, and [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] are constantly confused.

The rushed dub script is full of mistranslations. Though some elements needed to be altered to suit a Western audience, it seems that many portions of the dub were never checked to see if they made logical sense. As a result, the script is stilted, perfunctory, and repetitive, constantly throwing in cliché, time-killing phrases like "We've gotta [repeat the plot which everyone already knows]", "Let's do it!", and "It's time to [perform some action that's already blatantly obvious]". There is arbitrary new dialogue (that seems to exist purely due to writers' carelessness) which ''does not match what is occurring onscreen''. The final result is a show with some bizarre non-sequiturs and more than a few moments of ''genuine nonsense.''
[[File:Energon AlphaQ with Megatron'sSword.JPG|thumb|right|250px|This is no ordinary blade. This is the Star Saber!]]
To cite just one example: at the start of "[[Team Optimus Prime]]", Dr. Jones says, in a frustrated tone, "I ''can't'' get back the energon I sent to Kicker. That's ''impossible!''" The entire notion of "getting it back" is absurd on the surface, akin to trying to get back water that went down a drain; saying that not getting it back is ''impossible'' is even more ridiculous; and further, the original dialog is a passive lament, more along the lines of "It's not like that energon I sent is ever coming back." Similar examples exist in nearly every single episode of the show.

Outside of these accidents, there are also some strange ''deliberate'' changes, chief among them the tendency for [[Primus]] to be intermittently ignored. In one episode, Primus would be dubbed accurately, talking with other characters normally, while in the next, he would be deliberately edited out, with his lines erased or given to other characters, and references to him replaced with "the core". Other odd instances include Terrorcon drones having spoken lines randomly inserted in some scenes, never attributed to a particular Terrorcon; a strange tendency for various characters to exclaim that "[[Unicron]] is coming to life!" every time Unicron's body is manipulated by other characters, and a steadfast refusal to acknowledge the deaths of any characters.

Given all of this, the quality of voice acting frequently suffers throughout the show. This can be a common result of the antiseptic ADR (Additional Dialogue Recording) environment, where actors perform solo, with no one to play off of. But ''Energon'' is particularly bad in this regard. Lead talents such as [[Garry Chalk]] and [[David Kaye]] still turn in strong performances, but actors for many of the secondary characters struggle to make something of the material they're given, often sounding flat and uninspired, or just confused. There are many times when ''all'' the actors have no idea what their lines mean in the greater scheme of things, nor any idea of what they're talking about; the Dr. Jones quote cited above is also an example of this problem.

There's also a pronounced amount of "filling dead air," with characters talking from offscreen simply to make noise where there was none originally. Take a drink every time someone goes "Uhh?" to break the silence, and you'll be hammered by the first commercial break.

{{bigquote|I really wish they would put this terrible series out on DVD. Not because I really want to watch it again, but because it would fill that unsightly gap between Armada and Cybertron with unsightly content.|The nicest words ever spoken about the Energon cartoon, [http://tinyurl.com/5tuucc "Gustavo!", August 2008]}}

==Home video releases==
===''Super Link''===
[[File:Tf superlink vol 01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Still a mess, but now in a language you can't understand!]]
{{main|Interchannel}}

The ''Super Link'' version of ''Energon'' was released on DVD by Interchannel in [[Japan]] while the series was still on the air.

*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 001 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 002 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 003 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 004 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 005 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 006 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 007 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 008 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 009 (2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 010 (2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 011 (2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 012 ([[April 20]] 2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 013 (2005)

{{main|Geneon Universal Entertainment}}
Geneon Universal Entertainment will release the entire episodes in one set, with corrected & enhanced animation.
*''Transformer: Super Link'' DVD Set (2016)
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===''Energon''===
[[File:Energon Ultimate Collection DVD.jpg|thumb|100px]]
{{main|Paramount Pictures}}
When Paramount Home Entertainment released a handful of ''Energon'' collections on VHS and DVD in 2004 and 2005, several episodes were re-dubbed to fix numerous mistakes that occurred in the episodes that were broadcast, as well as throwing in some new dialogue.
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 1: The Battle for Energon'' ([[June 27]], 2004)
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 2: The Return of Megatron'' (2004)
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 3: Shockblast Unleashed'' (2005)
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 4: Omega Supreme'' (2005)
*''Transformers: Energon—The Ultimate Collection'' (2008)
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{{main|Shout! Factory}}
Shout! Factory released the complete series on a seven-disc DVD set, plus an individual volume release of the first disc from the complete set, in 2014.
*''Transformers Energon'': The Complete Series (2014)
*''Transformers Energon'': Volume One (2014)
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==Foreign names==
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Néngliàng Jīngtǐ''''' (China, 变形金刚：能量晶体, "Transformers: Energy Crystal")

==Footnotes==
<references />

==External links==
*{{w|lang=ja|トランスフォーマースーパーリンク|''Transformers: Super Link'' at the Japanese Wikipedia}}

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Transformers: Energon (cartoon)

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[[File:TransEnergonTitle.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm looking pretty good [[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|NOW]], aren't I?]]
'''''Transformers: Energon''''', known as '''''Transformers: Super Link''''' (トランスフォーマースーパーリンク) in Japan, is a cartoon series produced by [[Actas Inc.]] and [[Studio A-CAT]]. It aired in the US from January 2004 to June 2005 for <s>52</s> 51 episodes, in support of the toyline of the same name. It is a direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'' and forms the second part of the "[[Unicron Trilogy]]", to be followed by ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]''.

The show takes place ten years after the finale of ''Armada'', opening in an age of peace on Cybertron and Earth which is destined not to last long. ''Energon'' pits the Autobots against an array of villains: the reborn [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], the barely functional [[Unicron]], and the mysterious [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] and his [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] minions.

''Energon'', like ''Armada'', was written and animated in Japan and dubbed in [[Canada]] for US consumption. The series introduced to Transformers cartoons the technique of combining cel-shaded [[Computer-generated imagery|computer animation]] with 2D hand-drawn animation, creating a fusion between the CGI of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''/''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Machines]]'' and traditionally animated series such as ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Car Robots/Robots in Disguise]]''.

For ''Super Link'', "[[Taiyō no Transform!!]]" plays as its opening [[Japanese themes|theme]] and "[[Calling You]]" for its ending theme.

:''Preceded by: [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]''
:''Followed by: [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]''

==Characters==
Note: Many characters from Armada are present and not listed below, particularly the Mini-Cons; that being said, they are far less... important now. (Ex: Kicker's constant use of the Street Action Mini-Cons while barely giving any regard to them.)
{{featuredcharacters
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'''Main Cast'''

*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ([[Garry Chalk]])
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] ([[Brent Miller]])
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno/Roadblock]] ([[Michael Daingerfield]])
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] ([[Matt Hill]])
*[[Jetfire (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Jetfire]] ([[Scott McNeil]])
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Dagger/Wing Saber]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
*[[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (Scott McNeil)

'''Team Rodimus'''

*[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] ([[Paul Dobson]]/[[Brian Dobson]])
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] ([[Alistair Abell]])
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] ([[Ward Perry]])

'''Team Bulkhead'''

*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] ([[French Tickner]])
*[[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] ([[Doron Bell, Jr.]])
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] ([[Ty Olsson]])

'''[[Omnicon]]s'''

*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] ([[Sharon Alexander]])
*[[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] ([[Michael Dobson]])
*[[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] ([[Terry Klassen]])
*[[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (Scott McNeil)

'''Combiner teams'''

*[[Air Team]]
**[[Superion Maximus]] ([[Paul Dobson]])
**[[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]]
**[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]]
**[[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]]
**[[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]]
**[[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]]

'''Others'''
*[[Padlock (Energon)|Padlock]] ([[Ron Halder]])
*[[Autobot nurse]]s (?)
*[[Rhyming Omnicon fanboys]] ([[Tony Sampson]])

|c2=
'''Main Cast'''

*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron/Galvatron]] ([[David Kaye]]/[[Richard Newman]])
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus/Snow Cat]] ([[Don Brown]])
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] ([[Alvin Sanders]])
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] ([[Michael Dobson]])
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave/Mirage]] ([[Doug Parker]])
*[[Shockblast]] ([[Brian Drummond]])
*[[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]] ([[Terry Klassen]])

'''Combiner teams'''

*[[Construction Team]]
**[[Constructicon Maximus]] (Don Brown)
**[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]]
**[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]]
**[[Duststorm (Energon)|Duststorm]]
**[[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]]
**[[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]]

*[[Destruction Team]]
**[[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] ([[Trevor Devall]])
**[[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]]
**[[Blackout (combiner)|Blackout]]
**[[Blight (Energon)|Blight]]
**[[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]]
**[[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]]

'''[[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]]'''

*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
*[[Battle Ravage]]/[[Command Ravage]]
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]/[[Blackout (Terrorcon)|Blackout]]
*[[Cruellock]]
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]

|c3=
'''Regulars'''
*[[Kicker Jones]] ([[Brad Swaile]])
*[[Misha Miramond]] ([[Ellen Kennedy]])
*[[Brian Jones]] ([[Ron Halder]])
*[[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] ([[Tabitha St. Germain]])
*[[Carlos Lopez]] ([[Matt Hill]])
*[[Miranda Jones]] ([[Nicole Oliver]])
*[[Rad White]] ([[Kirby Morrow]])
*[[Sally Jones]] (Nicole Oliver)

|c4=
*[[Alpha Quintesson]] ([[Trevor Devall]])
*[[Primus]] ([[Ron Halder]])
*[[Unicron]] ([[Mark Acheson]])

|nonumbering=true
}}

==Episodes==
{{main|List of Energon episodes}}

{{collist|4|
#[[Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City]]
#[[Energon Stars]]
#[[Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok]] {{sic}}
#[[Megatron's Sword]]
#[[The New Cybertron City]]
#[[Megatron Resurrected]]
#[[Megatron Raid]]
#[[Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary]]
#[[Battle of the Asteroid Belt]]
#[[Energon Tower (episode)|Energon Tower]]
#[[The Legend of Rodimus]]
#[[Crisis in Jungle City]]
#[[Kicker Beware!]]
#[[Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid]]
#[[Rodimus Friend or Foe?]]
#[[Go for Unicron!]]
#[[The Return of Demolishor]]
#[[A Tale of Two Heros]]
#[[Battle Stations]]
#[[Alpha Q: Identity]]
#[[Shockblast: Rampage]]
#[[Survival Instincts]]
#[[Each One Fights...]]
#[[Unicron Unleashed]]
#[[Open Fire!]]
#[[Ripped Up Space]]
#[[Team Optimus Prime]]{{dag|red}}
#[[Protection]]
#[[Imprisoned Inferno|Improsoned Inferno]] {{sic}}
#[[Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet]]
#[[Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead]]
#[[Farewell Inferno]] [[Return! Our Scorponok]]
#[[Crash Course]]
#[[Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme]]
#[[A Heroic Battle]]
#[[The Power of Unicron|The Power]]
#[[Optimus Supreme]]
#[[Unicron Perishes]]
#[[Ambition]]
#[[Wishes]]
#[[Galvatron!]]
#[[Break Through]]
#[[Distribution]]
#[[The Omega Train]]
#[[Decepticon Army|Deception Army]]
#[[Ironhide Team]]
#[[Formidable]]
#[[Galvatron Terror]]
#[[Destructive Power]]
#[[Spark (episode)|Spark]]
#[[The Sun]]
}}
{{dag|red}} ''[[Clip show]]'' 
"Return! Our Scorponok" was to be "Scorponok's Scars", but it never aired and was probably never dubbed. It is not considered to exist in the English version of the series.

==Criticisms==
{{bigquote|Something cool ''finally'' happened!|[[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] announces that the series is over.<ref>No, really! In every preview for ''Super Link'', Alpha Q promised the audience that "Something cool might happen" in the next episode. When the series ended, he finally declared that the promised coolness had, at last, come to pass. He might be crazy, but he's not ''entirely'' wrong in the head.</ref>}}

The fiction of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] got off to a bad start with the ''Armada'' cartoon, and many fans had hopes that ''Energon'' would be a return to glory. Alas, it was not to be; ''Energon'', the televisual representation of Transformers for its 20th anniversary year, is widely considered the worst Transformers cartoon televised in the United States.

===Conceptual and storytelling flaws===
====Plotting====
The primary flaw of ''Energon'' is that it simply does not have enough plot to fill 52 episodes. The first half of the series moves at a respectable pace, and around episode #20, the villains achieve their objective — the restoration of Unicron. However, because there are another 32 episodes to fill, an attack by the Autobots and their allies [[Battle Stations|deactivates Unicron]]. The storyline is then essentially ''repeated'' for twenty more episodes until Unicron is reactivated ''again'' and [[Unicron Perishes|destroyed ''again'']]. But even then, there are ''still'' thirteen more episodes to go, and with the ''driving aspect of the plot'' destroyed, viewers are served up a virtually pointless storyline full of [[To sell toys|repaints and combiners]], which added nothing to what had already taken place.

Individual episodes are likewise padded out with time-killing scenes such as [[stock footage]] sequences, generally a minimum of three per episode. An ''incredible'' amount of time is consumed in communication and report scenes, in which the characters stand around in front of video screens and [[Team Optimus Prime|tell one another things that the viewers already know]].

====Character de-evolution====
The series takes a ''very'' dismissive attitude towards characters and their development. Except for [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (who survives the series and resolves his long-running feud with [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]), the writers seemed unable to carry personal subplots and conflicts through to any conclusion. Instead, they would either quietly drop these opportunities for character development, or (much more gallingly) the characters would die and/or get mindwiped, so the stories would not ''have'' to be resolved. Examples:

*Demolishor's uncertainty with the Decepticon cause? "Resolved" by having him sacrifice himself to save Megatron, then having Megatron resurrect him with no memories.
*Inferno's struggle against Megatron's Decepticon programming? Brought to an end by having him kill himself, then be resurrected, only to do ''absolutely nothing'' for the rest of the series.
*Kicker's hatred of Transformers? Vanishes with no explanation after roughly two episodes, save for the occasional kick to Ironhide.
*Rodimus and Optimus Prime's ideological feud over whether Unicron should be destroyed? Rodimus puts himself under Optimus's command for the mission to defeat Galvatron, and the argument never comes up again.
*Wing Saber's dedication to capturing Shockblast? Well, he captures him . . . but when Shockblast escapes again, Wing Saber doesn't say a word.
*Starscream's standout character development in ''Armada''? Thrown out the window once he's resurrected with the only explanation given being that he's brought back "incomplete." None of the characters who knew him in ''Armada'' say a word about it including Alexis, the human with the closest bond to Starscream. Alexis and Starscream don't even have so much as one scene with each other.

Many similar examples exist.

====Promoting toys====
Of course, any Transformers series exists [[to sell toys]], but in promoting the abilities and gimmicks of its toyline, ''Energon'' frequently ignored common sense and turned toy commercial tendencies up to 11.

[[File:Carsinspace.jpg|thumb|Cars in SSPPAAAAACCCCEE!!!.]]
In choosing to set most of its action in the void of space, ''Energon'' foolishly robbed the Transformers of any real reason to ''transform.'' They can all happily fly in robot mode (in space, on planets, anywhere), inviting the question of why transformation is necessary. But, to promote the fact that the toys transform, characters would routinely change to vehicle mode anyway, even in outer space. Cue innumerable scenes of cars, trucks, and snowmobiles ''driving through space.'' Characters would even transform to vehicle mode on the ground, and then ''drive away into the air''. Everyone could control their flight with no problem in either form, completely invalidating the need for any variety in [[alternate mode]]. Conversely, on occasions when it might make sense to transform to a speedy vehicle form for fast or long-distance travel, characters often choose to run to where they're going instead.

Whereas the English version of the series takes its name from the central plot element (the collection of Energon), the Japanese version, ''Super Link,'' takes its name from the main thematic concept/[[gimmick]]: Autobots [[powerlinx]]ing. The Japanese version of the show contained a lot of waffling about the symbolic nature of this ("Even when one heart is weak, together, we are strong!"). Unfortunately, the fact remains that, almost without exception, these combinations are used in straight firefights, where combining two soldiers into one means ''fewer guns to fire at the enemy.'' Further, the resulting combined soldier rarely shows any sign of enhanced firepower.

Further failing to advertise the combining gimmick are the "Maximus" combiner teams. For about 90% of their screen time, the three giants are seen in ''only'' their combined super robot modes, rarely splitting into individual vehicles. The central torso units are seen as individual robots for perhaps 5 seconds in the entire series, and the show doesn't even acknowledge that the limbs could ''be'' individuals.

===Production flaws===
====Art and animation====
[[File:Scorponok blacklines.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Rescale what now?]]
''Energon'', animated by [[Actas Inc.]] and [[Studio A-CAT]], introduced a new concept to Transformers cartoons: the blending of CGI with traditional hand-drawn animation. The animators rendered the Transformer characters in cel-shaded CGI while animating humans and other aspects of the show through traditional means. On the plus side, this allowed for a consistently high level of hand-drawn animation quality (especially enjoyable after the often scattershot quality of ''Armada''). In particular, the show uses the CGI to show many characters in motion at once, often with a high frame rate that gives them a very fluid appearance (for example, the many charges of the [[Battle Ravage]] Terrorcon drones, replete with numerous stamping legs and bobbing heads and tails.)

On the other hand, the CGI animation is positively primitive. Characters possess no sense of weight and cannot move in any manner but the most basic. Even ''walking'' is a challenge for characters with bulky models, like Ironhide, who is often reduced to swinging his arms and legs back and forth while sliding along a predetermined path. The black-line outlines of character models were often not rescaled for different shots, resulting in the characters sometimes appearing as indecipherable masses of heavy black lines.

[[File:GuessIronhidesEmotion.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|The above images feature: A horrified Ironhide witnessing Demolishor's death; a surprised Ironhide asking a question; a determined Ironhide charging into battle, and a fighting-mad Ironhide striking a decisive blow. Can you figure out which is which?]]
[[File:Energon InfernoImprisoned torture.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Are you @&#%$ kidding me?!]]
Additionally, "emotion" is nonexistent; the blank-faced CGI models could not easily display any [[Dull surprise|facial expressions beyond "mouth open" and "mouth closed."]] Numerous characters don't ''have'' facial animation, even ones with mouths. Most prominent among these is Alpha Q, who has ''no facial animation at all'' even though he's basically nothing but four faces. In some cases, when a character needed to emote visibly (Megatron's pronounced yawning, Inferno's [[Imprisoned Inferno|tortured screaming]]), or to do something visually dynamic ([[Jungle Planet (episode)|acrobatic transformation]]), [[Munetaka Abe]] would pick up the animation slack, and the CGI would actually be ''replaced'' with hand-drawn animation just because it ''looked more impressive''. Does that seem ''right'' to you?

Also, the show's CGI compares very poorly with ''Beast Wars'' and ''Beast Machines,'' both of which came out ''years'' previously, both of which were ''fully'' CGI (without the crutch of hand-drawn animation to fall back on), and both of which had characters who boasted complex, nuanced facial expressions and fluid, constant body language — even [[Diagnostic Drone|the ones with utterly inhuman faces and bodies]]. The only way to spare the animators' reputation is to assume that Energon's budget was minuscule in comparison—and, to be scrupulously fair, ''Beast Wars'' was one of the most expensive animated television programs ever made at the time.

Even within the limits of the animation, many bad editing, design, and lighting choices make the series difficult to follow visually. Unicron's body — primarily black, to match his ''Energon'' redeco toy — is frequently lost against the blackness of space. When Alpha Q energizes Unicron's head, it becomes the [[Energon Orb]], with no visual indication as to what it used to be. Scenes set underground or within Unicron's body are commonly underlit, to the point that the characters can't even be distinguished. Strange elements such as the [[Rift|rift in space]] are inconsistently animated and described by the characters, making it difficult to figure out what they are.

====Editing====
[[File:E3 titlecard.jpg|thumb|left|Anyone who's got a spare "o" and needs an "i"?]]
At times, ''Energon'' tends to flow like a single feature-length film... a film that has been mercilessly chopped up into 22-minute segments. Thus, confusing, unclear elements like the [[Rift|rift in space]] and [[Unicron]]'s dark, partially re-energized body are routinely shown in closeup without any introductory establishing shots, making it extraordinarily unclear what's happening or where for the viewer who's just watching one particular episode by itself. To be a ''little'' bit fairer, this "chopped-up film" sensation is not exactly uncommon in Japanese animated series with a defined length, but ''Energon'' is a good example of the method at its very worst.

[[File:Improsonedinferno.jpg|thumb|Yeah, why?]]
The show's scene editing also tends to be very abrupt and choppy. Battle animation in particular routinely cuts between numerous, very short scenes, showing several simultaneous but unrelated events as if the viewer must be kept up to date on ''all'' of them in real-time. This makes it difficult to grasp the significance of ''any'' of the events shown. When boiled down, this editing style often serves to mask the fact that not much is happening.

To make things worse for the credibility of the editors, "[[Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok]]", "[[A Tale of Two Heros]]", "[[Imprisoned Inferno|Improsoned Inferno]]", and "[[Decepticon Army|Deception Army]]" all have blatant spelling errors '''''in the titles!''''' Making it more annoying is that only the latter two of those four were corrected for the DVD release.
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====Music====
This is maybe the only good part of Energon... because the soundtracks for both versions are outstanding. The music created uses a combination of orchestral and synthesized sounds, and has pieces that can be used in any situation. Sadly one of the issues in Energon is the use of music that does not fit the tone of the scene; in "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]", the episode ends with triumphant music despite being a very somber event.

====Scripting and dubbing====
[[File:E1 titlecard.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''Why do we always come here I guess we'll never know It's like a kind of torture to have to watch the show!'']]
{{bigquote|We warped into another galaxy on the outer reaches of the solar system.|Kicker being a nincompoop|"[[The Return of Demolishor]]"}}
The original Japanese version of the show is, in short, sluggish and confusing... but at least the conversations make sense. Even that got lost when the show was ported for North American consumption.

The dub of ''Energon'' seems even ''more'' rushed than ''Armada,'' which was already known for being so hurried that dubbers were working with unfinished animation, got names wrong, and had moments of dialogue that didn't jibe with the action. ''Energon'' [[Battle of the Asteroid Belt|generally]] [[Spark_(episode)|got completed animation]], and ''usually'' got names right—but [[Misha Miramond|Misha]] gets three different names during the course of the show, and [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] are constantly confused.

The rushed dub script is full of mistranslations. Though some elements needed to be altered to suit a Western audience, it seems that many portions of the dub were never checked to see if they made logical sense. As a result, the script is stilted, perfunctory, and repetitive, constantly throwing in cliché, time-killing phrases like "We've gotta [repeat the plot which everyone already knows]", "Let's do it!", and "It's time to [perform some action that's already blatantly obvious]". There is arbitrary new dialogue (that seems to exist purely due to writers' carelessness) which ''does not match what is occurring onscreen''. The final result is a show with some bizarre non-sequiturs and more than a few moments of ''genuine nonsense.''
[[File:Energon AlphaQ with Megatron'sSword.JPG|thumb|right|250px|This is no ordinary blade. This is the Star Saber!]]
To cite just one example: at the start of "[[Team Optimus Prime]]", Dr. Jones says, in a frustrated tone, "I ''can't'' get back the energon I sent to Kicker. That's ''impossible!''" The entire notion of "getting it back" is absurd on the surface, akin to trying to get back water that went down a drain; saying that not getting it back is ''impossible'' is even more ridiculous; and further, the original dialog is a passive lament, more along the lines of "It's not like that energon I sent is ever coming back." Similar examples exist in nearly every single episode of the show.

Outside of these accidents, there are also some strange ''deliberate'' changes, chief among them the tendency for [[Primus]] to be intermittently ignored. In one episode, Primus would be dubbed accurately, talking with other characters normally, while in the next, he would be deliberately edited out, with his lines erased or given to other characters, and references to him replaced with "the core". Other odd instances include Terrorcon drones having spoken lines randomly inserted in some scenes, never attributed to a particular Terrorcon; a strange tendency for various characters to exclaim that "[[Unicron]] is coming to life!" every time Unicron's body is manipulated by other characters, and a steadfast refusal to acknowledge the deaths of any characters.

Given all of this, the quality of voice acting frequently suffers throughout the show. This can be a common result of the antiseptic ADR (Additional Dialogue Recording) environment, where actors perform solo, with no one to play off of. But ''Energon'' is particularly bad in this regard. Lead talents such as [[Garry Chalk]] and [[David Kaye]] still turn in strong performances, but actors for many of the secondary characters struggle to make something of the material they're given, often sounding flat and uninspired, or just confused. There are many times when ''all'' the actors have no idea what their lines mean in the greater scheme of things, nor any idea of what they're talking about; the Dr. Jones quote cited above is also an example of this problem.

There's also a pronounced amount of "filling dead air," with characters talking from offscreen simply to make noise where there was none originally. Take a drink every time someone goes "Uhh?" to break the silence, and you'll be hammered by the first commercial break.

{{bigquote|I really wish they would put this terrible series out on DVD. Not because I really want to watch it again, but because it would fill that unsightly gap between Armada and Cybertron with unsightly content.|The nicest words ever spoken about the Energon cartoon, [http://tinyurl.com/5tuucc "Gustavo!", August 2008]}}

==Home video releases==
===''Super Link''===
[[File:Tf superlink vol 01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Still a mess, but now in a language you can't understand!]]
{{main|Interchannel}}

The ''Super Link'' version of ''Energon'' was released on DVD by Interchannel in [[Japan]] while the series was still on the air.

*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 001 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 002 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 003 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 004 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 005 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 006 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 007 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 008 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 009 (2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 010 (2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 011 (2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 012 ([[April 20]] 2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 013 (2005)

{{main|Geneon Universal Entertainment}}
Geneon Universal Entertainment will release the entire episodes in one set, with corrected & enhanced animation.
*''Transformer: Super Link'' DVD Set (2016)
{{-}}

===''Energon''===
[[File:Energon Ultimate Collection DVD.jpg|thumb|100px]]
{{main|Paramount Pictures}}
When Paramount Home Entertainment released a handful of ''Energon'' collections on VHS and DVD in 2004 and 2005, several episodes were re-dubbed to fix numerous mistakes that occurred in the episodes that were broadcast, as well as throwing in some new dialogue.
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 1: The Battle for Energon'' ([[June 27]], 2004)
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 2: The Return of Megatron'' (2004)
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 3: Shockblast Unleashed'' (2005)
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 4: Omega Supreme'' (2005)
*''Transformers: Energon—The Ultimate Collection'' (2008)
{{-}}
{{main|Shout! Factory}}
Shout! Factory released the complete series on a seven-disc DVD set, plus an individual volume release of the first disc from the complete set, in 2014.
*''Transformers Energon'': The Complete Series (2014)
*''Transformers Energon'': Volume One (2014)
{{-}}

==Foreign names==
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Néngliàng Jīngtǐ''''' (China, 变形金刚：能量晶体, "Transformers: Energy Crystal")

==Footnotes==
<references />

==External links==
*{{w|lang=ja|トランスフォーマースーパーリンク|''Transformers: Super Link'' at the Japanese Wikipedia}}

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[[Category:Television series]]

Talk:Skids (G1)

2021-01-03T21:06:58Z

Supacool9: /* Masterpiece Skids is announced */

You know, considering the last time we see Skids, he's trying to leap into the past to stop Ravage from changing history, and next thing we know girls are kissing Transformers to give them powers, I think we should blame him. He totally screwed it all up. ''(This is tongue in cheek.)'' --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 15:41, 21 May 2006 (UTC)

:Is this article really still a stub? -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 06:15, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

==Skids' tiny fiction footprint==
On the strength of a vague memory, I dug up [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_thread/thread/765f970b15941bbd/47fe44a16a3c2dea this thread] on alt.toys.transformers. crazysteve presents pretty conclusive evidence that Skids was available in shops at the end of 1984 (I downloaded the PDF and blew up the relevant photo, available [http://www.oinkram.com/matthew/pics/skids1984.jpg here]) , but the discussion further down the thread is pretty interesting: Zobovor suggests that Skids' apparently anomalous position in the release schedule might explain why he was much less prominent in the cartoon and advertisements than characters such as Tracks and Red Alert. Basically, he fell into the cracks: he was tagged on at the end of the first wave and got forgotten about, and may also have been less readily available than other toys. This is guesswork to a large extent, but it's guesswork that makes a whole lot of sense, IMO at least. Is it worth mentioning here (if only by linking to the a.t.t. thread)? --[[User:Tribimat|Tribimat]] 17:07, 1 August 2009 (EDT)

==Henkei! Henkei!==

Just so's I'm clear: ''Generations'' 2009 is a G1 micro-continuity, and Skids and [[Screech (Generations)|Screech]] are from an unidentified second and third G1 continuity? --[[User:Xaaron|Xaaron]] 09:32, 26 January 2010 (EST)
:The Generations strips probably take place in the continuity of one the two Henkei comics, but it's hard to tell, given how little we've got to work with. And since Skids is familiar with Starscream's ghost, it seems fair to assume he originates in the G1 cartoon continuity. Mind you, that was a conclusion reached based on the strip alone, before we knew he'd spent a lot of time travelling the multiverse courtesy of his toy bio, so that's probably less concrete an idea now. But the strip does say "from the G1 universe", and there's pretty much only one G1 universe in Japan. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 10:20, 26 January 2010 (EST)

== Gun drops ==

It seems as though a running theme in MtMtE is that Skids loses his gun for a panel in every issue. Can anyone confirm this? --[[Special:Contributions/75.82.9.197|75.82.9.197]] 20:47, 20 April 2012 (EDT)

== Generations Alt Mode ==
I think it's a bit odd to call Skids' Generations Alt mode a 'futuristic (Cybertronian?) hatchback. It looks a lot like a Honda Civic to me with a different front grill to make the robot mode more comic accurate. Nothing about it says futuristic or cybertronian. Anyone mind if I remove that bit? [[User:Mister Jazzz|Mister Jazz]] 09:59, 18 August 2013 (EDT)
:Yeah, I was thinking that the other day. It's basically just a modern hatchback-y car with Skids' comic grill slapped on it. It has windscreen wipers and everything. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] 10:08, 18 August 2013 (EDT)
::It ''is'' a futuristic hatchback, but only because we actually live in the future. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 13:18, 18 August 2013 (EDT)

== Main write-up ==

Okay, a little too IDW-heavy, I think. Skids had plenty of distinct characterization in Marvel. Plus, I'd hardly even call his IDW-self "gruff and introverted". Maybe a little cynical, but yeah. Perhaps we pare all that down to a vaguer description of his abilities, like "he's a fast learner" or something? --[[User:Nu-Priest|Nu-Priest]] ([[User talk:Nu-Priest|talk]]) 07:56, 10 November 2014 (EST)
:Definitely thinking the same thing on all counts. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] ([[User talk:Repowers|talk]]) 14:34, 10 November 2014 (EST)
::Yeah. Let's stop this kinda crap, shall we? --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 17:10, 10 November 2014 (EST)
:::Okay, I gave it a shot. Feel free to muck with it. I think his being a fan of music is an element seen both in Marvel and IDW, so I figured that should be in there. [[User:Nu-Priest|Nu-Priest]] ([[User talk:Nu-Priest|talk]]) 18:32, 10 November 2014 (EST)
::::I like it! -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] ([[User talk:Repowers|talk]]) 18:49, 10 November 2014 (EST)

==Arms==
[[File:Marvel22-heavy-traffic-skids-reason.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]Please tell me I'm not the only one who even as a kid thought there was something ''weird'' going on with Skids' upper arms. [[User:Takeshi357|Takeshi357]] ([[User talk:Takeshi357|talk]]) 08:25, 1 March 2015 (EST)
:The image description mentions his arms, so I assume you're not the only one. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 14:27, 1 March 2015 (EST)
:: Skids's model sheet does not have upper arms, so Don Perlin has to make do whenever they're needed. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 14:34, 1 March 2015 (EST)
:::You're right, he doesn't. ref: [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Skids] I should probably rework that note to reflect that. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] ([[User talk:Repowers|talk]]) 17:52, 1 March 2015 (EST)

== Masterpiece Skids is announced ==

Well, it's what it say on the title, MP Skids is announced a couple days ago, should we include it in the toys section as a yet-to-be-released figure, or we don't? [[User:Supacool9|Supacool9]] ([[User talk:Supacool9|talk]]) 16:06, 3 January 2021 (EST)Supacool9
:Perhaps we should wait for a bit more information.--[[User:CyclonustheWarrior|CyclonustheWarrior]] ([[User talk:CyclonustheWarrior|talk]]) 13:47, 3 January 2021 (EST)

Talk:Skids (G1)

2021-01-03T18:35:29Z

Supacool9: /* Masterpiece Skids is announced */ new section

Attack from Outer Space

2021-01-01T23:04:02Z

Supacool9:

{{episode|
|series=RiD
|ep=17
|title="Attack from Outer Space"
|japanese=宇宙から狙え! シャトラー!!
|romaji=Uchū kara Nerae! Shuttler!!
|translation=Aiming from Space! Shuttler!!
|image=Attack from Outer Space Movorinorbit.jpg
|caption=I can see my house from here!
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]], [[Studio Gallop]]
|written by=[[Kazuhiko Gōdo]] (Japanese) [[Matthew V. Lewis]] (English)
|director=[[Yoshiaki Tsutsui]]
|animation studio=Studio Gallop
|airdate=[[July 26|26 July]] [[2000]] (Japanese) [[January 12]], [[2002]] (Canada) (English)
|continuity=
}}

'''Side Burn chases love''' 
'''Decepticons destroy stuff''' 
'''Movor is to blame'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Attack from Outer Space Movor launch.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
A human space agency launches a space shuttle into orbit. The [[Predacon (RID)|Predacons]] and [[Autobot]]s watch a broadcast of the launch with fascination. What the humans and Autobots are unaware of is that the shuttle is actually the [[Decepticon]] [[Movor]]. Movor begins tracking Autobot movement. Following [[Tow-Line (RID)|Tow-Line]] is fruitless, as he is too preoccupied towing vehicles away. Tracking [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], who's in hot pursuit of a criminal, is equally pointless. Megatron is impatient with Movor's inability to discern the location of the Autobot base.

Distracted from his mission, Movor watches [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] and his underlings carve a giant image of Megatron's face in the ground, Sky-Byte having taken a sarcastic suggestion from the Decepticons a bit too literally. As Movor watches from orbit, [[X-Brawn]] soon finds the four Predacons, and after a brief scuffle, he escapes and reports back to the Autobots.

[[File:Attack from Outer Space Movormegaoctane.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"What are 'ya doin, Ed?" "It's 'Zedd'! Lord Zedd!"]]
Movor loses track of X-Brawn because of the Predacons, so he then starts to track Side Burn, who is doing what he does to [[Kelly (RID)|whom he usually does it]]. The object of his affection only turns each of his pick-up lines back on him, however. Side Burn happens to drive by Sky-Byte and company, but a laser blast from Movor discourages the shark from interfering. Side Burn leads Movor to conclude the Autobot base is in Sector 12, which the rest of the Decepticons quickly destroy.

Finding nothing but an old [[soft drink|soda]] bottle, a comb, and a (now destroyed) grain silo in Sector 12, the Decepticons follow Movor's report to where Side Burn was seen last, Sector 14. They quickly detonate ten empty summer homes, but soon notice Side Burn has already moved on, still chasing the car of his dreams. The Decepticons later raze a power plant, blow up an airport, and soon after destroy a shipyard, all of which gets on [[Mega-Octane]]'s nerves, as none of the sectors were anywhere near the Autobots' base. Side Burn doesn't notice the carnage trailing behind him, as he's too busy following his heart. His would-be lady-friend eventually ditches him by driving into a hole.

The Autobots, who have been trying to figure out why the launched shuttle isn't responding to them, determine that Movor has been tracking their movements. Learning that the Decepticons are tracking Side Burn, they trick the gullible Autobot into going to [[Pier 7B]] for a date with the red car. Giving the shuttle one last chance, the Decepticons follow Movor's report and head to the pier.

[[File:Attack from Outer Space Scourgeoptimus.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Don't cross the streams!]]
Side Burn waits at the pier, hoping to meet his car of his dreams. Instead, he meets the five Decepticons. Optimus and the other Autobots arrive nearby. At first confident, the Decepticons become hopelessly outnumbered when [[Team Bullet Train]] arrives. However, Scourge looks forward to fighting Optimus. Movor attempts to use his Argon Ray to help his leader, but instead of hitting Scourge's opponent, he hits Scourge right in the back. Another attempt at helping Scourge has pretty much the same results. Seeing how the battle isn't going too well, the Decepticons retreat.

In the aftermath, the Autobots have an intervention to help Side Burn deal with his addiction to red sport cars, even if it was useful this one time. As they have a big, manly laugh, miles above, Movor is knocked out of orbit by a satellite and lands in the ocean.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[T-AI]] (4)
*[[Tow-Line (RID)|Tow-Line]] (11)
*[[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] (12)
*[[X-Brawn]] (17)
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (18)
*[[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]] (20)
*[[Railspike (RID)|Railspike]] (21)
*[[Rapid Run (RID)|Rapid Run]] (22)

|h2=[[Predacon (RID)|Predacons]]
|c2=
*[[Movor]] (1)
*[[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] (5)
*[[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] (6)
*[[Ro-Tor (RID)|Ro-Tor]] (7)
*[[Armorhide (RID)|Armorhide]] (8)
*[[Rollbar (RID)|Rollbar]] (9)
*[[Mega-Octane]] (10)
*[[Gas Skunk]] (13)
*[[Slapper (RID)|Slapper]] (14)
*[[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] (15)
*[[Dark Scream]] (16)

|c3=
*[[Koji Onishi]] (3)
*[[Kelly (RID)|Kelly]] (19)
}}

==Quotes==

'''Sky-Byte:''' Hahahaha! Can't you just see the look in Megatron's eyes as he flies into the rendezvous point?! 
'''Dark Scream:''' Somehow when the Decepticons said "try drawing Megatron's face in the ground," I thought they were kidding. 
'''Movor:''' Ha! They actually did it. That is so lame!

"I knew a gal, name'a Dirty McGall, who was always happy to SEEEEEE me!"
:—'''X-Brawn''' sings worse than Strong Bad.

"Man, I think I might have been having battery palpitations there for a while."
:—'''X-Brawn'''

"I do have a sensitive side. I can cry at movies. Especially during car crashes. And all of my doors dent surprisingly easily. You know, maybe we can go see one of those movies about actually really falling in love! ...if it doesn't go on too long." 
"Thank you, but I'd rather eat a mouthful of thumb tacks."
:—'''Side Burn''' unsurprisingly fails to win '''Kelly''' over.

"This is exciting. I had front row tickets to a heavy metal concert once, but this is way better. I'll just sit back and watch the action."
:—'''Movor'''

"You metal maggot, you just zapped your own chief!"

:—'''Mega-Octane''' on '''Movor'''

"Lasers from space? Look, that's hardly sporting." 
"I hate this guy, I really hate this guy."
:—'''Midnight Express''' and '''Scourge''', on Movor

"I don't think I'm real popular right now. I never found the base, I blew up the wrong stuff, and I shot Scourge twice."
:—'''Movor''' will probably not be putting this episode in his resume.

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Car Robots''===
Following the modified approach to the dubbing of the series that the September 9/11 terrorist attacks prompted, this episode, with its scenes of extensive building destruction, was one that appears to have received special attention. While no plot elements are changed, it features a particularly large amount of minute video and timing edits, and quite a bit more noticeable "flavour" dialogue than the already-widespread quantities the series normally has. Regardless, no amount of editing seems to have been able to justify its airing on television, as it is one of three episodes of the series which were never broadcast in the United States.
[[File:AttackfromOuterSpace povs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*''Robots in Disguise'' regularly adds dialogue where ''Car Robots'' is silent, though this episode's open scene provides a particularly thorough example, as a chatter from the astronauts, mission control, and Optimus runs over the top of the shuttle launch sequence where only a countdown was heard in the Japanese version. After the shuttle has launched and Koji voices his desire to be an astronaut, ''Robots in Disguise'' has Optimus point out how much work it will take, and he groans at the prospect; in ''Car Robots'', Optimus just tells him to keep reaching for the dream and that's all.
*All of Movor's first-person-perspective shots are given the standard CGI POV overlay treatment for ''Robots in Disguise''. Notably, the original ''Car Robots'' footage is actually of an angled view of a screen ''inside'' Movor's cockpit, rather than a literal POV shot as is normally the case; the overlay mostly hides this, but sometimes the crosshairs of his screen is still left visible, or the very edges of his screen sneak in, and both continue to be at angle, rather at odds with what the overlay is trying to convey. Observe the image at right closely for some examples of these.
*In ''Car Robots'', there's a joke about how Prowl feels like someone is watching him. In ''Robots in Disguise'', this dialogue is replaced with the content of the emergency call he then speeds off to respond to.
*In ''Car Robots'', it's Scourge who informs Megatron they have not heard from Movor yet; ''Robots in Disguise'' gives this line to Mega Octane, and instead changes Scourge's exchange with Megatron into a gag in which he doesn't understanding Megatron's overly florid language.
*In ''Car Robots'', the Predacons are drawing Megatron's face in the sand because Sky-Byte thinks it'll impress him. In ''Robots in Disguise'', this rather odd little stunt is reinterpreted as the creation of a rendezvous point for the villains, which Sky-Byte has chosen to have rendered in this form because the Decepticons jokingly suggested the over-the-top idea to him. Where ''Robots in Disguise'' has Darkscream mutter to himself about the Decepticons' trick, ''Car Robots'' has him remarking to himself that actually defeating some Autobots is likely to impress Megatron a lot more than the drawing ever will.
*''Car Robots'' doesn't establish until later in the episode that the Autobots are (rather oddly) in direct contact with the Space Agency; ''Robots in Disguise'' makes it clear from early on when T-AI notes that the agency actually gave them the frequencies for the shuttle, which ''Car Robots'' doesn't specify.
*When ''Car Robots'' has T-AI re-check the frequency, ''Robots in Disguise'' instead has her try bouncing their signal off a satellite at Optimus's suggestion.
*In ''Car Robots'', X-Brawn sings {{w|El Cóndor Pasa (song)|El Cóndor Pasa}}. In ''Robots in Disguise'', he sings a made-up song (quoted above), followed by the American National Anthem.
*In ''Car Robots'', Movor realizes that someone has hacked into his transmission briefly. ''Robots in Disguise'', on the other hand, has him confused to be receiving images of X-Brawn, as he wasn't previously locked onto him (though that doesn't make a ton of sense because X-Brawn is right next to where the Predacons are, and that's where Movor is looking at the time).
*After X-Brawn stumbles onto the Predacons, ''Robots in Disguise'' goes into commercial break, so an extra shot using footage of X-Brawn from a moment before when he pulled up in front of the villains is added for an into-break [[cliffhanger]], and a shot of the villains standing in front of him is added to begin the second act when the break ends.
*''Robots in Disguise'' shortens Darkscream's pre-transformation threat to X-Brawn, then shortly after also cuts down an exchange between X-Brawn and Sky-Byte in which the villain explains they're "turning the area into a monument".
[[File:AttackfromOuterSpace cringing predacons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*After X-Brawn escapes the Predacons, the short scene of Movor scanning the area is extended for ''Robots in Disguise'' by adding some reused footage of him floating around in orbit to the start.
*As the Autobots start to get wise to the Decepticons' scheme, Prowl has a bit of a fit after he thinks Movor might have been watching him too. In ''Car Robots'', this is because X-Brawn has jokingly asked if he was doing something bad; in ''Robots in Disguise'', he is chastising himself for turning his sensors off for the police pursuit he was involved in.
*When Prowl asks why X-Brawn didn't call for help, ''Robots in Disguise'' has him suggest he might have if he'd had time, while in ''Car Robots'', he proudly states that he couldn't call himself Prowl's older brother if he had to call in help to deal with ''those'' losers.
*In ''Robots in Disguise'', Sky-Byte sarcastically asks if the Decepticons' strategy involves "a wedding or a cotillion"; ''Car Robots'' has him ask why they're still sitting around at the base. Mega Octane's reply is angry in ''Robots in Disguise'', mocking the sand drawing, but sarcastic in ''Car Robots'', suggesting their absence from the field is to give the Predacons space to ''make'' the drawing!
[[File:AttackfromOuterSpace gianthead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Who DARES awakening me in my sleep?!]]
*''Robots in Disguise'' cuts out a shot of the Predacons cringing in shared embarrassment when Sky-Byte blushes about the drawing (see right).
*When Side Burn propositions Kelly with a visit to a movie, ''Car Robots'' has him suggest one about a "giant meteorite hitting the Earth", which ''Robots in Disguise'' replaces with a ''Titanic'' reference. Side Burn does mention ''Titanic'' a moment later in ''Car Robots'', which ''Robots in Disguise'' swaps out for a reference to ''Jurassic Park''. Next, a reference to a serial killer movie is replaced with one about alien mind control, then finally, a lake-monster movie is swapped for a romantic movie. In most cases, both versions have Kelly wish the plight of the film upon Side Burn... except for the serial killer flick, which she suggests he could have been the star of, the lake-monster movie, which she thinks starred one of his relatives, and the romantic movie, which she ranks second to eating a handful of thumbtacks.
*In keeping with the nature of the dub post-9/11, ''Robots in Disguise'' makes a point of having Mega Octane stress that the buildings they're destroying are empty.
*''Robots in Disguise'' edits out a particularly extreme visual gag of Mega Octane's giant head appearing over the Earth to bellow at Movor (see right again), keeping the content of his dialogue, but replacing the visuals with two pieces of footage from earlier, first of Mega Octane, then of Movor in orbit.
[[File:AttackfromOuterSpace shushing tai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*When Optimus covers T-AI's mouth, ''Robots in Disguise'' edits out the end of the scene, which sees the Autobot leader's hand pass through the hologram (see right one more time), presumably so the visual gag of her being muffled actually makes sense.
*In ''Robots in Disguise'', Side Burn is sad about missing his chance to reconnect with the red sports car, and X-Brawn tells him to drop it so they can battle the Decepticons. In ''Car Robots'', he's suitably ashamed, and blames his incredible girl-hunting technique for nearly exposing their base, prompting X-Brawn to angrily inform him that he wouldn't put it like that!
*Scourge notes that they won't need to find the Autobots base if they can destroy them then and there in ''Robots in Disguise'', but it seems in ''Car Robots'' that Megatron has designs on the base itself, rather than just as a means to an end, as Scourge points out that defeating the Autobots means there'll be no-one to stop them taking and using the base.
*As Shuttler hits the atmosphere, both versions have him yelp in pain at the heat, but ''Car Robots'' has him do so in song, by reciting the lyrics of ''Goldfinger 99'', a Japanese version of Ricky Martin's ''Livin' la Vida Loca'' with alternate lyrics. Okay then!
*In the final scene, ''Robots in Disguise'' has Tow-Line commend Side Burn on a job well done, while in ''Car Robots'', he actually tells him that he needs to put a stop to the woman-hunting, and that he's going to have to work hard from here on out.
*Scenes extended for ''Robots in Disguise'' include:
**Optimus watching the launch (to incorporate new dialogue from him that wasn't in the original)
**Optimus telling Koji to work hard at being an astronaut
**Movor watching Tow-Line
**Multiple shots during Movor's first report to the Decepticon base
**Two shots of Optimus asking T-AI questions about their trouble getting a picture from the shuttle
**Optimus responding to T-AI's problems getting a transmission from the shuttle
**Prowl asking X-Brawn why he didn't call for help
**X-Brawn explaining why he didn't call
**Optimus asking about the fake shuttle
**A close-up shot on Prime's face he realises the shuttle is Movor
**Sky-Byte receiving Mega Octane's transmission
**Scourge ordering the Combaticons into action
**Optimus explaining his plan to T-AI
**Optimus ordering the Autobots out of their base
**Side Burn fretting over being tricked
**Two closeups of Scourge before the fighting breaks out

===Animation or technical errors===
[[File:RiD2001_Zodiac.jpg|thumb|right|Who knew Movor was into astrology?]]
*When Movor starts to track Tow-Line, the display shows a [[Predacon (RID)|Predacon]] symbol at bottom left. It then turns into the Decepticon symbol.
*When the Decepticons are at the graveyard, careful observation shows Movor with the group, when he should still be in space, while there is no sign of [[Rollbar (RID)|Rollbar]]. When the Decepticons attack the silo, Rollbar is seen in the attack while Movor is gone.
*Not exactly an animation error so much as (probable) laziness: As he floats over the Earth in space shuttle mode looking for the Autobot base, Movor's display screens (seen right) show what is presumably supposed to be Cybertronian script, but in reality the "letters" include the ''very human'' symbols of the Zodiac.
 

===Continuity errors===
*While generally Movor's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is depicted as around the same size as the other Decepticons, this would make him [[Scale|a very tiny space shuttle indeed]]—and so suddenly in this episode he's a full-sized space shuttle.

===Real-world references===
*Side Burn's reference to a movie "About a big ship that started to sink" could be a reference to the film ''[[Titanic]]''.
*His reference to a film about dinosaurs eating cars might be a reference to ''[[Jurassic Park]]''.
*The movie about aliens that take over people's minds is maybe a reference to ''{{w|Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956 film)|Invasion Of The Body Snatchers}}''.

===Trivia===
[[File:Attack from Outer Space Megaface.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Hey! That's not [[Nazca Lines|those lines]]!]]
*Mega-Octane claims that Megatron did not like the sand sculpture Sky-Byte made.
*How could the human space agency (never explicitly referred to as [[NASA]]) not have noticed that their shuttle had been replaced with an evil duplicate? Space agency security in the ''Robots in Disguise'' universe must be pretty lax.
*Prowl is designated "unit #3" by the Metro City police and can broadcast on their radio frequency. Whether this is part of his car disguise or if the police have actually given official status to an Autobot is not stated.
*Movor is an idiot.

===Foreign localization===
'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Um Ataque Vindo do Espaço'''" ("An Attack Coming from Space")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2000 — ''Transformers: Car Robots'' — Vol. 5 ([[Pony Canyon]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' — Three-Disc Box Set: Part 1 of 2 ([[Maximum Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' — Season One (Maximum Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' — Ultimate Collection (Maximum Entertainment)

==External links==
*[http://www.ridforever.info/episode-transcripts/rid-episode-17-attack-from-outer-space Attack from Outer Space transcript on RiDForever.info]

[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) episodes]]

Strongarm (Energon)

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{{disambig3|Strongarm}}
:''Strongarm is an [[Autobot]] [[Omnicon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:EnStrongarmCardart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not actually some kind of thug, like his name suggests.]]
'''Strongarm''' (also '''Strong Arm''') vastly prefers to work than to fight. He spends his time in the [[energon]] mines, converting raw energon into [[energon star]]s and weaponry.

Sometimes there are lots of him.

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
After [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and Strongarm found a pool of [[energon]], they were attacked by [[Battle Ravage]]s. When the situation was bleakened further by the arrival of [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], Strongarm fashioned an [[energon weapon]] for Hot Shot, and the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] were driven away. Though they failed in securing the Energon, Hot Shot and Strongarm were relieved that they had faced a formidable foe and come out on top. {{storylink|Energon Volume 1}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Energon'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Makoto Aoki]] (Japanese)|[[Johan Hedenberg]] (Swedish), [[Joonas Suominen]] (Finnish), [[Marco Baroni]] (Italian), [[Yoann Sover]] (French)}}

[[File:Mining Omnicons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
Strongarm was working alongside [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] in the mines below [[Ocean City]] on [[Earth]] when he struck a huge deposit of energon, to the excitement of the Autobots and their [[human]] allies. Soon afterwards, Strongarm and Skyblast units on asteroid mines in Earth's solar system were under siege by [[Terrorcon (Energon)|mysterious beast form Transformers]], despite [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave's]] best efforts to defend the mines. During the subsequent attack on Ocean City, Strongarm and Skyblast ignored the destruction occurring outside their lab so they could single-mindedly focus on the refining the energon they had discovered earlier. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}}

[[Image:Strongarmut.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Jes' one more question.]]
Strongarm wondered if the Omnicons were going to be evacuated with the humans from Ocean City. Skyblast told him to stop worrying and that they have work to do. Before the Autobot team went to battle the Terrorcons, Strongarm brought newly processed [[energon star]]s to help boost their power. {{storylink|Energon Stars}} Before the next mission, Strongarm once again gave the Autobots some Energon stars, as well as some new Energon melee weapons. Another Strongarm in [[Desert City]] brought a load of raw Energon to be refined while the battle took place overhead. When [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] stormed in, Strongarm said for them to be patient since they were making an Energon star to revitalize [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. Afterward he evacuated with the others, letting two human scientists ride him. {{storylink|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok}}

[[File:Energonep1 omnicons and energon.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]
A number of Strongarms exited a space bridge near Cybertron City after Optimus recalled the Autobots from their outposts to Cybertron and Earth. One of their numbers powered up the Autobots before their battle with the Terrocons in [[Plains City]]. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}} When Kicker thought he found energon by a mountain range, Strongarm inquired about whether Kicker had found anything yet. With nothing to show yet, he went off and sulked. Later when Kicker was lost in a snowstorm, Strongarm stayed at base camp in case he returned while the rest of the team went out searching. When Kicker was located in a ravine, Strongarm was sent to rescue him while the rest of the team fought off the Terrorcons. Afterward Strongarm relayed the position of the found Energon deposit. {{storylink|The New Cybertron City}}

Though the Terrorcon attacks continued, the Omnicon began installing defensive systems on their cities, which proved excessively effective at destroying the enemy drones. Strongarm was working on these artillery bays when the Terrorcons attacked [[Plains City]]. Later, when Kicker lured a [[Battle Ravage]] unit into the energon mine site, Strongarm knocked the Terrorcon unconscious and took the energon it just found. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}} But when Megatron joined the war against them, the Autobots were in need of better armament. Several Strongarm and Skyblast units duplicated the Decepticon's sword, and forged copies of the powerful blade to be distributed to every Autobot city. The swords proved just as potent as the original when Megatron led an attack on Ocean City, and several Omnicons joined the fight to repel his forces. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}} When [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] first infiltrated Ocean City, a Strongarm Omnicon was seen moving some energon around. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}}

Some Strongarms were mining in [[Asteroid City]] when Terrorcons came to steal the energon. Most Strongarms evacuated while one stayed behind with a Skyblast and was able to defeat the oncoming Battle Ravages. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}} During another attack on Ocean City during the construction of the [[energon tower]]s, Strongarm powered up the Autobots with energon stars. {{storylink|Energon Tower (episode)|Energon Tower}} More joined to make last minute finishes to the docking bay for the energon tower to be installed while another Strongarm followed Kicker's search for energon in the mines. Eventually when Kicker found some deposits, Strongarm and Skyblast immediately took to drilling. After a few moments, Strongarm hit the Motherload {{storylink|The Legend of Rodimus}}

During the attack on [[Jungle City]], Strongarms needed to secure the mine. In preparation, one Strongarm and Skyblast powered up the Autobots with energon stars. Others were still in the mine and refused to evacuate. Once convinced by Kicker and Ironhide, they were on their way out when they were chased down by Battle Ravages. Another one stayed in the base and monitored their enemies' progress through the mines. He later relayed to Optimus that the energon tower had been destroyed. He then evacuated with the rest of the Autobots before the rest of the base followed suit. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

On the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], Strongarm searched for Energon with Kicker. Later a bunch of Strongarm survivors of [[Lunar City]] raised the base and began an all out assault on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}} A Strongarm watched as Jetfire gave Kicker a lift to [[Desert City]], throwing the Autobot an Energon Star before he passed through the space-bridge's threshold. Upon seeing this, Ironhide asked for one as well. Strongarm obliged. A few other Strongarms were busy on the other side of the portal, trying to figure out why the local tower wasn't giving out a full output of energon. Though they didn't manage to find any answers, Kicker and Ironhide did, and the planet-wide [[energon grid]] was activated. {{storylink|Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid}}

A Strongarm attended Dr. Jones's presentation of the new ''[[Miranda II]]'' starship. He was also chose as part of Optimus's crew for the next mission. Later when the space bridge was damaged, he and Skyblast went to go repair it under cover from the rest of the Autobots. He was hit by a blast from Snow Cat and then thrown off the structure until caught by Ironhide. Kicker had to finish the repairs in his stead. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}}

Strongarms attempted to exit the Autobots' ship, but found the escape hatch fused solid. Once outside on the new planet, they began drilling for the energon that Kicker detected. When the Decepticons attacked, a few Strongarms attempted to take down the newly reformatted Demolishor, but to no avail. Optimus eventually sent out an evacuation order to the Omnicons. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}} A single Strongarm assisted in conveying a damage report for the Autobots after their near miss from escaping Unicron. Then he and Skyblast continued to pilot the ''Miranda II'' as they attempted to escape the Decepticons. They piloted it through the space bridge and ended up at Cybertron, where Unicron was repelled by the planet's energon grid. {{storylink|Battle Stations}}

[[File:Omnicons-Unicron Unleashed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
When Unicron, starved for Energon, began lashing out at all those housed within him, Rodimus organized a team to journey to his core and supply it with Energon Stars to soothe the titan's hunger. A number of Strongarms were dispatched for this plan. As they followed Rodimus through Unicron's interiors, they became trapped in a shifting corridor. One Strongarm tried to drill them out, but with no success. Even after Kicker got Alpha Q to set them free, the Omnicons refused to move since they <s>were too afraid</s> lacked in energon. Then, [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] appeared and shook them out of their stupor. The Omnicons followed her toward the core of Unicron's head, where they completed their mission. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} Another set followed Kicker through a warp gate to the surface of Cybertron later, but they arrived too late to help the Autobots fend off a Terrorcon raid on Primus's chamber. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}}

When the Autobots were in need of energon stars, a Strongarm replied from Desert City, stating that they had a thousand of them and even more raw energon. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} Later a plethora of Strongarms emerged from a space bridge to help the Autobots after they entered a rift in space. They boarded the ''Miranda II'' and followed Optimus Prime's team {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}} through the spatial tear. {{storylink|Team Optimus Prime}} {{storylink|Protection}}

[[File:Energon-Sunbathing-Omnicons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
A Strongarm relaxed on Jungle Planet while waiting for the rest of the Autobots. He was getting bored with all the monotony, until he noticed a random energon star spontaneously generating itself on [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]]'s chest. The Omnicons didn't have much time to be baffled by this development before the Decepticons attacked. After the other Autobots drove off the Decepticons, Strongarm hung around while Rodimus Prime gave the newly-arrived [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] his thanks. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} He remained around for the send off of Bulkhead's ship. Optimus Prime then ordered him to oversee the work on the new energon tower sites, and numerous Strongarms began their laboring towards clearing said sites. When the Terrorcons attacked, the Omnicons added their firepower to the Autobots', destroying a number of Battle Ravages. They retreated to the ''Miranda II'' when Hot Shot returned with an energon tower and set it down. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}} Afterward a number of Strongarms accompanied Kicker to [[Rock Planet]] while more followed Rodimus to [[Blizzard Planet]]. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}

When the Autobots held a race to ease their worries, some Strongarms watched in the audience while others participated. {{storylink|Crash Course}} Afterward, when Unicron was being reactivated, a Strongarm watched from the ''Miranda II'' as Unicron pushed his way through the energon grid the Autobots had set up to protect [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]]. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}} In the final battle with Unicron, some Strongarms rushed about as the Autobots began positioning the energon towers to aid the Autobots in protecting planets from the destroyer. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}} A Strongarm was present when Misha made a startling discovery: despite their sun being gone, the planets in Alpha Q's universe were still persisting thanks to the energon infused within them. When news broke that Megatron had not only survived but was now staging an attack on Central City, Cybertron, Strongarm space-bridged over within the ''Miranda II'', alongside the bulk of the still-functional Autobot forces to confront the problem. {{storylink|Ambition}}

[[File:Energon-Omnicon-Support.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
After the Decepticons took over Cybertron, the Autobots found themselves unable to even make planetfall; their enemies had unleashed an energon gas in the atmosphere that was lethal to Autobot circuitry. But the Omnicons were immune to the gas's effects, and so Optimus planned to drop a team of consisting of Arcee, Kicker, and several Strongarms and Skyblasts down on Cybertron to locate the gas pumps and turn them off. When the ship was hit by a shot from the surface, a number of Strongarms fell out of the bay, only to be saved by Skyblasts. The rest followed once the ship reoriented itself. They activated energon fields via their energon stars to slow their descent to the surface. {{storylink|Galvatron!}} They then made their way to the energon pipeline and sliced open the gas main to clog it with hardening gel. The Omnicons then held off the Decepticons long enough for Kicker to create an opening in the cloud layer of the gas, allowing the Autobots in orbit to get through. Afterward, the group followed Optimus Prime to safety underground. {{storylink|Break Through}}

When the Autobots engaged in a virtual combat game, several Strongarms cheered the combatants on from the arena stands. {{storylink|Distribution}}

After meeting up with Wing Saber's group of rag-tag resistance fighter, several Strongarms stayed behind to coordinate operations from the resistance's bunker, while others accompanied Ironhide on his mission to rescue Autobot allies held by the Decepticons around the planet. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} They continued to follow Ironhide to find a medical center under attack. Riding Skyblasts, they flew down into battle. Afterward they followed Ironhide to a confrontation against Galvatron. One of the Strongarms then shot an energon star into Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}} Still under the command of Ironhide, the team encountered Scorponok on their way to Primus's chamber. Ironhide was able to hold the enemy 'bot off, and the Omnicons then powered up their god with energon stars. {{storylink|Ironhide Team}} One Strongarm waited for Primus to wake up and inquired on whether or not he should give him some more stars. Kicker advised against it, as they would need energon for themselves in the upcoming battles. {{storylink|Formidable}}

[[File:Omnicons-Destructive Power.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
Changing destinations, several Strongarm units accompanied Kicker to the super energon pool in the hopes of preventing Galvatron from reaching it once again. They were "totally vibing" on the way while fighting Battle Ravages. Despite their best efforts, Galvatron managed to submerge himself once more in the powerful substance, and grew to enormous proportions. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}} Once the [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]s guarding the energon pool were taken out, the Strongarms helped Kicker cut the tethers of super energon that tied Galvatron to his new power source. When the tethers were cut, one Strongarm noted that with the pool under their control, they could now make super energon stars. {{storylink|Destructive Power}} Using those energon stars, they exhausted themselves by shooting them all into Primus. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}} They remained on Cybertron, and were witness to a new sun being created by Primus. {{storylink|The Sun}}
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====''Cybertron'' comic====
At least one Strongarm with a dark color scheme, along with at least two [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblasts]], aided the [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]]s in the [[Mini-Con Civil War]]. {{Storylink|Revelations Part 5}}

===''Energon'' comic===
Strongarm, who started all his sentences with "ZRZ", was sent by [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] alongside the other Omnicons to rescue [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] from [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]]. While the others kept the Horsemen at bay with their [[energon weapon]]s, Strongarm delivered a message from Over-Run to Prime, teaching him how to connect to the [[Hub (Energon)|Hub]] from anywhere on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Two}} The Omnicons were later sent to [[Earth]] to deal with [[energon]]-stealing [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]]. Alongside [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], Strongarm saved [[Kicker Jones]] from the Terrorcons' grasp and gave him a hi-tech jumpsuit made by [[Brian Jones|his father]]. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Four}}

Shortly after the Autobots set up a base on Earth, the Omnicons tried to mine an energon vein under [[Chicago]], accidentally causing a series of explosions in the process. Though Strongarm and the others did work to save lives and prevent damage, it didn't do wonders for humanity's opinion of the Autobots, and the Omnicons were reassigned to [[Base Site One]] in the [[Yukon]] wilderness. Immediately upon arrival, Strongarm slipped on ice and broke some important equipment, distressing [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and causing Hot Shot to snap and order the Omnicons to "get lost". So they did. After finding an [[Abyss|abandoned town]], the Omnicons were attacked and captured by [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]], who intended to brainwash them into obedience. They managed to break out after Over-Run contacted their collective consciousness, but were still left at a disadvantage against their foe, who was both more familiar with the snowy environment, and better equipped to navigate it. The Omnicons nonetheless managed to defeat him by slowing down and taking in information about the world around them. They used a pocket of natural gas to disable the Decepticon, then rejoined Hot Shot with Snow Cat as their prisoner. {{storylink|Omni-Potent}}

Kicker later discovered an energon pocket in the [[Black Sea]], and the Omnicons accompanied him there to mine it. When a ship appeared, Strongarm erred on the side of caution and assumed it was a human vessel... and was repeatedly blasted for it, as the ship was actually the Terrorcon [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity}} The Omnicons were soundly thrashed by him and [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]], allowing the Terrorcons to capture Kicker. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} Strongarm found himself the last one standing, but before his foes could finish him off, they witnessed Kicker using his powers to fight back. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}} Channeling the power of the energon vein into the Omnicons, he fully recharged Strongarm and the others, allowing them to drive the Terrorcons away. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}

The Omnicons were summoned by Over-Run to save him from the energon-hungry ghost of [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}} They arrived too late, finding the [[Mini-Con]] dead, and attacked Starscream in revenge. However, as an intangible energon ghost, physical attacks were useless and Starscream only absorbed their energon attacks. After a long and futile battle, Strongarm recalled the mind-link the Omnicons used against Snow Cat, and suggested using it again to fight Starscream as a single, combined entity. They managed to drain the ghost's energon and cause him to flee, but it didn't change the fact that Over-Run was dead. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}} When [[Quintesson]]s invaded Cybertron, the Omnicons connected to the Hub in search of information that could help them. They found a message from Over-Run, telling them that they were guides to an evolutionary step that all Transformers must take, but it was then more important that they tapped into Cybertron's core and used its energon to help the planet's population. After Optimus Prime helped them unlock the core, the Omnicons used their [[energon star]]s to recharge battle-weary Autobots until the battle was won. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Energon-Strongarm.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Energon Strongarm participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who first appeared in the "Energon: Episode 2" event, and could be recruited after collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
{{EnergonStrongarmMold}}
===Energon===
[[Image:Energon Strongarm toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]
*'''Strongarm''' (Omnicon, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Crane boom/rifle, spare tire halves, Autobot-type energon star

: Part of the first wave of toys released in the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' series, Strongarm transforms into a Cybertronic off-road jeep. He has a clear-plastic "energon" crane-boom/rifle and spare tire which can combine to form his '''Energy Axe'''. The Japanese ''Super Link'' release of Strongarm uses slightly different colors and a slightly-different head mold. Early official product photography (including this picture) showed the toy with a "blob" logo, with all the areas of the Autobot face painted red. All Strongarms released to retail had the eyes, face, and other areas appropriately masked out.

: This mold was used to make [[Outback (G1)|Fallback]], the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie]] incarnation of [[Strongarm (Movie)|Strongarm]], and [[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]. [[Retool]]s of Strongarm as Generation 1 [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Brawn]] and [[Roadbuster (G1)#Universe (2003)|Roadbuster]] were proposed as ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' exclusives for [[BotCon#Proposed.2FUnreleased exclusives|OTFCC 2005]], but never produced.

: The energon axe mold was separated and used for multiple [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] promotional [[energon weapon]]s during ''Super Link'', as well as being released in reddish-orange with the Japanese "Wild" redeco of Energon [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Strongarm/strongarm.htm More information on Strongarm at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Energon Energon Strongarm toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]
*'''Energon Strongarm''' (Omnicon, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Crane boom/rifle, spare tire halves, Autobot-type energon star

: The new head-mold version was used for the [[Hasbro]] '''Energon Strongarm''' [[redeco]] that appeared in the second half of the ''Energon'' line, which was made available in Japan as a "[[USA Edition]]" [[exclusive]] from stores that had purchased a "[[TF Station]]" affiliation from Takara.

: The Hasbro stock photo of this toy shows his windshield assembled differently from the original release. The actual released version of the toy retains the original's assembly. Funky.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/EStrongarm/strongarm.htm More information on Energon Strongarm at TFU.info]''

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===Universe (2003)===
[[Image:TFU03-toy_EnStrongarm.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
*'''Omnicon Strong Arm''' (Basic, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Crane boom/rifle, spare tire halves, Autobot-type energon star

: The "Energon" redeco of Strongarm was repackaged on a ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]''-themed card and sold through discount chains in the U.S. like Big Lots!. The toy has no notable differences from the ''Energon'' release. His name was spelled "Strong Arm" on the packaging, as opposed to the other releases' "Strongarm".

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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[Image:Attacktix EnergonStrongarm.jpg|right|200px|thumb]]
*'''Strongarm''' (Booster, 2007)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF10
|faction=Autobot
|class=Warrior
|special="Strikeback"
|cost=30
|speed=12
|attacktype=Melee
}}
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: Part of the planned second assortment of ''[[Attacktix]]'' Boosters, this "Super Rare" piece uses a horizontal axe-swing to attack. Though it was pictured in the first-wave instruction manuals (with its black torso paint replaced with blue), it was held back for the second wave of Boosters... which never saw release as the line was put on indefinite hiatus.

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==Notes==
*Strongarm appears in an [[Easter egg]] cameo in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|''Lost Light'' #2]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Blastarm''' (ブラストアーム ''Burasutoāmu''), '''Strongarm''' (ストロングアーム ''Sutoronguāmu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Bicepsz'''
*''Russian:'' '''Silach''' (Силач, "Strong Man")

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Collector coin

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[[File:MasterpieceSoundwaveCoin.jpeg|thumb|right|Don't expect to use this to get [[Generations Selects (toyline)|Transformers]] [[Gimmick|Premiums.]] ]]

From [[2011]] to [[2019]], collector-focused Transformer [[toy]]s sold at particularly high [[pricepoint]]s and with lavish [[packaging]] also included unique '''collector coins'''. The first such coin was included with ''[[Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Prime]]; subsequent coins accompanied new releases in the ''Masterpiece'' line as well as other high-price items such as ''[[Unite Warriors]]'' [[giftset]]s, [[Reissue]] [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], and ''[[Encore]]'' [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]].

The coins are sealed and glued inside gatefold cardboard sleeves, usually decorated to resemble conspicuous markings of the character (i.e. [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]'s flames, above). The coins themselves bear the likeness of the Transformer [[character]] on the front, while the back typically features some other sculpted iconography associated with the character and/or a large engraving of their release serial number. Because the coins are glued inside, it is difficult to remove the coins without severely damaging the display sleeves.

The coins were included only with toys distributed by Hasbro Asia in [[Asia|Asian countries]] other than [[Japan]].

When the non-Japanese release of ''Masterpiece'' [[Exhaust]] was canceled, its coin was canceled as well and is subsequently hard for collectors to locate.

==External links==
*[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/the-masterpiece-cards-coins-thread.819496/#post-9069421 Gallery of collector coins]

[[Category:Pack-in material]]

Collector coin

2020-12-24T02:43:11Z

Supacool9: Added a joke, since they're coins, but they can't be used to buy something.

[[File:MasterpieceTracksCoin.jpg|thumb|right]]
[[File:MasterpieceSoundwaveCoin.jpeg|thumb|right|Don't expect to use this to get [[Generations Selects (toyline)|Transformers]] [[Gimmick|Premiums.]]

From [[2011]] to [[2019]], collector-focused Transformer [[toy]]s sold at particularly high [[pricepoint]]s and with lavish [[packaging]] also included unique '''collector coins'''. The first such coin was included with ''[[Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Prime]]; subsequent coins accompanied new releases in the ''Masterpiece'' line as well as other high-price items such as ''[[Unite Warriors]]'' [[giftset]]s, [[Reissue]] [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], and ''[[Encore]]'' [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]].

The coins are sealed and glued inside gatefold cardboard sleeves, usually decorated to resemble conspicuous markings of the character (i.e. [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]'s flames, above). The coins themselves bear the likeness of the Transformer [[character]] on the front, while the back typically features some other sculpted iconography associated with the character and/or a large engraving of their release serial number. Because the coins are glued inside, it is difficult to remove the coins without severely damaging the display sleeves.

The coins were included only with toys distributed by Hasbro Asia in [[Asia|Asian countries]] other than [[Japan]].

When the non-Japanese release of ''Masterpiece'' [[Exhaust]] was canceled, its coin was canceled as well and is subsequently hard for collectors to locate.

==External links==
*[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/the-masterpiece-cards-coins-thread.819496/#post-9069421 Gallery of collector coins]

[[Category:Pack-in material]]

Collector coin

2020-12-24T02:32:35Z

Supacool9:

[[File:MasterpieceTracksCoin.jpg|thumb|right]]
[[File:MasterpieceSoundwaveCoin.jpeg|thumb|right|Don't expect to use this to get Transformers Premiums.]]

From [[2011]] to [[2019]], collector-focused Transformer [[toy]]s sold at particularly high [[pricepoint]]s and with lavish [[packaging]] also included unique '''collector coins'''. The first such coin was included with ''[[Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Prime]]; subsequent coins accompanied new releases in the ''Masterpiece'' line as well as other high-price items such as ''[[Unite Warriors]]'' [[giftset]]s, [[Reissue]] [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], and ''[[Encore]]'' [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]].

The coins are sealed and glued inside gatefold cardboard sleeves, usually decorated to resemble conspicuous markings of the character (i.e. [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]'s flames, above). The coins themselves bear the likeness of the Transformer [[character]] on the front, while the back typically features some other sculpted iconography associated with the character and/or a large engraving of their release serial number. Because the coins are glued inside, it is difficult to remove the coins without severely damaging the display sleeves.

The coins were included only with toys distributed by Hasbro Asia in [[Asia|Asian countries]] other than [[Japan]].

When the non-Japanese release of ''Masterpiece'' [[Exhaust]] was cancelled, its coin was cancelled as well, and is subsequently hard for collectors to locate.

==External links==
*[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/the-masterpiece-cards-coins-thread.819496/#post-9069421 Gallery of collector coins]

[[Category:Pack-in material]]

Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Dome

2020-11-30T19:45:55Z

Supacool9:

{{Nav-Bumblebee}}
{{picsneeded|Screen captures}}
{{Comicstory
|caption=
|image=S7 Battle at Half Dome.jpg
|title=Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Dome
|publisher=[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] and [[Hasbro]]
|date=[[April 2]], 2019
|written by=[[Jordan B. Gorfinkel]]
|art by=[[Beni Lobel]] of [[Infinitoons Creative]]
|colors by=[[Verónica R. López]]
|letters by=[[Jacob Bascle]]
|editor=[[Allyson Gronowitz]]
|continuity=[[Movie continuity]]
}}

'''Two years after the "Bumblebee incident", Agent Simmons faces his greatest challenge: proving that the movie is still a prequel and not a reboot.'''

==Plot==
In [[1989]], a [[Sector Seven|Sector 7]] convoy is passing through [[Half Dome National Monument]]. While Agent [[Seymour Simmons|Simmons]] is growing irritated with the song on the radio, his superior Agent [[Danny Bell|Bell]] chides him that he needs to relax more. Suddenly, an explosion rocks the vehicle, having been the target of an [[Transformer|enormous robot]]'s laser blaster. The shooter identifies himself as [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and demands the humans return what is rightfully the [[Decepticon]]s'. As the convoy continues to take heavy fire, multiple troops step out and attempt to shoot back, but their weapons are no match for Soundwave. Simmons asks the injured Bell what to do, but Bell refuses to reveal their mission orders, as they are classified and strictly "need-to-know", and passes out. With Bell now unconscious, command falls to the frazzled Simmons, who asks their driver to get Bell a medic and radio HQ. Establishing contact, Simmons gives HQ a sitrep and requests backup, believing the robot won't blow them up for risk of damaging whatever they have that he wants. HQ assumes this to be "the payload", catching Simmons off guard, as he believed they were only transporting troops. HQ refuses to admit what the payload is, only that it needs to be delivered to "[[Area 52 (Movie)|The Igloo]]" and must be protected at all costs. HQ further warns them that the payload should not be activated under any circumstance, and that they will not be able to send any backup before hanging up.

[[File:Sector7 adventures soundwave's cassettes.jpg|250px|thumb|left]]
Before Soundwave can continue his assault, he is attacked by a new arrival: [[Autobot]] B-127, AKA [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. The two get into a fistfight, Soundwave goading Bumblebee with accusations of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s cowardice and declarations that the Decepticons will soon control [[Earth]]. Soundwave deploys [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]], [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]], and [[Rumble (ROTF)|Rumble]], who quickly overtake Bumblebee, and he attempts to convince the Autobot to join him in his search to find [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and the [[AllSpark]]. Fortunately, [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]] arrives to lend Bumblebee a hand, knocking Rumble into the distant rock formation with a mighty punch. The odds now evened, the two Autobots begin to fight back as Soundwave demands to know why Bumblebee refuses to respond, only to realize that he cannot due to losing his voice. Disguested by his weakness, Soundwave rescinds his offer.

Hiding behind cover, Simmons is impressed by the coolheadedness of his driver, who introduces herself as Agent [[Neda March]]. March warns him that their ammo is running low and their losses are increasing, and suggests the use of the payload. Simmons protests, as they are under orders and don't know what it does anyway, but March reminds him this is a crisis and they need strong leadership. Simmons finally acquiesces and dashes towards the truck containing the payload. Soundwave targets Simmons, preparing to blast him, but is prevented thanks to a shot from Bumblebee. Simmons enters the truck, discovering the payload to be an alien device of unknown origin. He presses the control panel and the payload activates, causing the warring robots to go haywire as they lose control of their transformations. Taking advantage of the gap in the battle, Simmons orders the convoy to quickly retreat, getting back on the road towards their destination. March congratulates Simmons for saving them, while Simmons admits he felt wrong disobeying orders and declares that he will be strictly by-the-book from now on, dedicating himself to eliminating the Transformer threat. March suggests the possibility some of the robots might be potential forces for good, but Simmons laughs it off, unaware their convoy now includes a green and yellow jeep with an Autobot [[insignia]] on its bumper...

At the Igloo, deep beneath Sector 7's [[Hoover Dam]] base, Simmons is met by facility director [[Tom Banachek|Agent Banachek]], who thanks him for the successful delivery of the payload. Knowing Simmons has questions, Banachek leads him further into the base, explaining that what he is about to see is top-secret. Banachek notes that Half Dome is the second encounter Simmons has had with the alien robots, the first being his time serving under [[Jack Burns|Agent Burns]] during the "[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee incident]]". After those events, Banachek explains, Sector 7 took control of the aliens' antenna device and began reverse engineering it into a weapon that could be used against them, though neither side knew what exactly it could do until Simmons activated it. Simmons takes responsibility for disobeying orders, but Banachek confirms Sector 7 doesn't fault him given the circumstances. He admits this isn't the first encounter Sector 7 has had with giant robots, and that the Igloo has been designed to hide their organization from the Transformers' sensors, with Simmons realizing there is something else they want to stay hidden. Opening a door, Banachek reveals to Simmons the "Ice Man", a massive Transformer frozen in ice, noting the catastrophic threat he would pose should he ever be freed from his frozen prison.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumbebee]] (6)
*[[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]] (10)
|c2=
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (5)
*[[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] (7)
*[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] (8)
*[[Rumble (ROTF)|Rumble]] (9)
*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] (12)
|c3=
*[[Seymour Simmons]] (1)
*[[Danny Bell]] (2)
*[[Neda March]] (3)
*[[Sector Seven]] Soldiers (4)
*[[Tom Banachek]] (11)
}}

==Quotes==
"A word of advice, Simmons: If you're gonna have a career in Sector 7, a government agency so off the grid even POTUS doesn't know we exist, you gotta take a chill pill. Otherwise you'll explode."
:— Agent '''Bell''', moments before being caught in an explosion.

"Under attack by a giant robot!" 
"I presume your infinitesimal computational capacity is nonetheless sufficient to deduce how badly this will end for you." 
"Make that a ''cocky'' giant robot."
:—Agent '''Simmons''' doesn't appreciate '''Soundwave'''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> erudite insults.

"Classified. Strictly need-to-know." 
"'''I NEED TO KNOW!'''"
:—'''HQ''' is getting on '''Simmons'''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> last nerve.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
Various references are made to both the ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' film and 2007's ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' in order to further tie their events together:
* The comic shows the origins of Agent Simmons' obsession with the Transformers, as seen in the 2007 film.
* Soundwave acknowledges [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]]'s deaths and their failed attempt to contact the Decepticon Empire, as depicted in ''Bumblebee''.
* Brawn is present on Earth, indicating he was among the Autobots who arrived shortly after Optimus in the first mid-credits scene of ''Bumblebee''.
* Soundwave mentions that he made a bet with [[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]] to see which of them could reduce a human into at least one kilounit of water. Since the ''Bumblebee'' movie threw the ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee Movie Prequel|Bumblebee Movie Prequel]]'' comic out the window and left us with no explanation as to how Blitzwing made it to Earth that was compatible with the film's backstory, it is possible that, based off this statement, Blitzwing was a crew member on the ''[[Nemesis (ROTF)|Nemesis]]''.
* After the battle, Agent March suggests Simmons wear a T-shirt with the S7 symbol. Evidently, he took this very seriously, as he was seen wearing exactly that in the 2007 film.
* Tom Banachek, Sector Seven's director in the 2007 film, appears in the comic's final act.
* Banachek explains that the payload is a repurposed version of the device Shatter and Dropkick attempted to use to contact the Decepticons during the climax of ''Bumblebee''.
* And of course, the comic concludes on the reveal of the "Ice Man", AKA Megatron, frozen under Hoover Dam as he was in the 2007 film. According to ''Bumblebee'' director [[Travis Knight]], an early cut of the film featured a similar tease as a post-credits scene, but it was removed from the final cut.

===Transformers references===
* Like the other Cybertronians in this comic, Laserbeak and Rumble's designs are influenced by their [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Generation 1 namesakes]], right down to the cassette tape alternate modes. Though Rumble's legs seem to be lifted from [[Jazz_(Movie)|Jazz]].
* Simmons describes the Transformers as "[[Robots in Disguise (disambiguation)|robots in disguise]]".
* When Simmons orders retreat, he says "[[roll out]]".
* At the end of the battle, Agent March asks Simmons if there could be "[[More than Meets the Eye (disambiguation)|more than meets the eye]]" to the giant robots.

===Real-world references===
*Soundwave quotes the Decepticon laureate [[Twainwreck]], a reference to American author [[Mark Twain]]. The quote itself is reference to a common misquotation of Twain's response when told by a reporter of a rumor that he had been gravely ill and died.

===Errors===
* How the hell did Brawn transform into his vehicle form given the activation of the payload?

===Trivia===
* The comic was produced by [[Avalanche Comics Entertainment]] and was released in two forms: as a [[Pack-in material|pack-in]] with the physical release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', and as a motion comic included among the film's bonus features, animated by [[THINKWELL MEDIA]].
* There are some differences between the motion comic version and the print version, such as the motion comic omitting or making minor edits to several lines of dialogue present in the print version. Most notably, the physical book ends with the shot of Brawn's bumper, making all the scenes with Simmons and Banachek at Hoover Dam exclusive to the motion comic.
* Rumble is [[Rumble (ROTF)#IDW movie comics|still]] [[FIRRIB|blue]].
* Really? None of the soldiers noticed a strange military vehicle transforming into an Autobot and later hiding among them?

===Motion comic credits===
====Credited voice actors====
* [[Sara Beil]] as Agent [[Neda March|March]]
* [[Matt Lambro]] as Agent [[Danny Bell|Bell]] and [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]]
* [[Dave Cobb]] as [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]

====Production team====
* Producers: [[Michael Brosnan]] and [[Tyler Thornberg]]
* Animator: [[Lessa Millet]]
* Lead Animator/Sound Design: [[Jonathan Pezza]]
* Audio Mix: [[Herwig Maurer]]
* Post Producion: [[Amber Lank]] and [[Skyvaan Pichon]]

[[Category:Bumblebee media]]
[[Category: Comics]]
[[Category:Pack-in material]]

Talk:Color changing

2020-11-20T01:10:46Z

Supacool9:

==Does anyone has images showing color changing?==
Since there's a banner that says the page needs images and I don't have any color-changing figures, does anyone has said images?
Or we're just gonna use an image of a figure that has color-changing nonetheless? Supacool9[[User:Supacool9|Supacool9]] ([[User talk:Supacool9|talk]]) 20:10, 19 November 2020 (EST)

MediaWiki talk:Community Portal

2020-11-20T01:09:11Z

Supacool9: /* Any luck on finding the Holy Grails? */

__NEWSECTIONLINK__

This is the place for discussion of topics that affect the entire wiki. For less wide-reaching subjects, either use articles' individual talk pages or [https://discord.gg/N99Bygq our Discord server].

Some topics that would ordinarily be here have merited their own pages:

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<div class="list-header">'''Moving From Wikia:'''</div>
* [[Transformers Wiki talk:Community Portal/Arriving|Arriving]]
* [[Transformers Wiki talk:Community Portal/Leaving|Leaving]]
* [[Transformers Wiki:Community Portal/Complaints|Complaints]]
 <div class="list-header">'''New Ad Policy:'''</div>
* [[Transformers Wiki:Ads|Ads]]
 <div class="list-header">'''Bookworm Database-Crash:'''</div>
* [[Transformers Wiki talk:Community Portal/Damage Control Central|Damage Control Central]]
* [[Project:Bookworm Crash]]
* [[Transformers Wiki talk:Community Portal/Leaving2|Leaving Take 2]]
 <div class="list-header">'''Server Move:'''</div>
* [[Transformers Wiki talk:Community Portal/Arriving2|Arriving Take 2]]
 <div class="list-header">'''Relicensing:'''</div>
* [[Transformers Wiki talk:Community Portal/Relicensing|Relicensing]]
 <div class="list-header">'''Dealing With Vandalism:'''</div>
* [[Transformers Wiki talk:Community Portal/Vandalism|Vandalism]]
 <div class="list-header">'''GoBots Sister Wiki:'''</div>
* [[Transformers Wiki talk:Community Portal/GoBots|Discussion on the place of GoBots in this wiki]]
 <div class="list-header">'''Wiki Technical Information:'''</div>
* [[Transformers_Wiki:Tech|A Not So Brief Summary of the Horrible Things That McFly and Co. Have Done To Keep This Wiki From Melting Down]]
}} 

{{:{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}/Archive}}


==The latest vandal / scrubbing slurs==
Is there any way to scrub the changes and that username from the recent changes? Because now we've got a slur on multiple pages, and it'd be nice not to. We should probably also see if there's a way to prevent usernames from having that word too. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 19:01, 4 January 2019 (EST)
:I believe we're on a late enough version of MediaWiki that somebody with access to our LocalSettings.php (abates?) should be able to switch on the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:RevisionDelete 'revision delete'] function for sysops. That would let us scrub the offending edits from the article histories. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 19:08, 4 January 2019 (EST)
::Well, I found a way to rename the user, at least. Which scrubs SOME stuff but not everything. But yeah, if that works, let's. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 19:11, 4 January 2019 (EST)
:::He had another account that got banned yesterday; we should scrub all those too. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:10, 4 January 2019 (EST)
::Sounds good, I'll see about enabling revision deletion for admins. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 21:10, 4 January 2019 (EST)
:::All right, I've redacted a bunch of revisions from both instances. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 21:33, 4 January 2019 (EST)
::::The one instance that wasn't able to be gotten is McFeely's banning of the original username, since it hadn't been changed yet, but that's only in the "Recent changes" view; it should be fixed everywhere else. Unless you want to undo the edit summaries of all the reversions to strike his name(s) entirely from the record, we're probably all set. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 21:37, 4 January 2019 (EST)
:::::Thanks, I've changed the usernames in Recent Changes manually. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 22:01, 4 January 2019 (EST)

== Scheduled downtime ==

Our host has to do some maintenance on our server, so there's going to be some downtime on Jan 8, 8:30am UTC. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 00:25, 6 January 2019 (EST)

== Creating a new page for Dropkick ==
I think that we should separate the 2007 Dropkick with the BB Dropkick just like we did it with Crosshairs and Hound {{unsigned|Crosshairs}}
:I'm rather inclined to agree. ''Bumblebee'' Dropkick has nothing concretely connecting him to ''Transformers'' Dropkick. [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 15:18, 15 January 2019 (EST)
:Why? They're both whiny blue movieverse Decepticon grunts who hate being on Earth. Other than altmode, what makes them more different than ROTF and AOE Lockdown? --[[User:Riptide|Riptide]] ([[User talk:Riptide|talk]]) 15:27, 15 January 2019 (EST)
::ROTF and AOE Lockdown are both based on the same character (Animated Lockdown). The Dropkicks aren't. [[User:Omegatron|Omegatron]] ([[User talk:Omegatron|talk]]) 19:20, 16 January 2019 (EST)

== Help With Where To Store Images For 'Fritos Poster - The Power Struggle' and 'Hi-C Poster / Calendar Battle In The Desert Valley' ==

I have high quality scans of all the images on the Fritos Poster 'The Power Struggle' and Hi-C 'Battle In the Desert Valley', but don't know where to put them. It does not appear you put all images of something (like a book) onto this site; that's why there are external links. It also doesn't look like you could make a separate subpage with all of the images on it. I do not know if I could upload them on this site, or if you have a recommend place to upload them or send to someone's website (like where the Transformers Manga is stored) and then include appropriate links when the images are up so people could read the whole thing. {{unsigned|TheScarletSpider}}
:We have no problem with hosting full posters, actually. In fact, we already have images for [[:File:BitDesertValley.jpg|Battle in the Desert Valley]] and [[:File:HiCThePowerStruggle.jpg|The Power Struggle]]. If yours are cleaner than ours, though, we'd love for you to upload them! You can use the "Upload a new version of this file" link for each image to replace the existing versions. Please be careful about the filesize, though; we generally prefer JPG files at 150 kb or less for bandwidth reasons, though given all the small text, we can probably make an exception for these as long as they're not too big. (Also, please make sure to sign your talk page posts! Just type four tildes at the end (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) and the wiki will take care of the rest.) -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 15:25, 7 February 2019 (EST)

Yeah, so both posters are scanned 2 pages each so you can actually read it, but they are in the 4-7MB range, so they would probably need to be hosted elsewhere, and then a link provided on the TFWiki Page to it, if anyone knows any good places to email someone / a website about hosting them. I also have scanned the 4 advertisements on the back of the Battle Desert Valley Poster, as well as the Reinforcements Ad scanned that came with the Power Struggle. ([[User:TheScarletSpider|TheScarletSpider]] ([[User talk:TheScarletSpider|talk]]) 16:18, 12 September 2019 (EDT))
:What resolution are the images at? Surely we can bring down the filesize while still keeping them relatively readable. For now, try hosting them on Google Drive or Dropbox or something, and we'll see if we can't optimize them a bit to make them okay for upload. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:31, 12 September 2019 (EDT)

== Wiki page titles with diacritics ==

I recently read about how SEO is somewhat unfriendly towards searches containing diacritics, resulting in diacritic-containing page titles getting found less often by Google. In that case, how should pages such as that of [[David Garcia Cruz|David García Cruz of Spain]] and [[Gabriel Rodriguez|Gabriel Rodríguez Pérez of Chile]] be titled, additionally considering that IDW in the U.S. often doesn't spell their names with the diacritics in business material? Far be it from me to advocate not spelling personal names natively, but comprising on that seems to be most helpful for the wiki's Internet presence. [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 17:42, 10 February 2019 (EST)
:I don't think we should base our spellings of creators' names on what's relevant for SEO, but more the correct way it should be spelled. Though I do notice from googling both of those names that even they themselves spell them both with and without diacritics on their social media. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 18:19, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

=="Core Concepts" and the Main Page==
Okay so here's a thing, kind of a big major cascading-ish thing. Abates brought this up on the Allspark in the discussion of the [[Comics]] page revamp, and let's discuss it here. Namely, the "Categories" box on the Main Page is useless. Categories are a TERRIBLE "first step" to finding information on a wiki. Just a big wad-list of links. That space would be better served with links to actual pages, particularly "core concepts" pages that are good "basics"-level starting points/hubs to find more information, like the new version of the Comics page. 
The issue, though, is that many of the big "core concepts" pages... well, range from "are in need of work" to "are dogshit". "Comics" was clearly thrown togther 15 years ago then not touched significantly since then since it was not a glamourous page to work on... but it's an essential concept. SO. I want to gather a list of candidate pages for this "core concepts" section, stuff that's broad but important, and it'd be good to have folks really work at polishing them up and making them approachable, current-standards pages.
:*'''[[Comics]]''' - Well, most of that work's been done recently.
:*'''[[Cartoons]]''' - We don't have this yet, but we prolly should. Same general idea as the Comics, but should be a LOT simpler. I'll probably work on a version of this in a few days.
:*'''[[Toy]]''' - I mean, it IS the reason this whole damn enterprise exists. A brief glance at this page shows it too could really use a revamp. It's not ''awful'', but it's... not up to our current standards.
:*'''[[Video games]]''' - I'm not convinced the current setup of this page is the best way it could be done. At the very least it needs some pictures.
:*'''[[Continuity]]''' - This page is solid but could use a brush-up. But it's at the core of a lot of related concepts... better to ease someone into "continuity family" talk with the broad-strokes of "continuity" first.
:*'''[[Franchise]]''' - Hoooooo boy does this page need work. What an ugly kludge. BUT the page ''idea'' is a perfect hub for people to find out more about that thing they remember from when they were a kid.
:*'''[[Transformer]]''' - Another good hub for the broader concepts of TF biology and whatnot.
:*'''[[Fandom]]''' - Sure.
:*'''[[Factions]]''' - Maybe? Abates mentioned it as a possibility. Wouldn't be a bad lead-in to reworking the individual factions' pages.
Maybe call the box "Getting Started" instead of "Core Concepts". And honestly? It should probably go ABOVE "Continuity Families", which I'm... increasingly unsold on the need for on the Mainpage, but I'm not calling for it to be deleted (yet). --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 06:00, 15 February 2019 (EST)
:What about '''[[Character]]'''? As for the general name for these, "the Basics" would be good ... except McFeely's already taken it. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 06:59, 15 February 2019 (EST)
::Christ on a tilt-a-whirl, that page needs SERIOUS culling. It should be MAYBE a third of its current size. There's no way in hell I'd recommend that as a "starter" page. *''looks at edit history to see who did the most work on the page''* of fucking course --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 07:29, 15 February 2019 (EST)
:::Hey, I make no claim as to the quality of the page, I'm just saying that "character" is a core concept that should be in this group (whether the current version of that page or some totally new one or something in between, I have no opinion on).--[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 11:26, 15 February 2019 (EST)
:I'd be willing to take a crack at the Video Games page, but I wonder whether we should continue to split them up by continuity, or do so by console generation instead? -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 11:57, 15 February 2019 (EST)
::It's a good question. I'm not wild about breaking them up by continuity. Breaking them up by pre-Nintendo gaming systems, 8-bit/16-bit era, uh... whatever the PS/Xbox/GC up to now would be considered, mobile apps, and arcades? That what you're thinking? --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 21:47, 15 February 2019 (EST)
:::More or less, yeah. I'm thinking we split it up into 3rd gen (8-bit systems), 5th gen (PS1/N64), 6th gen (GC/PS2), 7th gen (360/PS3/Wii), 8th gen (XB1/PS4/Wii U), mobile, and arcade, with a separate link to the [[Online game]] page because trying to merge all those in might actually bloat it too much. Depending on how the final breakdown looks, I might split off handheld games into their own section as well. Not sure yet whether to list games twice if they appeared across multiple console generations (like how some games were on both PS3 and PS4) or just once. I'll see how each approache looks, then decide where to go from there. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 22:46, 15 February 2019 (EST)
::::I'm'a be honest, I think distinguishing between 7 & 8 is kinda pointless, especially when you consider how many of those games were also on PC/Steam. 5 & 6 too also seem pretty much the same. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]])
:::::Fair enough. I started a [[User:Cyberlink420/vgsandbox|draft]] and sorted all the games accordingly into categories (though I haven't done any curation beyond that like putting them in release order). I'm gonna try and drill down further later, but I don't even know how to approach the mobile games section; whittling that one down into something digestible and/or writing a summary will probably require help from someone who actually plays the mobile games. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 03:13, 16 February 2019 (EST)
::::::You know, this might be a place for us to get a shade fancy. I'm thinking tables. Title, release date, system(s), franchise, with that little arrow in each column header that lets you sort the list by that column. Side benefit: not a bullet list leaving a lot of whitespace. I mean, still broken up by the current categories. Something to consider. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 04:02, 16 February 2019 (EST)
:::::::I did a quick and dirty mockup for the console games, with the systems themselves being a non-sortable column because it's not gonna make a difference when you've got like five or six of them in a single box. If this looks good, I'll do the same for the other sections. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 11:10, 16 February 2019 (EST)
::::::::Yeah, I like that. Has all the stuff most anyone might want to find a particular game, in a format much easier to find the variables in than our normal bullet points. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 18:10, 16 February 2019 (EST)
:::::::::Okay, the page is almost ready. There's still more to do, but I suggest we move further discussion to the [[User talk:Cyberlink420/vgsandbox|sandbox talk page]] so we're not taking up too much space here. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 22:55, 17 February 2019 (EST)
:::::::::The games page has officially been updated. I also have a WIP Toys section for Transformers that turn into gaming devices like consoles and controllers, but I decided to leave it off for fear that it'd bloat the page. If anyone else thinks it's worth including, though, I'm happy to add it as well. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 21:55, 20 February 2019 (EST)
:Just want to note that I feel like these links should be consistently pluralised? "Franchises", "Continuities"... - [[User:The Wadapan|The Wadapan]] ([[User talk:The Wadapan|talk]]) 13:25, 15 February 2019 (EST)

Okay, so, re-opening this discussion, since several of the above pages have gotten their overhauls. I'm feeling like both the "Continuity Families" and "Categories" boxes on the main page should go bye-bye in favor of a single "Fundamentals" section, with the pages listed above. Any thoughts to the contrary? (Sandboxing a box now.) --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 22:38, 27 February 2019 (EST)
:[[User:M_Sipher/Sandbox:Fundamentals|Started a "Fundamentals" sandbox page]]. And thought of a new addition... a "'''Movies'''" hub page, since there's been stuff in Japan not in the US... --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 22:53, 27 February 2019 (EST)
::That looks like a great improvement over what we've got at the moment. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 00:49, 28 February 2019 (EST)
:::Unless someone's got any kinda objections/additions to discuss, I figure I'll just make the change once I get [[User:M Sipher/Sandbox:MoviesHub|the "Movies" page]] sorted... and also once we slap a warning or something on [[Character]] because jeezus, that page needs worrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrk. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 04:09, 28 February 2019 (EST)

== Generation 1 toyline labeling ==

Of late, I have observed some "Generation 1" toy headers get changed to "The Transformers" (e.g. on the pages "[[Blowpipe (G1)]]", "[[Prowl (G1)/toys]]", "[[Roadhandler (G1)]]"), presumably because "''The Transformers''" was the actual series name on the original packaging. Is this a trend we want to propagate throughout the site? [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 00:52, 19 February 2019 (EST)
:Oof. I'd definitely prefer keeping "Generation 1". "The Transformers" is so unhelpfully generic. Using G1 may not be technically accurate, but it's such a universally known and intuitive retroactive term that it just looks better, especially with toys that have "Generation 2" releases right below it. --[[User:Xaaron|Xaaron]] ([[User talk:Xaaron|talk]]) 09:34, 20 February 2019 (EST)
::Thing is, "Generation 1" gets used for both the franchise AND the wider grouping that sits above it (whereas Unicron Trilogy → Armada, for instance). That's why other stuff has been changed to ''The Transformers'' in the past (e.g., articles for the cartoon/toyline/etc; as well as Fiction section headers), IIRC - to make it clearer whether (e.g,) G1 cartoons in general (including the JP Headmasters/Masterforce/etc sequels) or the series running from MTMTE pt 1 to The Rebirth pt 3 is the subject at hand. - [[User:Mammalian Verisimilitude|Mammalian Verisimilitude]] ([[User talk:Mammalian Verisimilitude|talk]]) 21:22, 20 February 2019 (EST)
::I can say that personally, I've been using "The Transformers" only when I'm talking about the media and toyline specifically called that, and almost always something along the lines of "Marvel's ''The Transformers'' comic" or "Sunbow's ''The Transformers'' cartoon." When I'm talking about a character or whatnot, I'll say "Generation 1 Xnamehere." [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 21:47, 20 February 2019 (EST)
:::Well, that's in line with what Xaaron's objecting to, I think. Making (e.g.) the first subheader (under Toys) on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys]] say "The Transformers" (or a variation, like "The Transformers (1984)" - which would have precedent with the likes of Transformers (2007)/(2010), Robots in Disguise (2001)/(2015), Universe (2003)/(2008), etc) - rather than "Generation 1".
:::(And I was saying that I agree with the change, since if they're on the page of a "Generation 1" character, they're ''all'' "G1 toys", even if they weren't in the 1984-1991 toylines. We use "Generation 1" on multiple things whereas in other "continuity families" with multiple franchises, we use a term distinct from any of the constituent franchises, like [[Unicron Trilogy]], [[live-action film series]] or [[Aligned]]) - [[User:Mammalian Verisimilitude|Mammalian Verisimilitude]] ([[User talk:Mammalian Verisimilitude|talk]]) 00:08, 21 February 2019 (EST)
Kind of related question: Why DO we consider the first franchise to officially be "The Transformers"? I know the "the" is right there in the logo, but it's in the same font as the "More than meets the eye" tagline which we don't consider part of the title. Aside from that, if we REALLY wanted to match the franchise name to the logo, wouldn't it be "The Trans {insert faction symbol here} Formers" or, at least, "The Trans Formers"? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 08:22, 21 February 2019 (EST)
:[[File:TFUSindiciasamples.jpg|thumb|Knew I'd seen one of these somewhere around here]] Well, the Marvel US series was formally "The Transformers", even after the "The" was dropped from the front cover logo... - [[User:Mammalian Verisimilitude|Mammalian Verisimilitude]] ([[User talk:Mammalian Verisimilitude|talk]]) 19:40, 22 February 2019 (EST)

== Quotation punctuation on Siege toy entries ==

So, I noticed that pretty much all of the [[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]] toy entries use the American quotation style (commas and periods outside the quotation marks, like "this,") instead of the British/logical style (commas and periods inside the quotation marks, like "this",). I've never liked the American style, but personal opinions aside, I kinda find this odd, considering [[Help:Style guide#Grammar|this wiki perfers the logical style]]. Granted, our style guide also says "Respect other editors' style choices", but honestly, I think it'd be better to change to the logical style. After all, are those commas and periods really part of the weapons' names? [[User:ShootingStar7X|ShootingStar7X]] ([[User talk:ShootingStar7X|talk]]) 20:25, 19 February 2019 (EST)
:It seems to vary by personal choice of the editor, and in spite of that guideline, most users on this wiki prefer U.S.-style punctuation inside quotation marks (which is unfortunate, but oh well). [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 21:39, 15 March 2019 (EDT)

== Rename IDW Generation 1 continuity to IDW 2005 continuity? ==

Obviously, we have an imminent reboot, which the wiki will almost certainly classify as G1, 'cause that's what it does with comics. But even until now, the "IDW Generation 1 continuity" is not the ''only'' G1 based continuity IDW have published - ''Star Trek/Transformers'' has just finished, and there's been a bunch of other G1 "micro-continuities" they've done. "IDW Generation 1 continuity" only really works as a name if it's the ''only'' IDW G1 continuity. And even if you ignore the small stuff, that's not the case as of later this month. So how about switching to naming it by date? - [[User:Mammalian Verisimilitude|Mammalian Verisimilitude]] ([[User talk:Mammalian Verisimilitude|talk]]) 10:02, 8 March 2019 (EST)
:Date seems to be the most future-proof naming scheme, in case they reboot again in another 10 years. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 16:57, 10 March 2019 (EDT)
::Yeah, I'm all for switching to date as well, but I'd like to get a few more folks to weigh in before I start updating things, since this change would effect a LOT of articles. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 21:04, 14 March 2019 (EDT)
:::Problem is, the longer you wait, the harder it becomes to actually do it, if people start slipping in "IDW Generation 1 (2019)" and similar styles that would get caught by find'n'replace. - [[User:Mammalian Verisimilitude|Mammalian Verisimilitude]] ([[User talk:Mammalian Verisimilitude|talk]]) 21:21, 15 March 2019 (EDT)
::::Perhaps, but again, I think this is a big enough change that there needs to be some level of consensus before it starts getting implemented. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 21:43, 15 March 2019 (EDT)
:::::Distinguishing by date seems to have a lot of support in the Allspark thread. https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/101932-tfwikinet-thread-30/page-609 Not sure why more haven't weighed in here. "IDW 2005 continuity" and "IDW 2019 continuity" sounds good to me. [[User:NovaSaber|NovaSaber]] ([[User talk:NovaSaber|talk]]) 11:26, 16 March 2019 (EDT)
::::::In line with our RiD headers, I suggest adjusting that to "2005 IDW continuity" and "2019 IDW continuity". [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 22:42, 18 March 2019 (EDT)
:::::::The thing about that is that the pages for the RID cartoons are at [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)]] and [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)]]. Wherever [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]] goes needs to match the headers, because of the way split pages are done. Hence why I prefer "IDW (year) continuity"
:::::::And is anything actually HAPPENING with this? - [[User:Mammalian Verisimilitude|Mammalian Verisimilitude]] ([[User talk:Mammalian Verisimilitude|talk]]) 20:03, 22 March 2019 (EDT)
::::::::It seems we've got a category problem on our hands. I'm seeing pages marked under "IDW 2005", "IDW (2005)", and "2005 IDW". Can we just pick one category banner name and stick with it?--[[User:NexusShard17|NexusShard17]] ([[User talk:NexusShard17|talk]]) 13:23, 04 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::::::There was some further discussion on AllSpark, and it sounds like the current consensus is "2005 IDW continuity". -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 14:27, 4 April 2019 (EDT)
::::::::::The main continuity page stands at "[[2005 IDW continuity]]" while categories should become "Category:IDW (2005) x" in line with our precedent of "Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) x". [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 15:57, 4 April 2019 (EDT)

== Guideline for fan opinions? ==

Hi, I'd just like to ask if there are general guidelines for citing fan opinions on pages (e.g. ''Revenge of the Fallen'' is bad, ''Masterpiece'' Prime is considered one of the best toys ever)? I noticed that some pages cite subjective opinions and some don't, but I'd just like to figure out when it's acceptable or not to do so. --[[User:Samus Aran|Samus Aran]] ([[User talk:Samus Aran|talk]]) 12:42, 22 May 2019 (EDT)

==Uploading Images==
Hi, I'm new to this wiki. I've made contributions on other wikis (Marvel, Shadowrun, Cyberpunk, etc) and was going to upload images, starting with two regarding the Autobot Fleet (IDW) but I keep getting the message that I don't have permission to create new pages. I've followed the instructions and continue to get that message. What am I missing or are only certain individuals permitted to upload images?

[[User:Esparza3368|Esparza3368]] ([[User talk:Esparza3368|talk]]) 00:05, 22 June 2019 (EDT)
:New users are restricted from creating articles (which image uploads fall under) as an anti-spam measure. After you've made more edits (I forget the exact number, hopefully another admin can come along and say?) that functionality will be automatically unlocked for you. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 15:27, 22 June 2019 (EDT)

== General policy regarding toy writeups for toys with multiple releases, reissues etc. ==

I feel like this has been discussed a few times already, but do we have a general rule regarding how we treat toys that had multiple releases in the respective characters' toy sections? For example, both [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Tracks]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Wheeljack]] still have their [[Classics (Europe)|"Classic Heroes"]] releases tacked onto their original G1 toy writups, whereas others such as [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Prowl]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Sunstreaker]] have them separated out into separate writeups. (On top of that, the date for "Classic" Tracks was off by one year! It originally said "1992" twice before I fixed it.) Meanwhile, [[Silverbolt (G1)#Unite Warriors|G1 Silverbolt's ''Unite Warriors'']] writeup itself mentions the 2019 re-release, but the top of the writeup only mentions the original 2015 release date (presumably because the exact date would make adding the re-release date look awkwardly clunky, unlike a simple "2015/2019" date). The other Aerialbots' UW writeups don't mention the 2019 re-release at all.

Generally, I ''think'' the guideline ''should be'' more or less "if there is a new production run in largely unaltered packaging within a few years of the original version, it gets added to the original writeup, but if the official branding on the packaging changes, it gets its own separate writeup", which made us separate stuff like the ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'', ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' and ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' out into their own sections. But that doesn't ''really'' cover the "Euro Classics", which had their own distinct packaging designs but ''were'' still part of what we consider the "Generation 1 line"... and then there are a bunch of other complicated cases:
* The 1989-onwards [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese releases]] are generally ignored ''entirely'' in the toy writeups, even though some of them were released more then half a decade after their original US versions, around the same time as the "Euro Classics".
* Most of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Post-series releases|2000-onwards Japanese reissues]] in (mostly) unaltered packaging get their own writeups, but [[Predaking (G1)#Generation 1|Predaking]] and the individual Predacons, as well as [[Sixshot (G1)#Generation 1|Sixshot]], have the reissues added to the writeups for the original 1986/1987 releases instead.
*The unreleased redecos of ''Generation 2'' "Hero" [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#CombatHeroOptimusPrime|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#CombatHero|Megatron]] get separate entries, even though based on the packaging, they were intended as mere color variants like the G2 Dinobots and Constructicons had. The only reason they're considered as separate items is because of the fabled "''Combat'' Heroes" name, which is likely the result of a persistent outdated working name seeping into the fandom's collective consciousness. (See [[Hero (G2)#Notes|here]] for more.)
* What about the very odd case of the Toys"R"Us exclusive [[Unicron/toys#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Unicron]], a straight re-release of the ''Armada'' figure in an identical deco, featuring the same Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode as the ''Armada'' release, but sold in completely redesigned packaging and branded under the ''Universe'' line rather than ''Armada''?
* What, then, about the "Dollar store" releases of Legion Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#LegionClass|Grimlock]]? Originally released in 2014, in packaging mimicking the overall look of the then-concurrent ''Age of Extinction'' line, Optimus, Bumblebee and Grimlock were re-released a year later, now in completely redesigned packaging mimicking the overall look of the then-concurrent ''Combiner Wars'' line, complete with new Hasbro product code numbers and UPC barcodes compared to their 2014 releases... and ''then'' Optimus, Bumblebee and Starscream were re-released ''again'' in 2017, this time in slightly altered and updated versions of their 2014 releases' packaging complete with the old Hasbro product code numbers and UPC barcodes. Optimus, Bumblebee and Starscream mention the re-releases both in their writeups themselves and in the writeup headers (though I had to remove an incorrect mention of an alleged 2015 release for Starscream), whereas Grimlock only mentions it in the writeup itself, but not in the header. Do we consider these all as variations of the same releases, including the 2015 versions?
*My head hurts.
:Anyone?--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] ([[User talk:Nevermore|talk]]) 07:53, 8 December 2019 (EST)

== New admins ==

Several recent incidents seem to indicate a need for more admins. How do we go about getting some? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 16:11, 4 July 2019 (EDT)
: I think Walky is the only person with the power to appoint admins, so you'd need to talk to him. [[User:Grum|Grum]] ([[User talk:Grum|talk]]) 17:17, 4 July 2019 (EDT)

== Fixing up the category system ==

Our category system at the moment is a mess, in no small part because the wiki is old and over time people have added stuff in different places. One of the rules we should be sticking to is that if an article is in a subcategory, it should be equally able to fit into the parent category. By example, [[Optimus Prime (G1)]] is in:

*[[:Category:Characters|Characters]] -> [[:Category:Robots|Robots]] -> [[:Category:Transformers|Transformers]] -> [[:Category:Generation 1 Transformers|Generation 1 Transformers]] -> [[:Category:Generation 1 Autobots|Generation 1 Autobots]]

Optimus Prime is a character, a robot, and a Transformer, so he can fit into any of the parent categories, so this is a good structure. Meanwhile [[Destro]] is in:

*[[:Category:Organizations|Organizations]] -> [[:Category:Human organizations|Human organizations]] -> [[:Category:Cobra|Cobra]]

While [[Cobra]] is a human organization, Destro is not. If you're navigating into a category for "Organizations", I don't think you should find a category containing a bunch of characters.

The Cobra category has been categorized as though it's the Cobra article when it's actually "People and objects related to Cobra". It contains Cobra personnel and things like [[Cobra Island]].

So I think the Cobra category should be removed from both its current parents, but I'm not sure where it would go. Do we need a top-level category for categories of "articles by subgroup" perhaps? (there are a bunch of categories like Cobra) Thoughts? --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 02:47, 11 July 2019 (EDT)
:If ''G.I. Joe'' is both the name of the franchise and an organization with many non-sentient assets, and Cobra also has the latter anyway, then perhaps it is time to create subcategories along the lines of "Category:G.I. Joe members" and "Category:Cobra members". [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 19:11, 15 December 2019 (EST)
::I think that is perhaps a separate issue? The problem I was talking about is that a category's parent categories should apply to all of the articles it contains. If there was no "Generation 1 Autobots" category, Optimus Prime would be in "Generation 1 Transformers", which still fits. If there was no "Cobra" category, "Destro" would not be in "Human organizations" or "Generation 1 factions". --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 19:27, 15 December 2019 (EST)

==Parentheticals for way-too-similar page titles==
Okay, this has been brought up on Allspark ([https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/101932-tfwikinet-thread-or-the-all-new-all-different-community-portal/?p=3909370 link to the start)] in the wake of the whole "Bring Me The Head Of Optimus Prime" deal, but let's talk about this here. 
"[[Transformers Generations]]", "[[Transformers: Generations]]" and "[[The Transformers: Generations]]" all link to considerably different things, and none of them are redirects. So, tell me, without clicking any of the links... which does each link to? Really shouldn't HAVE to go to a disambig page to find out which is which. 
And I don't think we need to make up a ton of redirects to clutter the searchbar with every variant depending on ":", "the" or minor capitalization change. Hell, "Generations (toyline)" already exists and is sufficient, "Generations (books)" can lead to the disambig page seeing as that list is like 80% books titled "Generations". 
But let's consider other other cases, like how we got "[[Energon grid]]" and "[[Energon Grid (episode)]]", and how that's a bit more helpful than making people page-bounce. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 19:50, 27 August 2019 (EDT)
:Goes without saying, but I'm all in favor. It might also be a worthwhile idea for someone to do an audit of our list of redirects, see which ones aren't really necessary. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 10:11, 28 August 2019 (EDT)
:I've never liked the idea that "well, it isn't EXACTLY the same title, so it doesn't need disambiguation". These sorts of things are REAL WORLD ambiguous and we shouldn't be making it hard for people to find what they are looking for. Titles with or without "the" or "a" or "an", capitalization differences, spacing differences (Motormaster vs Motor Master), use or non use of a colon, terminal "!" or "?" all are horrible things to depend on for disambiguation. Translation: I'm all for this. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 10:21, 28 August 2019 (EDT)
::[[Hun-Grrr]], too? --[[User:Riptide|Riptide]] ([[User talk:Riptide|talk]]) 08:39, 29 August 2019 (EDT)
:::I'd redirect all variant spellings to the disambiguation page and tag all of the individual articles with their franchise of origin. Even if the name in franchise X is spelled differently from the name in every other franchise, I guarantee you people will get confused and it is quite likely that any particular spelling will eventually be used for another version of the character. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 09:44, 29 August 2019 (EDT)
SO. I'm thinking let's do this. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 05:24, 16 December 2019 (EST)
:Agreed. Though... can I also point to [[Zeta (AB)]] as a place where "keeping a parenthetical even though it's technically unneeded" would be useful? --[[User:Riptide|Riptide]] ([[User talk:Riptide|talk]]) 06:06, 16 December 2019 (EST)
::Agreed and agreed. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 08:28, 16 December 2019 (EST)

Okay, so if someone can maybe run a bot script to change the outdated redirects to the three "Generations" pages now further disambiguated, that'd be great. I think next I'm gonna fix the Hun-Grrrs because holy shit y'all --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 21:04, 12 January 2020 (EST)

Question: Are we okay with having [[Knockout (G1)]] and [[Knock Out (G1)]]? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 16:22, 22 May 2020 (EDT)
:I think they need to be disambiguated further. Perhaps (G1 Micromaster) for the former. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 17:08, 22 May 2020 (EDT)

==Official TFWiki Discord==
In light of some recent coordination issues, several editors (including five of the site admins) have agreed that having a dedicated space on Discord to discuss the wiki in real time would be useful, and so I've made one. Yes, this means discussion is now fragmented three ways - here, over on the Allspark thread, and now in the server - but it seems that the existing forums already don't account for everyone, so I'm inclined to call this a codification of the existing situation rather than additional splintering. Admins have full privileges over the server at the moment, but they're not expected to handle any moderation; for now that's my responsibility if it turns out to be necessary, acting in capacity of being a mod for the Allspark. [https://discord.gg/N99Bygq You can join the server here] - whether you're a regular editor, an infrequent contributor (like me) or just a wiki-walker with an interest in the site's inner workings. --[[User:The Wadapan|The Wadapan]] ([[User talk:The Wadapan|talk]]) 08:52, 17 December 2019 (EST)
:The Discord server has been a pretty solid success so far, and people there have agreed that putting a link at the top of this page would be a good idea, so I've done that - if anyone has any qualms with this, speak up! Activity on the Allspark thread has diminished significantly in light of recent events, so it seems that the Discord might end up replacing it entirely in the long run.
:People also seem pretty keen on the idea of getting a link up on the main page itself, alongside the twitter/tumblr links. Any thoughts on this? --[[User:The Wadapan|The Wadapan]] ([[User talk:The Wadapan|talk]]) 16:36, 20 March 2020 (EDT)

==User account created, but no activity==
Something I've noticed when I'd pop in every once in awhile when checking the Recent Changes/User Creation Log is that once a new user account has been created, there's no activity. Granted, some have been blocked for various reasons (mostly the autoblocks), but I wonder whether there should be anything done to the others (aside of just leaving them alone). Like, delete the username after a certain period of no activity, or would that affect the IP address? I'm reminded of how one user had a history of creating and then camping subreddits, which was against Reddit's TOS. -- [[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] ([[User talk:Lonegamer78|talk]]) 00:12, 7 January 2020 (EST)
:There is a maintenance script we can run which deletes old users with no edits to their name, ISTR. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 17:20, 7 January 2020 (EST)
::That sounds good. -- [[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] ([[User talk:Lonegamer78|talk]]) 20:26, 10 January 2020 (EST)

== Minor skin tweak ==

The latest version of Firefox was making the scrollbars look funky and blue on our site, so I have put some css in to fix them. Hopefully this should not affect any other browsers, but please let me know if you're using Chrome or IE7 or something and it is causing a problem. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 20:20, 8 January 2020 (EST)

== 2007 Movie Universe and 2018 Movie Universe ==

Since Bumblebee is officially a reboot, will we be separating the sections on the movies similar to what has been recently done with the IDW 2005 and 2019 sections? --[[User:Waspscream|Waspscream]] ([[User talk:Waspscream|talk]]) 21:36, 16 January 2020 (EST)
: No, because we don't know it's a proper reboot yet, so we have no reason to do so. This has been discussed at length already. [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#Bumblebee|Please read this.]] -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 23:05, 16 January 2020 (EST)

== Prime Wars Placement ==

I'm probably being an idiot and there's a perfectly valid reason for it, but why aren't the Prime Wars Trilogy bios placed in character's G1 Cartoon sections? Is it the slight IDW influence, or not enough evidence that they belong there? --[[User:Waspscream|Waspscream]] ([[User talk:Waspscream|talk]]) 23:16, 26 January 2020 (EST)
:The Prime Wars Trilogy is a completely separate continuity from the G1 cartoon. The G1 Cartoon sections are for information detailing a character's exploits in continuities tied directly or nearly directly to that 1984-1987 animated series produced by Marvel Productions and Sunbow Productions, which the Prime Wars Trilogy has no connection to and therefore gets it own separate section on each character's page. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 23:25, 26 January 2020 (EST)
::I could agree to that back when Combiner Wars was out, but by the time of Power Of The Primes, there were a lot of additions, such as Megatron once having been Galvatron and Unicron stuck as a head, that seem to attempt to connect it to the cartoon. At the very least, it's somewhat tied to the cartoon, even with many incongruities. -- [[User:Waspscream|Waspscream]] ([[User talk:Waspscream|talk]]) 16:20, 27 January 2020 (EST)
:::It's really not. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:41, 27 January 2020 (EST)
:::"Things are referencing the first really huge piece of popular media most people are familiar with" is not exactly slam-dunk proof of "actually part of the same timeline". --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 21:13, 27 January 2020 (EST)
:::: Admittedly, I didn't explain my opinions very well, but while Megatron being Galvatron is common, the use of it here seems like an attempt to reconcile the series as somewhat connected to the G1 cartoon, on a similar level to Beast Wars, I guess. There were other examples, that was just the first that came to mind. There isn't really any true proof for it, so I guess I'll leave it at that. I guess the entire thing is in a grey area free for personal interpretation of where it could belong. I'm kinda new around here, and I'm not trying to start an argument, just get some clarification about what belongs where. -- [[User:Waspscream|Waspscream]] ([[User talk:Waspscream|talk]]) 21:38, 27 January 2020 (EST)
:::::Power of the Primes also hinted that when Unicron turned Megatron into Galvatron, it was by the power of the Matrix of Chaos, a device that did not exist in the G1 cartoon and thus which was not used by Unicron to turn Megatron into Galvatron in the 1986 movie. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 00:39, 28 January 2020 (EST)
::::::And that Unicron was destroyed in ancient times by the Requiem Blaster, a thing that very much did not happen in the original cartoon. (And for the record, we don't treat Beast Wars as a direct cartoon followup either since it blends elements from both Marvel and Sunbow.) -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:57, 28 January 2020 (EST)
::::::: I am aware of that. -- [[User:Waspscream|Waspscream]] ([[User talk:Waspscream|talk]]) 22:13, 29 January 2020 (EST)
:::::::Given the prominence of the G1 cartoon, it is not surprising that so many later stories make reference to it or homage it. But that's all that this is, referencing and homages. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 08:13, 28 January 2020 (EST)

== Franchise pages ==

I wanted to float an idea regarding our franchise pages. They're typically pretty sparse and some which aren't are just plain paragraphs of text with lists. What do people think about formatting the franchise pages more like the main page? I've made an [[User:Abates/Franchise sandbox|example sandbox]]. I used Rescue Bots Academy as an example, since we currently have it linked on the sidebar, so there's boxes for the cartoon, toyline, major characters, and a featured article (which I think would be best as a random article rather than manually being changed each month). --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 19:46, 20 March 2020 (EDT)
:I like this a LOT. That said, how would this template handle pages with way more information like Beast Wars? Also, a suggestion made on the Discord was for the featured article to change between premade selections similar to the [[Main Page/disambig|main page disambiguation template]] or [[multilingual packaging]]. Would that be worth exploring? -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:34, 20 March 2020 (EDT)
::That was my thinking as to how the featured article section would work. As for something like Beast Wars, probably everything below, say, "A dramatic change" could stay as is. The idea is to present the main info in a more appealing manner, but there's nothing to say we couldn't have more conventional sections further down. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 21:39, 20 March 2020 (EDT)

== Source namespace ==

We currently have a bunch of source documents which have names like "Angry Birds Transformers bios/src". It's possible to create a Source namespace so instead they would be at names like "Source:Angry Birds Transformers bios".

Advantages: Everything that's an official document would be all in one namespace, searchable independently of mainspace articles. 
Disadvantages: We wouldn't be able to have a namespace article with a title starting "Source:", but I think it's unlikely to be an issue. We have [[Source]] which is a redirect, but I don't believe it would be affected.

What does everyone think? --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 19:32, 26 April 2020 (EDT)
:Makes sense to me. There's a lot of online-only text that's disappeared from official websites (Legends card game, Robotmasters, Cloud, lots of bios, etc.) Preserving this stuff would help in the future. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 19:38, 26 April 2020 (EDT)
::I'm in agreement. I think the pros heavily outweigh the cons, and I'm sure we can find a workaround if there's a story title that starts with "Source" down the line. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 19:57, 26 April 2020 (EDT)
:::If there aren't any objections then, I'll get it set up! --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 01:55, 27 April 2020 (EDT)

== Should we add a category for "Toy of the Year" winners of the Hall of fame? ==

Seeing that we already have categories for "Hall of Fame characters," and "Hall of Fame creators," we probably should make a category for the "Toy(s) of the Year(s)." Just my opinion. [[User:DDog|DDog]] ([[User talk:DDog|talk]]) 17:03, 1 May 2020 (EDT)

== Minor edits ==

I just wanted to post a reminder about minor edits, because I've seen people mark edits as minor which I don't think should be considered minor. Minor edits are things like spelling and grammar corrections, formatting corrections, and the like. If you're adding an entire sentence to an article or a whole new note, it shouldn't be marked minor. We've got a brief section on this here: [[Help:Style guide#Minor and major edits]]. I'm not looking to single anyone out, just post a reminder because it seems to be more common recently. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 19:09, 3 May 2020 (EDT)

=="Japanese ID number"==
I dunno if "uncomfortable" is the right word, but "Japanese ID number" feels off for a variety of reasons, including these toys not being sold ONLY in Japan. I'm increasingly thinking there's a better option for this info in the toy entries.
*For entries that cover both the Hasbro and Takara versions, "Takara ID number" works better. (Conversely, those handful of Hasbro toys w/ numbers, "Hasbro ID number")
*For entries about toys ONLY released in Takara lines, just plain old "ID number" should suffice.
I realize this is... a buttload of changes across the wiki, and not a top priority or anything, but maybe something folks can pick up here and there while making other edits in the relevant sections. Thoughts? --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 00:50, 5 May 2020 (EDT)

== Do Euro-Classics get their own listing or not? ==
We are currently very inconsistent on whether [[Classics (Europe)]] counts as a G1 toy release as distinct as a Targetmaster or Pretender upgrade. Look at [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys]] and [[Prowl (G1)/toys]] and compare to [[Sludge (G1)]] or [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys]]. I think they should all be listed distinctly - that the Sunstreaker approach is right. Is there any reason why we wouldn't do this? --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] ([[User talk:Thylacine 2000|talk]]) 20:26, 5 May 2020 (EDT)
:I think it's just that no one has bothered to do it. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 21:07, 5 May 2020 (EDT)
::Pretty much. A LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT of old stuff on this wiki -particularly the toy entries- needs to be dusted off and looked at and brought up to modern standards/consistency. But that's a pretty dang involved process and while it seems many of us have more spare time now, it's still... a kinda draining, droning way to spend it. (I've been tackling BW but hoofta, it's a lot.) --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 00:01, 6 May 2020 (EDT)

== TF Car Robots concept materials? ==
Z226_JUPITER on [https://twitter.com/Z226_JUPITER Twitter] had been tweeting several behind-the-scenes stuff on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Car Robots]]'', namely design notes, storyboards, and [https://twitter.com/Z226_JUPITER/status/1258406704334532614 height chart], like how the Almanacs were for Animated. One of the more recent [https://twitter.com/Z226_JUPITER/status/1260473367192317955 tweets] noted a possible 176-page book being released, as well a PDF version. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone here who's fluent in Japanese to be able to better ask Z226_JUPITER about it, much less how a copy could be obtained to further supplement the wiki here for non-Japanese readers. One thing is that I don't know if this is something like a fan-release thing or something OKed by Takara, given how there have been the occasional official doujinshi/fan-supplemented materials green-lit by companies. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] ([[User talk:Lonegamer78|talk]]) 17:42, 14 May 2020 (EDT)
:I've crossposted this to the Discord server and one of our Japanese speaking users there (Star-Spangled Sam) volunteered to look into it. Abates and I looked at it a bit too, and found that Z226_Jupiter has a link in his Twitter profile to his works on booth.pm. That site appears to be a place for self publishing fan works and related to Pixiv, a Japanese site which is similar to DeviantArt. The book can be purchased from that site. As for whether it has any approval from TakaraTomy, that's unclear so far. The description when run through Google Translate reads like the speaker is not affilated with TT (which makes sense given this is a fanwork) but beyond that there's no indication. We're waiting to see what Sam comes up with. --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] ([[User talk:Tigerpaw28|talk]]) 14:34, 3 June 2020 (EDT)
::Much kudos. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] ([[User talk:Lonegamer78|talk]]) 18:52, 5 June 2020 (EDT)

== New bot proposal ==
After some discussion on the Discord about the need for a new bot and having been thinking about writing one for awhile now, I've put together a proposal for how a new bot would work, and what kinds of things it might likely do. This done with the idea that [[User:Deceptitran|Deceptitran]]'s functionality would need to be replaced, given [[User:Derik|Derik]]'s infrequent appearances these days and no else having access to run Deceptitran. There's also a distinct possibility Deceptitran isn't functional at the moment as the URL for the Emopanda site Derik was using for hosting things externally (I presume this includes Deceptitran) is abandoned.

The way I see it, the bot could run a number of recurring tasks at different intervals, plus any one time "on demand" requests from Wiki editors/staff. Requests would made by editing a subpage of the bot's user page and filling out a template. This would be much the same as link fix requests worked with Deceptitran.

Every 15-30 minutes, the bot would check it's user page for new "on demand"/"editor generated" requests and process them.
For these requests, I see two levels of approval they could go through: 1. Request approval and 2. Result approval. The former would be approval of the request before any processing occurs. The latter would be approval of the results of a request before the bot actually makes any changes on the Wiki.

I think the first level of approval could be handled by checking Wiki rights/permission of the requesting user. A bot request approval permission could be created and assigned to any trusted non-mod or Admin user. Then only requests from those users, mods and admins would be processed. This would prevent anons and other untrusted accounts from using the bot for nefarious purposes without requiring active moderation of the request submissions by a human.

Result approvals would be to prevent the bot from making tons of errant changes. Someone would have to manually go through the list of changes proposed by the bot to see if anything looks wrong. To limit the amount of time we have to spend looking over stuff like this, I think it would make sense to make this a requirement only for requests that would produce a minimum (10? 20?) number of changes. This limit could be gradually increased as we become more confident in the bot's logic.

Verification of these changes would be done by logging into a site running on my hosting service, same as the bot would be. As for who would do it, I am willing to do it and/or we could set it up for any mods/admins that would like to. I've also thought about the possibility of having email notifications for when a request needs to be reviewed.

I've come up with the following ideas for what kinds of tasks could be done on demand:
::Link fixing
::Category tagging/untagging
::Section reordering by header level
::Mass page moving

In addition to the recurring on demand processing job, I've come up with some other recurring jobs that I think might be beneficial:

::At least once a day:
:::Page deletion
:::Welcoming users (placing the welcome template on their talkpage)
:::Fix redirects

::Daily:
:::Remove stale dated templates

I'm open to any other ideas on what tasks we'd like to have the bot perform. I'd also like to hear some thoughts on which tasks should get added as functionality first.
--[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] ([[User talk:Tigerpaw28|talk]]) 14:34, 3 June 2020 (EDT)

==G2 Go-Bots mold templates==
Hey y'all, I just knocked out a set of mold templates for the original six G2 Go-Bot toolings, I think I've gotten everything consistent as far as how to refer to stuff, but it's a little idiosyncratic because unlike say, the CW limb guys, you've got a case where Motormouth was released in two slightly different but clearly distinct plastic colors (clear vs opaque) and then RID Ironhide/CR Ox had multiple different uses of the tooling in different colorways, all intended to be the same character, which I'm struggling to think of a comparable situation. If someone else wants to go over the nomeclature I used (especially for the various store exclusive redecos) be my guest.

If I'm feeling REALLY masochistic, I might try to do a template like this for the Armada Mini-Con toolings, which are probably ''Classics'' Seeker level of reused. '''EDIT TO ADD:''' If I were to do the UT Mini-Cons, would the mold templates use the names the toys were sold under (e.g. "X-Dimension Sail") or the names that were retroactively applied by Ask Vector Prime? I'm inclined towards the former and to not even mention the retronyms, because otherwise the box gets really cluttered. I sort of flirted with this with 2003 Universe Camshaft and Hoist, who were just straight reissues of KB W.A.R.S. and Ironhide, but at least they were available on shelves under those names. I didn't bother with the Prowl and Ironhide that were retroactively "declared" to be Red Alert and Trailbreaker because who cares, lol. [[User:Hooper X|-hx]] ([[User talk:Hooper X|talk]]) 14:44, 10 July 2020 (EDT)
:Mold templates are indeed geared to names of toys themselves. As you point out, a Japanese-exclusive toy should not use an English retronym. [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 15:37, 10 July 2020 (EDT)
::As someone who wrote a lot of bios that gave Japanese Mini-Cons "western" names, yeah, use the names the toys were sold under. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 19:09, 10 July 2020 (EDT)

== Scheduled downtime ==

Our web host has notified me of some downtime scheduled for August 7 at 3AM UTC, so the site will be unavailable for a period at that time. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 02:18, 17 July 2020 (EDT)
:Reminder that this is later this week! --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 18:45, 2 August 2020 (EDT)

== Scoop bastard template ==

Since we have changed the caption bastard template to caption happy, do we wish to change the scoop bastard template as well? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 10:32, 17 July 2020 (EDT)
:Done and done. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 10:55, 17 July 2020 (EDT)

== Privacy Policy ==

I just noticed we have an unofficial, unadopted privacy party that's over a decade old. I raised the question in more detail on [[Project talk:Privacy policy|its talk page]], but it seems like something that should at least have a discussion and official outcome of some sort.--[[User:Cosmos1|Waverod ✈️]] ([[User talk:Cosmos1|talk]]) 20:26, 23 July 2020 (EDT)

== World of Warships article? ==
When Warships first announced this back in August, I was laughing so hard at the reactions. I'm a bit surprised to not see even a stub article about it.

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnGP42M6Dig Announcement trailer] on August 3, 2020.
* [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/one-shall-stand/ News announcement] on August 3, 2020 with a one-page comic of Optimus and Bumblebee.
* [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/sales-and-events/transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye/ September 4, 2020 news update], showing off more assets and another one-page comic of Megatron and Rumble (red).

I suppose any Warships players here and at the discord would have a field day. (I don't play it, I only knew of it through another WW2-theme online game franchise from Japan.) --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] ([[User talk:Lonegamer78|talk]]) 05:39, 12 September 2020 (EDT)

== Officially approved YouTube videos ==

Here are some official videos undocumented on this wiki. Can they be documented?
 
'''Counter656 Hasbro approved stop motion videos'''

[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-wLsNdu7tFM Masterpiece Bumblebee stop motion]

[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_gEL-qGBoI Movie Masterpiece Ratchet stop motion]
 

'''HISHE Bumblebee'''

[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nVZ6W5EQ9cw HISHE Bumblebee video]

It is approved by Paramount:
[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/paramount-approved-how-bumblebee-should-have-ended-video-featuring-jon-bailey/43183/]
 

'''Pewdiepie video'''

It is sponsored by Earth Wars. The original video is deleted but here is the mirror. The original upload didn't have subtitles):

[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mwRbBD1SIjE Pewdiepie video]
 

'''Lumaken Earth Wars stop motion'''

In the description, he says that this is a collaboration with the SpaceApe Games (Earth Wars developer):

[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xF-F4FlRc3I Lumaken stop motion]

--[[User:Primestar3|Primestar3]] ([[User talk:Primestar3|talk]]) 18:47, 18 September 2020 (EDT)
:First two are for sure good, as they were produced for Hasbro (and are even mirrored on the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVnDLnA9mro Transformers YouTube channel]). I'm hesitant at best about HISHE and Lumaken, and absolutely against Pewdiepie's. Also, if we were to document all "approved" videos, we'd have to include every video where Hasbro ever sent an outlet or YouTuber a product for review, and that would be tantamount to lunacy because of just how many videos that would include. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 19:18, 18 September 2020 (EDT)
::I think in regards to reviewers, they can get individual pages and have their approved videos be listed on those pages corresponding to the reviewer in question.--[[User:Primestar3|Primestar3]] ([[User talk:Primestar3|talk]]) 19:51, 18 September 2020 (EDT)
:::Again documenting every outlet/individual and instance in which they've been sponsored or sent something would be far too much of an undertaking, and these people are only tangentially related at best. For example, IGN has been sent press kits for TF games, been granted interviews with devs, and received toys for review, but they don't get their own article; we just link to the content where appropriate, like in a game's development section. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:05, 18 September 2020 (EDT)
::::Even then, the videos I've posted above all have some sort of narrative. That's far more distinctive than simple reviews and there are less approved narrative-based videos than approved review videos, so it wouldn't be as hard to document.

::::I think there's precedeence to this idea as this wiki documents videos on the official Transformers Youtube channel featuring narrative such as How to Ride your Dinobot but not every other video posted on that channel (most of which aren't short narrative based videos).--[[User:Primestar3|Primestar3]] ([[User talk:Primestar3|talk]]) 20:58, 18 September 2020 (EDT)
:::::We can't go documenting everything that Transformers has sponsored or we'd be here all millennium. If they're hosted on the official Transformers YouTube account, then that's something Hasbro produced and worth mentioning. But otherwise, it's tantamount to trying to list every single instance where a Transformers commercial has aired on TV. There's been episodes of TV shows sponsored by Transformers too. It's notable that Transformers has sponsored things in general and the types of things they've sponsored. But the individual things are not notable on their own unless Hasbro or a licensee produced it or paid someone else to produce it. HISHE might have an argument as the content creator asserts that Paramount approved it. The other two not on the official channel don't. Not really sure what SpaceApe's involvement was with the Lumaken video, but it seems like some of their people helped with filming or effects. That said, the video isn't corporately sponsored and thus their involvement does not appear to qualify the video as being an official production. Pewdiepie's has no Hasbro or licensee involvement whatsoever, it's just a paid ad. They bought airtime essentially. He just happened to theme the video around the advertisement. BIG no on that one. --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] ([[User talk:Tigerpaw28|talk]]) 22:24, 18 September 2020 (EDT)

== New game "Transformers: Battlegrounds" ==

For the PlayStation, and [https://collider.com/transformers-battlegrounds-review-release-date/ Collider did a hands-on preview of it], saying that it's based on Cyberverse. See also the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUun-tEbF5Q trailer], with [https://twitter.com/Outright_Games/status/1308034152202211334 October 23, 2020] release date. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] ([[User talk:Lonegamer78|talk]]) 19:13, 21 September 2020 (EDT)

== Featured Article nominations ==

We now have a page for nominating articles to be picked as future Featured Articles: [[Transformers Wiki:Featured Article Nominations]]. While there's no guarantee that your suggestion will be picked, that's no reason not to make your voice heard! --[[User:Riptide|Riptide]] ([[User talk:Riptide|talk]]) 20:16, 3 October 2020 (EDT)

== T-Beast ==

Hey all, I was just wondering if the T-Beast Art books were official publications through TakaraTomy? If they are, how come we haven't made pages for them on this wiki? I would make the pages if I knew much about them, but as I can't read or speak Japanese, I'd much rather leave that job for someone who knows more about them or who can translate any of whats in the books. I've watched Emgo316's review on the books on youtube and with the overuse of official names (sometimes ''Engrish'' translated) and faction insignias, it would suggest to me that it is a TakaraTomy publication. I know we won't cover the 3rd party molds based off of the designs from the books because *gasp* that's blasphemous, but the books are worth mentioning. [[User:Fanofcoolstuff27|Fanofcoolstuff27]] ([[User talk:Fanofcoolstuff27|talk]]) 02:05, 27 October 2020 (EDT)

Those aren't official liscenced product. We wished they were, but they're not. [[User:ZacAttack|ZacAttack]] ([[User talk:ZacAttack|talk]]) 02:19, 27 October 2020 (EDT)
:Interesting. It's really strange that they got away with having the insignias and names printed in the book without running into licensing issues. Anyways, thanks for clearing that up! :) [[User:Fanofcoolstuff27|Fanofcoolstuff27]] ([[User talk:Fanofcoolstuff27|talk]]) 02:52, 27 October 2020 (EDT)

I think it's different in Japan. Might be wrong, but I think it's different. --[[User:ZacAttack|ZacAttack]] ([[User talk:ZacAttack|talk]]) 03:08, 27 October 2020 (EDT)

== Iron Man in commercial ==

Can I add this commercial appearance to Iron Man page? Both ROTF Megatron and Endgame Iron Man appear in the same commercial.

[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/sky-advert-featuring-bayverse-rotf-megatron.1202802/ commercial].--[[User:Primestar3|Primestar3]] ([[User talk:Primestar3|talk]]) 10:34, 1 November 2020 (EST)

== Can the ROTF viral sites be documented in a source page? ==

Realeffingdeal and Gianteffingrobots.com. Though they will be incomplete since not all of it is saved (especially the second site). I want to archive the surviving images and the posts regardless.--[[User:Primestar3|Primestar3]] ([[User talk:Primestar3|talk]]) 13:11, 1 November 2020 (EST).

== Any luck on finding the Holy Grails? ==

I know that they are called "Holy Grails" for a reason, but just for curiosity, and because the Holy Grail tab hasn't been updated for a while (or at least I think it hasn't), how is it going with the Holy Grails? P.S: I expected it to be hard, and also, what does it mean with "Kiss Players radio play translations"? Is it as in language translation? Supacool9[[User:Supacool9|Supacool9]] ([[User talk:Supacool9|talk]]) 20:09, 19 November 2020 (EST)

:Discission about things on the "Holy Grails" and the attempts to find them, can be found [[Talk:Main Page/holy-grails|here]].[[User:DDog|DDog]] ([[User talk:DDog|talk]]) 22:32, 3 November 2020 (EST)
::PS: make sure you sign your username by adding four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) at the end, and it will do it automatically.[[User:DDog|DDog]] ([[User talk:DDog|talk]]) 22:32, 3 November 2020 (EST)

== Operation Skyfire ==

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Talk:Color changing

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Wheeljack (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 packagingart Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]

'''[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toys blow up in his labs, but hopefully these won't!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Wheeljack''' (1984)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''03'''[[File:G1Wheeljack toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Do your arms hang low? Do they wobble to and fro?]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 shoulder cannons, 4 rockets, 2 wings

: The original Wheeljack toy, released as part of the [[1984]] series of Autobots, was based on a ''[[Diaclone]]'' Lancia Stratos Turbo. The deco is based on a specific racing version, the "Group 5" Stratos,<ref name="group5">[http://www.geocities.ws/simontmallett/stratos.html Information about the real-life Group 5 Stratos]</ref> with sponsor decals by Italian airline {{w|Alitalia}}, which were changed to "Alital'''l'''a" for the toy (presumably to avoid licensing problems... yeah, it apparently did work like that back in the day). He comes with two rocket launchers that can fire four projectiles and two clear wings. In robot mode, the rocket launchers and the wings mount onto his shoulder and back respectively. The bar his launchers clip to is a 3mm bar, making this the earliest example of the 3mm [[C joint]] system in ''Transformers''. For some reason, Wheeljack's lower arms/hands cannot lock into his upper arms, leaving them hanging at an angle.

: In [[1986]], he was made available as a mail-away item (as he was no longer shipping to retail shelves) in multiple offers, including [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]] fliers packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $8 and two [[Robot Point]]s.

: Wheeljack's back-mounted wings can be left attached in vehicle mode, making them easier to keep track of. They can also be used in conjunction with the fold-down doors to give Wheeljack a flight mode.

: A [[retool]]ed and [[redeco]]ed version of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy was the basis for the [[Decepticon]] [[Exhaust]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-wheeljack/248/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Wheeljack at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Wheeljack at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AMWheeljack.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|At least I come with the {{w|Ferrari Testarossa|''Miami Vice'' car}}.]]
* '''Wheeljack / Turbo Racer''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: [[Action Master]] Wheeljack is a non-transforming action figure sculpted based upon his cartoon appearances. He comes with the [[Turbo Racer]], a large red sports car based upon the Ferrari Testarossa that can seat two Action Master figures. The Turbo Racer has an "attack mode" where it transforms into something vaguely resembling an aircraft made from car parts.

: The Wheeljack figure was later redecoed to make [[Slicer (Decepticon)|Slicer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Action Master Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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* '''Wheeljack''' (1990)
**''Accessories:'' 2 shoulder cannons, 4 rockets, 2 wings

: The original Wheeljack toy was rereleased without changes in 1990 as part of the European gold-boxed [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissue line. Apparently the [[mold]] was later lost or damaged, as it has not been reproduced since.

::*''[https://tfsource.com/blog/2012/02/09/oldies-but-goldies-classic-transformers/ More information on European Classics Wheeljack at TFSource]''

===Universe (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Where's your head at?]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Spychanger, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:This version of Wheeljack is a redeco of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spy Changer]] [[Daytonus#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Daytonus]], transforming into a Porsche 962 Le Mans racing car: specifically, a Kremer 962CK6. He is cast in white plastic with mostly black paint. The toy has several [[sticker]]s to represent Wheeljack's earlier Lancia Stratos colours, including his racing number 539. He comes with a small black rifle that can be stored between his legs in vehicle mode, forming his tailpipe.

:The [[:File:G2Go-BotGTPRacer.jpg|original unreleased ''Generation 2'' deco]] of this mold was also utilized as the character [[Crash Test (G1)|Crash Test]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Spychanger Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators/Binaltech===
[[File:BTWheeljack toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Mustang Wheeljack! You better slow your Mustang down!]]
* '''Wheeljack''' ([[2005]])
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''13'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/"Laser-strafer rifle", "[[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer|Cryo-Sword]]"

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Wheeljack is a retool of ''Alternators'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]]. He transforms into a 2005 (S197 chassis) model Ford Mustang GT, painted white with blue stripes. In vehicle mode, he features highly realistic styling, opening doors, hood and trunk, as well as a detailed car interior. In robot mode his removable engine becomes a double-barreled laser; he is also equipped with a "Cryo-Sword" made of clear plastic with blue paint apps.

:The Japanese ''Binaltech'' release of the figure has a slightly retooled head (see image inset), different paint applications, and is partially constructed of die-cast metal.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 wrenches, 1 shoulder launcher
[[File:Generationstoy-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=2|You don't want to drop ''these'' wrenches.]]
: ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Wheeljack is a retool of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]], featuring a new head, wings, clip-on wrenches (that replace the missile launchers), new vehicle mode front fenders and rear spoiler, and a modified transformation sequence (with new legs) so as to present a robot mode reminiscent of the original Wheeljack toy. The rear rotatable flip-out panel and the joint it's mounted on are still there, although the spoiler prevents it from being rotated, while the panel itself now lacks the mounting tabs that were previously there.
: He has a flight mode similar to Tracks's, though with the clip-on weapons attached over the wings instead of on the rear of the vehicle. He also retains Tracks' gun, which in reality was Wheeljack's own rocket launcher, and as such, nominally clips onto his shoulder. The gun was slightly redecoed, with the ''entire'' jointed rocket piece being painted over this time, and the C joint clip being a darker shade of gray due to [[gang-molding]] with other parts. With the new retool of his legs, the black inner parts under the car mode hood feature [[C joint|3mm bars]] where you can store Wheeljack's wrenches when not being held, as the clamps of the wrenches are actually C joint clips. Additionally, the wrenches ''themselves'' also have 3mm bars on them, in case Wheeljack should try to make some sort of new gadget. [[Ratchet (G1)/toys|Ratchet]] sold separately.

: Though Wheeljack's toy is heavily retooled, his instructions do not reflect this. They depict Wheeljack with his proper head, but most of the rest of the art depicts Tracks' parts, including Tracks' leg transformation. Do not attempt to extend Wheeljack's legs as far as the instruction art shows, because that's some excessive force that's not meant to be applied, in addition to the fact Wheeljack's new shin construction makes him ultimately shorter than Tracks. The instructions also show the wrenches mounting on the shoulders as weapons, with the shoulder launcher as a hand-held weapon.

: This version of the mold was retooled into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Runamuck (G1)#Timelines|Runamuck]] and ''Timelines'' [[Runabout (G1)#Timelines|Over-Run]], while the original version was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Tracks (SG)#Toys|Turbo Tracks]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Generations'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWDlxWheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From wrenches to bowie knives.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**'''1 OF 5: [[Sky Reign]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Knife-sword, double-barreled gun/fist/foot

:Part of wave 6 of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Wheeljack is an extensive retool of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]] sporting a newly shelled alternate mode to more closely resemble a Lancia Stratos, plus a new head, chest, lower legs, and feet. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, Wheeljack can combine to form [[Sky Reign#Generations|Sky Reign]] as either an arm or a leg. His smaller weapon can be held as either a rifle or a sword, and a ridge on its hilt can fit into a corresponding slot on the side of the vehicle mode. Like the other versions of the tooling before it, the larger weapon can peg onto his back. Wheeljack can also form into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs.

:This mold was also retooled as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Jumpstream#Generations|Jumpstream]], and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ravage]]. The mold was also repainted with a new head as [[Lightspeed_(G1_Technobot)#Unite_Warriors_2|Unite Warriors Lightspeed]]

:Wheeljack comes with a copy of ''Transformers Windblade'' vol. 2 #2 (''Combiner Wars'' Part 3), "[[Mistakes and Mayhem]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of Combiner Wars Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx in the U.S. at reduced prices with the collector card.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Tell Hasbro that I've forgiven them for not making a toy of me during ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]''.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E6'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-03'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 30]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Shoulder launcher
: Wheeljack is a brand new Deluxe Class mold released in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' toyline. He transforms into an Earth-based car resembling a Lancia Stratos with some portions of the vehicle's design being similar to the {{w|Lancia Rally}}, while his robot mode features proportions and colors more accurate to his depiction in the G1 cartoon.

: His side doors and spoiler are tampographed with the Japanese text サイバトロン ("Cybertron"), Takara's classic G1 name for the Autobots, as well as several Transformers references appearing as "sponsor logos". These include the places: "''[[Velocitron]] Racing [[1984]]''", "[[Praxus|PRAXUS]]", "[[protihex]]", and "[[Iacon (polity)|IACON]]"; and characters: "[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]", "[[Override (Cybertron)|OVERRIDE]]", "[[Ricochet (G1)|ricochet ricochet]]", "[[Wheeljack (G1)|"WHEELJACK" INVENZIONE]]" (Italian for invention, likely to Lancia being an Italian company), "[[Tracks (G1)|''AUTOBOTtracks'']]", and "''[[Aerobolt]]''". Other tampos include "[[A.I.R. Lock System|modulator]]", "[[Cybertron Con|CYBER TRON CON]]", the different racing number "638", "W MOTORS", "Lucky!", "rallyX" (likely due to the car mode being based off a Lancia Rally), a stylized A symbol, and an Autobot sigil. These tampos can be easily scratched, so care must be taken to avoid paint scuffs. Although renders show the figure cast in a crisp white plastic, the actual figure is a slightly green-tinted white.

: The only accessory included with Wheeljack is his shoulder launcher, based on his G1 toy's, which can plug into any [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] 5mm ports or onto either shoulder using a slot and painted tab. It should be noted that Wheeljack's spoiler/"wings" are attached via 5mm ports, for unknown reasons. Additionally, some copies of Wheeljack suffer from loose connections and joints, commonly leading to body parts simply falling off just from movement.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Wheeljack's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Wheeljack's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet “[[Antilla|ANTILLA]]”

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Selects]]'' [[Exhaust#Generations|Decepticon Exhaust]].

====War for Cybertron Trilogy====
[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-Autobot Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My sponsors dropped me after that last explosion...]]
*'''Autobot Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''WFC-12'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories'': Shoulder launcher
:This version of Wheeljack is a slathered redeco of the figure above, with screen accurate paint applications meant to make him resemble his appearance on the [[Netflix]] ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon. This unfortunately mean he loses all of the in-universe sponsorship tampographs.

:Wheeljack was released as a part of the Walmart-exclusive ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' subline.
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===United===
[[File:Unitedtoy wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|You laugh, but few sights have Cons (and Bots) flee in more desperate terror than Wheeljack brandishing tools.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, [[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''UN-19'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 wrenches, 1 shoulder launcher

:Part of the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline, TakaraTomy's version of Wheeljack features some subtle differences from the ''Generations'' version. He now sports silver painted ears, metallic green paint and medium red paint for his stripes, which follow a different pattern, and continue down the back of the car. He no longer has a painted rear window (instead leaving it white with the stripe detailing), features different tail light applications, a silver outlined Autobot symbol (rather than one without a border), painted clear blue eyes, and a more blue-green plastic instead of the slightly brighter green of the Hasbro version.

:''United'' Wheeljack was released before ''Generations'' Wheeljack was released to retail stores, but not to online retailers. Wheeljack's United instructions show the proper transformation. His instructions also leave out the flying car mode, likely due to it being intended originally for Tracks and not Wheeljack.
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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:ConstructBots_EliteWheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Wheeljack''' (Elite, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''55'''
: Part of Wave 1 of Construct-Bots Elites, Wheeljack can transform into a car.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CBWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ConstructBots_ArsenalPackWheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just when Wheeljack thought it was safe to go back in the water...]]
*'''Arsenal Pack Wheeljack''' (Elite, <s>2014</s>)
**''Pieces:'''67'''
: Arsenal Pack Wheeljack is a slight redeco of the previous release, changing some pieces from black to gray. He includes new accessories, such as two swords and two odd shark-like pieces.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreOtoy Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Street Showdown''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2013-[[March 20|03-20]]'''
**''Pieces'': '''273'''
**''Kreons'': Knock Out, Wheeljack, Driver x2
**''Accessories'': Missile, handgun (10203), knife (10205), clawed staff, pistol (10087), traffic cone x2

: The "[[Street Showdown]]" set comes with a large Wheeljack build that can be built into a robot or a car. In car build, he can seat a single [[Kreon]] figure, mainly the green-suited [[human]] "Driver".

: The accompanying Wheeljack Kreon figure comes with a clear-blue pistol and an alternate clear-blue torso piece. His helmet, which debuted in this set, is also used by [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Sunstreaker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/Kre-OWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Wheeljack at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Most Likely to Blow Himself Up
**''Accessories'': Clip-on rifle

: This version of Wheeljack has much more toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, including a distinct lack of eyes, just the vent-thing.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Class of 1984 Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Masterpiece===
{{MPLanciaStratosMold}}
[[File:MP-20 Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Hey, Optimus! I've built a machine to calculate the chances of getting a Marlboro redeco out of this! [[Exhaust|Hey whaddya know, it worked!]]]]
*'''Wheeljack''' ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-20'''
**''Accessories:'' Shoulder Cannon, missile, Laser Gun, Hypno-chip Disruptor ([[Amazon (website)|Amazon.jp]] exclusive)
: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Wheeljack transforms into an officially-licensed Lancia Stratos with proper (licensed?) "Alital'''i'''a" markings. As with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]]. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Voyager Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to larger entries in this line, Wheeljack lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. Additionally, his side mirrors come detached out of the box, and can be found separately packaged inside the instruction bag. An extra pair of mirrors is included in case of loss or breakage.

:For accessories, he comes with shoulder launcher, including a removable non-firing missile, and the generic laser pistol he wielded in "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]". In vehicle mode, the shoulder launcher mounts on the roof like the weapons of the other ''Masterpiece'' cars, while the gun stores underneath as the car's exhaust pipe.

:As a curious Easter egg, dismantling his head reveals a mustache hidden under his faceplate, similar to the one [[Wheeljack (Animated)|his ''Animated'' counterpart]] sports.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/masterpiece-mp-20-wheeljack-hidden-face-reveal-181175/ "Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack - Hidden Face Reveal?" at TFW2005]</ref>

:If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], one additionally gets a toolbox based on the hypno-chip disabling device he used in "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]". If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a [[collector coin]] is included instead of or in addition to the toolbox. The coin package is shaped and colored like his hood deco, and identifies him as "Weeljack" {{sic}}.

:This mold has some very convincing knockoffs, down to the copyright stamping and branding reading "TONY" instead of "TOMY"

:This mold was redecoed and retooled into [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|MP-23 Exhaust]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/MPWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Masterpiece Wheeljack on TFU.net]''

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP-20+Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Get out those repro labels.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' ([[February 23]], 2019)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-20+'''
**''Accessories:'' Shoulder Cannon, missile, Laser Gun, Immobilizer

:A more animation-accurate redeco of the figure above, this Wheeljack comes with the immobilizer accessory from the Exhaust version of the mold.

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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hey, Optimus! I've built a Machine that shrinks people and make them cute, and it worked! I call it, the Cutesinator™!]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (2015-[[January 24|01-24]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-10'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Wheeljack transforms from a cute [[super deformed]] Lancia Stratos to a just as cute robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Wheeljack as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

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===Unite Warriors===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW-EX-Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Lynxmaster''' (Multi-pack, 2016-[[October 29|10-29]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''UW-EX'''

:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Wheeljack is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' toy with new and different paint details. He was only available in a [[TakaraTomy Mall]]-exclusive [[Sky Reign#Unite Warriors 2|Lynxmaster]] multi-pack.

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==Merchandise==
===Stamp Bot===
[[File:Wheeljack stampbot.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Wheeljack''' ( 1984)

:Made by HG Toys, Stamp Bot Wheeljack is a small, non-poseable figurine of Wheeljack based on his toy with a rubber stamp on the base, and a cap with a felt "floor" that was soaked in ink. The stamp made an image of Wheeljack's race car mode.

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===Zipper Clip===
[[File:Zipperclipwheeljack.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|"Now you might be wondering how I got this clip in my hea- What makes you think it's was an explosion?"]]
*'''Wheeljack''' ( 1985)

:Also made by HG Toys, Zipper Clip Wheeljack is a scaled-down version of Stamp Bot Wheeljack, minus the rubber stamp base. Molded onto his head was a small hole, through which a metal clip was looped, allowing the figurine to attach to the end of a zipper.

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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy wheeljack.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)
: This small red rubber figurine of Wheeljack was released in Japan as part of a large multi-pack of similar figures, which were used as playing pieces for ''Transformers'' board games. The figure features a number etched into its back which is the sum total of Wheeljack's [[Tech Spec]] ratings, which served some function in the gameplay the figures were used for.

*'''Wheeljack''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''22'''

: The Wheeljack 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 (22, in Wheeljack's case). 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)|Technobot]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Decoy Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus! I built a machine that prevents me from turning my head to the right!]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (2002)
**''Act'': '''7'''
**Accessories'': Stand

: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Wheeljack was available in the seventh ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]''-centric wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Sadly, his shoulder-mounted launcher interferes with his ability to look straight ahead, plus it's on an extremely short peg that needs to be shaved down slightly to fit into the extremely shallow hole on his shoulder. Like all the figures in the wave, Wheeljack was available as both a standard full color figure and a metallic silver "pewter" version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

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

: The pewter version of Wheeljack came packaged with the right "boot" piece needed to transform the wave's [[Star Saber (Victory)#Super Collection Figure|Star Saber]] figure into Victory Saber.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/PewterWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on pewter Wheeljack at TFU.info]''

===Heroes of Cybertron===
[[File:HOC Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (2003)

: Wheeljack's ''Super Collection Figure'' PVC was released the following year by Hasbro as part of their ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line. Like all the figures in the series, Wheeljack was given a [[light-piping]] gimmick by being cast entirely in translucent blue plastic then painted everywhere except on his eyes and the back of his head. His shoulder-gun still has staying-in-place and head-clearance issues.

: Unlike the Japanese version, he was sold separate on a blister card and came packaged with the right arm of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Heroes of Cybertron|Fortress Maximus]] "build-a-figure", as well as a character bio card.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:Wheeljackbust.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Optimus Prime! I built a machine that removes legs and replaces them with small pedestals! Come see!]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Hard Hero, 2003)

:[[Hard Hero]] released a polystone bust of Wheeljack, based upon his appearance in the Generation 1 television series. The tenth bust in their main ''Transformers'' series, Wheeljack is some six inches tall and was limited to 2500 normal copies and an additional 100 exclusively signed by the sculptor.

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===Palisades===
[[File:Wheeljackstatue.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Small, expensive, and puffy.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Palisades, 2005)

:[[Palisades Toys|Palisades]] released a 6-inch polystone statue of Wheeljack, based upon [[Pat Lee]]'s rendition of him in the [[Dreamwave Productions]] comics.

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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Tlswheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Wheeljack is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He has several accessories and a mixed design that takes elements from the animation model and original toy. This figure also has a special gimmick: LED "ears". For every 16 figures, there are 2 Wheeljacks.

:Like most of his wave, his bio card plagiarizes this wiki article's opening paragraphs, with his motto taken from the "Fire on the Mountain" quote directly below it.

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===Tiny Titans===
*'''Wheeljack''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Number'': '''9/12'''

: Part of the third assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Wheeljack is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, albeit posed in a very awkward running stance.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

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===Transformers Figure Collection===
[[File:TF-Transformers-Figure-Collection-Wheeljack-Decoy.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (01-2016)

:Standing 42mm tall, ''Transformers Figure Collection'' Wheeljack is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure greatly based on a [[Decoy]] figure.

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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1Wheeljack.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Wheeljack, Weapons Inventor''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T40/T40'''
**''Stars: ''9
:Wheeljack, Weapons Inventor is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The card's artwork is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.
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[[File:W2CaptainWheeljack.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Captain Wheeljack, Engineering-Scientist''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T05/T48'''
**''Stars: ''9

:Captain Wheeljack, Engineering-Scientist is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card uses reused line-art from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, with new colors to match the aesthetic of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline's packaging art. The original Bot Mode line-art was drawn by [[Dan Khanna]].
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==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneWheeljackConcept.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|If only...]]
* An early concept design of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Generation 1 Wheeljack was printed in a catalog from late 1982/early 1983, depicting a considerably better proportioned robot mode with longer legs.
* Wheeljack was given an homage in the form of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]. Downshift has Wheeljack's colors, face, and even feet modeled after the Lancia grill. The character was even called Wheeljack in Japan's ''Super Link'' series, something Hasbro could not do because the name had already been used on [[Wheeljack (Armada)|a character]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|previous series]]. Downshift was later [[redeco]]ed as the [[BotCon 2010]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Slicer (Decepticon)|Slicer/"Decepticon Slice"]], representing the same character as the [[The Transformers (European toyline)|European-only Generation 1]] [[Action Master]] Slicer, a redeco of Wheeljack's Action Master toy (while simultaneously representing [[Wheeljack (SG)|another Wheeljack]]).
* ''Energon'' Downshift also received a new-sculpt toy in the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line, which looked considerably less like Generation 1 Wheeljack save for the head sculpt... and the ''feet'', which are sculpted after Wheeljack's distinct Lancia Stratos grill feet. Now ''that's'' a weird homage.
* The retool of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] was originally planned to be [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (presumably in red), but ultimately ended up as Wheeljack instead, with a new head sculpt. Meanwhile, the head sculpt originally intended for Ford-Windcharger ended up being used for the retool of ''Alternators'' "Windcharger" (the Honda S2000 mold, designed as [[Overdrive]] and released under that name by Takara) instead, and now named "[[Decepticharge]]".
* ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Wheeljack was the original version of the sculpt, with [[Tracks (G1)/toys|Tracks]] (whose toy ended up in ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'') intended as the retool, but the two were ultimately released in reverse order (and different toy lines).<ref name="generations11">TakaraTomy staff interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2011]]'' vol. 1, [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/428825-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-united.html translation at TFW2005].</ref>
* A mock-up of a new [[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]] toy in the form of a ''Generations'' Wheeljack redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014]]'' Vol. 1 as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. The mock-up promised that if produced, the final product would make use of some [[Tracks (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]] tooling. During the fan poll held to determine which of the ten would be produced, however, Downshift placed dead last, having claimed only 1% of the votes. The indignity!<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Action Masters]]
[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Construct-Bots Autobots]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Mail order items]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Q-Transformers characters]]
[[Category:Spy Changers]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]

Playskool

2020-11-06T23:18:48Z

Supacool9:

[[Image:Playskool_new_logo.jpg|center|200px]]

'''Playskool''' is [[Hasbro]]'s brand name for toys designed for small children, famous for products such as [[Optimash Prime|Mr. Potato Head]]. The ''[[First Transformers]]'' line was produced under this brand, as was ''[[Transformers: Go-Bots (toyline)|Transformers: Go-Bots]]'', and now the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'', which are part of [[Playskool Heroes]].

==Fandom==
"Playskool" is also a loosely defined pejorative (sometimes written "Playskoolish") used to deride toys deemed [[Pokeformers|childish]]. This tends to include [[Bumblebee (G1)|stylized "cartoonish" designs]], [[Ironhide (G1)|bright colors]], [[Constructicon (G1)|gimmicks]], and generally anything that was [[Articulation|not present]] in the speaker's favorite Transformers when they were between the ages of 8 and 12. On a fairer note, "Playskoolishness" might also be attributed to the simpler engineering and paintjobs in more recent figures, although that doesn't necessarily reflect all uses of the term.

How this will affect children growing up on <strike>''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]</strike> <strike>[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]</strike> <strike>[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]</strike> <strike>[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]</strike> <strike>[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]</strike> <strike>[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]</strike> <strike>[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]</strike>'' <strike>[[Live-action film series|the new movies]]</strike> <strike> ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''</strike> <strike>''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]''</strike> <strike>''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]]''</strike> <strike>''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]''</strike> ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]]''/''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (franchise)|Rescue Bots Academy]]'' has yet to be seen.

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[[Category:Companies]]
[[Category:Fandom]]
[[Category:Hasbro subsidiaries]]

File:Playskool new logo.jpg

2020-11-06T23:16:52Z

Supacool9: Playskool's recent new logo, which features the removal of the red oval and colored letters, which are probably slighly modifyed too.

Playskool's recent new logo, which features the removal of the red oval and colored letters, which are probably slighly modifyed too.

MediaWiki talk:Community Portal

2020-11-04T01:09:38Z

Supacool9: /* Any luck on finding the Holy Grails? */ new section

Hasbro Universe

2020-11-03T01:55:45Z

Supacool9:

[[File:Rev4 HasbroUniverse.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|Marvel: ''Avengers: Infinity War'' is the most ambitious crossover ever! IDW: Hold my beer.]]
The '''Hasbro Universe''' is the name for the shared universe, cataloged by the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] as [[Primax 1005.19 Gamma]], in which [[IDW Publishing]]'s assorted comic books featuring licensed properties from [[Hasbro]] all reside. To date, these properties include [[2005 IDW continuity|IDW's original ''Transformers'' continuity]], ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[Micronauts]]'', ''[[Rom]]'', ''[[Jem|Jem and the Holograms]]'', ''[[Action Man]]'', ''[[M.A.S.K.]]'', ''{{i|Clue (franchise)|Clue}}'', and ''[[Visionaries]]''.

Crossovers between the Transformers and the other properties they share this universe with are chronicled here on TFWiki, but we also maintain a sister site, the {{i|Main Page|IDW Hasbro Wiki}}, that offers full coverage of every issue and character from the Hasbro Universe.

==Development==
''The Transformers'' was the first Hasbro property licensed by IDW in 2005, followed a few years later by ''G.I. Joe'' in 2008. The two franchises were never written with the intent that they occupied the same universe, and so they did their own thing for years, with the ''Transformers'' titles even massively devastating the entire [[Earth]] in the ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' storyline.

From mid-2015 onward, IDW began announcing new Hasbro licenses: ''{{i|Jem and the Holograms (comic)|Jem and the Holograms}}'' in March [[2015]], ''{{i|ROM (comic)|Rom}}'' and ''{{i|Micronauts (comic)|Micronauts}}'' in July 2015, ''{{i|Action Man (comic)|Action Man}}'' in October 2015, and finally ''{{i|M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand|M.A.S.K.}}'' in May [[2016]]. According to author [[John Barber]], the idea that all of these characters inhabited a single shared universe began with ''Rom'''s [[Chris Ryall]] and [[Christos Gage]] suggesting that [[G.I. Joe]] appear in ''Rom'', with ''Transformers'' author [[John Barber]] bringing up [[Andrew Griffith]]'s idea that IDW's G.I. Joe continuity could (with some squinting) be wedged between the major events of IDW's ''Transformers'' comics. In turn, this led to all of them suggesting to [[Cullen Bunn]] of ''Micronauts'' to alter an upcoming arc in the ''Micronauts'' series involving the Micronauts visiting [[Earth]], with Andrew Griffith establishing a timeline to make their already-established Transformers and G.I. Joe stories fit together.

In June 2016, ''[[Revolution]]'' was announced, a five-issue crossover that would unite ''Rom,'' ''M.A.S.K.'', ''Micronauts,'' and ''Action Man'' with ''G.I. Joe'' and ''Transformers''. The summer of 2016 saw the groundwork for ''Revolution'' laid in the first issues of ''Rom'' and ''Action Man'', which made reference to the events occurring in [[Monument Valley]] in concurrent issues of [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|''The Transformers'']]. G.I. Joe characters made appearances in the debut storyline of ''Rom'' and the ''[[Titans Return (comic)|Titans Return]]'' storyline in ''The Transformers'', while the [[Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|''Revolution'' prelude issue]] established that no continuity was being discarded, as the existing IDW ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' stories were handwaved into having happened in the same universe all along. ''Jem and the Holograms'' has been stated to have also been retroactively fused into the new universe, but characters from that title were not going to appear in ''Revolution'' for "reasons of tone" in comparison to the other titles; references to elements from it have been popping up (such as Ian Noble, the new Action Man, having a Misfits poster in his quarters). IDW's ''[[My Little Pony]]'' comics exist outside the universe altogether, as do ''Dungeons & Dragons''.

''Revolution'' proceeded to bring the Transformers, G.I. Joe, Action Man, M.A.S.K., and the Micronauts together to foil a plan by the allied evil forces of [[Miles Mayhem]], [[Baron Karza]], and the [[Dire Wraith]]s to obtain Earth's [[Ore-13]] for their own nefarious ends. This was followed by ''[[Reconstruction]]'', a post-event branding used to identify the shared universe books as their stories continues on out of the events of the crossover. A notable feature of ''Reconstruction'' was the debut of the ''[[Revolutionaries]]'', which paired up [[Action Man]] with three supporting characters from ''The Transformers'' and a rotating "guest star" in each issue, featuring gratuitous references to long-forgotten Hasbro properties and spinoffs across a span of eight issues; notably, the series incorporated a version of the ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' continuity into the mainstream IDW universe.

''Revolutionaries'' would lead into August 2017's crossover event in the pages of ''[[First Strike]]'', which sees [[Joe Colton]] and an [[Iron Ring|alliance of villains]] attacking Cybertron to prevent [[Earth]] from joining the [[Council of Worlds]], bringing heroes together once more to foil their plan. This, in turn, set up the debut of the next group of Hasbro characters to join the universe, the [[Visionaries]], which went on to clash with Cybertron in January 2018's ''[[Transformers vs. Visionaries]]'' miniseries.

Unfortunately, the Hasbro Universe titles never picked up much steam and were subject to cancellation. ''M.A.S.K.'' only lasted ten issues and ''Micronauts'' eleven, though the latter would spawn a sequel miniseries, ''[[Micronauts: Wrath of Karza]]'', in which the Transformers guest-starred. An attempt to combine titles to boost sales led to ''[[Scarlett's Strike Force]]'', in which [[Matt Trakker]] and his fellow M.A.S.K. members joined G.I. Joe, and ''{{i|Rom & the Micronauts}}'', where Rom joined the Micronauts for an adventure in Microspace. The latter ended up being a five-issue miniseries, while ''Scarlett's Strike Force'' was cancelled after issue three due to conflict between the author and IDW/Hasbro.

Due to a combination of factors, 2018 saw the decision to end the Hasbro Universe entirely, which included the two ''Transformers'' titles. The six-issue ''[[Transformers: Unicron]]'' capped off the universe with a colossal battle against the eponymous planet-eater; though both Cybertron and Rom's own homeworld of [[Elonia]] were annihilated by Unicron, the series ended with these alien immigrants settling into a peaceful new life on Earth. In each issue of the miniseries, short backup strips served as finales for the Hasbro Universe titles. After ''Unicron''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s conclusion, the entire Hasbro Universe, and by extension the [[2005 IDW continuity]] as a whole, wrapped up with the publication of ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' [[Post|#25]] in November 2018.

A [[Transformers (2019 comic)|new ''Transformers'' comic continuity]] debuted in early 2019, followed by a {{w|G.I. Joe (2019 comic book)|''G.I. Joe'' reboot}} in September, but as of writing there is no indication that IDW Publishing has any kind of Hasbro Universe revival in the works.

==Hasbro Universe issues with ''Transformers'' content==
If a comic book features the Transformers in a significant capacity, it will typically receive its own article here on TFWiki. However, the nature of a shared universe is such that the Transformers can, will, and already have made small cameos in other titles that are otherwise not about them. This section of the article serves as a quick list of all such appearances, with links to all relevant articles either here or on the IDW Hasbro Wiki.

===Action Man===
*[[The Modern World|''Action Man: Revolution'' one-shot]]

===G.I. Joe===
{{main|G.I. Joe vol. 5}}
Due to the fact that [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] is now a member of G.I. Joe, individual issues of this series will receive full articles on TFWiki.

===Micronauts===
*{{i|Micronauts: Revolution|''Micronauts: Revolution'' one-shot}}
:Venturing into the entropy cloud that is consuming their home reality of [[Microspace]], the Micronauts discover that the seemingly-dead body of [[Micronus Prime]] dwells at the heart of the cloud, and that it has fallen under the control of their enemy, Baron Karza.

*''[[Micronauts: Wrath of Karza]]''
:Due to the presence of ''Transformers'' characters, some of the issues in this series receive full articles on TFWiki. Specifically:
:* [[Wrath of Karza issue 1|#1]], [[Wrath of Karza issue 4|#4]], and [[Wrath of Karza issue 5|#5]]

===Rom===
*{{i|Reinforcements, Part 1|''ROM'' #5}}
:Following the events of ''Revolution'', [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] allows Rom to leave in peace, trusting him to deal with the Dire Wraith situation on Earth while Prime's forces handle with their own challenges, but prepared to become involved if necessary.

===M.A.S.K.===
*{{i|M.A.S.K. issue 1|''M.A.S.K: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand'' #1}}
:[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] appears in the brief flashback.
*{{i|The Deathstone|''M.A.S.K.'' Annual 2017}}
:Following [[All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|his destruction above Jupiter]], the dismembered pieces of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] become infected with an alien bio-tech virus and fall to Earth. The allied forces of [[M.A.S.K.]] and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] emerge victorious in a race against [[V.E.N.O.M.]] to obtain the Decepticon's remains.

==Other Hasbro franchises==
Over its two-and-a-half year run, the Hasbro Universe featured many references to other Hasbro franchises and properties, including some decidedly esoteric concepts. In addition to ''Transformers,'' ''Micronauts,'' ''M.A.S.K.,'' ''G.I. Joe,'' ''Rom,'' and ''Visionaries,'' several other Hasbro concepts made cameo appearances. These references include:

* ''[[Action Force (comic)|Action Force]]'' — [[Quarrel]], the [[Red Shadows]], and [[Joe Colton|Baron Ironblood]] make appearances in ''[[Revolutionaries]]''. {{storylink|Revolutionaries}}
* ''[http://www.figurerealm.com/actionfigure?action=seriesitemlist&id=831 Air Raiders]'' — Bludgeon references the planet Airlandia, the home planet of the Air Raiders, as a candidate for galactic conquest. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}
* ''{{w|Dungeons and Dragons}}'' — Several G.I. Joe members are shown playing the game. {{storylink|Scarlett's Strike Force issue 3|Scarlett's Strike Force #3}}
* ''[[Furby|Furbies]]'' — Hacked up by a ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. {{storylink|Scarlett's Strike Force issue 2|Scarlett's Strike Force #2}}
* ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' — The Inhumanoids ''would'' have starred in [[G.I. Joe vol. 5|''G.I. Joe'' vol. 5]], before Hasbro learned that they no longer held the rights to the franchise or the characters.<ref>Aubery Sitterson's Patreon</ref> As a result, the comic changed the antagonistic monsters to the {{i|Fatal Fluffies}}, although they remain gigantic subterranean monsters with supernatural powers. Years later, ''{{i|Rom: Dire Wraiths}}'' would introduce the heroic human cast of ''Inhumanoids'' into the universe, with several of them sporting new names thanks (presumably) to the aforementioned rights issues.
* ''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1907/international-movie-maker International Movie Maker]'' — [[J.J. Hackensack]] was first referenced in this board game, and several of [[Bulletman]]'s films and co-stars also reference it. {{storylink|Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook issue 1|Bulletman profile}}
* ''{{w|Mastermind_(board_game)|Mastermind}}'' — A popular television game show in the Hasbro Universe. [[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]] is fond of it. {{storylink|When Eagles Scream}}
* ''{{w|Pound Puppies}}'' — In his youth, [[Atomic Man|Mike Power]] owned a dog named "[[Smarts]]," physically based on the character "Lucky" from the {{w|Pound Puppies (2010 TV series)|2010 cartoon adaptation}}. Backmatter in [[Ghost in the Machine (IDW)|''Revolutionaries'' #8]] would take the reference further, establishing that Smarts was, in fact, the ''ancestor'' of Lucky, and thus suggesting that the television show takes place in the Hasbro Universe. {{storylink|Power and Glory}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{i|Main Page|IDW Hasbro Wiki}}
*{{w|Hasbro Universe}} on Wikipedia

[[Category:Crossovers]]
[[Category:IDW Publishing]]

Hasbro Universe

2020-11-03T01:54:57Z

Supacool9:

[[File:Rev4 HasbroUniverse.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|Marvel: ''Avengers: Infinity War'' is the most ambitious crossover ever! IDW: Hold my beer. (Wow, how original.)]]
The '''Hasbro Universe''' is the name for the shared universe, cataloged by the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] as [[Primax 1005.19 Gamma]], in which [[IDW Publishing]]'s assorted comic books featuring licensed properties from [[Hasbro]] all reside. To date, these properties include [[2005 IDW continuity|IDW's original ''Transformers'' continuity]], ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[Micronauts]]'', ''[[Rom]]'', ''[[Jem|Jem and the Holograms]]'', ''[[Action Man]]'', ''[[M.A.S.K.]]'', ''{{i|Clue (franchise)|Clue}}'', and ''[[Visionaries]]''.

Crossovers between the Transformers and the other properties they share this universe with are chronicled here on TFWiki, but we also maintain a sister site, the {{i|Main Page|IDW Hasbro Wiki}}, that offers full coverage of every issue and character from the Hasbro Universe.

==Development==
''The Transformers'' was the first Hasbro property licensed by IDW in 2005, followed a few years later by ''G.I. Joe'' in 2008. The two franchises were never written with the intent that they occupied the same universe, and so they did their own thing for years, with the ''Transformers'' titles even massively devastating the entire [[Earth]] in the ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' storyline.

From mid-2015 onward, IDW began announcing new Hasbro licenses: ''{{i|Jem and the Holograms (comic)|Jem and the Holograms}}'' in March [[2015]], ''{{i|ROM (comic)|Rom}}'' and ''{{i|Micronauts (comic)|Micronauts}}'' in July 2015, ''{{i|Action Man (comic)|Action Man}}'' in October 2015, and finally ''{{i|M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand|M.A.S.K.}}'' in May [[2016]]. According to author [[John Barber]], the idea that all of these characters inhabited a single shared universe began with ''Rom'''s [[Chris Ryall]] and [[Christos Gage]] suggesting that [[G.I. Joe]] appear in ''Rom'', with ''Transformers'' author [[John Barber]] bringing up [[Andrew Griffith]]'s idea that IDW's G.I. Joe continuity could (with some squinting) be wedged between the major events of IDW's ''Transformers'' comics. In turn, this led to all of them suggesting to [[Cullen Bunn]] of ''Micronauts'' to alter an upcoming arc in the ''Micronauts'' series involving the Micronauts visiting [[Earth]], with Andrew Griffith establishing a timeline to make their already-established Transformers and G.I. Joe stories fit together.

In June 2016, ''[[Revolution]]'' was announced, a five-issue crossover that would unite ''Rom,'' ''M.A.S.K.'', ''Micronauts,'' and ''Action Man'' with ''G.I. Joe'' and ''Transformers''. The summer of 2016 saw the groundwork for ''Revolution'' laid in the first issues of ''Rom'' and ''Action Man'', which made reference to the events occurring in [[Monument Valley]] in concurrent issues of [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|''The Transformers'']]. G.I. Joe characters made appearances in the debut storyline of ''Rom'' and the ''[[Titans Return (comic)|Titans Return]]'' storyline in ''The Transformers'', while the [[Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|''Revolution'' prelude issue]] established that no continuity was being discarded, as the existing IDW ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' stories were handwaved into having happened in the same universe all along. ''Jem and the Holograms'' has been stated to have also been retroactively fused into the new universe, but characters from that title were not going to appear in ''Revolution'' for "reasons of tone" in comparison to the other titles; references to elements from it have been popping up (such as Ian Noble, the new Action Man, having a Misfits poster in his quarters). IDW's ''[[My Little Pony]]'' comics exist outside the universe altogether, as do ''Dungeons & Dragons''.

''Revolution'' proceeded to bring the Transformers, G.I. Joe, Action Man, M.A.S.K., and the Micronauts together to foil a plan by the allied evil forces of [[Miles Mayhem]], [[Baron Karza]], and the [[Dire Wraith]]s to obtain Earth's [[Ore-13]] for their own nefarious ends. This was followed by ''[[Reconstruction]]'', a post-event branding used to identify the shared universe books as their stories continues on out of the events of the crossover. A notable feature of ''Reconstruction'' was the debut of the ''[[Revolutionaries]]'', which paired up [[Action Man]] with three supporting characters from ''The Transformers'' and a rotating "guest star" in each issue, featuring gratuitous references to long-forgotten Hasbro properties and spinoffs across a span of eight issues; notably, the series incorporated a version of the ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' continuity into the mainstream IDW universe.

''Revolutionaries'' would lead into August 2017's crossover event in the pages of ''[[First Strike]]'', which sees [[Joe Colton]] and an [[Iron Ring|alliance of villains]] attacking Cybertron to prevent [[Earth]] from joining the [[Council of Worlds]], bringing heroes together once more to foil their plan. This, in turn, set up the debut of the next group of Hasbro characters to join the universe, the [[Visionaries]], which went on to clash with Cybertron in January 2018's ''[[Transformers vs. Visionaries]]'' miniseries.

Unfortunately, the Hasbro Universe titles never picked up much steam and were subject to cancellation. ''M.A.S.K.'' only lasted ten issues and ''Micronauts'' eleven, though the latter would spawn a sequel miniseries, ''[[Micronauts: Wrath of Karza]]'', in which the Transformers guest-starred. An attempt to combine titles to boost sales led to ''[[Scarlett's Strike Force]]'', in which [[Matt Trakker]] and his fellow M.A.S.K. members joined G.I. Joe, and ''{{i|Rom & the Micronauts}}'', where Rom joined the Micronauts for an adventure in Microspace. The latter ended up being a five-issue miniseries, while ''Scarlett's Strike Force'' was cancelled after issue three due to conflict between the author and IDW/Hasbro.

Due to a combination of factors, 2018 saw the decision to end the Hasbro Universe entirely, which included the two ''Transformers'' titles. The six-issue ''[[Transformers: Unicron]]'' capped off the universe with a colossal battle against the eponymous planet-eater; though both Cybertron and Rom's own homeworld of [[Elonia]] were annihilated by Unicron, the series ended with these alien immigrants settling into a peaceful new life on Earth. In each issue of the miniseries, short backup strips served as finales for the Hasbro Universe titles. After ''Unicron''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s conclusion, the entire Hasbro Universe, and by extension the [[2005 IDW continuity]] as a whole, wrapped up with the publication of ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' [[Post|#25]] in November 2018.

A [[Transformers (2019 comic)|new ''Transformers'' comic continuity]] debuted in early 2019, followed by a {{w|G.I. Joe (2019 comic book)|''G.I. Joe'' reboot}} in September, but as of writing there is no indication that IDW Publishing has any kind of Hasbro Universe revival in the works.

==Hasbro Universe issues with ''Transformers'' content==
If a comic book features the Transformers in a significant capacity, it will typically receive its own article here on TFWiki. However, the nature of a shared universe is such that the Transformers can, will, and already have made small cameos in other titles that are otherwise not about them. This section of the article serves as a quick list of all such appearances, with links to all relevant articles either here or on the IDW Hasbro Wiki.

===Action Man===
*[[The Modern World|''Action Man: Revolution'' one-shot]]

===G.I. Joe===
{{main|G.I. Joe vol. 5}}
Due to the fact that [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] is now a member of G.I. Joe, individual issues of this series will receive full articles on TFWiki.

===Micronauts===
*{{i|Micronauts: Revolution|''Micronauts: Revolution'' one-shot}}
:Venturing into the entropy cloud that is consuming their home reality of [[Microspace]], the Micronauts discover that the seemingly-dead body of [[Micronus Prime]] dwells at the heart of the cloud, and that it has fallen under the control of their enemy, Baron Karza.

*''[[Micronauts: Wrath of Karza]]''
:Due to the presence of ''Transformers'' characters, some of the issues in this series receive full articles on TFWiki. Specifically:
:* [[Wrath of Karza issue 1|#1]], [[Wrath of Karza issue 4|#4]], and [[Wrath of Karza issue 5|#5]]

===Rom===
*{{i|Reinforcements, Part 1|''ROM'' #5}}
:Following the events of ''Revolution'', [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] allows Rom to leave in peace, trusting him to deal with the Dire Wraith situation on Earth while Prime's forces handle with their own challenges, but prepared to become involved if necessary.

===M.A.S.K.===
*{{i|M.A.S.K. issue 1|''M.A.S.K: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand'' #1}}
:[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] appears in the brief flashback.
*{{i|The Deathstone|''M.A.S.K.'' Annual 2017}}
:Following [[All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|his destruction above Jupiter]], the dismembered pieces of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] become infected with an alien bio-tech virus and fall to Earth. The allied forces of [[M.A.S.K.]] and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] emerge victorious in a race against [[V.E.N.O.M.]] to obtain the Decepticon's remains.

==Other Hasbro franchises==
Over its two-and-a-half year run, the Hasbro Universe featured many references to other Hasbro franchises and properties, including some decidedly esoteric concepts. In addition to ''Transformers,'' ''Micronauts,'' ''M.A.S.K.,'' ''G.I. Joe,'' ''Rom,'' and ''Visionaries,'' several other Hasbro concepts made cameo appearances. These references include:

* ''[[Action Force (comic)|Action Force]]'' — [[Quarrel]], the [[Red Shadows]], and [[Joe Colton|Baron Ironblood]] make appearances in ''[[Revolutionaries]]''. {{storylink|Revolutionaries}}
* ''[http://www.figurerealm.com/actionfigure?action=seriesitemlist&id=831 Air Raiders]'' — Bludgeon references the planet Airlandia, the home planet of the Air Raiders, as a candidate for galactic conquest. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}
* ''{{w|Dungeons and Dragons}}'' — Several G.I. Joe members are shown playing the game. {{storylink|Scarlett's Strike Force issue 3|Scarlett's Strike Force #3}}
* ''[[Furby|Furbies]]'' — Hacked up by a ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. {{storylink|Scarlett's Strike Force issue 2|Scarlett's Strike Force #2}}
* ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' — The Inhumanoids ''would'' have starred in [[G.I. Joe vol. 5|''G.I. Joe'' vol. 5]], before Hasbro learned that they no longer held the rights to the franchise or the characters.<ref>Aubery Sitterson's Patreon</ref> As a result, the comic changed the antagonistic monsters to the {{i|Fatal Fluffies}}, although they remain gigantic subterranean monsters with supernatural powers. Years later, ''{{i|Rom: Dire Wraiths}}'' would introduce the heroic human cast of ''Inhumanoids'' into the universe, with several of them sporting new names thanks (presumably) to the aforementioned rights issues.
* ''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1907/international-movie-maker International Movie Maker]'' — [[J.J. Hackensack]] was first referenced in this board game, and several of [[Bulletman]]'s films and co-stars also reference it. {{storylink|Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook issue 1|Bulletman profile}}
* ''{{w|Mastermind_(board_game)|Mastermind}}'' — A popular television game show in the Hasbro Universe. [[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]] is fond of it. {{storylink|When Eagles Scream}}
* ''{{w|Pound Puppies}}'' — In his youth, [[Atomic Man|Mike Power]] owned a dog named "[[Smarts]]," physically based on the character "Lucky" from the {{w|Pound Puppies (2010 TV series)|2010 cartoon adaptation}}. Backmatter in [[Ghost in the Machine (IDW)|''Revolutionaries'' #8]] would take the reference further, establishing that Smarts was, in fact, the ''ancestor'' of Lucky, and thus suggesting that the television show takes place in the Hasbro Universe. {{storylink|Power and Glory}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{i|Main Page|IDW Hasbro Wiki}}
*{{w|Hasbro Universe}} on Wikipedia

[[Category:Crossovers]]
[[Category:IDW Publishing]]

Hasbro Universe

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[[File:Rev4 HasbroUniverse.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|Marvel: ''Avengers: Infinity War'' is the most ambitious crossover ever! IDW: Hold my beer.(Wow, how original.)]]
The '''Hasbro Universe''' is the name for the shared universe, cataloged by the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] as [[Primax 1005.19 Gamma]], in which [[IDW Publishing]]'s assorted comic books featuring licensed properties from [[Hasbro]] all reside. To date, these properties include [[2005 IDW continuity|IDW's original ''Transformers'' continuity]], ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[Micronauts]]'', ''[[Rom]]'', ''[[Jem|Jem and the Holograms]]'', ''[[Action Man]]'', ''[[M.A.S.K.]]'', ''{{i|Clue (franchise)|Clue}}'', and ''[[Visionaries]]''.

Crossovers between the Transformers and the other properties they share this universe with are chronicled here on TFWiki, but we also maintain a sister site, the {{i|Main Page|IDW Hasbro Wiki}}, that offers full coverage of every issue and character from the Hasbro Universe.

==Development==
''The Transformers'' was the first Hasbro property licensed by IDW in 2005, followed a few years later by ''G.I. Joe'' in 2008. The two franchises were never written with the intent that they occupied the same universe, and so they did their own thing for years, with the ''Transformers'' titles even massively devastating the entire [[Earth]] in the ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' storyline.

From mid-2015 onward, IDW began announcing new Hasbro licenses: ''{{i|Jem and the Holograms (comic)|Jem and the Holograms}}'' in March [[2015]], ''{{i|ROM (comic)|Rom}}'' and ''{{i|Micronauts (comic)|Micronauts}}'' in July 2015, ''{{i|Action Man (comic)|Action Man}}'' in October 2015, and finally ''{{i|M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand|M.A.S.K.}}'' in May [[2016]]. According to author [[John Barber]], the idea that all of these characters inhabited a single shared universe began with ''Rom'''s [[Chris Ryall]] and [[Christos Gage]] suggesting that [[G.I. Joe]] appear in ''Rom'', with ''Transformers'' author [[John Barber]] bringing up [[Andrew Griffith]]'s idea that IDW's G.I. Joe continuity could (with some squinting) be wedged between the major events of IDW's ''Transformers'' comics. In turn, this led to all of them suggesting to [[Cullen Bunn]] of ''Micronauts'' to alter an upcoming arc in the ''Micronauts'' series involving the Micronauts visiting [[Earth]], with Andrew Griffith establishing a timeline to make their already-established Transformers and G.I. Joe stories fit together.

In June 2016, ''[[Revolution]]'' was announced, a five-issue crossover that would unite ''Rom,'' ''M.A.S.K.'', ''Micronauts,'' and ''Action Man'' with ''G.I. Joe'' and ''Transformers''. The summer of 2016 saw the groundwork for ''Revolution'' laid in the first issues of ''Rom'' and ''Action Man'', which made reference to the events occurring in [[Monument Valley]] in concurrent issues of [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|''The Transformers'']]. G.I. Joe characters made appearances in the debut storyline of ''Rom'' and the ''[[Titans Return (comic)|Titans Return]]'' storyline in ''The Transformers'', while the [[Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|''Revolution'' prelude issue]] established that no continuity was being discarded, as the existing IDW ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' stories were handwaved into having happened in the same universe all along. ''Jem and the Holograms'' has been stated to have also been retroactively fused into the new universe, but characters from that title were not going to appear in ''Revolution'' for "reasons of tone" in comparison to the other titles; references to elements from it have been popping up (such as Ian Noble, the new Action Man, having a Misfits poster in his quarters). IDW's ''[[My Little Pony]]'' comics exist outside the universe altogether, as do ''Dungeons & Dragons''.

''Revolution'' proceeded to bring the Transformers, G.I. Joe, Action Man, M.A.S.K., and the Micronauts together to foil a plan by the allied evil forces of [[Miles Mayhem]], [[Baron Karza]], and the [[Dire Wraith]]s to obtain Earth's [[Ore-13]] for their own nefarious ends. This was followed by ''[[Reconstruction]]'', a post-event branding used to identify the shared universe books as their stories continues on out of the events of the crossover. A notable feature of ''Reconstruction'' was the debut of the ''[[Revolutionaries]]'', which paired up [[Action Man]] with three supporting characters from ''The Transformers'' and a rotating "guest star" in each issue, featuring gratuitous references to long-forgotten Hasbro properties and spinoffs across a span of eight issues; notably, the series incorporated a version of the ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' continuity into the mainstream IDW universe.

''Revolutionaries'' would lead into August 2017's crossover event in the pages of ''[[First Strike]]'', which sees [[Joe Colton]] and an [[Iron Ring|alliance of villains]] attacking Cybertron to prevent [[Earth]] from joining the [[Council of Worlds]], bringing heroes together once more to foil their plan. This, in turn, set up the debut of the next group of Hasbro characters to join the universe, the [[Visionaries]], which went on to clash with Cybertron in January 2018's ''[[Transformers vs. Visionaries]]'' miniseries.

Unfortunately, the Hasbro Universe titles never picked up much steam and were subject to cancellation. ''M.A.S.K.'' only lasted ten issues and ''Micronauts'' eleven, though the latter would spawn a sequel miniseries, ''[[Micronauts: Wrath of Karza]]'', in which the Transformers guest-starred. An attempt to combine titles to boost sales led to ''[[Scarlett's Strike Force]]'', in which [[Matt Trakker]] and his fellow M.A.S.K. members joined G.I. Joe, and ''{{i|Rom & the Micronauts}}'', where Rom joined the Micronauts for an adventure in Microspace. The latter ended up being a five-issue miniseries, while ''Scarlett's Strike Force'' was cancelled after issue three due to conflict between the author and IDW/Hasbro.

Due to a combination of factors, 2018 saw the decision to end the Hasbro Universe entirely, which included the two ''Transformers'' titles. The six-issue ''[[Transformers: Unicron]]'' capped off the universe with a colossal battle against the eponymous planet-eater; though both Cybertron and Rom's own homeworld of [[Elonia]] were annihilated by Unicron, the series ended with these alien immigrants settling into a peaceful new life on Earth. In each issue of the miniseries, short backup strips served as finales for the Hasbro Universe titles. After ''Unicron''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s conclusion, the entire Hasbro Universe, and by extension the [[2005 IDW continuity]] as a whole, wrapped up with the publication of ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' [[Post|#25]] in November 2018.

A [[Transformers (2019 comic)|new ''Transformers'' comic continuity]] debuted in early 2019, followed by a {{w|G.I. Joe (2019 comic book)|''G.I. Joe'' reboot}} in September, but as of writing there is no indication that IDW Publishing has any kind of Hasbro Universe revival in the works.

==Hasbro Universe issues with ''Transformers'' content==
If a comic book features the Transformers in a significant capacity, it will typically receive its own article here on TFWiki. However, the nature of a shared universe is such that the Transformers can, will, and already have made small cameos in other titles that are otherwise not about them. This section of the article serves as a quick list of all such appearances, with links to all relevant articles either here or on the IDW Hasbro Wiki.

===Action Man===
*[[The Modern World|''Action Man: Revolution'' one-shot]]

===G.I. Joe===
{{main|G.I. Joe vol. 5}}
Due to the fact that [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] is now a member of G.I. Joe, individual issues of this series will receive full articles on TFWiki.

===Micronauts===
*{{i|Micronauts: Revolution|''Micronauts: Revolution'' one-shot}}
:Venturing into the entropy cloud that is consuming their home reality of [[Microspace]], the Micronauts discover that the seemingly-dead body of [[Micronus Prime]] dwells at the heart of the cloud, and that it has fallen under the control of their enemy, Baron Karza.

*''[[Micronauts: Wrath of Karza]]''
:Due to the presence of ''Transformers'' characters, some of the issues in this series receive full articles on TFWiki. Specifically:
:* [[Wrath of Karza issue 1|#1]], [[Wrath of Karza issue 4|#4]], and [[Wrath of Karza issue 5|#5]]

===Rom===
*{{i|Reinforcements, Part 1|''ROM'' #5}}
:Following the events of ''Revolution'', [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] allows Rom to leave in peace, trusting him to deal with the Dire Wraith situation on Earth while Prime's forces handle with their own challenges, but prepared to become involved if necessary.

===M.A.S.K.===
*{{i|M.A.S.K. issue 1|''M.A.S.K: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand'' #1}}
:[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] appears in the brief flashback.
*{{i|The Deathstone|''M.A.S.K.'' Annual 2017}}
:Following [[All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|his destruction above Jupiter]], the dismembered pieces of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] become infected with an alien bio-tech virus and fall to Earth. The allied forces of [[M.A.S.K.]] and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] emerge victorious in a race against [[V.E.N.O.M.]] to obtain the Decepticon's remains.

==Other Hasbro franchises==
Over its two-and-a-half year run, the Hasbro Universe featured many references to other Hasbro franchises and properties, including some decidedly esoteric concepts. In addition to ''Transformers,'' ''Micronauts,'' ''M.A.S.K.,'' ''G.I. Joe,'' ''Rom,'' and ''Visionaries,'' several other Hasbro concepts made cameo appearances. These references include:

* ''[[Action Force (comic)|Action Force]]'' — [[Quarrel]], the [[Red Shadows]], and [[Joe Colton|Baron Ironblood]] make appearances in ''[[Revolutionaries]]''. {{storylink|Revolutionaries}}
* ''[http://www.figurerealm.com/actionfigure?action=seriesitemlist&id=831 Air Raiders]'' — Bludgeon references the planet Airlandia, the home planet of the Air Raiders, as a candidate for galactic conquest. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}
* ''{{w|Dungeons and Dragons}}'' — Several G.I. Joe members are shown playing the game. {{storylink|Scarlett's Strike Force issue 3|Scarlett's Strike Force #3}}
* ''[[Furby|Furbies]]'' — Hacked up by a ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. {{storylink|Scarlett's Strike Force issue 2|Scarlett's Strike Force #2}}
* ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' — The Inhumanoids ''would'' have starred in [[G.I. Joe vol. 5|''G.I. Joe'' vol. 5]], before Hasbro learned that they no longer held the rights to the franchise or the characters.<ref>Aubery Sitterson's Patreon</ref> As a result, the comic changed the antagonistic monsters to the {{i|Fatal Fluffies}}, although they remain gigantic subterranean monsters with supernatural powers. Years later, ''{{i|Rom: Dire Wraiths}}'' would introduce the heroic human cast of ''Inhumanoids'' into the universe, with several of them sporting new names thanks (presumably) to the aforementioned rights issues.
* ''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1907/international-movie-maker International Movie Maker]'' — [[J.J. Hackensack]] was first referenced in this board game, and several of [[Bulletman]]'s films and co-stars also reference it. {{storylink|Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook issue 1|Bulletman profile}}
* ''{{w|Mastermind_(board_game)|Mastermind}}'' — A popular television game show in the Hasbro Universe. [[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]] is fond of it. {{storylink|When Eagles Scream}}
* ''{{w|Pound Puppies}}'' — In his youth, [[Atomic Man|Mike Power]] owned a dog named "[[Smarts]]," physically based on the character "Lucky" from the {{w|Pound Puppies (2010 TV series)|2010 cartoon adaptation}}. Backmatter in [[Ghost in the Machine (IDW)|''Revolutionaries'' #8]] would take the reference further, establishing that Smarts was, in fact, the ''ancestor'' of Lucky, and thus suggesting that the television show takes place in the Hasbro Universe. {{storylink|Power and Glory}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{i|Main Page|IDW Hasbro Wiki}}
*{{w|Hasbro Universe}} on Wikipedia

[[Category:Crossovers]]
[[Category:IDW Publishing]]

Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (franchise)

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'''''Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy''''', like its predecessor ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'', is a ''Transformers'' franchise marketed to the ages 3-5 demographic. It introduces a new generation of Rescue Bot characters to serve as recruits to learn from the older Rescue Bots.

The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' franchise consists of:

*[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (toyline)|A toyline]]
*[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|A cartoon series]]

==Overview==

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Bumblebee (WFC)/toys

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'''[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]''' is a popular bot with lots of toys and more coming!

==Toys==
===Generations===
====War for Cybertron====
[[File:Generationstoy-CybertronianBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He stars in ''Tron 3.0.'']]
*'''Cybertronian Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2010]])
**''Accessories: '' Handgun
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)#Toys|War for Cybertron]]'' Cybertronian Bumblebee transforms from a yellow and black robot into a "Cybertronian courier mode". His toy comes with a handgun and features two wrist-mounted flip-out blades. The handgun is held via [[5 mm post]], and can be stored inside his rear bumper in either robot or vehicle mode. Bumblebee's head appears to have [[light-piping]], but his eyes are painted over in blue, thus rendering the gimmick neutered. His legs are generally loose at the mid-thigh joint due to being used for transformation.

:He and Cybertronian [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]] shipped ahead of their two other wavemates in the United States via [[Toys"R"Us]].

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#United|Bumblebee Cybertron Mode]], as well as [[retool]]ed into ''Generations/War for Cybertron'' [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Generations|Cliffjumper]] and ''United'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#United|Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode]]. In fact, Bumblebee's instructions depict him with Cliffjumper's head, revealing the retool before it was officially announced.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Autobot/GenerationsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Cybertronian Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:RID2015-Platinum-Edition-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition 2-pack, [[2016]])
**''Accessories'': Decepticon Hunter
:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Bumblebee is a redeco of his first ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Warrior Class|Warrior Class toy]], featuring metallic yellow plastic, and a painted Decepticon Hunter. (See the entry far below for more information on the base mold.)

:His scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

:Bumblebee is bundled with [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Generations|Grimlock]], a redeco of [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Adventure|''Transformers Adventure Series'' Battle Grimlock]], itself a retool of the ''Generations'' ''Fall of Cybertron'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] figure. In the United States, this set was exclusively available via online retailer Entertainment Earth, although it was also stocked by several smaller US-based online retailers who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was released in Singapore, as a [[Walmart]] exclusive in Canada, and sold at Ripley stores in Chile.
{{-}}

===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:TRURageOverCybertronCybertronianBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The Grid. A digital frontier. I tried to picture clusters of information as they moved through the computer.]]
*'''Rage over Cybertron''' (Multipack, 2011)
:*''Accessories'': Handgun

: ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' '''Cybertronian Bumblebee''' is a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of ''Generations'' Cybertronian Bumblebee, with most of the original version's black plastic changed to gray, clear blue headlights and rims, red tint for the windows, most of the red paint details changed to blue, and additional blue circuitry paint details resembling the "overshield" effect from the ''War for Cybertron'' game. He was only available in a three-pack with redecos of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Cybertronian Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Cybertronian Megatron]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRUROCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on "Rage over Cybertron" Cybertronian Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

{{-}}

===Rescue Bots===
[[File:RescueBots Bumblebee toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Dear God, [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|they're]] [[Bumblebee (Animated)|crossbreeding!]]]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Rescue Bot, 2011)

:Part of the first wave of [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|''Rescue Bots'' toys]], Bumblebee transforms into a yellow muscle car which presumably can be used by the humans in the rescue team to speed to problem sites, while staying within the speed limit, of course. Tugging either end of the vehicle will [[autotransformation|autotransform]] him back into [[robot mode]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Rescue Bots'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RescueBots Garage Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee enjoys hiding underneath cars that look like him.]]
*'''Bumblebee Rescue Garage''' (Playset, 2011)

:The [[Bumblebee Rescue Garage]] comes with a smaller Bumblebee toy not unlike an [[Robot Powered Machines|RPM]] or [[Speed Stars]] toy in function. Standing the vehicle on end reveals Bumblebee's robot mode embossed on its underside. The back of Bumblebee's car mode also has a cavity in which the included [[Axel Frazier]] figure can ride.

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[[File:RescueBots Bumblebee and GrahamBurns.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Bumblebee and Graham Burns''' (2-pack, 2013)

:Available in a two-pack with [[Graham Burns#Toys|Graham Burns]], Bumblebee is a non-transforming but articulated figure, with double-swivel shoulder, swivel wrists, neck, and joined-together leg swivels. His sculpt is based much more on the rather more [[show-accuracy|show model]] than his previous ''Rescue Bots'' toys. His left hand is morphed into a blue jackhammer as part of the "Energize" theme.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/RBPVCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on PVC Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Bumblebee''' (2013)

:The same non-transforming figurine of jackhammer-having Bumblebee was also available in a single bag, without Graham Burns, without any changes to the toy proper.

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[[File:RescueBots Energize Bumblebee toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' Jackhammer

:Bumblebee's original ''Rescue Bots'' mold was retooled to add sockets onto his hood and released as part of the "Energize" line. He also features translucent blue plastic on his hood and doors, and has a jackhammer accessory made from the same plastic which plugs into the sockets on his hood.

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[[File:Bumblebee Rescue Repair Station.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Bumblebee Rescue Repair Station''' (Playset, 2013)
**''Accessories:'' "Rescue launcher", rescue missile

:The [[Bumblebee Rescue Repair Station]] is a "3D pop-up playset" that unfolds into a play area for ''Rescue Bots'' figures, and features a working "rescue hatch" and spring-loaded "rescue launcher". It is actually the Danger Room playset from Hasbro's ''Marvel Superhero Squad'' line in new colors, but does both [[retool]] out that playset's Sentinel head with a crane arm claw and include a new sticker sheet. It was released in international markets to no fanfare at some point in 2013, apparently being available in at least Latin America and South Korea (the latter being English packaging with a Korean sticker).

:The included Bumblebee is the same deco as the individual non-transforming figure.

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/1006521-new-rescue-bots-toys.html More information on the Bumblebee Rescue Repair Station at TFW2005]''

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[[File:RescueBots Electronic Energize Bumblebee toy.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Electronic Bumblebee''' (2013)

:A larger non-transforming toy, Bumblebee features electronic lights and sounds. His right hand is replaced by a "rescue drill" which oddly resembles ''Animated'' [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]'s [[stinger (weapon)|stinger]]s, which spins when you press a button on his right forearm.

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[[File:RescueBotstoy Bumblebee and Scrapmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Bumblebee and Scrapmaster''' (2-pack, 2014)

:Available with [[Scrapmaster]], Bumblebee is a redeco of the "Energize" non-transforming figure (but is not branded as such) and features a color scheme reminiscent of his ''Prime: Beast Hunters'' form.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/RBPVCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on black PVC Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RescueBots 2packBumblebeeMorBot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Bumblebee and MorBot''' (2-pack, 2014)

:Available with [[MorBot]], Bumblebee is an all-new non-transfoming figure based on the Rescan figure that turns into a motorcycle.

:Amusingly, the way Bumblebee packaged is positioned like he was petting MorBot.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/RBPVCBumblebeeMotorcycle/bumblebee.htm More information on Rescan PVC Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RescueBots SilverForceOptimusBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Silver Force Optimus Prime and Bumblebee''' (2-pack, 2014)

:Available with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys|Silver Force Optimus Prime]], Silver Force Bumblebee is a redeco of the Energize non-transforming figure, featuring silver through all his body. It was not sold in the United States, apparently being exclusive to Canadian [[Target]] stores.
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*'''Bumblebee & Doc Greene''' (Figure 2-pack, 2014)

: The jackhammer Bumblebee figurine was repackaged ''again'' in the unified ''[[Playskool]] Heroes'' style packaging, this time partnered with [[Ezra Greene#Toys|Doc Green]] (himself an unchanged version of the toy previously packed in with the [[Boulder#DocGreeneFigure2Pack|Boulder figurine]]).
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====Rescan series====
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[[File:RescueBots MotorcycleBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Rescan, Wave 1, 2014)
:Part of the first wave of the "Rescan" series, Bumblebee features a spring-loaded transformation and transforms into a motorcycle.

:This figure was redecoed and given a new head for the [[Chase (RB)#Cycle|Rescan series motorcycle version of Chase]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/RBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Motorcycle Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RescueBots RaptorBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It's going to be really hard to [[Dinobot (BW)|quote Shakespeare]] when you speak in beeps.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Rescan, Wave 2, 2014)

:Part of the second wave of the Rescan series, Bumblebee now transforms into a very goofy-looking raptor dinosaur. Pressing his robot mode chest in raptor mode activates a chomping jaw action.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/RBDinoBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Raptor Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RescueBots RescanCar Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm Jazz?]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Rescan, 2015)

:Released in wave 7 of the Rescan series, this time Bee is back to his good old muscle-car alternate mode, which hadn't been available for a while. This toy is an all-new mold, which ultimately isn't very show-like, with his hood & grill becoming his chestplate rather than his roof.

:Bumblebee's engineering and transformation pattern is also shared with [[Quickshadow#Toys|Quickshadow]] and [[Medix (RB)#Rescue Bots Academy|''Rescue Bots Academy'' Medix]], who are both all-new molds. A slight redeco of this figure was [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#RescanCar2018|released in 2018]].

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[[File:RescueBots RescanJetBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I can flyyyyyy!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Rescan, 2017)

:Released in the 13th wave of Rescan toys, this new body for Bumblebee changes from robot to VTOL aircraft and back when his cockpit is folded down. He features articulated elbows and 5mm compatible fists. Oddly for a ''Rescue Bots'' figure, and in common with [[Salvage (RB)#GTruck|Salvage]], this articulation ''isn't'' the result of his transformation scheme.

:This figure was significantly retooled and redecoed into the [[Blades (RB)#RescanVTOL|Rescan series VTOL version of Blades]], which was later given a new head and redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (toyline)|Rescue Bots Academy]]'' [[Whirl (RBA)#AcadRescTeam|"Academy Rescue Team" Whirl]], and differently and more extensively retooled into the plane version of ''Rescue Bots Academy'' [[Hot Shot (Prime)#Plane|Hot Shot]].

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[[File:RescueBots NightRaptorBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Dull savageness.]]

*'''Bumblebee''' (Rescan, 2017)

:Also released in the 13th wave of Rescan toys, this Bumblebee is a redeco of his earlier Raptor release.

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[[File:RB-Bumblebee-rockcrawler.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]

*'''Bumblebee''' (Rescan, 2017)

:This Bumblebee is a single-packed redeco of Bumblebee's rock-crawler vehicle mode from the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Rescue Pack|Bumblebee Rock Rescue Team]], primarily replacing some of the red accents with green, and omitting the two Mini-Cons and Cody Burns. This version was [[#RBARockCrawler|re-released in 2019]] under the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (toyline)|''Rescue Bots Academy'' toyline]] with no changes.

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[[File:RB-RescanCar-Bumblebee-2018.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Rescan, 2018)

:A slightly redecoed version of the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#RescanCar|2015 Rescan car]] version of Bumblebee was released in 2018.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/12/20/transformers-rescue-bots-rescan-bumblebee-variant-379217 TFW2005.com - Transformers Rescue Bots Rescan Bumblebee Variant]</ref> The changes are mostly limited to altered hood deco, now continuous with the stripes on the roof, an all-silver waist, removal of the knee garnish and rear side windows, and a big red Rescue Bot logo on each door, which replaces the white logo on the roof in the original release. The figure's internal frame mechanism is also now black, rather than yellow.

:This figure was later re-released unchanged in the [[#RBARescanCar|''Rescue Bots Academy'' toyline]].

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====Superchargers====
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[[File:RescueBots SuperchargerBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Better than [[Overcharge (Universe)|Overcharged]]?]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Supercharger, 2015)

: Along with [[Sideswipe (RID)#Supercharger|Sideswipe]], forming the first (and only) wave of "Superchargers", this version of Bumblebee is slightly bigger than a Rescan figure, and transforms into an F-1-style race car with [[pull-back motor]] action. This gimmick, located at the rear of the vehicle mode, further limits the figure's articulation even by Rescue Bots standards, as the legs do not splay out.
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====Rescue Packs====
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[[File:RB-Bumblebee-RockRescueTeam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee Rock Rescue Team''' (Rescue Pack, 2017)

: Part of the first wave of Rescue Pack figures, Bumblebee is an all-new mold that changes from robot to rock-climbing buggy in a few easy steps. He includes two rescue Mini-Cons, [[Hunter (RB Mini-Con)|Hunter the Lion-bot]] and [[Talon (RB)|Talon the Eagle-Bot]], as well as a new [[Cody Burns#RescuePack|Cody Burns]] figure who can interact with bots in several different combinations. Hunter can be assembled into a crane arm which can be mounted on the back of Bumblebee's vehicle mode.

:This set and its wavemate showed up in stores without any word from [[Hasbro]].

:A redeco of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#RockCrawler|just the Bumblebee toy]], with red accents replaced by green, was released in wave 16 of the Rescan series. It was retooled into "Academy Rescue Team" Hot Shot, while [[Hot Shot (Prime)#OffRoadRescue|Off-Road Rescue Hot Shot]] is functionally a scaled-up version of this figure; both feature visual elements based on ''Rescue Bots Academy'' Hot Shot's cartoon design, and that of ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], while the larger figure also features electronic lights and sounds. The [[Salvage (RB)#CementMixer|cement mixer version of Salvage]] shares engineering and a transformation pattern with this toy, but is a different mold.

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====Knight Watch====
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[[File:Rescue_Bots_Knight_Watch_Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee, Mother of Dragons.]]
*'''Knight Watch Bumblebee''' (2017)
:*''Accessories:'' Mini-Con [[Freezer Burn]], Mini-Con [[Wingblaze]], wings/shield

:Knight Watch Bumblebee is a large figure that transforms into a dragon to tie in with ''The Last Knight''. He includes two Mini-Con partner dragons who "combine" (by being held in the top and bottom of Bee's fist) into the [[Double-Dragon Axe]].
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====Flip Racers====
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*'''Bumblebee Quick Launch Garage''' (playset, 2017)
[[File:RB-Bumblebee-FlipRacer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wheeeeee!]]

:Part of the first wave of [[Flip Racer]] Launchers, Bumblebee transforms automatically from a super-deformed car to robot when the vehicle mode is lifted up and placed on its end. A spring-loaded launcher will shoot Bumblebee under the airport at a high speed. The launcher is compatible with the [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#ChompChase|Chomp & Chase Raceway]].
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*'''Bumblebee''' (2018)
[[File:Rescue-Bots-Flip-Racers-Single-Pack-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|250px]]

:Part of the fourth wave of [[Flip Racer]] Single Packs, Bumblebee transforms automatically into super-deformed muscle car to robot when the vehicle mode is lifted up and placed on its end.<ref>[https://wp.me/p1aMWn-4og LMB3.net Blog #1492: Toy Review: Transformers Rescue Bots Flip Racers Single Packs Wave 3 and 4 (Speedster Boulder and Bumblebee)]</ref>

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====Rescue Guard====
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[[File:RescueBots RescueGuard Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Rescue Dog Sgt. Slobber is [[Sergeant Slobber|A Real Cybertronian Hero]]!]]
*'''Rescue Guard Bumblebee''' (2018)
:*''Accessories:'' Rescue Pet [[Growl (RB)|Growl]], Rescue Pet [[Sergeant Slobber]]

:Rescue Guard Bumblebee is a large figure that transforms into a race car. He includes two partner rescue dogs that convert into armor and rescue tools that attach to Bumblebee in either vehicle or bot mode.
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===Prime===
====First Edition====
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[[File:Primetoy-BumblebeeNYCC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sorry, you won't actually be able to ride one of these in [[New York City|New York]].]]
*'''Bumblebee and Arcee, Includes Raf Esquivel and Jack Darby''' (NYCC 2011 exclusive)
**''Accessories:'' Arm-mounted twin-cannon
:Bumblebee is an orange-ish redeco of First Edition Bumblebee (see below) as a New York taxicab and comes with a pink [[Arcee (WFC)#Prime: First Edition|Arcee]] and NY-themed [[Jack Darby#Prime|Jack Darby]] and [[Raf Esquivel#Prime|Raf Esquivel]] figurines. They were sold exclusively at [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2011]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/NYCCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on First Edition NYCC Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Primetoy-BumblebeeDeluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pirates radio clips ''and'' Jazz's transformation scheme.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' ("First Edition" Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Number:'' '''001'''
**''Accessories:'' Arm-mounted twin-cannon, stand
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#First Edition (2011)|Prime: First Edition]]'' figures, this Deluxe-sized incarnation of Bumblebee transforms into a yellow Urbana 500 muscle car. An arm-mounted blaster can be pegged via 5mm peg into either of his forearms or stowed underneath the vehicle mode. As with other "First Edition" ''Prime'' figures, he comes with a cardboard display stand which sits at the bottom of the packaging.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/PrimeBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on First Edition Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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====Cyberverse====
[[File:Prime-toy BumblebeeCyberverse.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I think my gun overheated...]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2012)
**''Series / Number:'' '''2 / 001'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2012-[[March 21|03-21]]'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-04'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)#Series 2|Series 2 ''Cyberverse'']] Legion Class toys, Bumblebee transforms into an [[Urbana 500]] muscle car. He features numerous [[C joint|3mm port]]s for mounting Cyberverse weapons, such as on his hands, doors/arms, and roof/back.

:He comes with a blaster (modeled after his in-show cannon) that features two 3mm posts and a port, and is cast in soft translucent red plastic. This weapon, in a variety of colors, is also used by ''Cyberverse'' [[Arcee (WFC)#Cyberverse|Arcee]], [[Evac (Ride)#Cyberverse|Evac]], [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Hyperspeed|Hyperspeed Wheeljack]], [[Tailgate (Prime)|Autobot Tailgate]], the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#CyberverseBattlesuit|redeco]] of Bumblebee that comes with the [[Bumblebee Battle Suit]] (see below) and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] [[Groove (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot Groove]].

:Some units had the blaster molded significantly more flexible (and also more creamy and less translucent) plastic.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/LegBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Cyberverse Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Primetoy-Cyberverse-QuickbladeBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...And turned into a blade!?]]
*'''Quickblade Bumblebee''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2012)
**''Series / Number:'' '''2 / 011'''
**''Accessories:'' Combat blade

: Part of the third wave of ''Prime Cyberverse'' Legion Class toys, Quickblade Bumblebee is a redeco of Legion Class Bumblebee in black with yellow stripes, loosely resembling the deco he later assumes in Season 3 of [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]. He comes with a "combat blade", a soft translucent-green blade weapon that can mount/be held via any of its four 3mm pegs. In varying colors, it was used by [[Ratchet (WFC)#Cyberverse|Ratchet]], [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Cyberverse|Cliffjumper]], [[Knock Out (Prime)#CyberverseSingle|Knock Out]], and ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Mirage (Movie)#Cyberverse|Mirage]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/LegQBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Quickblade Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Primetoy-Cyberverse-BumblebeeBattleSuit-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|... Oh, nevermind. It's all cool now.]]
*'''Bumblebee Battle Suit''' (Cyberverse Vehicle, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 003'''
**''Accessories:'' Large missile-firing blaster, missile, small double-barreled blaster

: Part of the second wave of ''Prime Cyberverse'' Vehicle playsets, the [[Bumblebee Battle Suit]] comes with a redeco of Legion Class Bumblebee, who features brighter, paler yellow plastic, trades in his black stripes for sparkly dark-blue, replaces his silver-painted windshields with metallic light-blue, switches the silver on his abdomen and shins with metallic dark-blue, replaces the black grill with silver, omits the stripe portions at the center of the hood, and removes the silver on his feet. In addition to the suit's other accessories, Bumblebee still comes with his double-barreled blaster, with the color changed from translucent red to translucent light blue.

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[[File:PrimeEZCollectionAutobotSet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Set''' (EZ Collection 6-pack, 2012-[[November 24|11-24]])
**''ID number'': '''EZ-SP1'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Available for this set, this version of Bumblebee replaces his yellow plastic with a darker shade of metallic yellow. He was released as a six-pack along with [[Ratchet (WFC)#EZ6pack|Ratchet]], [[Bulkhead (Prime)#EZ6pack|Bulkhead]], [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#EZ6pack|Optimus Prime]], [[Arcee (WFC)#EZ6pack|Arcee]], and [[Wheeljack (Prime)#EZ6pack|Wheeljack]].

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[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Cyberverse-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2013)
**''Series / Number:'' '''3 / 004'''
**''Accessories'': Eagleshot Bow

: Part of the first wave of ''Prime: [[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)#Series 3|Series 3 ''Cyberverse'']] Legion Class toys, Bumblebee is a redeco and significant "retool" (in the loosest sense of the term; ''literally'' every single part except for his wheels and the shoulder joints is modified) of Legion Class Bumblebee, transforming into a heavily armed Urbana 500 muscle car with spikes covering the front wheels, sculpted missile launchers and boosters/blasters on the doors, armor panels at the rear, and a large version of his double-barreled blaster sculpted onto his hood, the barrels of which end up mounted on his chest/shoulders in robot mode. He sports various 3mm ports in the same places the original Legion Class toy did.

:He comes with the "[[Eagleshot Bow]]", a crossbow which has two 3mm ports and three posts, allowing it to mount/be mounted in different ways. This bow, in varying colors, was also used by [[Airachnid (Prime)#Cyberverse|Airachnid]], [[Windrazor (Prime)#Toys|Windrazor]], and [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Toys|Rippersnapper]].

:in 2017, This Bumblebee also saw release as one of the 3 random free gifts for the Walmart exclusive Blu-Ray release of the four [[Live-action film series|live-action movies]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CybBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Beast Hunters'' Cyberverse Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BHCyberverse-BumblebeeEnergonDriller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Energon Driller with Bumblebee''' (Cyberverse Vehicle, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''3 / 003'''
**''Accessories:'' Prod, saw, Eagleshot Bow, Energon Booster

: The only new product from the second wave of ''Prime: Beast Hunters Cyberverse'' Vehicle playsets, the [[Energon Driller]] (a redeco of the Series 2 Driller stripped of its electronics) comes with a redeco of Legion Class Series 3 Bumblebee, who features an ever-so-slightly darker shade of yellow plastic, black instead of charcoal wheels and hip and shoulder joints, dark metallic blue instead of black paint details for his front bumper, windscreen, shins and forearms/vehicle mode doors, black instead of silver paint operations for the face and the double-barreled blaster on the hood, and less saturated blue paint operations for the eyes.

: He comes with blue redecos of the Series 2 Driller's prod and saw accessories, which were originally meant for [[Knock Out (Prime)#Cyberverse|Knock Out]], as well as the Eagleshot Bow. The Energon Booster (originally part of the Series 2 Vehicles' light-up gimmick) is also included as a separate piece no longer connected to the Driller by a power cable, and can also be used by Bumblebee as a hand-held weapon.

:The Bumblebee Energon Driller was notoriously absent from US retail for many months after being available from online retailers and even appearing at retail in Hasbro's Asian and eventually European markets. It wasn't until much later that it finally became available through discount stores such as Ross, although there have also been sightings at Toys"R"Us Express, Hastings and Tuesday Morning stores.

====Robots in Disguise====
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[[File:PrimeRIDtoy-BumblebeeDeluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Here'''s my other blaster! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Prime-toy BumblebeeTakTomDx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can you transform me in 10 seconds without damaging my decals? ''(Arms-Micron version pictured)'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AM-02'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[March 31]], 2012'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 arm-mounted blasters (Hasbro only), "B.2" Arms Micron (Takara only)
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Deluxe Class toys, this Bumblebee is an entirely new mold, and features a much simpler transformation (and slightly decreased posability), including a "dramatic head reveal": the entire car mode front section is geared together, so when the robot mode shoulders are pulled out, the hood opens up to flip out Bumblebee's head and expand his chest. Two blaster-weapons are now included, which use [[5 mm post|5mm posts and holes]] to mount on his forearms, engine block, or be used as hand-held weapons. They can also combine to form a larger quad-barreled cannon. While the [[instructions]] are rather vague about it, his folded-up roof actually features a tab that's meant to peg into a slot behind his pelvis, securing his roof somewhat in robot mode. This version of the toy was later retooled into [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]].

:In wave six of the "Robots in Disguise" toyline, Bumblebee was put into new packaging, which came with a DVD featuring the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' episode "[[Loose Cannons]]".

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version of Bumblebee, part of the first wave of ''Prime'' toys, is considerably different. His roof and doors have been retooled to include 5mm-hole mounting points, which are meant to be used with the new [[Arms Micron]] system. As such, he does not come with the Hasbro version's blasters, instead coming with the Arms Micron [[B.2]], who transforms into an over-sized version of Bumblebee's wrist-mounted blasters. His [[paint operation]]s have also been pretty heavily decreased; his doors, roof and rear window-frame have stripe-less solid-yellow paint to cover the clear plastic, leaving his engine block, grill-parts and face the only "detail-painted" parts on the toy. Most of his detailing, like his car mode striping, is provided by a separate sheet of customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s. (This actually allows for more [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] stripes than the painted Hasbro version.) Unfortunately, he suffers from a particularly horrid case of sticker placement: The [[instructions]] tell you to place stickers between his front wheels and doors to continue his stripe patterns, but due to how the doors are jointed, there is not enough clearance near them to accommodate these stickers, and opening the doors will ''destroy'' the stickers.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Robots in Disguise Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1465.html Arms Micron Bumblebee at Alfes's toy blog]''

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[[File:PrimeRIDtoy-ShadowStrikeBee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Great. Now everyone will think he's a part of the pavement.]]
*'''Shadow Strike Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 011'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 arm-mounted blasters
:Part of the fourth wave of ''Prime: Robots in Disguise'' Deluxe Class toys, Shadow Strike Bumblebee is a redeco of "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Class Bumblebee, and is cast in gray, yellow, and translucent blue plastic. He features new yellow stripe patterns and deco, with some gray and black paint details here and there.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/SSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Shadow Strike Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Prime-toy BumblebeeTerrorcon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Terrorcon Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, [[August 10]], 2012)
**''Accessories'': "Terrorcon Zori" Arms Micron
:Meant to represent Bumblebee turned into a vicious monster after being infused with [[Dark Energon]], "Terrorcon Bumblebee" is the Arms Micron Bee molding done in black, gray, and clear-purple. Rather than his nominal Arms Micron partner, B.2, he instead comes with [[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]], a clear-purple version of [[Soundwave (WFC)#Prime|Soundwave]]'s Micron partner. This set was available as an [[AEON]] stores exclusive in Japan.

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[[File:PrimeDEtoy-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|All that glitters is not Goldbug.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Dark Energon Series Deluxe, 2012)
**''Number'': '''001'''
**''Accessories'': 2 arm-mounted blasters
:Another Dark-Energon-infused iteration of Bumblebee, but still an Autobot and apparently not a brutal killing machine, ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Dark Energon Series|Prime: Dark Energon]]'' Bumblebee is a [[BigBadToyStore]]-exclusive redeco of "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Class Bumblebee, and is cast in translucent glittery-gold and opaque blue plastics as an [[homage]] to [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Goldbug|Generation 1 Goldbug]].

: Though he was packaged on an individual card, he was initially sold as part of a set with the Dark Energon versions of [[Knock Out (Prime)#DarkEnergon|Knock Out]], [[Starscream (WFC)#DarkEnergon|Starscream]], and [[Wheeljack (Prime)#DarkEnergon|Wheeljack]]. He was eventually made available on his own, and the Dark Energon Series toys were eventually made available in Singapore as mass-retail releases.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/DEBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Dark Energon Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PrimeRCtoy-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee joins the [[Autoroller (BWII)|Autoroller]]s.]]
*'''Remote Controlled Bumblebee''' (2012)
**''Accessories'': Remote control
:An electronic Bumblebee, operable by remote control. As well as driving around, the remote control allows you to convert Bumblebee from car to robot and trigger his punching action.

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[[File:Primetoy-UltimateOpponentsBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Show-accuracy|Denied!]]]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Starscream: Ultimate Opponents''' (Entertainment Pack, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Arm-mounted weapon
:This Deluxe Class Bumblebee is a redeco of his First Edition release in a darker, more orange shade of yellow plastic, similar to the same mould's NYCC exclusive version. He features brighter silver highlights and an inexplicable recoloring of his racing stripes to an aqua blue, which fade back to their regular black halfway along his car mode.

:Bumblebee came packed-in with a redeco of First Edition Starscream, small unarticulated figurines of [[Silas]] and a MECH soldier, as well as a DVD containing the episodes ''[[Convoy (episode)|Convoy]]'', ''[[Sick Mind]]'' and ''[[Out of His Head]]''. The two-pack was also available in Australian markets virtually unchanged, except the DVD was replaced with a booklet including short (and by that, we mean one sentence) bios as well as [[Tech Spec]]s for [[Breakdown (WFC)|most]] [[Airachnid (Prime)|of]] the characters.

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[[File:Primetoy-WeaponizerClassBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Eight. Count 'em. Eight wheels. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TFP-AM-Gatling-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Weaponizer, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 002'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2012-[[November 30|11-30]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster pistol (Hasbro & Takara), "B.2 A" Arms Micron (TakaraTomy only)
:Part of the first wave of ''Prime: Robots in Disguise'' Weaponizer Class toys, Bumblebee is a large, roughly Leader-sized mold with a simplified [[Transformation|transformation scheme]], more accurate proportions, and a grand total of ''four'' [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake wheel]]s on his person due to said transformation. He comes with a double-barreled blaster pistol which can mount onto his hands, forearms, and trunk.

:His ''main'' gimmicks, however, are the two large mini-guns hidden in his hood-chest, which can deploy and "weaponize" either mode. When his robot head/engine block is pressed down, the mini-guns swing out from his hood-chest and spin, while a red LED inside his torso lights up briefly. Pushing on the gray lever/the center front fender portion (both on his chest) briefly lights up the LED again and swings the mini-guns back into his body.

:His [[stock photography]] (& his commercial appearance) gives him a [[:File:Transformers-Prime-Weaponizers-Bumblebee.jpg|''completely'' different vehicle deco]] compared to the final product, with the final toy having fewer [[paint operation]]s overall. The final product lacks the stripe patterns between the front wheels and doors due to that patch being made of [[unpaintable plastic]], shrinks the stripes on the hood, tapers the door stripes towards the front and extends it towards the rear wheels, rearranges the stripes on the trunk, roof, and behind the engine block, shrinks the Autobot symbol on the roof, and moves said symbol to the front of the hood. The hood stripes, in particular, have been ''significantly'' shrunk into what are essentially ''pinstripes''.

:A [[Variant#Running changes|running change variant]] of this figure features much thicker stripes on his hood-chest.

:The Japanese release, dubbed '''Gatling Bumblebee''', sports metallic gold paint on most of his yellow plastic, and some sliver details. He comes with a gray version of his Arms Micron, B.2.

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*'''Bumblebee Evolution 2-pack''' (201?)
**''Accessories'': <s>Handgun, arm-mounted twin-cannon, two unique Scaplets</s>
:Battle damaged redecos of ''[[#Generations|Generations]]'' and ''Prime [[#First Edition|First Edition]]'' Deluxe Class Bumblebee were supposed to be released in an "Bumblebee Evolution 2-pack." This was supposed to be damage inflicted from the two included, uniquely colored, [[Scraplet#Toys|Scraplets]], the only toys of the creature. Sadly, this set never came to be, but its existence was first revealed on display at [[HasCon 2017]].
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====Beast Hunters====
[[File:PrimeBHtoy-DeluxeBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Derf, a life-form's gotta do what a life-form's gotta do.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 001'''
**''Accessories'': 2 arm-mounted blasters, Eagleshot Bow, 6 missiles

: Part of the first wave of ''Prime: [[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Bumblebee is a redeco and extensive retool of the ''Robots in Disguise'' Deluxe Class Bumblebee mold, transforming into a heavily-modified Urbana 500 muscle car that's covered in spikes. Bumblebee's roof has been retooled with an additional 5mm peg-hole, and the hinge joint at the rear windshield has been removed.

:He retains the two arm-mounted blasters, and now additionally comes with a larger-scale "Eagleshot Bow", a large, spring-loaded [[missile]]-launching bow, as well as six missiles. The missiles can slide in and store on brackets in various places, with two brackets located on top of the bow, and two rotating brackets located on each door. The prods on the sides of the bow can be opened manually, but are meant to open automatically when a missile is inserted into the launcher.

:His instructions include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 1|first chapter]] of the ''[[Tales of the Beast Hunters]]'' series.

:This version of the mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Saberback]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Beast Hunters'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Deluxe-NightShadowBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|About time this mold got painted rims.]]
*'''Night Shadow Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 015'''
**''Accessories'': 2 arm-mounted blasters, Eaglefire Bow, 6 missiles

: Part of the fifth wave of ''Prime: Beast Hunters'' Deluxe Class toys, Night Shadow Bumblebee is a redeco of his ''Beast Hunters'' toy, sporting a black and gold color scheme similar to his depiction in the third season of the ''Prime'' cartoon, but with additional teal and silver details. His bow has been redecoed into the "[[Eagleshot Bow|Eaglefire Bow]]", representing an upgraded version of his previous "Eagleshot Bow".

:His stock photos depict his hood/chest as being cast in a mixture of black and gold plastic, whereas the final product casts these parts just in black.

:His instructions include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 23|twenty-third chapter]] of the ''Tales of the Beast Hunters'' series.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/NSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Night Shadow Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Talking Bumblebee / SFX Bumblebee''' (Battlemaster Class, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Blaster pistol, bow

: Part of the only wave of ''Prime: Beast Hunters'' Battlemaster Class toys, "Talking Bumblebee" is a redeco/retool of his ''Robots in Disguise'' Weaponizer toy, sporting a black and yellow color scheme similar to his depiction in the third season of the ''Prime'' cartoon, as well as a new head-sculpt that features a mouth. He comes with a ''massive'' bow and features a talking gimmick (voiced by [[Johnny Yong Bosch]]!).

: The European release replaced the voice clips with various sound effects and was accordingly named "SFX Bumblebee".

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/TBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Talking Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PrimeBHPRtoy Cyberverse Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee & Blight''' (Legion 2-pack, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Eagleshot Bow

:For the ''Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising'' subline imprint, the ''Cyberverse'' series 3 Bumblebee sculpt was recolored in (vaguely) [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] black and yellow colors, similar to Deluxe Class Night Shadow Bumblebee. This version of Bumblebee was only available in a two-pack with [[Blight (Prime)#Target2pack|Blight]].

:As a second [[wave]] ''Predacons Rising'' release, this set was only available as a Target exclusive in the US (and not in Canada, Australia or Europe), and on top of that was by far the rarest and hardest to find of all ''Predacons Rising'' products. For some reason, it was stocked by various Japan-based import stores, though, thus making this the easiest (though not cheapest) way to obtain the two-pack. Like the Abominus giftset, this two-pack features no ''Cyberverse'' logo on its packaging.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/PRNSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Legion Night Shadow Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BHPRtoy-NovaBlastBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's basically lemonade and blueberry juice with a hint of pepper.]]
*'''Nova Blast Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Accessories'': 2 arm-mounted blasters, Eagleshot Bow, 6 missiles

: Part of the "[[Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising|Predacons Rising]]" [[subline imprint]], Nova Blast Bumblebee is a redeco of his ''Beast Hunters'' Deluxe Class toy that changes some black and yellow sections to blue, changes some [[paint operation]]s, and adds light blue flames to the sides of his hood/chest.

:As a second [[wave]] ''Predacons Rising'' release, Nova Blast Bumblebee was only available as a [[Target]] [[exclusive]] in the United States (and not in Canada, Australia or Europe).

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/PRNBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Nova Blast Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Prime BH deluxe upscaled Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oversized Cyberverse toys aren't always [[Knockoff|cheap, unofficial fakes]].]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''4 / 001'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword

:Part of the first wave of 2014 ''Prime: Beast Hunters'' Deluxe Class toys, Bumblebee is an enlarged <s>knockoff</s> copy of his ''Beast Hunters Cyberverse'' toy, though with minor detail differences to be more accurate as a Deluxe and the replacement of ball joints with more robust universal joints. As such, his parts count, complexity and articulation are all significantly lower than in previous Deluxes.

:Due to being released after the [[Christmas]] season and [[tail-ender|before the launching]] of the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|''Age of Extinction'' toy line]], Bumblebee and the other figures of his [[wave]] were ultimately only available in Europe and Hong Kong, in [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]] in both instances (an unusual occurrence for Hong Kong).

:His sword is reused for [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 5|Takara's ''Movie Advanced Series'' Ratchet]].

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===Kre-O===
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[[File:Kreo Stealth Bumblebee set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He only accepted this Stealth mission just to prank the target.]]
* '''Stealth Bumblebee''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[March 20]] 2013'''
**''Pieces'': '''257'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Security Guard]] x2, [[Biker]], [[Bulldog (Kre-O)|Bulldog]]
**''Accessories'': Handgun, shotgun, submachinegun, barrel x2, flak jacket

: The "[[Stealth Bumblebee]]" set comes with a predominantly-black version of Bumblebee that rebuilds into a sports car capable of carrying a single Kreon. His right arm ends in a rotating barrel, simulating a built-in blaster-arm.

: The accompanying Bumblebee Kreon is based on the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' version of the character. He lacks a right hand, instead having a clear-blue cylinder that slips over the cuff, simulating an arm-blaster. He uses the [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ironhide]] helmet and the [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Prowl]] door-wing backpack. Like most of the 2012 sets, Bumblebee comes with his own extra clear "Energon" torso piece. This piece was apparently intended to feature the Bumblebee tampographs at some point, but like all of the extra torsos in this year's assortment, it's been been left unimpressively blank.

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[[File:Kreo Battle Net Bumblebee set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beast Hunting Prankmobile.]]
*'''Battle Net Bumblebee''' (2013)
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Pieces'': '''178'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, Captain
**''Accessories'': Scoped pistol

:Available as part of the ''Battle Net Bumblebee'' set, Bumblebee can be built into a robot, or into an offroad vehicle with a net launcher mounted on the back. Accompanying him is the Predacon [[Stormrazor]] as well as Kreons of himself and a human Kreon resembling [[Carmine Fanzone|Captain Fanzone]].

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee AutobotCommand.jpg|250px|thumb|Leader of the Prankster Command Center.]]
*'''Autobot Command Center''' (Playset, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Pieces'': '''461'''
**''Kreons'': Arcee, Bumblebee, Knock Out, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Shockwave

: The [[Autobot Command Center]] playset includes a Bumblebee Kreon, again based on ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], only this time his tampographs are a bit more detailed. In lieu of the arm cannon, Bee has access to a variety of weapons stored on a weapons rack.

: The set also comes with ''Prime''-style Kreons of [[Arcee (WFC)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CommandCenter|Optimus Prime]], [[Ratchet (WFC)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], and "secret" Kreon [[Knock Out (Prime)#CommandCenter|Knock Out]], who was unnamed and shown only in silhouette on the packaging. The set also included a brick-built [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#CommandCenter|Rippersnapper]] beast.

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====Robots in Disguise====
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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee RID15 DiscDemolisher.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Wait until ''this'' runs to a puddle of mud while [[Sideswipe (RID)|someone's]] standing beside it.]]
*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolisher''' (2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Pieces'': '''186'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bisk (RID)#Kre-O|Bisk]], Bumblebee, [[Clampdown (RID)#Kre-O|Clampdown]]
**''Accessories'': Blaster, stasis pod

:Available only in the "[[Bumblebee Disc Demolishor]]" set, this Bumblebee based on his appearance in the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' series. He carries an [[Andorian]] blaster pistol from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line. He uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes them incompatible with about four years' worth of Kreons.

: His massive vehicle, based on the character's vehicle mode, features a pop-up launcher in its trunk section, which fires plastic rings via pressure-launch. There is ''just'' enough space behind the windshield to seat a Kreon, though their noggin will stick out just a bit through a hole in the roof. The set also comes with a "[[Stasis pod#Aligned continuity family|stasis cell]]", used to imprison Kreons and kept shut with a rubber band.

:Like the rest of the ''Robots in Disguise'' building sets, these sets were not released at normal retail in the US. They were sold in Taiwan and Singapore from January 2015, and later in Canada from May 2015. The eventually were made available in the US through "closeout" chains like TJ Maxx, Ross, and Marshall's.

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee RID15 Custom.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Custom Kreon, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B1234'''
**''Pieces'': '''26'''
**''Accessories'': Axe, Arm-cannon, Blaster pistol, Sniper rifle, transparent arms, body & helmet, rack

:Part of the first assortment of ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Custom Kreon]]s, this Bumblebee is the only one of the character with his battle mask deployed. He comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his extra pieces. Unlike the previous Custom Kreons, he doesn't have a chromed helmet, but he does come with the standard clear-plastic helmet, torso, and legs, plus clear-plastic normal Kreon arms. He also has a clip-on cannon, a sniper rifle, a blaster pistol, and a chromed axe.

:Despite what the instructions say, the body piece cannot be pegged down between the leg parts installed on the display stand. However this can be amended by putting a 2x1 plate piece there to "mount" the torso slightly higher.

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee RID15 CustomArmor.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Armor Up Bumblebee''' (Custom Kreon, 2017)
**''Set Number'': '''B5709'''
*'''Blizzard Strike Bumblebee''' (2017)
**''Set Number'':'''B5713'''
*'''Night Strike Bumblebee''' (2017?)
**''Set Number'': ??
***''Pieces'': 23
***''Accessories'': Scoped pistol, torso armor, 2 shoulder armor pieces, 2 arm extensions, left & right leg extensions

: Released without any prior announcement from Hasbro through Dollar General stores, the new type of Custom Kreon features extension parts for the arms and legs used for the China-exclusive ''Armor Hero Captor'' sets, as well as extra torso and shoulder armor, to make much larger, more posable Kreons. Each character comes in three color sets (in theory): "Armor Up", "Blizzard Strike" and "Night Strike", using the same parts, though every version comes with a different facial expression.

: Be careful with the "Blizzard Strike" sets, as the clear-plastic clips used to secure the leg extensions are prone to cracking.

: Only six of the twelve sets shown have seen release: Bumblebee's "Night Strike" coloration has not been found in stores yet.

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===Go!===
[[File:TFGoHunterBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hunter Bumblebee''' ([[April 27|04-27]]-2013)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''G14'''
**''Accessories'': 2 arm-mounted blasters, "Needle Arrow" bow, 6 missiles

:Hunter Bumblebee is a [[redeco]] of the ''Beast Hunters'' Deluxe Bumblebee toy, released in [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Transformers Go!]]'' toyline. He's cast in a slightly more orange shade of yellow and has some minor differences in paint as well, such as shinier headlights and entirely black lines on his hood as opposed to the ''Beast Hunters'' toy's partially silver ones.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:ConstructBots BeastHuntersBumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Beast Hunters Bumblebee''' (Scout, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''34'''

: ''Beast Hunters'' Bumblebee turns into a car. He includes a non-firing crossbow weapon.

:Like most ''[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' Construct-Bots, Bumblebee never saw release in the United States.

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===Robots in Disguise (2015)===
{{note|Virtually every toy in this list has a scannable [[insignia]] sticker on it. For [[Hasbro]] releases, it temporarily unlocks that toy as a playable character in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], and can only be scanned once per day. [[TakaraTomy]] releases simply check that off on their mobile app's collection list. It's honestly quicker and less redundant to say which toys '''don't''' have this feature. Meanwhile, scanning the ''Combiner Force'' toys' insignia stickers gives the player Tickets, which can be spent by giving them to [[Cryostase]] via the main map menu. }}

====Legion Class====
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[[File:TF-RID2015-Legion-Class-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legion Class, 2015)
:Part of the first wave of ''Robots in Disguise'' Legion figures, Bumblebee transforms into a (fictional) Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer. In [[robot mode]], his fists & shoulders are compatible with 3mm-peg weapons, although he does not come with any himself. Unlike some of the figures below, this Bumblebee does not feature a faux front car chest window. His scannable Autobot insignia is on his driver-side door in vehicle mode, becoming his right arm in robot mode. This badge is accessible while he is still in-package.

:[[File:RID Legion Bumblebee Packaging Comparison.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|left|Almost as persistent as the ''Generation 1'' figure.]]
:The initial release's instructions had two errors: Bumblebee's head needs to flip forward when transforming into vehicle mode, but this will make his vehicle mode slightly bumped up from the back (this can be remedied by flipping his head underneath). The instructions also tell you to flip his right hand up instead on his vehicle bonnet/body piece. Later releases fixes the issues. ''Probably'' due to tolerance issues or a design flaw, The right side of Bumblebee's alternate mode rear section has a slight gap if not properly transformed.

:Despite being succeeded by the "Night Ops" redeco in wave 4, the original yellow and black deco of the figure made a comeback in subsequent waves, in two different packaging [[variant]]s as part of the "Mini-Con Weaponizers" and "Combiner Force" [[subline imprint]]s. While the "Weaponizers" version has only ever been found at retail in United States, the "Combiner Force" version saw a more widespread international release again.

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[[File:EZ-Collection-Transformers-Adventure-Bumblebee-Clear-Ver.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb|Now available in banana flavor!]]
*'''Bumblebee Clear Ver.''' (EZ Collection, 2015)
:A redeco of Legion Class Bumblebee in clear plastic, Bumblebee Clear Ver. was given away at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores from [[March 21]] 2015 to customers who spent ¥3000 or more on ''Adventure'' product. Like most of the clear colored ''Adventure'' Legion Class exclusives, Bumblebee has no paint operations save for his face.

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Clash of the Transformers 2-pack, 2015)

:Packaged with Underbite, this Bumblebee is a redeco of the Legion Class figure based on Bumblebee's armor from the [[Battlegrounds, Part 2|''Robots in Disguise'' season 1 finale]]. The 2-pack is a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his driver-side door in vehicle mode, becoming his right arm in robot mode.

:The "Clash of the Transformers" Legion two-packs have thus far only been available as Toys"R"Us exclusives in Australia.

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*'''Night Ops Bumblebee''' (Legion Class, 2015)

:A stealth-themed redeco of the Legion Class Bumblebee figure, Night Ops Bumblebee features light grey and black plastic and different paint applications compared to the "Clash of the Transformers" 2-pack.

:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his drivers-side door in vehicle mode, becoming his right arm in robot mode. This badge is accessible while he is still in-package.

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[[File:TF-Adventure-TV-Magazine-Legion-Class-Black-Knight-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''I am Vengeance. I am the Night. I am BATBEE!'']]
*'''Black Knight Bumblebee''' (EZ Collection, 2015)
:A ''different'' black and yellow stealth redeco of the Legion Bumblebee figure, Black Knight Bumblebee was released as a free gift with the September 2015 issue of Japan's ''[[TV Magazine]]''.

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*'''Team Bumblebee VS Megatronus set''' (EZ Collection 4-pack, 2015)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV34'''
:Available in this set, this version of Bumblebee is a redeco of the original Legion Class Bumblebee, featuring additional paint details. As the toy features a deco accurate to his robot mode, his front window features an Autobot insignia, and his arm's side windows and back windows are unpainted. Bumblebee was released as a four-pack along with [[Strongarm (RID)#TAV34|Strongarm]], [[Sideswipe (RID)#TAV34|Sideswipe]], and [[The Fallen#TAV34|Megatronus]].

:Unlike the Hasbro release, the toy features no scan-badges on the toy, instead it was printed on one small card, along with the other 3 badges. The [[:File:TAV-34-EZ-Collection-Bumblebee.jpg|stock photo]] features darker silver paint as opposed to the final product's plain silver.

:Like the rest of the ''Adventure'' EZ Collection sets, some online retailers like Amazon Japan were still selling it 2 years later at greatly reduced prices (70% off).
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*'''Team Bumblebee vs Thunderhoof Set''' (EZ Collection 4-pack, [[2016]]-[[May 31|05-31]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV48'''

:Another release of the EZ Collection Bumblebee figure was released as a four-pack along with Windblade, Thunderhoof, and Fixit.
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====One-Step Changers====
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[[File:2015RIDOnestepBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:Easy-Dynamic-Series-TED-07-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (One-Step Changer, 2015)
**''Release Date'': 2015-[[May 30|05-30]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TED-07'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Robots in Disguise'' One-Step Changers, Bumblebee transforms from robot to vehicle in one step! One-Step Bumblebee also features [[Kibble#"faux-parts"|fake wheels]] on his robot mode shoulders. His scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his robot mode chestplate. The badge is still accessible while still in-package. Due to how the legs are molded, Bumblebee cannot ride on [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|Stomp & Chomp Grimlock]].

:The TakaraTomy release of One-Step Changer Bumblebee (as part of the Easy Dynamic Series line) features extensive paint applications to resemble his cartoon counterpart. He also features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his robot mode chestplate.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Autobot/OSCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on One-Step Changer Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Night Ops Bumblebee''' (One-Step Changer, 2015)
[[File:RID2015-One-Step-Changer-Night-Ops-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
:Part of the fourth wave of the Transformers: Robots in Disguise One-Step Changers, Night Ops Bumblebee is a Stealth-themed redeco of the One-Step Bumblebee figure above.

:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his robot mode chestplate. The badge is still accessible while still in-package.

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*'''Robots in Disguise Collection''' (6-pack, 2015)

:A 6-pack featuring the One-Step figures of Bumblebee, [[Steeljaw (RID)#RIDCollection|Steeljaw]], [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#RIDCollection|Grimlock]], [[Sideswipe (RID)#RIDCollection|Sideswipe]], [[Underbite#RIDCollection|Underbite]] (all of them unchanged from their individual releases), and a new One-Step [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RIDCollection|Optimus Prime]] figure available only in this set. This set was exclusive to [[Target]] stores in the United States and to [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in Canada.

: Sideswipe, Steeljaw, Underbite, and Bumblebee's badges are all scannable in-package.

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[[File:RID2015-One-Step-changer-Patrol-Mode-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Transformers-Adventure-TED17-Quick-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (One-Step Changer, 2016)
**''Release date'': 2016-[[January 30|01-30]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TED-17'''

:Part of the eighth wave of ''Robots in Disguise'' One-Step Changers, this new mold of One Step Bumblebee features a transformation similar to ''Age of Extintion'' [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]]'s and ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' Sideswipe's. His scannable badge is on his vehicle mode's roof. Although the badge is accessible while in-package, the badge was neutered by a thin rubber band, unless you want to take the toy out from the packaging. This Bumblebee can ride on [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|Stomp & Chomp Grimlock]], but does not activate any of the larger figure's gimmicks.

:The TakaraTomy release of the toy, dubbed ''Quick Bumblebee'', features extensive paint applications to resemble his cartoon counterpart's colors. He also features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his roof.

:The toy was labelled as "Switchblade Bumblebee" in the ''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game, whilst official product descriptions name it "Patrol Mode Bumblebee", but neither descriptor is present on the toy's packaging.

:This mold is also used to make ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Bumblebee.

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[[File:TF-RID2015-One-Step-Changer-Energon-Boost-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Energon Boost Bumblebee''' (One-Step Changer, 2016)

:Energon Boost Bumblebee is a repaint of the 2016 Bumblebee mold, featuring Energon light blue detailing.

:Like his original mold, his scannable badge is on his vehicle mode's roof. Although the badge is accessible while in-package.

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[[File:TF-RID-Combiner-Force-1-Step-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Someone get this car off my back!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (One-Step Changer, 2017)

:Part of 9th wave of One-Step Changers, and the first of the [[Combiner Force]] subline, this Bumblebee is yet another new mold, whose transformation is similar to the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Robots in Disguise (2015) 2|Bumblebee 2-in-1 Blaster]] role-play accessory. Like most One-Step Changers, Bumblebee features limited articulation on the shoulders, and features 5mm compatible hands. Bumblebee is also a [[shellformer]] due to its transformation scheme.

:His scannable badge is on the left side of his vehicle mode's kibble, accessible while in-package. This Bumblebee cannot ride on Stomp & Chomp Grimlock due to how the legs are molded.
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====Warrior Class====
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[[File:2015 Rid Deluxe Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|The line starts with me and goes around the block. Twice. ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:Takaratomy-tav-01-bumblebee.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Warrior Class, 2014/2015)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2015-[[March 21|03-21]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV01'''
**''Accessories:'' Decepticon Hunter
:Part of the first wave of the Warrior Class figures, Bumblebee (again) transforms into a fictional Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer. He includes a Decepticon Hunter sword accessory, which can be held via 5mm holes in his hands. His scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

:The TakaraTomy version features extensive paint details for the toy, and features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his robot mode chest. Scanning this with the ''Transformers Chronicle'' mobile app unlocks the toy to the app's collection list.

:His current stock photo is mistransformed: his back piece isn't folded down. Despite being succeeded by his alternate redecoes, the original figure eventually saw release in the 11th wave of the Warrior Class line with the "Combiner Force" packaging. His scannable sticker is also altered, but scanning the badge only unlocks Energon currency, but not the character.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Robots in Disguise'' Warrior Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RID2015-Warrior-Class-Night-Ops-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cheese-wheeled Stealth.]]
*'''Night Ops Bumblebee''' (Warrior Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Decepticon Hunter

:A stealth-themed redeco of the Warrior Class Bumblebee figure, with its opaque plastic colors inverted.

:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Autobot/NOBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Robots in Disguise'' Night Ops Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Clash-of-the-Transformers-Warrior-Class-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Warrior Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Decepticon Hunter
:A redeco of Warrior Class Bumblebee based on his appearance in the ''Robots in Disguise'' season 1 finale, this figure was released as part of the ''Clash of the Transformers'' [[subline imprint]] that's [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]] stores around the world, including Japan.

:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

:The TakaraTomy release of the toy, also a Toys"R"Us exclusive, is nearly identical to the Hasbro version, but features a different scan-badge on his chest. Scanning this in the ''Transformers Chronicle'' app unlocks Clash Bumblebee on the list.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Autobot/TRUBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Robots in Disguise'' Clash of the Transformers Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TAV29-Bumblebee-Supreme-Mode.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Its truly [[Engrish#Semi-official cases of Engrish|Sublime]].]]
*'''Bumblebee Supreme Mode''' (Warrior Class, 2015-[[October 24|10-24]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV-29'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Decepticon Hunters

:Bumblebee Supreme Mode is a redeco/retool of the Warrior Class Bumblebee, based on his appearance in the ''Robots in Disguise'' season 1 finale: Battlegrounds. Bumblebee also features an extra Decepticon hunter, which can be wielded with his pair of 5mm compatible hands.

:Bumblebee Supreme Mode also features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his robot mode chest. Scanning this with the ''Transformers Chronicle'' mobile app unlocks the toy to the app's collection list.

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[[File:2015RIDWarriorClassNightStrikeBumblebee.jpeg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
*'''Night Strike Bumblebee''' (Warrior Class, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Decepticon Hunter

:Night Strike Bumblebee is yet another redeco of Warrior Class Bumblebee, with his vehicle mode deco inspired by ''Animated'' Bumblebee...with a hint of flame tampographs. His tranparent blue plastic is now molded in smoke gray. Night Strike Bumblebee features a metallic sheen on the yellow plastic, and light blue unpaintable plastic and paint applications, making it somehow similar to an ''Allspark Power'' figure. The really poor deco match between the yellow plastic and the yellow paint used on the roof makes the vehicle mode lookin' pretty ugly.

:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

:His current robot mode stock photo is intentionally mistransformed: his side doors/wings were not folded up, a change that persists in the toy's packaging, which was redesigned to allow the doors to act as hip armor.

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[[File:TF-Adventure-Warrior-Class-Black-Knight-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have painted rims. Buy me.]]
*'''Black Knight Bumblebee''' (Warrior Class, 2016)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV-EX'''
**''Accessories'': Decepticon Hunter

:Black Night Bumblebee is yet another black repaint of the original Warrior Class Bumblebee toy. Black Night Bumblebee features a deco similar to, but ''not the same'' as, Night Ops Bumblebee's.

:Black Knight Bumblebee is exclusive to stores that participated in the Cybertron Satellite campaign.

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[[File:TF-RID2015-Decepticon-Island-Showdown-packaging.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Decepticon Island Showdown''' (2-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Decepticon Hunter sword, bladed claw, Decepticon Hunter axe, 2 Decepticon Hunter Prime Swords, Decepticon Hunter long-staff, Decepticon Hunter small-staff, stasis pod

:Available as a 2-pack with Steeljaw, Decepticon Island Showdown Bumblebee is completely unchanged from his individual Warrior Class figure, and he comes with various Decepticon Hunter weapons. The 2-pack also comes with a large stasis pod, which Warrior Class figures can fit into.
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====Hyper Change Heroes / 3-Step Changers====
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[[File:RID20153StepBumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Now he know how the other [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|bot]] feels. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Takaratomy-te-01-bumblebee.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Hyper Change Hero / 3-Step Changer, 2015)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2015-[[March 21|03-21]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TED-01'''
:Part of the first wave of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Three-Step Changers / Hyper Change Heroes|Three-Step Changers]], Bumblebee transforms from robot to vehicle in 3 easy steps. The toy featured several Autotransformations:
:*Pulling his legs will make his feet flip to the front.
:*Pushing his torso to the waist will make his shoulders pop out from the chest.

:Bumblebee features 5mm compatible hands, which can be used to wield any Mini-Cons from the Mini-Con Weaponizers subline. Three-Step Changer/Hyper Change Hero Bumblebee is released in an open package, which allows children to touch the toy.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is on his Robot Mode chest. The badge is accessible while he is still in-package.

:The TakaraTomy release of the toy, named "'''Big Bumblebee'''", includes some added black paint detailing. He also features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his robot mode chest. Scanning this with the ''Transformers Chronicle'' Mobile App unlocks the toy to the app's collection list. Unlike the American release, Big Bumblebee is packaged in a windowed box, instead of an an open package.

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[[File:RID2015-CotT-Three-Step-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I'll run you through, Decepticon!" "Haha! Not with that butterknife, you don't!"]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Clash of the Transformers 3-Step, 2015)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TEDEX'''
**''Accessories'': Sword

:A redeco and retool of the Three-Step Bumblebee figure above, this toy is based on Bumblebee's appearance in the episode Battlegrounds, and features a small sword, which is reused from the Warrior Class Bumblebee figure. It was released as part of the ''Clash of the Transformers'' subline imprint that's exclusive to Toys"R"Us stores.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is on his robot mode chest. This badge is accessible while he is still in-package.

:The toy is currently released as a Toys"R"Us Canada exclusive. The toy also released as a Toys R Us Japan exclusive in 2016.

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[[File:RID2015-Three-Step-Changer-Night-Ops-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Night Ops Bumblebee''' (Hyper Change Hero / 3-Step Changer, 2015)

:Three-Step Changer Night Ops Bumblebee is yet another redeco of the Three-Step Changer Bumblebee toy.

:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his Robot Mode chest.

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[[File:TF-RID2015-Mini-Con-Weaponizers-Three-Step-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Energon Boost Bumblebee''' (Hyper Change Hero / 3-Step Changer, 2016)

:''Another'' redeco of the Three-Step Changer Bumblebee toy, Energon Boost Bumblebee features aqua blue details similar to his ''Clash of the Transformers'' Warrior Class toy.

:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his Robot Mode chest.

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[[File:TF-RID2015-Combiner-Force-Hyper-Twist-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Hyper Flip, 2017)

:''Hyper Flip'' Bumblebee is a retool of the first Three-Step Changer Bumblebee figure, featuring new leg & shoulder parts. He now transforms into a ''Stealth Force''-sque vehicle mode which now evokes his [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Activator Combiners|Activators]] toy.

:The package advertises a Hyper Twist [[Gimmick]].

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[[File:TF-RID2015-Three-Step-Power-Surge-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Power Surge Bumblebee''' (Three-Step Changer, 2017)

:Part of the 3rd wave of Three-Step Changers from the Combiner Force sublime, Power Surge Bumblebee is yet another repaint of the original Three-Step Bumblebee. This time sporting a dark blue color scheme, with oddly shaped blue lightning bolts protruding from his scannable Autobot insignia.

:The package advertises a Hyper Twist gimmick.

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====Titan Changers====
[[File:RID2015-Titan-Changer-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Titan Changer, 2015/2017)

:Part of the first wave of Titan Changers, Bumblebee transforms from a 1995 Windblazer into a robot in just 4 easy steps! Titan Changers Bumblebee also features limited articulation on his shoulders, and 5mm compatible hands.

:In 2017, the figure was re-released under the Combiner Force packaging.

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====Super Class====
[[File:RID2015SuperBumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|"Kinda wish I was a bigger 'bot!" "Damn, Bee! Aren't you big enough?!"]]
*'''Super Bumblebee''' (Super Titan, 2015)
:A larger figure of Bumblebee, he transforms into a (fictional) Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer, with a spoiler that helps him balance in robot mode. His articulation is limited to the arms, and he sports 5mm-compatible ports on his hands. Although his transformation is billed as "3-steps", it is actually 1-step.

:Super Bumblebee also features a classic transformation sound when transforming into robot mode. He also features a voice gimmick, accompanied with a blue LED, activated by pressing the insignia on his chest:

:*"Transform!"
:*"Autobots!"
:*"Roll up and roll out!"
:*"Let's back out!"
:*"Autobots, Maximum Velocity!"
:*"Robots in disguise!"
:*"Kinda wished I was a bigger bot!"
:*"Lieutenant Bumblebee!"

:When you leave the toy idled for several seconds after you pressed his insignia, he will announce "Let's back out!". The mold is later retooled into ''Authentics'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Super20inch|Super Bumblebee]].

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====Mini-Con Battle Packs====
[[File:RID2015-Minicon-Battle-Pack-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"On behalf of all the Bumblebees that came before me, it makes me very, very proud to speak the following sentence...I'm the only one that brought a gun."]]
*'''Bumblebee with Major Mayhem''' (Mini-Con Battle Pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Gun, 5 armor pieces (combine to form a weapon), Major Mayhem Mini-Con
:Part of the second wave of ''Battle Packs'', Bumblebee is a new Legends/Scout-class-sized mold that also scales with certain ''Warrior Class'' figures (Optimus Prime and Megatronus, for example), and he transforms into a car in 7 steps, sharing a near identical transformation scheme with the Warrior Class toy. Battle Pack Bumblebee also features transparent blue armor pieces, which can form a large blaster or be used as armor, based on its appearance in the season one finale, and a smaller gun. He comes with [[Major Mayhem]], A Cyclone Mini-Con which is designed to be launched from the [[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]] [[Crazybolt (RID)#Toys|Crazybolt]] and [[Overload (RID)#Toys|Overload]] toys.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is in his chest, accessible in Robot Mode and in-package.

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[[File:TF-RID2015-TAV-Battle-Pack-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Gun comes with smokey or refreshing flavors!]]
*'''Ironjam & Bumblebee Iron Armor''' (Mini-Con Battle Pack, 2016)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV40'''
**''Accessories'': Gun, Iron Armor (combine to form a weapon), Ironjam Mini-con

:The ''Adventure'' release of the Mini-Con Battle Pack Bumblebee is a repaint of the Hasbro mold, featuring some paint applications to closely resemble his appearances in the cartoon, while his transparent armor is changed into smoke gray. He also comes with his own Mini-Con Ironjam.

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*'''Sideswipe and Bumblebee - Supreme Armor set''' (4-Pack, 2016)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV44'''
**''Accessories'': Bumblebee's weapons (Gun, ''Kotetsu'' Armor (combine to form a weapon), Sideswipe's weapons (Energon spear, claw gauntlets x2,chestplate/helmet, spike band, leg armor), Ironjam Mini-con, Barithunder Mini-Con

:Another release of the ''Adventure'' Mini-Con Battle Pack Bumblebee, this toy features transparent blue battle axe and armor parts from the Hasbro release.

:Bumblebee is bundled with Sideswipe and his Mini-Cons Ironjam and Barithunder redecoed in different colors.

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====Power Surge====
[[File:TF-RID2015-Power-Surge-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Power Surge Bumblebee and Mini-Con Buzzstrike''' (Power Heroes, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Buzzstrike Mini-Con

:Power Surge Bumblebee is a new Voyager-sized mold that transforms into a robot to vehicle in several steps, and it's packed with a voice gimmick, activated by pressing on his head! He also comes with a Buzzstrike Mini-Con, which can be transformed into both a sword or chest armor for Bumblebee, the latter of which triggers different sound effects from his partner.
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====Crash Combiners====
[[File:TF-RID2015-Crash-Combiner-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A Bumblebee with a huge rear spoiler? Definitely going to be redecoed in [[Rodimus (WFC)|red]].]]
*'''Beeside''' (Crash Combiner, 2017)

:Part of the first wave of the ''Combiner Force'' [[Crash Combiner]]s subline, Bumblebee is a roughly Scout-class sized figure that changes from his futuristic car with a combiner chest that doubles as his spoiler into a robot in three extremely simple steps. His individual robot mode only has limited articulation on his shoulders. He also has a little green arrow above the connector on the vehicle back indicating where to crash him to combine with other figures. A [[5 mm post|5mm post]] hole on top of his vehicle mode can accommodate a compatible accessory or Weaponizer Minicon, though he cannot use it in his individual robot mode.

:Bumblebee comes packaged with Sideswipe and is intended to combine with him to form [[Beeside]]'s upper torso. Connecting them to each other will activate Bumblebee's automatic transformation, but Sideswipe must be converted manually. He can also combine with any other Crash Combiner figure to form a random Combiner. Due to how the pieces are molded, Beeside can flip out Bumblebee's arms as a <s>switchblade</s> longer sub-arm.

:Unlike the CG photos, his combiner head is missing the black paint applications.

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====Activator Combiners====
[[File:TF-RID2015-Activator-Combiners-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Stuntwing / Bumblebee''' (Activator Combiner, 2017)

:Released as part of the first wave of ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Activator Combiners|Activator Combiners]], this Bumblebee is a Deluxe-sized mold that converts from robot into a vehicle in just 4 steps, with his robot arms the only poseable part. Plugging an Activator Mini-Con, such as his pack-in partner [[Stuntwing]], onto his roof activates "Throttle Up" mode, popping out the side doors/cabins to reveal some mechanical details and teal streaks on it's rear section.
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====Team Combiners====
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[[File:TF-RID2015-Team-Combiner-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Ultra Bee''' (Team Combiner, 2017)

:Released as part of the [[Ultra Bee]] set, Bumblebee transforms from [[Brick (term)|unposeable]] robot to vehicle, or into the upper torso of the gestalt. The combiner mode's head is stored inside his torso, deployed with a push of a spring-loaded button. The smaller head automatically flips down on the pop-out gestalt's head after the gimmick is activated. Amusingly, both of Bumblebee's heads can be deployed at the same time by flipping/pushing down ''both'' heads in place before activation. He also features a pseudo-autotransform feature: His combiner pegs flip out while transforming into torso mode (if the wheel panels are flipped open to make way). Due to his nature as an upper torso, he slightly towers Strongarm and Sideswipe.

:Each toy uses the same universal combination joint as the other Team Combiners and the [[Crash Combiner]]s, which can lead to some... ''interesting'' combinations, given that most robots form very specific body parts when combined. Mixing Crash Combiners with Team Combiners leads to some ''especially'' weird results.

:Secondary stock photos of the toy are slightly mistransformed, featuring the combiner head deployed while 'Bee is in his standalone robot mode.
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===Hero Mashers===
[[File:HM-toy BumblebeeRID.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Gee Beebee, why does your mom let you have ''two'' weapons?]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Action Figure, 2015)
**''Pieces'': '''8'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-blade, Decepticon Hunter spear-mace

: Part of the third wave of ''Transformers [[Hero Mashers]]'' basic Action Figures —and the first of the ''Robots in Disguise''-themed product— Bumblebee is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory. Unlike most basic ''Hero Mashers'' figures, Bumblebee got two different weapon accessories rather than just one.

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

:The third wave of Hero Mashers was initially skipped in the US, seeing release mostly in European and Australian markets. It later filtered into the US through closeout chains Marshall's and TJ Maxx during the holiday season of 2015.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Autobot/HMBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Rescue Bots Academy===
[[File:RBA-TrackTower-Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
*'''Track Tower Bumblebee''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': Hot Shot figure

:Track Tower Bumblebee is a huge, chunky figure that converts from a large, wide car into a chunky, wide, and non-poseable robot (with sculpted flat fists and body to compensate his robot mode detail) that makes [[Grandus (ROC)|Grandus]] proud. Track Tower Bumblebee also comes with a Flip Racer Hot Shot figure, which allows him to be launched from the nape to...the ramp between the legs. Like your [[Your mom|mom.]]

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[[File:RBA-ATVBumblebee-carded.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Rescan, 2019)

:[[#RockCrawler|Bumblebee's single-packed ATV toy]] was re-released in 2019 as part of the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (toyline)|''Rescue Bots Academy'' toyline]]. Aside from the ''Academy'' branding and artwork, the figure is identical to the earlier single-packed release. The same Bumblebee figure also forms the basis for the same line's [[Hot Shot (Prime)#AcadRescTeam|"Academy Rescue Team" ATV version of Hot Shot]].

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[[File:RBA-MM-Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1|Hi, it's me again.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mighty Mighties, 2019)

:Similar in size to the ''Rescue Bots'' Epic figures, Bumblebee's Mighty Mighties figure is non-transformable and features basic articulation.
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*'''Bumblebee''' (Rescan, 2020)

:The slightly redecoed [[#RescanCar2018|sportscar version of Bumblebee]] from 2018 was released in 2020 with ''Rescue Bots Academy'' branding. It is identical to the earlier release.

==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[File:Prime-toy McDJapan Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Come fry with me.]]
*'''Potato Bumblebee''' (Phone charm, 2011)

:Part of the "Transformers x [[McDonald's]]" promotion for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', "Potato Bumblebee" is a "phone charm" toy that looks like a tasty salty set of fries, but pops open to reveal ''Prime'' Bumblebee.

:This toy was a free pack-in with the September 2011 issue of ''TV Boy'' magazine, promoting the campaign, which includes two genuine ''Dark of the Moon'' Happy Meal toys, and more-difficult-to-get ''Prime'' phone charms of "[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#McDonal's|Burger Optimus]]" and "[[Bulkhead (Prime)#McDonald's|Shake Bulkhead]]".

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[[File:Primetoy-BumblebeeHappyMeal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Happy Meal, 2012)
:*''McNumber:'' '''3'''
:Happy Meal Bumblebee is a nontransformable sports car! A spring-loaded missile launcher can be revealed in his roof, and when a missile is inserted, pressing the Autobot symbol on the roof fires it.

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[[File:Tfprime bumblebee mcdonalds robot.jpg|thumb|Put 'em up!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Happy Meal, 2013)
:*''McNumber:'' '''4'''
:This Happy Meal Bumblebee is a nontransformable robot! Like most Happy Meal toys, this Bumblebee has no articulation besides his gimmick. By pulling his "wings" down like a lever, he delivers a powerful Autobot punch.

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Happy Meal, 2015)
:*''McNumber:'' '''5'''

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Happy Meal, 2015)
:*''McNumber:'' '''6'''
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===Role-play===
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*'''Bumblebee Ion Blaster''' (2012)

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===Beam Box===
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[[File:RescueBots BeamBoxBumblebee.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2013)
:Bumblebee is a non-transforming figure with no articulation standing on a block of rocks. Inserting him into the [[Beam Box|Beam Box Game System]] unlocks Bumblebee into the game.

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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
{{note|Every Robots in Disguise (2015)-related merchandise in this list has a scannable [[insignia]] sticker on it. For [[Hasbro]] releases, it temporarily unlocks that toy as a playable character in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], and can only be scanned once per day.}}
[[File:TitanheroesBB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|All I said was that my knees itched, and next thing I knew I had these ARMS.... ''(12-inch version pictured)'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (12-inch Titan Hero, 2013)

:Part of the ''Prime''-portion of the ''[[Titan Heroes]]'' line, Bumblebee is a non-transforming 12" figure! Meant to be durable and inexpensive, the mold suffers from some unfortunate proportions. The door-wing piece is merely pegged in place, and he sports, not the standard five, but a whopping ''SEVEN'' points of articulation, including turning wrists! ''Wow.''

*'''Bumblebee''' (16-inch Titan Hero, 2013)

:Bumblebee was also available in a 16-inch version, which is a different sculpt.

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[[File:RID2015-Titan-Guardian-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (6-inch Titan Guardian, 2015)
:A 6-inch non-transforming figure of Robots in Disguise Bumblebee, with five points of articulation.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is on his robot mode chest. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.
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*'''Bumblebee''' (16-inch Titan Hero, 2015)

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[[File:RID2015-Electronic-Titan-Guardian-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (16-inch Electronic Titan Hero, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Decepticon Hunter

:Electronic Titan Hero Bumblebee is a modified version of the Titan Hero figure above, He comes with a Decepticon Hunter accessory, and electronic sound effects activated by pressing his Autobot insignia.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is on his robot mode chest. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

:The toy was first released in Taiwan and Hong Kong in February 2015.

:Bumblebee's Decepticon Hunter was redecoed into the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Spectrospear]].

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===Thrilling 30===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''2 / #21'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Bumblebee 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:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Bumblebee figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Shockwave (WFC)#Thrilling 30|Shockwave]], [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Thrilling 30|Wheeljack]], [[Soundwave (WFC)#Thrilling 30|Soundwave]] and an [[Insecticon (WFC)#Thrilling 30|Insecticon]].

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===Eaglemoss cards===
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===Kinder Surprise===
*'''Transformers: Prime''' (2014)
:Only available inside a blindpacked chocolate egg as part of Kinder's ''Transformers: Prime'' series, this buildable Bumblebee mini-figure consists of a generic "cog" onto which his limbs and armor can be clipped to construct him. He has articulation on his shoulders and upper legs.
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*'''Transformers: Robots in Disguise''' (2015)
:The same figure was re-released with no noticeable changes as part of the follow-up ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' series.
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*'''Transformers: Robots in Disguise''' (Easter egg, 2015)
:Exclusive to the Easter season, a bigger chocolate egg, also blindpacked, was sold containing either a Bumblebee or an Optimus Prime mini-statue. It came with an Autobot insignia-shaped launcher and a "target" made of paper with a Decepticon printed on it. It is currently known to have only been available in [[Brazil]].
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===Robots in Disguise (2015)===
[[File:TF-RID2015-Bumblebee-2-in-1-Blaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bumblebee's attempt to become a weapon for Combiners.]]
*'''Bumblebee 2-in-1 Blaster''' (2016)
**Accessories'': 4 darts

:Bumblebee 2-in-1 Blaster converts from vehicle into a dart gun (no, seriously.) in just 1-step, which is basically a human-sized Targetmaster, except there's no robot mode. His scan-badge is located at the right side of the rear panel. Scanning the sticker with the mobile game unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

:''Blaster does not convert into robot.''

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[[File:TF-RID2015-Bumblebee-Mask.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|You're seriously going to make this [[:File:Movie LennoxEpps backpockets.jpg|joke]], ain't you?]]
*'''Bumblebee Mask''' (2016)

:A mask based on Bumblebee's design in ''Robots in Disguise'' features a scan-badge located at the ''left cheek''. Scanning the sticker with the mobile game unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===Tiny Titans===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''1/12'''

: Part of the initial assortment of [[Tiny Titans]], this version of Bumblebee is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in [[robot mode]], cast in dark gray plastic with some bits of yellow paint. Oddly, he is sculpted with a nose.

: Sold in a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] baggie, he comes with a collectible card with a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

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[[File:TinyTitans-Series6-Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|[[The Twins|Suck my popsicle!!!]]]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Tiny Titans, 2016)
**''Series'': '''6'''
**''Number: '''1/12'''

: Part of the sixth [[Blindpacking|blind-bagged]] assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'', this version of Bumblebee is cast in yellow plastic, and carries his [[Decepticon Hunter]] in sword mode. As per usual, he comes with a trading card with a scan-badge for the mobile game, which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

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===Transformers Adventure Gum===
*'''Bumblebee''' (2016)
**''Accessories'': Decepticon Hunter
:Part of the new ''Adventure'' Shokugan series, this Bumblebee is a transformable snap-fit kit molded entirely in yellow plastic, with detailing from stickers. The kit's transformation engineering is borrowed from the Warrior class figure. his Decepticon Hunter can be pegged onto either both sides of his vehicle mode. Unlike some of the kits, Bumblebee requires to have [[Partformer|his car doors removed and peg onto his back]] while transforming into robot mode.

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===PEZ===
[[File:RID15-merch BumblebeePez.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Pez Dispenser, 2016)
**''Accessories'': 3 packs of Candy

:This PEZ Bumblebee candy dispenser features Bumblebee's very happy head based on his ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' appearance. Tilt his head back and hard chalky candy pops out of his throat!

*'''Bumblebee''' (Connectibles, 2017)
**''Accessories'': 3 packs of candy, torso front/back, left & right arms, sword

:Part of the "Connectibles" line of Pez dispensers, this time the normal Bumblebee dispenser comes additional torso & arm pieces to turn it into an "action hero". As the pieces are designed to fit on ''any'' Pez dispenser, you can mix and match as you like, not just with normal Pez dispensers from the entire history of the candy, but with the add-on bits from other Connectibles, including [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#PEZ|Optimus Prime]], Twilight Sparkle and [[Rainbow Dash]] from ''[[My Little Pony]]'', and the Nicktoons Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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===Dickie Toys===
*'''Bumblebee''' (RC Turbo Racer, 2016)

:This Bumblebee is a 1/24 scale non-transforming remote-controlled car which is based on his vehicle mode in the ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon. He also features light-up headlight and wheels.

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*'''Bumblebee''' (RC Flip'N'Race , 2016)
**''Accessories'': Remote Control, 3 Batteries, battery box, USB cord
:This Bumblebee is a 1/16 scaled non-transforming remote-controlled car which features asymmetrically bigger wheels which also enables let him race upside down, similarly to the canceled Double Siders cars from the ''Robot Powered Machines'' line. Likewise, he also features a sculpted Bumblebee picture underneath his vehicle. He also comes with an additional USB cord, presumably meant for recharging.

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Mission Racer, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Rubber Band, Ramp

:Mission Racer Bumblebee features a pull-back gimmick by using a rubber band: insert the rubber band onto the front and rear post (you have to open the hatch first), then place Bumblebee onto the ramp and elongate his vehicle mode backwards, and release it to allow the car to zoom forward. The rubber band also has Bumblebee's name and the Autobot insignia tampographed oh it.

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini-Con Deployer, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Slipstream disc, Sawback disc
:Mini-Con Deployer Bumblebee features light-up vehicle underbody & headlights and a launching sound gimmick by pressing the Autobot insignia. He can also launch the included Mini-con disc with his vehicle front while triggering the light & sound gimmicks at the same time.
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====Die-cast Cars====
[[File:TF-RID2015-Dickie-Toys-Bumblebee-toy.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Single Pack, 2015/2017)
:Released as part of the Single Pack assortment, Bumblebee is a show-accurate, non-transforming die-cast vehicle based on his alternate mode. 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''. Like all die-cast cars, His plastic tires feature sculpted insignias.

:He was also available with the following redeco variants:
:*'''Power Up''', which features metallic blue paint applications.
:*'''Neon''', which features a brighter hue of yellow.
:*'''Cybertron''', which features a gray scale redeco.
:*'''Stealth''', which features ''yet another'' Stealth-themed color.
:*'''Desert''', which features sand detailing.
:*'''Arctic''', which features white redeco.
:*'''Energon''', which features shiny metallic paint.

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Tin Box, 2016)
:This Bumblebee toy car is unchanged, with a new collectible slide-out tin box featured in the packaging...and a random transformation scene card.
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[[File:TF-RID2015-Dickie-Toys-Bumblebee-Light-Up-Racer.jpg|upright=1.88|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Light Up Racer, 2016/2017)
:This Bumblebee toy car features a (pointless) blue-colored light-up gimmick underneath, which is probably meant to represent him having an LED underbody. Once activated, the light emits to a smoke grey plate underneath with Bumblebee's head sculpted on it. He also comes with his own Tech Spec collector card. Batteries also included.
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*'''Bumblebee with Steeljaw''' (2-pack, 2016)
:An unchanged Bumblebee is packed with also an unchanged Steeljaw car.
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*'''Robot Team 5-pack''' (2016)
:An unchanged Bumblebee is packed with an unchanged Optimus Prime, Strongarm, Sideswipe, & Steeljaw.
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*'''Robots in Disguise 5-pack''' (2016)
:A stealth redeco of the Bumblebee car, named "Special Mission Bumblebee", is based on his Warrior Class/3-Step Changer Night Ops Bumblebee's coloration. He is packed with an unchanged Prime, Strongarm, Steeljaw, and a redecoed Sideswipe.
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*'''Bumblebee''' (Plastic Robots & Car 2-pack, 2017)
:This 2-pack features an again, unchanged Bumblebee toy car, but with a show-accurate, non-transforming robot mode figure as a bonus!

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*'''Robots in Disguise 5-pack''' (2017)
*'''Robots in Disguise 8-pack''' (2017)
*'''Robots in Disguise 11-Pack''' (2017)

:The unchanged Bumblebee car (or any of his random redecoes) was also available in either of these multi-packs. He would probably be bundled with his robot mode figurine though.

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====Robot Figures====
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===Surprise Drinks===
[[File:TF-RID2015-Surprise-Drinks-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2016)

:''Surprise Drinks'' Bumblebee is a show-accurate 1.5-inch non-transforming figure hidden inside the capsule taped to the bottle. Since the figures are blindpacked, Bumblebee can be found in any randomly-packed bottle, so...good luck.

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===Signature Publishing===
*'''Bumblebee Car Launcher''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Key, Ramp

:Included with the 22nd issue of Signature Publishing's Robots in Disguise (2015) magazine, this Bumblebee car is a non-transforming car that runs by inserting the key onto the rear section of the vehicle (that sounds ''wrong''), and squeeze both sides to the key to allow the car to launch. Stunts with the included Ramp and crashing on the Steeljaw target piece is optional.

:Scanning either ''both'' the ramp & the key's badges will give you random Energon currencies for the Mobile Game, and due to having ''two'' identical patterns, you can only scan one of them.

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==Notes==
*A proposed [[Fun Publications]] [[BotCon]] [[exclusive]] was a redeco of [[#Deluxe|''Prime'' Bumblebee]] into the Generation 1 [[Turbomaster]] [[Flash (G1)|Flash]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

===Arms Up Modes===
In the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline, Bumblebee has several powered-up modes when given various [[Arms Micron]]s in certain configurations:

[[File:DarknessRising4 CybSat-BeeBanBan.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gahqavv9aUQ You've got to aim for the kneecaps and then kick her head off.]"]]

*'''Striker Mode''' (ストライカーモード ''Sutoraikā Mōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': B.2, C.L., O.P., R.A.
:The Arms Up form shown on Bumblebee's box-back photo. In this form, B.2 is mounted on his left arm, with [[R.A.]] on his right, while [[C.L.]] and [[O.P.]] take positions on Bee's backpack (which has been flipped up to allow the gun-Microns to fire sorta-forward).

*'''Mecha Uchi Ban Ban Mode''' (メチャウチバンバンモード ''Mecha Uchi Ban Ban Mōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': B.2, O.P., R.A.
:Roughly translated as "Extreme Firefight Bang Bang Mode", this "Anti-Terrorcon" Mode turns the three Microns into a gun emplacement that isn't actually attached to Bee, just one he stands behind. Introduced in the "[[From the Cybertron Satellite, Transformers Division|Cybertron Satellite]]" segment from "[[Darkness Rising, Part 4|Infiltration Transformation! Battleship Nemesis]]".

*'''Mecha Uchi Kidō Type''' (メチャウチ機動タイプ ''Mecha Uchi Kidō Taipu'')
**''Arms Microns'': B.2, C.L.
: Roughly translated as "Extreme Firefight Agile Type", this other "Anti-Terrorcon" attack mode is... just Bee with B.2 on one arm and C.L. on the other. ''Exciting.'' But it was highlighted and named in the same episode as the Mecha Uchi Ban Ban Mode, so, well, for completism's sake....

*'''Infection Mode''' (インフェックションモード ''Infuekkushon Mōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': B.2, Terrorcon Zori
: Terrorcon Bumblebee's Arms Up mode is simply him using [[Zori#Toys|Terrorcon Zori]] in his right hand, and B.2 in his left. Wooo.

*'''Booster Mode''' (ブースターモード ''Būsutā Mōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': B.2, B.H., C.L., Gora, Gra, O.P., Zori
: Booster Mode Bumblebee sees him attach [[B.H.]] and C.L. to his shoulders and Zori and [[Gra]] to his back, with Zori forming a kind of scorpion tail terminating in O.P.'s gun mode. He wields a handheld cannon weapon made up of B.2 and [[Gora]]. Introduced in the "Cybertron Satellite" segment from "[[Orion Pax, Part 2|Hopeful Transformation! Aim for Planet Cybertron]]".

==References==
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[[Category:Construct-Bots Autobots]]
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Go! Autobots]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Prime Autobots]]
[[Category:Rescue Bots Autobots]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Autobots]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Autobots]]
[[Category:Toys "R" Us exclusives]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Autobots]]

Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)

2020-10-29T03:13:11Z

Supacool9: Not much, but added a Overview, section thing, just to expand the page, and hopefully make people notice that the page needs more expansion or something.

{{disambig2|the 2018 franchise|the 2011 toyline|Cyberverse (toyline)}}
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'''''Transformers: Cyberverse''''' is a [[franchise]] that launched in [[2018]]. It collects large amounts of lore from multiple continuities, not unlike the [[Aligned continuity family]], and blends them into a new story inspired by classic [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] lore, utilizing [[evergreen]] character designs.

The ''Cyberverse'' franchise consists of:

*[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|A toyline]]
*[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|A cartoon]]
*[[Transformers: Battlegrounds|A video game]]

==Overview==

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[[Category:Franchises]]
[[Category:Cyberverse (2018)| ]]

Kids Logic

2020-10-29T03:05:09Z

Supacool9:

[[File:Kidslogic-logo.jpg|right|160px|thumb|Truly [[ Shockwave (G1)|logical.]] ]]
Kids Logic is a Hong Kong-based manufacturer of licensed collectible figures, established in 2009, particularly focusing on those in the [[super deformed]] style. These have included products from such franchises as DC and Marvel superheroes and Street Fighter.

Relevant to the Transformers franchise, Kids Logic have produced figures in their 3-inch Kids Nations range, as well as establishing the larger Mecha Nations line beginning with the G1 Optimus Prime figure and now continuing on into other ranges, such as [[Batman]].

==Products==
===Kids Nations===
The Kids Nations line encompasses small (typically 3-inches), super deformed figures with limited articulation featuring glossy or metallic paint finishes and a single light up LED in the eyes. They are sold in a multi-pack of typically 5 figures.
[[File:tf01-kidsnations.jpg|thumb|300px|Kids Nations TF01 set]]
*TF01: [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
*TF01: [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]] - limited edition
*TF02: [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] - 2014 Toy Soul exclusive
*TF03: [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
*TF03: [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron Gold Ver.]] - limited edition
*TF04: [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]], [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]], [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]], [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] and [[Hook (G1)|Hook]]

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===Mecha Nations===

The Mecha Nations lineup are larger super deformed figures (typically 6-inch tall or larger) featuring articulation, glossy or metallic paint finishes, multiple light up LEDs, accessories and sometimes alternate replaceable parts.
[[File:klog tfop 003.jpg|thumb|300px|Mecha Nations Optimus Prime]]
*MN01: [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|Optimus Prime (G1)]]
*MN02: [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Mecha Nations|Black Convoy (G1)]] - redeco of MN01
*MN03: [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|Megatron (G1)]]
*MN03G: [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|Megatron (G1) Gold Ver.]] - 2014 Toy Soul exclusive, redeco of MN03
*MN04: [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|Optimus Prime (Age of Extinction)]]
*MN05: [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|Starscream (G1)]]
*MN05K: [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|King Starscream Coronation Kit]] - 2015 ACG Hong Kong exclusive
*MN06: [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|Ultra Magnus (G1)]] - 2015 ACG Hong Kong exclusive, redeco of MN01
*MN07: [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|Bumblebee (G1)]]
*MN08: [[Devastator (G1)#Mecha Nations|Devastator (G1)]]
*MN09: [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Mecha Nations|Skywarp (G1)]] - 2015 Toy Soul exclusive, redeco and new face retool of MN05
*MN10: [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Mecha Nations|Thundercracker (G1)]] - 2015 Toy Soul exclusive, redeco and new face retool of MN05
*MN11: [[Grimlock (AOE)#Mecha Nations|Grimlock (Age of Extinction)]]

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==External Links==
* [http://www.facebook.com/kidslogic/ Kids Logic on Facebook]

[[Category:Companies]]

Talk:Color changing

2020-10-25T02:11:44Z

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Talk:Color changing

2020-10-25T02:05:50Z

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Flywheels

2020-10-20T21:52:17Z

Supacool9: /* War for Cybertron: Siege */

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:''Flywheels is a [[Decepticon]] [[Duocon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Flywheelsboxart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Howitzer'd!]]

'''Flywheels''' (aka '''Skytread'''<ref name="skytread">"Skytread" is a substitute name used by Hasbro for new toys representing the ''Generation 1'' Flywheels character, ''presumably'' because the name "Flywheels" is currently not available as a [[trademark]], first used for a [[Titan Master]] figure from the [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'' line]] released in 2016 and subsequently also for a Deluxe Class figure from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' line released in 2018. Furthermore, it was also used in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'', where [[Skytread]] was a [[Nebulan|Nebulon]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] that was binary bonded to Flywheels.</ref>) tries to keep it together and stay upbeat, he really does, but it's hard when your mind (and often your body) is literally divided in two. A split personality would be trouble enough, but to add injury to illness, Flywheels' two halves are very jealous of each other and basically hate each other's guts. They spend more time fighting one another than the Autobots. It doesn't matter whether they're unified in robot form or not, Flywheels' two halves go right on arguing, which can be disconcerting to others around him, to say the least.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Sixshotg1marvel.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|"Hi. We're off to do other things now... elsewhere. Without you. Bye!"]]
Flywheels was a part of [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s army of Decepticons on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Upon learning the co-ordinates of the planet [[Nebulos]] from [[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]], requesting the Decepticons help in ridding the [[Autobot]]s from his world, Scorponok ordered his army to lay siege to the alien planet. Flywheels was seen in jet mode as part of a battalion carrying Decepticons from their spacecraft to the surface of Nebulos, where he remained out of sight, away from the main events. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} Later, every Decepticon on the planet left Nebulos in pursuit of the Autobots to planet Earth. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:Zombieskalis.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9]]
''Back on Cybertron, Flywheels appeared in a brief battle against [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Sparkabot]]s. He was knocked out of the air by Ultra Magnus and was captured by the [[Autobot]]s. As a prisoner, he was soon forced to fight with his captors against a horde of [[zombie]] Transformers in [[Kalis]]. Though the Autobots had taken away his blaster, Flywheels was still able to pull his own weight in destroying the encroaching horde by using his tank mode. After he realized that they were slaughtering former Autobots, Ultra Magnus ordered a cease-fire, hoping they might instead come up with the means to revert the zombies to a fully-living state. Flywheels disobeyed Ultra Magnus' order, but soon stood down when his captors threatened to blast him next. The group retreated to a nearby building, where they puzzled out that they were indeed fighting the dead, but the zombots hadn't been risen through supernatural means; rather, a powerful radio-signal was controlling the motor functions of Cybertronian corpses. With this information in mind, Flywheels led Ultra Magnus to the [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] so they could jam the signal. Reluctantly, Ultra Magnus returned Flywheels his weapons, so that the Decepticon could watch his back while he worked on shutting down the zombies. This proved fortuitous for Magnus, as Flywheels saved his life from a zombie who had managed to sneak up on him, just as he was finishing up his task.'' {{storylink|City of Fear!}} ''Ultra Magnus then allowed Flywheels to go and get reinforcements, though he had little expectation of the Duocon's return.'' {{storylink|Legion of the Lost!}} ''Surprisingly, Flywheels did come back with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] to give the remaining zombots a good stomping, and force his way into the inner sanctum of the crazed scientist, [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]], responsible for the entire Kalis incident.'' {{storylink|Meltdown!}}

[[File:Catilla flywheels retreat time wars.jpg|upright=1.7|thumb]]
''He later joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] and took part in their joint attack with the [[Wrecker]]s on [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. He was one of only three Mayhems to escape alive from the gruesome twosome's base, but was killed by Galvatron after the retreat to the Decepticons' [[Decepticon heavy transport|heavy transport]].''<ref>Although Flywheels's death is not shown, Galvatron [[:File:Galvatron flywheels.jpg|grabs him by the right arm]] during his and Megatron's assault on the Mayhems' ship, and his corpse (with the right arm torn off at the shoulder) [[:File:Time wars casualties.png|can be seen on the ground]] just before Rodimus Prime and the other Autobots intervene to save the remaining Wreckers and Mayhems. It's pretty clear what happened off-panel.</ref> {{storylink|Time Wars}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
Flywheels took part in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s attack on the [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] in [[Kalis]], where he berated [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] for making too much noise. {{storylink|Counterpoint}}

====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:TF84 FlywheelsDullBot.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
Flywheels, along with [[Battletrap]] and [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]], was part of a Decepticon unit under [[Wingspan]]'s command. They followed the Autobots [[Fastlane]] and [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] to [[Earth]] in [[1017]], intent on locating the long-lost [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. Eager for action, Flywheels and Battletrap headed off to scout the terrain, leaving Wingspan alone with Counterpunch. When the Duocons returned they found Wingspan had been ''mysteriously'' killed and, blaming the Autobots, the three Decepticons headed off to confront them. In the ensuing battle, Flywheels was able to gravely wound Cloudraker, but was in turn shot down by Fastlane. {{storylink|Transformers '84 issue 0|'84 #0}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Yūki Satō]] (Japanese)|[[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}
[[File:DuelAsteroid Flywheels.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|What is this ominous light that threatens to engulf us?]]
Flywheels, alongside [[Battletrap]], worked under [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who first sent them into battle when the Autobots and Decepticons were fighting over a [[Floppy disk|disk]] containing data on the [[Master Sword]]. The Duocons' double amount of vehicle modes was enough to overwhelm the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], and the Decepticons quickly grabbed the disk and retreated. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Flywheels soon appeared again to defend Scorponok as he used the disk's data to manufacture the [[Zarak Shield]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}

The Duocons' next mission was to hide a time bomb on the asteroid [[Juno]], so that Scorponok could blow up [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] when the two arrived for their duel. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}} Flywheels later participated in the climactic battle against the Autobots at the [[Arctic|North Pole]] and retreated into space when Scorponok put his plan to destroy the [[Earth]] into motion. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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====''Legends'' comic====
[[File:LegendsManga Vol40 Flywheel.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
In 2021, Flywheels was among Scorponok's Decepticons who battled [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]'s Autobots near a [[black hole]], where he got his butt handed to him by [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Scorponok's detonation of the black hole caused the combatants to lose their bodies, and they were forced to convert their heads into small [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] forms and travel to the [[Legends World]] in search of new ones. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} Flywheels joined up with the [[Astrotrain Transport Company]] for a free body, only to be enslaved by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] until he and the other Headmasters were able to escape. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} Now unemployed, Flywheels used his speed to pick pockets until he met [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], an alternate version of Scorponok from another dimension. Tempted by his offer of a new body, he figured any Scorponok was worth being loyal to and agreed to recruit additional soldiers to his cause, convincing [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] and Brawn to join him at his "new workplace". When Zarak moved to conquer the world, however, Flywheels was punched out by an angry Grimlock, then swatted into the distance by Zarak for daring to suggest he could help by forming Scorponok's head. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}}

Flywheels was unfortunate enough to be hanging around in [[Akihabara]] when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] landed on top of it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} When Scorponok arrived in the Legends World, he had Flywheels sneak into the local [[Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department|police station]], steal the keys to the jail and break out [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. After stealing [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]'s [[transtector]], he also broke [[Katsu Don]] out to aid in Scorponok's plan. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} Flywheels was on board Scorponok's [[Majin Zarak]] during the final battle for the Legends World. When the other Headmasters abandoned ship, Flywheels was apparently still on board when Scorponok and Majin Zarak were blasted into a dimensional void, trapping him as well. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Flywheels and the Decepticon [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] volunteered for [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s mission to make [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s weekend more interesting. Whether they succeeded was never recorded. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"It is only logical that there will be no side-effects from this whatsoever."]]
[[Battletrap]] and Flywheels were created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] as early prototypes for his [[Triple Changer]] fascination. Instead of achieving three alternating modes, however, they gained the ability to separate into two different alternate modes at once. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye#Issue #8|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)|''More Than Meets The Eye'' #7]]}}

Flywheels was a "twitchy [[Neoprimalism|neoprimalist]] with big feet" who suffered from a possibly made-up form of psychosomatic hyperflexia that caused him to change form when he lied. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} During the war, he was stationed at [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore]], where he outfitted new prisoners such as [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] with nasty transformation-hindering [[inhibitor spike]]s. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}}

[[File:KillAllCons-TheForagers.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
At some point he was captured by the Autobots and imprisoned in [[Garrus-9]]. After [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s sacking of the prison, Flywheels was allowed to leave as part of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s crew. Not far out of the [[Elba System]], their ship was intercepted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. Flywheels and [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]] used the ship's comm system to eavesdrop on the communication between Shockwave and [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]], discovering that their liberator was willing to sell them all out to save himself, as pretty much everyone on the ship was on "[[The List]]" of transgressors to the Decepticon cause. When Tarn rejected the offer and began to use his weaponized voice, they cut the eavesdropping and, along with [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]], abandoned ship, figuring that ejecting themselves without direction in space presented better odds of survival. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}} Floating aimlessly in the direction of the [[Dark Nebula]], Flywheels began praying for salvation, which came in the form of [[Krok (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Krok]] and [[Spinister (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Spinister]], and their [[Weak Anthropic Principle|hijacked prisoner escort ship]]. He joined the hodge-podge crew, though he wasn't taken with their name for themselves. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

[[File:Flywheels tesarus whos afraid of the djd.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|left|Flywheels about to feel the agony of "de feet."]]
Flywheels became part of Krok's ragtag Decepticon crew along with [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], Spinister, and [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]]. Searching for [[energon]] and supplies on the planet [[Clemency]], Flywheels mistook the still-living body of [[Fulcrum]] firstly for a miracle and then for a [[zombie]] and an affront to [[Primus]]. Once that misunderstanding had been sorted out the group then chanced upon a P-6 [[Worldsweeper]], a type of [[Starship|ship]] that Flywheels noted was famous only for "crashing". What they found on board the ship, such as aborted [[protoform]]s, disconnected [[brain module]]s and a robot apparently made out of wood was disturbing enough, but then they were contacted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] through Flywheels' [[communicube]] and given an ultimatum to surrender one of their number so that the other six could watch him die. As there were only six of them the group reasoned that the D.J.D. must have miscounted, until Krok discovered that the ship also contained [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] in a [[stasis pod]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}}

After agreeing on the seemingly-suicidal plan to fight their way out, the Scavengers spiked Grimlock's stasis pod with [[circuit speeder]]s and left him out for the D.J.D. to find. While [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]] battled the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] leader, the rest of the Decepticons tried to slip away but were ambushed in turn by the rest of the D.J.D. When Flywheels's feet proved too big for [[Tesarus (DJD)|Tesarus]] to do his usual "grind them up feet first to make the death last longer" bit, he simply stuffed the praying Flywheels into his grinder head-first, leaving only his lower half intact. After the D.J.D. abandoned the fight for a new priority target (believing their primary target, Fulcrum, was dead) the surviving Scavengers looted Flywheels's remains for spare parts and [[energon]]. Eighteen months later, what little of him was left was examined by the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

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===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
An ancient [[Titan Master]], Skytread could team up with other bots to grant them the ability to create a clone decoy of themselves. {{storylink|#Generations|''Titans Return'' Skytread online bio}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
When the Decepticon-[[Hive (G1)|Hive]] alliance developed the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] process, [[Skytread]] and Flywheels became one of the first Headmaster pairs, escalating the conflict on Nebulos with their power. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[The World In Your Eyes Part Two|''Transformers'' issue #2]]

[[File:TheWorldInYourEyesPart3 AscenticonGuardVolunteers.jpg|right|upright=1.6|thumb]]
Skytread was a supporter of the [[Decepticon|Ascenticons]], and attended a rally held by [[Megatron (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Megatron]] in [[Tarn (polity)#2019 IDW continuity|Tarn]]. As Megatron delivered his speech, unknown assailants attacked, seemingly trying to assassinate the Ascenticon leader before vanishing. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Two}}

Using the attack and the recent murder of [[Brainstorm (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] as justification, Megatron formed his own private [[Ascenticon Guard|security force]], comprising Skytread, [[Elita One (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Elita-1]], [[Reflector (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Refraktor]], and [[Quake (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Quake]], drawing the concern of [[Security Operations]] and [[Autobot]] senator [[Optimus Prime (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}}

[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeetPt1 SkytreadRefraktor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0]]
After the murder of the newly-forged [[Rubble]] and a [[Voin]], Quake disappeared from the Guard. Rubble's mentor, [[Bumblebee (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] joined the guard shortly afterwards, claiming that he wanted to be part of a solution to Cybertron's current chaotic state. While Elita-1 welcomed him, Skytread and Refraktor greeted him with hostility, obliquely threatening to "break" him if he double-crossed them. Despite Bumblebee stating that Ascenticon second-in-command [[Soundwave (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] had left it to Elita-1 to allow him in, Skytread became more aggressive, insulting Bumblebee for his poor record in Security Operations and his failure to keep Rubble safe, and even pushing him. Enraged, Bumblebee punched Skytread in the face. When Refraktor attempted to attack Bumblebee from behind, he received an elbow to the face before Skytread tackled Bumblebee, only for the new recruit to sweep his legs. Angered by the behaviour of her comrades, Elita-1 quickly broke up the fight. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}}.

As unrest continued, the Ascenticon Guard gained more recruits, including [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]], a former member of Security Operations who had been implicated in the murders of Rubble and the Voin. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} Security Operations soon reached Ascenticon headquarters, and [[Prowl (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Prowl]] requested that he be allowed to question his former comrade. Flanked by Skytread and [[Acid Storm (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Acid Storm]], Soundwave refused. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

As Security Operations cordoned off [[Ascenticon Headquarters]], Megatron and Soundwave discussed the truth. Brainstorm, had been killed by The Rise, a terrorist group that Megatron publicly opposed, but was actually in charge of. The Voin had witnessed the murder, and had been killed by Quake based on information from Barricade. Rubble had stumbled upon Quake, and was quickly murdered himself. Aware that Barricade's capture could expose him, Megatron ordered The Rise’s direct commander, [[Shockwave (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], to carry out a false-flag attack on Ascenticon Headquarters to evacuate Barricade.

[[File:TheChangeInYourNaturePt1 BumblebeeBeatsSkytread.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2]]
As a secret member of The Rise, Skytread guarded Barricade as he prepared to be extracted, only for Bumblebee, himself secretly spying on behalf of Orion Pax, to join them. Despite his best efforts, Skytread was unable to get the spy to leave. As [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], [[Whisper (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Visper]], and [[Storm Cloud (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Storm Cloud]] breached the building, Bumblebee attempted to stun Visper, only for Skytread to shield his fellow Riser with his body. While he lay stunned, Bumblebee attempted to fight off Visper and Sixshot, only for Skytread to recover and stun the interloper, allowing Barricade to escape. Later, Skytread was present when Megatron used the attack as justification for the Ascenticons taking a more aggressive approach, and unveiling the movement's new insignia. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

After being branded with the new insignia, Skytread was confronted by Bumblebee for his behaviour during the attack. Refusing to tell him anything, and stating that he should be thankful for stopping Sixshot from killing him, Skytread was blinded by Bumblebee's headlamp before being punched and kicked in the face. Once again, Elita-1 broke up the fight, and claimed that Skytread had saved Bumblebee's life by accidentally stunning him. Bumblebee, however, questioned how much she actually knew about her Guard. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part One}}

After Elita-1 was removed as leader of the Guard, Soundwave promoted Skytread to the position, who quickly began sadistically flaunting his new authority over Bumblebee. In the aftermath of the [[Tether]]'s fall, Skytread ordered Bumblebee to search the ruins of a collapsed structure for survivors on his own, secretly knowing that he was sending the spy into [[Treadshot (G1)|an arranged ambush]] to be eliminated at Megatron's behest. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

When [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and her Security officers attempted to gain access to Ascenticon HQ again, Skytread confronted her personally, backed by hundreds of Ascenticons who barred their path. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}} After Quake was apprehended by Security, [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] ordered the killer paraded through the streets in chains. Skytread seeded the crowd with Ascenticon sympathizers and upon receiving Soundwave's order, had them start a riot to cover for Quake's escape. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Prisoners|Prisoners}}

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
[[File:Siege-Ep3-Mirage-is-a-bad-spy.jpg|thumb|300px]]
{{voiceactor|[[Philip Bache]] (English)|[[Cédric Ingard]] (French)}}

Skytread served as part of an ambush set up for the Autobots, who were searching for the Allspark. He attacked alongside his teammates, tangling with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] himself, yet the Autobots escaped, and Impactor was buried under rubble and left for dead, leaving Skytread, Barricade and Spinister to report the failure back to Megatron. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

Skytread and Spinister were standing by in their sector when the Autobot Mirage arrived, disguised as a Decepticon and spinning the lie that he was searching for an Autobot encampment. Skytread and Spinister decided to join the hunting party, as they both desired to add to their kill count, and revealed a dozen Autobots, dead on pikes ahead of them. Both found their work amusing. However, Skytread caught onto Mirage's trick when his hologram started to fail, revealing his true Autobot status. Skytread realised too late, however, as before he could attack, he was shot in the back by Chromia. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}}

Having seemingly survived, Skytread was part of the Decepticon force that attacked Autobot Command, as the Ark prepared to launch. In the battle, Skytread took down [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] off the Ark, before he was taken out by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:FlywheelsCommercialAndSeason4Intro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Flywheels's appearance on the battlefield caught the Autobots by surprise when they first thought that a jet was about to crash into a tank, only for the two vehicles to transform into one robot! The element of surprise quickly wore off, however, and Flywheels had to contend with [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] pouncing on him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Duocons and Throttlebots|Duocons and Throttlebots commercial}}
{{note|Animation from this commercial was recycled for the [[title sequence]] of [[The Rebirth|season 4]] of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 animated series]], even though Flywheels himself didn't appear in the show.}}
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==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Flywheels is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Flywheels and [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]] encountered the D.J.D. on Clemency. They both died. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (Legends)|Rules of Disengagement}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Hey, you know what they say about guys with big feet, right?"]]
*'''Flywheels''' (Duocon, [[1987]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-97'''
**''Accessories:'' "Laser cannon" pistol
:Flywheels' [[robot mode]] is made from the combination of two separate vehicles that make up his [[alternate mode]]: a maroon [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-4 Phantom|F-4 Phantom II fighter jet]] and a brown self-propelled howitzer of vague origin. Pressing the jet onto the tank's turret via friction-hold tabs triggers a spring-loaded [[autotransformation]] into the combined robot mode. Splitting the robot into the two vehicles is an entirely manual affair, however.

:His only robot-mode articulation is the sideways-swinging movement of his arms at the shoulder, but thankfully his rifle has a [[5 mm post]] on the back end so it can at least point forward in robot mode, even if he has to hold it like a sword to do so. The rifle can also be mounted on the tank's front end or on the underside of the jet nosecone.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Flywheels/flywheels.htm More information on Flywheels at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
====Titans Return====
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh sure, Battletrap gets a cool exclusive Voyager class and a new Legends Class toy! I lose my name! I lose my body! What do I get? A little more articulation and a little vehicle to ride around in. Huh.]]
*'''Skytread''' (Titan Master, [[2016]])
**''Accessories:'' Tank accessory
:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]], Skytread (presumably renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a small robot who can transform into a Flywheels head that is compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' figure. He is packaged with a small vehicle accessory redecoed from Terri-Bull's, which can form a tank for Skytread to ride in robot mode, a [[5 mm post|5mm]] gun for larger figures to wield, or combine with Skytread to form a jet. Due to the sculpt of the head mode face, it can be difficult to get Skytread himself in and out of the jet configuration.

:The gun barrels connect to the tank turret via 3mm [[C joint]]s. This allows them to pivot up and down, as well as clip onto other compatible figures.

:As with Terri-Bull, the upper portion of Skytread's legs has been installed backwards. Due to this, his legs have a problem folding down in head mode if not fixed. This appears to have been fixed in the Australian release.

:This toy also doubles as the separate ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Skytread]]. It was re-issued along with Nightbeat for the fourth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Shuffler#Generations|Shuffler]] and [[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]], which unfortunately became prominent shelfwarmers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRSkytread/skytread.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Skytread at TFU.info]''
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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Skytread.jpg|thumb|300px|All right! All that's left is my name... Wait, you guys don't have the trademark for the name? Damn it.]]
*'''Skytread''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S10'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-11'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[March 30]], [[2019]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "HV Electron Breacher," EM24 IR Laser Launcher" (combine to form "LRRF Suspension-Ray Super-Launcher")

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Skytread consists of a jet and Cybertronian tank which can transform and combine to form his [[robot mode]]. He includes the "EM24 IR Laser Launcher" and the "HV Electron Breacher," two guns compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], which can combine to form the "LRRF Suspension-Ray Super-Launcher," form his tank barrels in vehicle mode or be added to the jet mode. Unlike his fellow [[Duocon]] ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Battletrap#Generations|Battletrap]], Skytread's components do not have their own robot modes, although this results in a noticeably more stable figure. Skytread does however use the same connection port and plug system as Battletrap, allowing for mixing and matching between the four components. Skytread features far fewer battle damage paint applications than the rest of the toyline, they are all on the tank mode/lower legs. He features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:Many Skytreads have an issue where the tank mode turret will not tab together properly, and there is not enough clearance to securely mount the tank barrel in position. This is due to a set of raised ridges on the inside of the legs, just above the ankle joints, that are a bit too tall and push the robot waist in tank mode up ''just'' enough to prevent proper connections. Carving these ridges down a bit will fix the issue. On some examples of the toy, the leg panels do not peg into the waist properly, though this can be amended by pressing it down with a hammer's head. Repeating this method during transformation will finally fix this issue.

:Skytread was retooled into [[Slamdance (G1)#Generations|Slamdance]].

::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=7463&Sprache=0 More information on Skytread at Transformers-Universe.com]''
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===Legends===
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg|thumb|"OK Takara, now you fixed my legs; where's my larger body?"]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])
**''ID number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Flywheel" is a repaint of the ''Titans Return'' mold above, without the vehicle accessory, and features extensive paint apps. Unlike the Hasbro release, this Flywheel features correctly assembled legs.

:Flywheel was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Chromedome (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Chromedome]], [[Duros#HeadmasterSet|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], and [[Arcana#HeadmasterSet|Brainstorm]].

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W4RaiderSkytread.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Raider Skytread, Special Ops-Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Skytread (Plane), Special Ops-Soldier'''(2019)
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''UT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T48/T52'''
***''Stars: ''6
**'''Skytread (Tank), Special Ops-Soldier'''(2019)
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''UT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T49/T52'''
***''Stars: ''6

:Raider Skytread, Special Ops-Soldier was released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the character's Duocon origins, Skytread begins the game as two separate cards in Alt Mode, one depicting his tank half and the other depicting his plane half. Once one of the two Alt Mode cards is KO'd, his '''Revenge''' ability activates, allowing the player to combine the two Alt Mode cards into one Combiner Mode, depicting Skytread's robot mode.

:The artwork for the card is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Skytread toy, with the art for both Alt Modes being reused from said toy's packaging art.
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==Notes==
*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels. Their names are even swapped in the ''Headmasters'' episode "[[The Master Sword Is in Danger!!]]".
*In IDW's original G1 continuity, Flywheels is a [[Triple Changer]] as opposed to a Duocon, changing between a jet and a tank similarly to Blitzwing.
* In the ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' cartoon, his ''Siege'' figure has been scaled up to match to a roughly Voyager Class size. This is prominently noticable when he is next to Spinister, who towers over him in the toyline.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Flywheel''' (フライホイール ''Furaihoīru''), '''Skytread''' (スカイトレッド ''Sukaitoreddo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fēilún''' (China, 飞轮, "Flywheel"), '''Tiānjiàn''' (Taiwan, ''Siege'', 天踐 "Skytread")

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mayhem Attack Squad]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titan Masters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Cogman

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:''Cogman is an [[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TLKtrailer-Cogman.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"Fetching a rug, sir."]]

As the faithful, enduring manservant of the Burton family, the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] '''Cogman''' has safeguarded generations of [[Order of the Witwiccans|Witwiccans]] for seven centuries, protecting and maintaining the family's collection of secret artifacts. As a butler, bodyguard, and chauffeur, he's everything you could ask for—polite, proper, possessing a healthy respect for tradition, and unafraid to throw out a dry quip or two.

That said, he's developed more than a few... ''eccentricities'' over his hundreds of years of servitude, including an unfortunate streak of "anger management" issues. This latter trait frequently causes problems for his latest charge, Sir [[Edmund Burton]].

{{quote|Don't kill the messenger. Or the messenger will kill ''you''.|Cogman|''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Jim Carter]] (English), [[Yoshiyuki Kaneko]] (Japanese)|[[Tang Shuiyu]] (Chinese), [[Paolo Marchese]] (Italian), [[Vincent Grass]] (European French), [[Jean-François Blanchard]] (Canadian French), [[Sérgio Fortuna]] (Portuguese)}}
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===Gathering of the Strongest Robots DVD===
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===''Legends'' comic===
Cogman was among the heroic [[Kreon]]s who visited the [[Legends World]] to defend it from the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Special Chapter|Special Chapter}}

==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Cogman.jpg|right|thumb|300px|This ''may be'' the only Cogman toy you have a hope to find at normal retail.]]
*'''Cogman''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''D'''

:Released as part of the second series of the [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Cogman is a small, soft-plastic super-deformed toy that transforms from a robot into an unlicensed approximation of an Aston Martin DB11 in a few 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 is also used to make [[Dropkick (Movie)#Movie Edition|''Movie Edition'' Dropkick]].

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[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Cogman.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He studied at the "Bad Taste Academy" of "Mold-on-Crumpet".]]
*'''Cogman''' (1-Step Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[September 16]] 2017
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-26'''
:Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]]'' 1-Step Turbo Changers, Cogman transforms from a robot into an unlicensed approximation of an Aston Martin DB11 in just one step by twisting his rear vehicle, with a custom spoiler to balance his robot mode. As part of the Cyberfire gimmick, he features flame deco printed in "invisible" UV-reactive ink, which can be revealed by Mega 1-Step [[Dragonstorm#The Last Knight|Dragonstorm]]'s Cyberfire UV lamp.

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[[File:TLK-DeluxeCogman.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"That's how it starts, sir. The fever, the rage, the feeling of powerlessness that turns good men... cruel."]]
*'''Cogman''' (Deluxe Class, 2017)
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[December 31]] 2017'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TLK-29'''
** ''Accessories'': Sword, [[Titan Master]]

: Cogman was released as part of the fourth and final wave of ''The Last Knight Premier Edition'' Deluxe Class lineup. Cogman himself is a ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' compatible [[Titan Master]] figure (conveniently interpreting the screw inside the figure's chest as the circular section on Cogman's onscreen chest), capable of transforming into his diminutive "true" robot mode. He is packaged with a Deluxe Class sized [[transtector]] ([[Transformers: The Last Knight Google Hangout with the Transformers Team|referred to as such]] by the toy design team) that transforms from a robot into a licensed {{w|Aston Martin DB11}}. Cogman's head mode is compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' toy, as well as ''The Last Knight'' [[Nitro Zeus#The Last Knight|Nitro]], whose non-transforming head can be removed to expose a compatible neck socket. In vehicle mode, Cogman's transtector can seat two Titan Masters. He also comes with a [[5 mm post|5mm]] sword accessory modelled after the sword form of Cade's [[Talisman (TLK)|Talisman]].

: The Titan Master's legs have forward-facing tabs at the knees that interfere with the arms in head mode. Either the arms or legs are going to stick out unless the tabs are cut off, though the arms sticking out are less intrusive.

:In the United States, this figure saw abysmal distribution, with only ''one'' confirmed sighting at normal brick and mortar retail, though more did eventually filter out through discount chains like Ross and Marshalls. By contrast, he was considerably more common in other Hasbro markets, inducing European countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy. The Japanese version, meanwhile, was originally slated for an [[October 28]] release, but was eventually delayed till the last day of 2017.

::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=6964 More information on Cogman at Transformers-Universe.com]''

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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:Studio-Series-MV5-39-Deluxe-Cogman.jpg|thumb|300px| The name's Bond. James Bond]]
*'''Cogman''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''Number'': '''39'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-31'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 27]], 2019'''
**''Accessories'': [[Talisman (TLK)#Generations|Sword]], [[Titan Master]], [[London]] Escape backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Cogman is a redeco of the ''The Last Knight'' Deluxe figure above, replacing most of his paint wash with shinier paint on most of his robot body and all his vehicle mode shells. He comes with redecos of the Talisman sword and Titan Master accessories from the original version of the mold, as well as a cardboard backdrop display depicting the London chase with the [[Transformers Reaction Force|TRF]] and [[Secret Intelligence Service|MI6]]. This version of Cogman is considerably easier to find than the original version, with at least ''2'' making their way to the shelves to at least ''1'' store.
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==Notes==
*Although Cogman is described as a Headmaster by Sir Edmund during ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', he never actually demonstrates the ability on-screen.
**A scene involving Cogman beheading Nitro Zeus and using his body like a transtector was scripted for the movie but ultimately went unfilmed. The respective toys retain the ability to swap heads, however.
*The Cogman Kreon who appears in the ''Legends'' comic uses the smaller Kreon body from the Kre-O "Cityville Invasion" brand.
*Amusingly, the ''Studio Series'' toy bio references Cogman's question to Burton on whether he had time to have a snuggle with [[Agnes]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Cogman''' (コグマン ''Koguman'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Cogman''' (Taiwan, 庫克曼 ''Kùkèmàn''), '''Zhǎnglǎo''' (China, 长老, "Elder")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Spytsya''' (Спиця, "Spoke")

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Chicago

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Supacool9:

[[File:Otfcc2003-cryotekvschicago.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The huge piles of ice are pretty much par for the course. The giant blue dragon, not so much.]]
'''Chicago''' is the biggest city in the American Midwest. It's full of gangsters, burning railways, corrupt politicians, and, on occasion, robots.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''====
When the [[Teletran 3]] supercomputer went berserk and blasted random Transformers into random points in Earth's timestream, teams of Cobras and G.I. Joe troops pursued them. One such group, consisting of the [[Baroness]], [[Percy]], [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]], and [[Beachhead]], materialized in a dingy, dirty, dark city, and narrowly avoided getting run over by two cars full of mugs shooting tommy guns at each other. They'd landed in Prohibition-era Chicago! {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}}

The team soon attacked a group of gangsters who were using [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] as a truck. Freeing him, they next tracked down the gangsters' boss, the notorious [[Tommy Fingers]]. Fingers's favored watering hole was a jazz club that he owned; the next four Transformers were located in a garage out back.

Through the Baroness's efforts, the team learned that Fingers was planning a bank heist, using a dynamite-loaded truck which just happened to be the last of the missing Transformers. Unfortunately for the humans, one of the four garage-bound Transformers was [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], who was not at all mode-locked, and he quickly activated his [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]] compatriots. Optimus Prime and the humans fled from the Stunticons in a running firefight through Chicago's streets; the humans blasted down a suspension bridge along the way.

Coming up on the last Transformer, the Baroness blasted the dynamite, activated the Transformer ([[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]), and all the time-displaced combatants returned to their own time. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

====2005 IDW continuity====
A counter-[[Infiltration protocol|infiltration]] unit under Prowl's command parked their vessel, the ''[[Ark-19]]'', beneath [[Lake Michigan]], some ten miles northwest of Chicago.

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
When [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] wanted to draw out the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] for capture, he blasted a satellite out of orbit. The Mini-Con trio managed to stop the falling satellite from smashing into downtown Chicago's forest of skyscrapers a mere ten seconds before impact, then carried it away and dropped it into [[Lake Michigan]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Panini Armada issue 5}}

===Live-action film series===
====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.}}
=====''Dark of the Moon'' film=====
[[File:DarkoftheMoon-Chicago.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Bad Cryotek! Very bad Cryotek!]]
After taking [[Carly Spencer]] captive, [[Dylan Gould]] headed to Chicago. [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] also headed to Chicago to set up few of the space bridge pillars. Needing privacy to conduct their work, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] ordered a huge Decepticon invasion force take over Chicago. Several [[mothership]]s arrived to disgorge a large number of [[Orbital Assault Carrier]]s, while ground forces took to the streets. A huge portion of the city's population was slaughtered when the Decepticons sealed off the city.

[[Sam Witwicky]] headed there to rescue Carly with the help of the ex-[[NEST]] soldier [[Robert Epps]] and a few other ex-NEST comrades. After taking a look at the Decepticon-fortified Chicago, Robert Epps realized that they had no chance of surviving all that, but Sam pressed on. As Epps attempted to dissuade Sam from rescuing Carly, Sam asked what they should do, and Epps admitted that they had to give up. Soon afterward, an Orbital Assault Carrier attacked the group. Just after killing several civilians and nearly killing Sam and Epps, the fighter was shot down. Sam and Epps looks behind them to see their savior—[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], who gave his own answer to Sam's question: kill every last Decepticon. The Wreckers [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]], [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]], and [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] proceeded to execute the pilot by tearing it to pieces.

Optimus then explained why they had feigned departure; they needed to fool the world's leaders that they were gone, so they could see the truth behind the Decepticons. As the rest of the Autobots arrived on scene, Sam inquired as to how they survived, to which Roadbuster and Leadfoot explained that the Autobots hid in the boosters of their ship, the [[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]], which splashed in the Atlantic, and then they traveled to Chicago from there. Wheelie and Brains then reiterated that Autobots would never leave Earth, and Optimus announced that they needed an element of surprise, to which Sam said he knew where to look.

[[File:DOTM-SentinelandMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sentinel and his new hobo friend.]]
Asking if Bumblebee could fly the downed Orbital Assault Carrier (which he replied with a hand shrug) Bumblebee and Sam departed for Dylan Gould's penthouse suite. Inside, Carly observed an argument between Sentinel and Megatron on the other building using a telescope. Sneaking in through the balcony, Sam confronted Gould, but [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] attacked Sam as Carly appeared, then threw him over the balcony. Bumblebee's captured Orbital Assault Carrier caught Sam, who urged Carly to jump. With the boy and his girl safely secured, Bumblebee opened fire on the human collaborators, but Laserbeak sent a mini-drone dispatched by the [[United States military]] into one of the Orbital Assault Carrier's thrusters, then attacked Sam. Pinning Laserbeak above the gun turret, Sam told Bumblebee to fire, killing the aerial Decepticon before they crash-landed onto the ground. As Dylan frantically ran about the streets shouting that the Autobots were alive, Megatron ordered the Decepticon to raise the bridges into the city and find the Autobots.

Reuniting with the Autobots and ex-NEST soldiers, the group was able to use the mini-drone to warn the powers that be about Sentinel and Megatron's plan to transport Cybertron to the Sol system. Colonel [[William Lennox]] mobilized NEST for a drop into a city using wing suits. Realizing that they had to destroy the [[pillar]]s, Epps team and the Autobots head into the city, but were attacked by [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and the [[Driller]], separating Prime from his trailer carrying his weapons. Optimus agreed to take the Autobots on a diversionary attack while Epps and his team made their way to a skyscraper with the necessary height and clear line of fire, but not before [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Que]] gave them some urban combat weapons, the boom-sticks and grapple gloves. In distracting Shockwave, Wheelie and Brains became separated from the Autobots.

[[File:830px-Dotm-shockwave&driller-film-chicago.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Driller-bot is thirsty. What the hell?]]
Following this, Lennox and the NEST forces arrived in the city, but were forced to wing-suit in. As [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] lead the aerial counter-attack, the NEST soldiers abandoned the plane, gliding away until they lost the Decepticons in a tilted building. Once Epps team made their way to the right floor for the shot, the Decepticon Orbital Assault Carriers began shooting the building, causing the portion above the line of fire to begin collapsing. A Decepticon scout jumped into the building, forcing Epps to through a grenade to distract it long enough for the humans to slide down the windows, just barely falling into the floors below. One soldier was not so lucky, and the debris fell around Shockwave. Knowing that there were humans inside, Shockwave ordered the Driller to begin eating the building, causing it to collapse onto another nearby building. As the humans evacuated onto the fire-escape on the other building, Optimus Prime, having recovered his flight tech, managed to kill the Driller, saving the humans from pursuit. Furious with the death of his pet, Shockwave fired a cluster of missiles at Optimus, causing him to become tangled in some cables as the [[Wrecker]]s came to his rescue.

[[File:Dotm Starscream BOOM.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Like this is so unfamiliar to me.]]
At this point, Sentinel Prime gave the order to launch the pillars into orbit, at the same time as Wheelie and Brains discovered a downed Orbital Assault Carrier. While Epps and his team made their way through the streets, Sam and Carly continued on in another direction. To a position where Starscream spotted them. Relishing a chance to torment a long thorn in the Decepticons side, Starscream had some fun tormenting and threatening Sam. This allowed Sam a chance to use the grapple glove given to him by Que, hitting the [[Air Commander]]'s right [[sensor|optic]]. Starscream began flailing around in pain, tossing Sam through a window, which allowed him to arm a boom-stick. The commotion attracted the attention of Lennox and the NEST forces. Just as Lennox arrived, Sam managed to jump on Starscream's head and jam the boom-stick into his left eye. Now completely blind, Starscream lost whatever control he had left and began flailing about trying to get the boom-stick out. Lennox grabbed the rope Sam's glove was attached to, but was unable to cut it. they managed to hit the release mere seconds before the boom-stick went off, which killed Starscream, but nearly fell to their deaths, only just saved by Bumblebee. Once they were sure Starscream was dead, Bumblebee went ahead to the edge of the river.

[[File:Dotm-decepticoncarrier-film-city.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|''Chicago! Chicago! That explodin' town Chicago, Chicago! I will shoot it all down.'']]

By the time the two human teams reached the bridge, a SEAL team arrived, informing Lennox of inbound TOMAHAWK missiles, and the military had accessed local security cameras. What they found was not encouraging: most of the Autobots had been taken captive by Decepticons lead by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]. Realizing that the humans needed to get across the river, [[Dutch (DOTM)|Dutch]] was able to hack the bridge controls and lower the bridge. Unfortunately, the orbiting pillars reached the necessary coordinates, and the ground based pillars began opening the space bridge. While this was going on, Wheelie and Brains managed to board a Decepticon cruiser and make their way to the control center. At the holding area, Dylan Gould was shocked that the Decepticons were taking prisoners, and encouraged them to kill the Autobots. [[File:DOTMQuegetsit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|''They have the end, the end of their life I saw a man, he got shot at and died In Chicago, my home town!'']]
Soundwave happily concurred, declaring "no prisoners, only trophies". Ordering Que to his feet, the Autobot scientist was gunned down by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] while begging for mercy. Sam tried to activate a boom-stick, but it was damaged. Just as Soundwave was about to execute Bumblebee, Orbital Assault Carriers from the hijacked cruiser began crashing to the ground. The Autobots and Decepticons scrambled for cover, and Bumblebee was able to kill Soundwave in the ensuring confusion, then escape with the others. However, the cruiser carrying Wheelie and Brains crashed into the river, presumably killing the duo.

[[File:DOTMScrapper.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|''On State Street, that late street, I just want to say They blow up things they don't blow up on Broadway'']]
Meeting up with some army troopers, Lennox and Epps's teams took positions for a strike on the Decepticons, who were investigating Soundwave's last stand. As Lennox's team parachuted in, Barricade was reprimanding the protoforms for allowing the Autobots to escape when snipers began firing at the Decepticons optics. Momentarily blinded, the several demolitions teams were able to attach explosives to the Decepticons feet, crippling Barricade and several protoforms enough for the humans to kill them. As the Decepticons returned fire, Lennox and his men parachuted onto Shockwave, with one trooper seriously damaging the large Decepticon, while Epps team opened fire on full auto, seriously disorienting Shockwave. With this, the Autobots arrived and attacked. Despite the promising opening, sheer firepower was on the Decepticons side, keeping the Autobots and NEST from reaching the pillars. Declaring that Earth was theirs, Sentinel Prime fully activated the space bridge, and Cybertron began appearing in orbit. Just then, Optimus Prime, freed from the cables, arrived and quite literally tore through every Decepticon standing between him and Sentinel. Finally reaching Shockwave, Optimus punched out half of his chest, then tore his eye out through his head. Firing Shockwave's cannon at the control pillar, Optimus brought down a small part of the building, interrupting the transport and leaving Cybertron in half.

[[File:Autobots vs Sentinel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Um, Sentinel? We're over here!" "You sure you want him to remember us? My ass feels pretty kicked."]]
Optimus then demanded that Sentinel confront him, and a furious Sentinel was only too willing to oblige. Using his [[Primax Blade]] to descend the building, Sentinel was dumbfounded that Optimus still sided with the humans, but Optimus countered that Sentinel was the one who taught him freedom was the right of all sentient beings. Drawing a [[Dual Energon Swords|sword]] and [[Energon-axe]], Optimus engaged Sentinel, who vowed to reactivate the pillar, while Sam went off to try and reach it first. With the tide turning, the Autobots, NEST, and the military pushed forward. When Optimus started to get the upper hand over Sentinel, the elder Prime called in the Orbital Assault Carriers to attack Optimus. ''All'' the Orbital Assault Carriers. NEST was able to make contact with the remote guided TOMAHAWK missiles, which were five minutes out. With the Orbital Assault Carriers attacking Optimus, the Wreckers attacking the incoming ground Decepticons, and the rest of the Autobots engaging Sentinel, no Decepticons were left to reactivate the pillar, which fell to a cowering Dylan Gould. With the Orbital Assault Carriers on the verge of overwhelming Optimus, NEST was able to guide the missiles to the fighters, downing them.

As Sam made his way to the pillar, he encountered Gould, who tried to stop him at gunpoint. Sam tried to reason with the human agent, but Gould said there only one future for him. As some papers obstructed his vision, Sam attacked, but Gould was still able to reactivate the pillar. Megatron, allowing his [[Lensmeter Decepticon]]s to repair him, rested easily as Carly approached the [[Lord High Protector]]. Carly then pointed out that while the Decepticons were conquering Earth, their leader would not be Megatron, but Sentinel Prime. Megatron was within a hair of killing her when he realized she was ''right''. Meanwhile, Sentinel, under fire from more or less ''everything'' at this point, realized that he was losing and fled with Optimus hot on his heels. At the same time, Gould overpowered Sam, knocking him out cold. Optimus caught up with Sentinel at a bridge and the two fought once again. However, when Sentinel severed Optimus's right arm and knocked him to the ground, it came apparent that Optimus was not stronger then his mentor. Lamenting over how the [[Dynasty of Primes]] had been gods on Cybertron, Sentinel declared that on Earth, there could only be one.

[[File:DOTM space bridge collapse.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.55]]
Just as Sentinel was about to deliver the killing blow, an infuriated Megatron came in firing—at Sentinel, letting loose several thousand years of parental issues out. Sam quickly reappeared, and promptly killed Gould with the pillar itself. The Autobots overwhelmed the last Decepticon, and Ratchet and Bumblebee destroyed the pillar. The effects were instantaneous: not only were the remaining Decepticon ships pulled out of Chicago and into the collapsing space bridge, but the space bridge's collapse destroyed Cybertron in the process. Seeing the plan had failed, Megatron slyly proposed a truce with Optimus, his only stipulation remaining [[Decepticon leader]]. Megatron was confident Optimus would accept; they had fought for so long, who was Optimus Prime without Megatron? Optimus declared that he would find out. Picking up his discarded axe, Optimus jammed the weapon into Megatron's head, then tore it off, killing Megatron. The badly wounded Sentinel pleaded for mercy, explaining that all he wanted was to save the Cybertronian race, which was why he betrayed his former pupil. Optimus claimed it was never about betraying Optimus; by allying with Megatron and planning to enslave humanity, Sentinel had betrayed himself. With bitter regret, Optimus Prime raised Megatron's fusion shotgun and executed Sentinel Prime.

[[File:DOTM Autobots NEST victorious.jpg|thumb|280px]]
With the battle over, Sam and Carly reunited, and with Cybertron lost, the Autobots accepted that Earth was now their home. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

=====''Age of Extinction'' film=====
Chicago proved to be the final tipping point in an already strained relationship between humans and Cybertronians. The United States government officially terminated all joint Autobot-human operations, replacing them with [[Harold Attinger]]'s [[Cemetery Wind]], a [[CIA]] unit tasked with hunting down the surviving Decepticons, whilst the Autobots were granted asylum on Earth. In reality, and under the White House's nose, Cemetery Wind hunted Autobot and Decepticon alike, holding both factions responsible for the loss of life in Chicago, forcing the Autobots underground. During the subsequent cleanup and rebuilding effort, Chicago proved to be a lucrative opportunity to salvage discarded alien technology, and several world governments and independent corporations began reverse-engineering Cybertronian tech.

Five years after the battle, Chicago had returned to its former glory, with a refurbished skyline. Perhaps as a result of easy access to Cybertronian artifacts and [[Living metal|transformium]], [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated]] built its American division in the city. They were eventually visited by [[Cade Yeager]] and the surviving Autobots, who had hijacked a KSI drone and traced it back to its company of origin. Optimus Prime, angered by the mutilation of his former comrades, ordered an assault on the company, but his team voluntarily fell back after a confrontation with [[Joshua Joyce]], and left the city.

After Prime was captured by [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] the bounty hunter met up with [[James Savoy]] to hand over the [[Seed]]. Needless to say, the presence of a giant alien spaceship caused mass hysteria in the streets and the military scrambled fighters to intercept but were ensured that the ship was not there to cause any harm by Harold Attinger. The Autobots later infiltrated Lockdown's ship to rescue Prime and the following battle slightly spilled over into the city's airspace. The ship later left - but without a section which set off in another direction.
{{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}
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=====''The Last Knight'' film=====
[[Izabella]] was orphaned during the battle of Chicago, as her parents were killed by Decepticons while she was away from home. By the time Cemetery Wind was exposed and replaced by the [[Transformers Reaction Force]], much of Chicago was still uninhabitable.

Under more government-organised work, the TRF proved to be a liability in the fight against [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]]. When Cade talked some sense into them, revealing that the real reason humanity turned on the Autobots after Chicago was because they simply gave up on them, the TRF realigned themselves as allies of the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

====''Dark of the Moon'' Annual====
[[NEST Satellite Orion]] detected the highest [[energon]] reading in Chicago, suggesting that the Decepticons were using the tall buildings as an interstellar transmission site. {{storylink|Transformers Dark of the Moon Annual 2012}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Tyran 609.23-PX Kappa]], Megatron also seized Chicago with the aid of collaborationist humans to set up the space bridge technology to bring Cybertron into Earth orbit. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====''Studio Series'' toy bios====
[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] participated in an areal assault on the Autobots during the battle of Chicago.

==Video games==
===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:ChicagosSteakhouse.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
A demolished Chicago is used as an arena on [[New Quintessa]]. Keep an eye out for [[Chicagos Steakhouse]]! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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==Notes==
* Out here in the real world, Chicago has twice played host to the official Transformers convention, as [[OTFCC 2003]] and [[OTFCC 2004]] both occurred there.
* Chicago also hosts the annual Wizard World Chicago convention, which frequently features a Hasbro Transformers display booth similar to what's seen at [[BotCon]].
* The package and bio for Thundercracker's ''[[Studio Series]]'' toy marks him as being from ''Dark of the Moon'', ostensibly as one of the numerous Decepticons who space-bridged in from the Moon and participated in the battle of Chicago.

===Chicago in ''Dark of the Moon''===
* Chicago filming for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' commenced July 10, 2010 and continued through August 19.
[[File:Dotm Protoform.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Not such a Magnificent Mile for Que.]]
[[File:DOTM Autobots NEST victorious.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Prime now gets a sign that reads ''Dunmurderin'''.]]
[[File:DOTM NEST HQ.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|The fictional universe of ''Transformers'' includes giant talking alien space robots and, far less credibly, a repeal of DC's building height restrictions.]]
* Many Chicago landmarks "appear as themselves" during ''Dark of the Moon''. Virtually every landmark on the downtown skyline is visible at some point. Buildings of significance in the film include:
** [[Trump Tower]]: the recently completed glass tower is where Dylan has his apartment.
** {{w|35 East Wacker}} (aka the Jewelers Building): the cupola'd building where Sentinel sets up the control pillar. It is directly across the Chicago River from the Trump Tower, accurately portrayed when Carly observes Megatron and Sentinel. Megatron is also shown sitting at its real-world base after (presumably) getting thrown off by Sentinel.
** McCormick Place Busway: the sunken street in Grant Park is where Sam and Epps enter the city amid the fleeing population.
** {{w|Navy Pier}}: prominently visible as the helicopters approach the city.
** {{w|Aon Center (Chicago)|Aon Center}}: the vertically-striped white building prominently visible during the [[wingsuit]]ers' descent.
** The {{w|Chicago River}}: much of the action centers around the river and its movable bridges; the carrier ship crashes there.
** {{w|Willis Tower}} (previously Sears Tower): used by Lennox's wingsuit team for cover.
** {{w|Tribune Tower}}: the Gothic-styled building whose crest is crumbled by the crashing troop carrier ship. Also used as a launch pad for Decepticons who attack the wingsuit team, and later as a base for Lennox's sniper team.
** {{w|Wrigley Building}}: visible in various shots; most notably, the prisoner sequence occurs on Michigan Avenue in front of it.
** {{w|La Salle Street Bridge|LaSalle Street Bridge}}: scene of Optimus and Sentinel's final fight.
[[File:DOTM-Mexicanstandoff.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Silly robots! The {{w|Lower West Side, Chicago#Pilsen|Mexican neighborhoods}} are like 2 miles west.]]
* Several additional filming locations in Chicago were repurposed as other sites, mostly set in [[Washington, D.C.]]:
** The abandoned south side Rosenwald Apartment Building appears as part of [[Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant|Chernobyl]], as Optimus arrives and the soldiers disembark, and where [[Alexi Voskhod]] meets his end shortly afterwards.
** The {{w|Old Chicago Main Post Office|Old Main Post Office}} is repurposed as NEST Headquarters in Washington D.C., with a digitally added helipad and smokestacks. The building's east loading docks appears several times, most notably when Sentinel announces his betrayal.
** North Garland Court, an alleyway between Wabash and Michigan Avenues, is used as the Washington D.C. street where Sam and Carly live.
** A section of {{w|Indiana State Road 912|Highway 912}} (Cline Avenue, closed since 2009) near Gary in northwest Indiana fills in for the D.C. Parkway. A highway sign added by the filmmakers contains signage for exits to I-88 westbound (about twenty miles north and west) and Business Route 20/State Street (two hours west in Rockford, IL!)
** The Mexican standoff occurs on S. Indiana Avenue, in front of the McCormick Place Convention Center's westernmost building. A star-shaped auto parts store sign, digitally inserted in to the scene, is actually located a couple of blocks west on State Street.
[[File:Dotm-driller-film-hudsontower.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Michael Bay decides that we are now in a post-post-9/11 world.]]
[[File:DOTM-Wreckers-Prime-Cables.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Optimus Prime was captured by the Chinese.]]
* Various discontinuities occur within the landscape of downtown Chicago during ''Dark of the Moon''. While not errors per se—such geographic splicing is common within films, and they do not affect the internal storyline—they are still of note:
** Most significantly, the movie's most prominent set piece—the skyscraper that gets shot in half and partially collapsed by the Driller, with our heroes still inside it—is not an actual building in Chicago. In a couple of shots, it is shown to be sited near the Chicago River just north of the NBC Tower, but the actual location is a parking lot.
** Detroit's abandoned {{w|Packard plant}} is digitally spliced into Chicago's landscape, south of downtown, as the backdrop as Epps and Sam argue, come under attack, and are reunited with the Autobots.
** The wingsuit team launches from the Willis Tower, on the west end of downtown. Successive shots show them passing the Aon Center (a good mile or more east), then City Hall (in the ''center'' of downtown) heading south, then back to the Aon Center, then north and west to Michigan Avenue.
** The abandoned {{w|Michigan Central Station}} in [[Detroit]] makes its second live-action appearance, this time as a Chicago building, where Prime and company retreat after the Driller's attack on the driving Autobots.
** Carly states that the control pillar is in the southeast cupola; it's actually in the northeast cupola.
** [[Robert Epps|Epps]] can somehow see the Driller plowing through LaSalle Street from the fictional tower, through over a mile of cityscape.
** After escaping from the fictional tower (north of the river), Sam and company are in a Lower Wacker Drive alley south of the river. A whole segment will subsequently focus on how they are trapped north of the river.
** Epps and company then duck into an abandoned church: City Methodist, located in Gary, Indiana.
** Sam encounters and kills [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] in a parking lot whose real-world location is, again, south of the river (Wabash at Lake). (The adjacent garage was demolished in 2012.)
** To attack [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], Lennox and his team run into the Tribune Tower, but then jump out of the Trump Tower.
** The under-construction building where Optimus Prime (using his jetpack) gets entangled in cables is the {{w|China Central Television Headquarters}} in [[Beijing]], [[China]]. Construction for the CCTV building was finished in 2008, long before ''Dark of the Moon'' was even ''conceived''.

===Chicago in ''Age of Extinction''===
* Many of the downtown Chicago landmarks seen in ''Dark of the Moon'' re-appear in the sequel. In particular, the Tribune Tower has its crest destroyed ''again'', while the Willis (née Sears) Tower is once again the focal point of some aerial acrobatics.
* The offices of KSI are portrayed by the main concourse of the McCormick Place Convention Center.
* Chicago's abandoned Damen Avenue grain elevators, located along the Sanitary & Ship Canal, are repurposed as an industrial site in Hong Kong during the film's climactic final battle.
* The near west side's St. Boniface Church—also abandoned—makes a brief appearance as the site of Yeager's lab.
* The Uptown Theater—also abandoned (detecting a trend here?)—was another filming location.
* The scene of the Autobots gathered near some steam locomotives to hear Brains' exposition about Megatron was filmed at the Illinois Railway Museum, in the small town of Union, IL at the outer edges of Chicagoland. Several other scenes were filmed in the surrounding countryside.

==External links==
*{{w|Chicago}} at Wikipedia
*[https://wgntv.com/news/when-its-this-cold-chicago-sets-its-train-tracks-on-fire/ WGNTV's cover on the topic] No seriously, that is a thing.
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[[File:Otfcc2003-cryotekvschicago.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The huge piles of ice are pretty much par for the course. The giant blue dragon, not so much.]]
'''Chicago''' is the biggest city in the American Midwest. It's full of gangsters, burning railways, corrupt politicians, and, on occasion, robots.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''====
When the [[Teletran 3]] supercomputer went berserk and blasted random Transformers into random points in Earth's timestream, teams of Cobras and G.I. Joe troops pursued them. One such group, consisting of the [[Baroness]], [[Percy]], [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]], and [[Beachhead]], materialized in a dingy, dirty, dark city, and narrowly avoided getting run over by two cars full of mugs shooting tommy guns at each other. They'd landed in Prohibition-era Chicago! {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}}

The team soon attacked a group of gangsters who were using [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] as a truck. Freeing him, they next tracked down the gangsters' boss, the notorious [[Tommy Fingers]]. Fingers's favored watering hole was a jazz club that he owned; the next four Transformers were located in a garage out back.

Through the Baroness's efforts, the team learned that Fingers was planning a bank heist, using a dynamite-loaded truck which just happened to be the last of the missing Transformers. Unfortunately for the humans, one of the four garage-bound Transformers was [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], who was not at all mode-locked, and he quickly activated his [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]] compatriots. Optimus Prime and the humans fled from the Stunticons in a running firefight through Chicago's streets; the humans blasted down a suspension bridge along the way.

Coming up on the last Transformer, the Baroness blasted the dynamite, activated the Transformer ([[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]), and all the time-displaced combatants returned to their own time. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

====2005 IDW continuity====
A counter-[[Infiltration protocol|infiltration]] unit under Prowl's command parked their vessel, the ''[[Ark-19]]'', beneath [[Lake Michigan]], some ten miles northwest of Chicago.

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
When [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] wanted to draw out the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] for capture, he blasted a satellite out of orbit. The Mini-Con trio managed to stop the falling satellite from smashing into downtown Chicago's forest of skyscrapers a mere ten seconds before impact, then carried it away and dropped it into [[Lake Michigan]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Panini Armada issue 5}}

===Live-action film series===
====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.}}
=====''Dark of the Moon'' film=====
[[File:DarkoftheMoon-Chicago.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Bad Cryotek! Very bad Cryotek!]]
After taking [[Carly Spencer]] captive, [[Dylan Gould]] headed to Chicago. [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] also headed to Chicago to set up few of the space bridge pillars. Needing privacy to conduct their work, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] ordered a huge Decepticon invasion force take over Chicago. Several [[mothership]]s arrived to disgorge a large number of [[Orbital Assault Carrier]]s, while ground forces took to the streets. A huge portion of the city's population was slaughtered when the Decepticons sealed off the city.

[[Sam Witwicky]] headed there to rescue Carly with the help of the ex-[[NEST]] soldier [[Robert Epps]] and a few other ex-NEST comrades. After taking a look at the Decepticon-fortified Chicago, Robert Epps realized that they had no chance of surviving all that, but Sam pressed on. As Epps attempted to dissuade Sam from rescuing Carly, Sam asked what they should do, and Epps admitted that they had to give up. Soon afterward, an Orbital Assault Carrier attacked the group. Just after killing several civilians and nearly killing Sam and Epps, the fighter was shot down. Sam and Epps looks behind them to see their savior—[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], who gave his own answer to Sam's question: kill every last Decepticon. The Wreckers [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]], [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]], and [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] proceeded to execute the pilot by tearing it to pieces.

Optimus then explained why they had feigned departure; they needed to fool the world's leaders that they were gone, so they could see the truth behind the Decepticons. As the rest of the Autobots arrived on scene, Sam inquired as to how they survived, to which Roadbuster and Leadfoot explained that the Autobots hid in the boosters of their ship, the [[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]], which splashed in the Atlantic, and then they traveled to Chicago from there. Wheelie and Brains then reiterated that Autobots would never leave Earth, and Optimus announced that they needed an element of surprise, to which Sam said he knew where to look.

[[File:DOTM-SentinelandMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sentinel and his new hobo friend.]]
Asking if Bumblebee could fly the downed Orbital Assault Carrier (which he replied with a hand shrug) Bumblebee and Sam departed for Dylan Gould's penthouse suite. Inside, Carly observed an argument between Sentinel and Megatron on the other building using a telescope. Sneaking in through the balcony, Sam confronted Gould, but [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] attacked Sam as Carly appeared, then threw him over the balcony. Bumblebee's captured Orbital Assault Carrier caught Sam, who urged Carly to jump. With the boy and his girl safely secured, Bumblebee opened fire on the human collaborators, but Laserbeak sent a mini-drone dispatched by the [[United States military]] into one of the Orbital Assault Carrier's thrusters, then attacked Sam. Pinning Laserbeak above the gun turret, Sam told Bumblebee to fire, killing the aerial Decepticon before they crash-landed onto the ground. As Dylan frantically ran about the streets shouting that the Autobots were alive, Megatron ordered the Decepticon to raise the bridges into the city and find the Autobots.

Reuniting with the Autobots and ex-NEST soldiers, the group was able to use the mini-drone to warn the powers that be about Sentinel and Megatron's plan to transport Cybertron to the Sol system. Colonel [[William Lennox]] mobilized NEST for a drop into a city using wing suits. Realizing that they had to destroy the [[pillar]]s, Epps team and the Autobots head into the city, but were attacked by [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and the [[Driller]], separating Prime from his trailer carrying his weapons. Optimus agreed to take the Autobots on a diversionary attack while Epps and his team made their way to a skyscraper with the necessary height and clear line of fire, but not before [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Que]] gave them some urban combat weapons, the boom-sticks and grapple gloves. In distracting Shockwave, Wheelie and Brains became separated from the Autobots.

[[File:830px-Dotm-shockwave&driller-film-chicago.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Driller-bot is thirsty. What the hell?]]
Following this, Lennox and the NEST forces arrived in the city, but were forced to wing-suit in. As [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] lead the aerial counter-attack, the NEST soldiers abandoned the plane, gliding away until they lost the Decepticons in a tilted building. Once Epps team made their way to the right floor for the shot, the Decepticon Orbital Assault Carriers began shooting the building, causing the portion above the line of fire to begin collapsing. A Decepticon scout jumped into the building, forcing Epps to through a grenade to distract it long enough for the humans to slide down the windows, just barely falling into the floors below. One soldier was not so lucky, and the debris fell around Shockwave. Knowing that there were humans inside, Shockwave ordered the Driller to begin eating the building, causing it to collapse onto another nearby building. As the humans evacuated onto the fire-escape on the other building, Optimus Prime, having recovered his flight tech, managed to kill the Driller, saving the humans from pursuit. Furious with the death of his pet, Shockwave fired a cluster of missiles at Optimus, causing him to become tangled in some cables as the [[Wrecker]]s came to his rescue.

[[File:Dotm Starscream BOOM.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Like this is so unfamiliar to me.]]
At this point, Sentinel Prime gave the order to launch the pillars into orbit, at the same time as Wheelie and Brains discovered a downed Orbital Assault Carrier. While Epps and his team made their way through the streets, Sam and Carly continued on in another direction. To a position where Starscream spotted them. Relishing a chance to torment a long thorn in the Decepticons side, Starscream had some fun tormenting and threatening Sam. This allowed Sam a chance to use the grapple glove given to him by Que, hitting the [[Air Commander]]'s right [[sensor|optic]]. Starscream began flailing around in pain, tossing Sam through a window, which allowed him to arm a boom-stick. The commotion attracted the attention of Lennox and the NEST forces. Just as Lennox arrived, Sam managed to jump on Starscream's head and jam the boom-stick into his left eye. Now completely blind, Starscream lost whatever control he had left and began flailing about trying to get the boom-stick out. Lennox grabbed the rope Sam's glove was attached to, but was unable to cut it. they managed to hit the release mere seconds before the boom-stick went off, which killed Starscream, but nearly fell to their deaths, only just saved by Bumblebee. Once they were sure Starscream was dead, Bumblebee went ahead to the edge of the river.

[[File:Dotm-decepticoncarrier-film-city.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|''Chicago! Chicago! That explodin' town Chicago, Chicago! I will shoot it all down.'']]

By the time the two human teams reached the bridge, a SEAL team arrived, informing Lennox of inbound TOMAHAWK missiles, and the military had accessed local security cameras. What they found was not encouraging: most of the Autobots had been taken captive by Decepticons lead by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]. Realizing that the humans needed to get across the river, [[Dutch (DOTM)|Dutch]] was able to hack the bridge controls and lower the bridge. Unfortunately, the orbiting pillars reached the necessary coordinates, and the ground based pillars began opening the space bridge. While this was going on, Wheelie and Brains managed to board a Decepticon cruiser and make their way to the control center. At the holding area, Dylan Gould was shocked that the Decepticons were taking prisoners, and encouraged them to kill the Autobots. [[File:DOTMQuegetsit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|''They have the end, the end of their life I saw a man, he got shot at and died In Chicago, my home town!'']]
Soundwave happily concurred, declaring "no prisoners, only trophies". Ordering Que to his feet, the Autobot scientist was gunned down by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] while begging for mercy. Sam tried to activate a boom-stick, but it was damaged. Just as Soundwave was about to execute Bumblebee, Orbital Assault Carriers from the hijacked cruiser began crashing to the ground. The Autobots and Decepticons scrambled for cover, and Bumblebee was able to kill Soundwave in the ensuring confusion, then escape with the others. However, the cruiser carrying Wheelie and Brains crashed into the river, presumably killing the duo.

[[File:DOTMScrapper.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|''On State Street, that late street, I just want to say They blow up things they don't blow up on Broadway'']]
Meeting up with some army troopers, Lennox and Epps's teams took positions for a strike on the Decepticons, who were investigating Soundwave's last stand. As Lennox's team parachuted in, Barricade was reprimanding the protoforms for allowing the Autobots to escape when snipers began firing at the Decepticons optics. Momentarily blinded, the several demolitions teams were able to attach explosives to the Decepticons feet, crippling Barricade and several protoforms enough for the humans to kill them. As the Decepticons returned fire, Lennox and his men parachuted onto Shockwave, with one trooper seriously damaging the large Decepticon, while Epps team opened fire on full auto, seriously disorienting Shockwave. With this, the Autobots arrived and attacked. Despite the promising opening, sheer firepower was on the Decepticons side, keeping the Autobots and NEST from reaching the pillars. Declaring that Earth was theirs, Sentinel Prime fully activated the space bridge, and Cybertron began appearing in orbit. Just then, Optimus Prime, freed from the cables, arrived and quite literally tore through every Decepticon standing between him and Sentinel. Finally reaching Shockwave, Optimus punched out half of his chest, then tore his eye out through his head. Firing Shockwave's cannon at the control pillar, Optimus brought down a small part of the building, interrupting the transport and leaving Cybertron in half.

[[File:Autobots vs Sentinel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Um, Sentinel? We're over here!" "You sure you want him to remember us? My ass feels pretty kicked."]]
Optimus then demanded that Sentinel confront him, and a furious Sentinel was only too willing to oblige. Using his [[Primax Blade]] to descend the building, Sentinel was dumbfounded that Optimus still sided with the humans, but Optimus countered that Sentinel was the one who taught him freedom was the right of all sentient beings. Drawing a [[Dual Energon Swords|sword]] and [[Energon-axe]], Optimus engaged Sentinel, who vowed to reactivate the pillar, while Sam went off to try and reach it first. With the tide turning, the Autobots, NEST, and the military pushed forward. When Optimus started to get the upper hand over Sentinel, the elder Prime called in the Orbital Assault Carriers to attack Optimus. ''All'' the Orbital Assault Carriers. NEST was able to make contact with the remote guided TOMAHAWK missiles, which were five minutes out. With the Orbital Assault Carriers attacking Optimus, the Wreckers attacking the incoming ground Decepticons, and the rest of the Autobots engaging Sentinel, no Decepticons were left to reactivate the pillar, which fell to a cowering Dylan Gould. With the Orbital Assault Carriers on the verge of overwhelming Optimus, NEST was able to guide the missiles to the fighters, downing them.

As Sam made his way to the pillar, he encountered Gould, who tried to stop him at gunpoint. Sam tried to reason with the human agent, but Gould said there only one future for him. As some papers obstructed his vision, Sam attacked, but Gould was still able to reactivate the pillar. Megatron, allowing his [[Lensmeter Decepticon]]s to repair him, rested easily as Carly approached the [[Lord High Protector]]. Carly then pointed out that while the Decepticons were conquering Earth, their leader would not be Megatron, but Sentinel Prime. Megatron was within a hair of killing her when he realized she was ''right''. Meanwhile, Sentinel, under fire from more or less ''everything'' at this point, realized that he was losing and fled with Optimus hot on his heels. At the same time, Gould overpowered Sam, knocking him out cold. Optimus caught up with Sentinel at a bridge and the two fought once again. However, when Sentinel severed Optimus's right arm and knocked him to the ground, it came apparent that Optimus was not stronger then his mentor. Lamenting over how the [[Dynasty of Primes]] had been gods on Cybertron, Sentinel declared that on Earth, there could only be one.

[[File:DOTM space bridge collapse.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.55]]
Just as Sentinel was about to deliver the killing blow, an infuriated Megatron came in firing—at Sentinel, letting loose several thousand years of parental issues out. Sam quickly reappeared, and promptly killed Gould with the pillar itself. The Autobots overwhelmed the last Decepticon, and Ratchet and Bumblebee destroyed the pillar. The effects were instantaneous: not only were the remaining Decepticon ships pulled out of Chicago and into the collapsing space bridge, but the space bridge's collapse destroyed Cybertron in the process. Seeing the plan had failed, Megatron slyly proposed a truce with Optimus, his only stipulation remaining [[Decepticon leader]]. Megatron was confident Optimus would accept; they had fought for so long, who was Optimus Prime without Megatron? Optimus declared that he would find out. Picking up his discarded axe, Optimus jammed the weapon into Megatron's head, then tore it off, killing Megatron. The badly wounded Sentinel pleaded for mercy, explaining that all he wanted was to save the Cybertronian race, which was why he betrayed his former pupil. Optimus claimed it was never about betraying Optimus; by allying with Megatron and planning to enslave humanity, Sentinel had betrayed himself. With bitter regret, Optimus Prime raised Megatron's fusion shotgun and executed Sentinel Prime.

[[File:DOTM Autobots NEST victorious.jpg|thumb|280px]]
With the battle over, Sam and Carly reunited, and with Cybertron lost, the Autobots accepted that Earth was now their home. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

=====''Age of Extinction'' film=====
Chicago proved to be the final tipping point in an already strained relationship between humans and Cybertronians. The United States government officially terminated all joint Autobot-human operations, replacing them with [[Harold Attinger]]'s [[Cemetery Wind]], a [[CIA]] unit tasked with hunting down the surviving Decepticons, whilst the Autobots were granted asylum on Earth. In reality, and under the White House's nose, Cemetery Wind hunted Autobot and Decepticon alike, holding both factions responsible for the loss of life in Chicago, forcing the Autobots underground. During the subsequent cleanup and rebuilding effort, Chicago proved to be a lucrative opportunity to salvage discarded alien technology, and several world governments and independent corporations began reverse-engineering Cybertronian tech.

Five years after the battle, Chicago had returned to its former glory, with a refurbished skyline. Perhaps as a result of easy access to Cybertronian artifacts and [[Living metal|transformium]], [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated]] built its American division in the city. They were eventually visited by [[Cade Yeager]] and the surviving Autobots, who had hijacked a KSI drone and traced it back to its company of origin. Optimus Prime, angered by the mutilation of his former comrades, ordered an assault on the company, but his team voluntarily fell back after a confrontation with [[Joshua Joyce]], and left the city.

After Prime was captured by [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] the bounty hunter met up with [[James Savoy]] to hand over the [[Seed]]. Needless to say, the presence of a giant alien spaceship caused mass hysteria in the streets and the military scrambled fighters to intercept but were ensured that the ship was not there to cause any harm by Harold Attinger. The Autobots later infiltrated Lockdown's ship to rescue Prime and the following battle slightly spilled over into the city's airspace. The ship later left - but without a section which set off in another direction.
{{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}
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=====''The Last Knight'' film=====
[[Izabella]] was orphaned during the battle of Chicago, as her parents were killed by Decepticons while she was away from home. By the time Cemetery Wind was exposed and replaced by the [[Transformers Reaction Force]], much of Chicago was still uninhabitable.

Under more government-organised work, the TRF proved to be a liability in the fight against [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]]. When Cade talked some sense into them, revealing that the real reason humanity turned on the Autobots after Chicago was because they simply gave up on them, the TRF realigned themselves as allies of the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

====''Dark of the Moon'' Annual====
[[NEST Satellite Orion]] detected the highest [[energon]] reading in Chicago, suggesting that the Decepticons were using the tall buildings as an interstellar transmission site. {{storylink|Transformers Dark of the Moon Annual 2012}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Tyran 609.23-PX Kappa]], Megatron also seized Chicago with the aid of collaborationist humans to set up the space bridge technology to bring Cybertron into Earth orbit. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====''Studio Series'' toy bios====
[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] participated in an areal assault on the Autobots during the battle of Chicago.

==Video games==
===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:ChicagosSteakhouse.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
A demolished Chicago is used as an arena on [[New Quintessa]]. Keep an eye out for [[Chicagos Steakhouse]]! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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==Notes==
* Out here in the real world, Chicago has twice played host to the official Transformers convention, as [[OTFCC 2003]] and [[OTFCC 2004]] both occurred there.
* Chicago also hosts the annual Wizard World Chicago convention, which frequently features a Hasbro Transformers display booth similar to what's seen at [[BotCon]].
* The package and bio for Thundercracker's ''[[Studio Series]]'' toy marks him as being from ''Dark of the Moon'', ostensibly as one of the numerous Decepticons who space-bridged in from the Moon and participated in the battle of Chicago.

===Chicago in ''Dark of the Moon''===
* Chicago filming for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' commenced July 10, 2010 and continued through August 19.
[[File:Dotm Protoform.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Not such a Magnificent Mile for Que.]]
[[File:DOTM Autobots NEST victorious.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Prime now gets a sign that reads ''Dunmurderin'''.]]
[[File:DOTM NEST HQ.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|The fictional universe of ''Transformers'' includes giant talking alien space robots and, far less credibly, a repeal of DC's building height restrictions.]]
* Many Chicago landmarks "appear as themselves" during ''Dark of the Moon''. Virtually every landmark on the downtown skyline is visible at some point. Buildings of significance in the film include:
** [[Trump Tower]]: the recently completed glass tower is where Dylan has his apartment.
** {{w|35 East Wacker}} (aka the Jewelers Building): the cupola'd building where Sentinel sets up the control pillar. It is directly across the Chicago River from the Trump Tower, accurately portrayed when Carly observes Megatron and Sentinel. Megatron is also shown sitting at its real-world base after (presumably) getting thrown off by Sentinel.
** McCormick Place Busway: the sunken street in Grant Park is where Sam and Epps enter the city amid the fleeing population.
** {{w|Navy Pier}}: prominently visible as the helicopters approach the city.
** {{w|Aon Center (Chicago)|Aon Center}}: the vertically-striped white building prominently visible during the [[wingsuit]]ers' descent.
** The {{w|Chicago River}}: much of the action centers around the river and its movable bridges; the carrier ship crashes there.
** {{w|Willis Tower}} (previously Sears Tower): used by Lennox's wingsuit team for cover.
** {{w|Tribune Tower}}: the Gothic-styled building whose crest is crumbled by the crashing troop carrier ship. Also used as a launch pad for Decepticons who attack the wingsuit team, and later as a base for Lennox's sniper team.
** {{w|Wrigley Building}}: visible in various shots; most notably, the prisoner sequence occurs on Michigan Avenue in front of it.
** {{w|La Salle Street Bridge|LaSalle Street Bridge}}: scene of Optimus and Sentinel's final fight.
[[File:DOTM-Mexicanstandoff.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Silly robots! The {{w|Lower West Side, Chicago#Pilsen|Mexican neighborhoods}} are like 2 miles west.]]
* Several additional filming locations in Chicago were repurposed as other sites, mostly set in [[Washington, D.C.]]:
** The abandoned south side Rosenwald Apartment Building appears as part of [[Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant|Chernobyl]], as Optimus arrives and the soldiers disembark, and where [[Alexi Voskhod]] meets his end shortly afterwards.
** The {{w|Old Chicago Main Post Office|Old Main Post Office}} is repurposed as NEST Headquarters in Washington D.C., with a digitally added helipad and smokestacks. The building's east loading docks appears several times, most notably when Sentinel announces his betrayal.
** North Garland Court, an alleyway between Wabash and Michigan Avenues, is used as the Washington D.C. street where Sam and Carly live.
** A section of {{w|Indiana State Road 912|Highway 912}} (Cline Avenue, closed since 2009) near Gary in northwest Indiana fills in for the D.C. Parkway. A highway sign added by the filmmakers contains signage for exits to I-88 westbound (about twenty miles north and west) and Business Route 20/State Street (two hours west in Rockford, IL!)
** The Mexican standoff occurs on S. Indiana Avenue, in front of the McCormick Place Convention Center's westernmost building. A star-shaped auto parts store sign, digitally inserted in to the scene, is actually located a couple of blocks west on State Street.
[[File:Dotm-driller-film-hudsontower.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Michael Bay decides that we are now in a post-post-9/11 world.]]
[[File:DOTM-Wreckers-Prime-Cables.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Optimus Prime was captured by the Chinese.]]
* Various discontinuities occur within the landscape of downtown Chicago during ''Dark of the Moon''. While not errors per se—such geographic splicing is common within films, and they do not affect the internal storyline—they are still of note:
** Most significantly, the movie's most prominent set piece—the skyscraper that gets shot in half and partially collapsed by the Driller, with our heroes still inside it—is not an actual building in Chicago. In a couple of shots, it is shown to be sited near the Chicago River just north of the NBC Tower, but the actual location is a parking lot.
** Detroit's abandoned {{w|Packard plant}} is digitally spliced into Chicago's landscape, south of downtown, as the backdrop as Epps and Sam argue, come under attack, and are reunited with the Autobots.
** The wingsuit team launches from the Willis Tower, on the west end of downtown. Successive shots show them passing the Aon Center (a good mile or more east), then City Hall (in the ''center'' of downtown) heading south, then back to the Aon Center, then north and west to Michigan Avenue.
** The abandoned {{w|Michigan Central Station}} in [[Detroit]] makes its second live-action appearance, this time as a Chicago building, where Prime and company retreat after the Driller's attack on the driving Autobots.
** Carly states that the control pillar is in the southeast cupola; it's actually in the northeast cupola.
** [[Robert Epps|Epps]] can somehow see the Driller plowing through LaSalle Street from the fictional tower, through over a mile of cityscape.
** After escaping from the fictional tower (north of the river), Sam and company are in a Lower Wacker Drive alley south of the river. A whole segment will subsequently focus on how they are trapped north of the river.
** Epps and company then duck into an abandoned church: City Methodist, located in Gary, Indiana.
** Sam encounters and kills [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] in a parking lot whose real-world location is, again, south of the river (Wabash at Lake). (The adjacent garage was demolished in 2012.)
** To attack [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], Lennox and his team run into the Tribune Tower, but then jump out of the Trump Tower.
** The under-construction building where Optimus Prime (using his jetpack) gets entangled in cables is the {{w|China Central Television Headquarters}} in [[Beijing]], [[China]]. Construction for the CCTV building was finished in 2008, long before ''Dark of the Moon'' was even ''conceived''.

===Chicago in ''Age of Extinction''===
* Many of the downtown Chicago landmarks seen in ''Dark of the Moon'' re-appear in the sequel. In particular, the Tribune Tower has its crest destroyed ''again'', while the Willis (née Sears) Tower is once again the focal point of some aerial acrobatics.
* The offices of KSI are portrayed by the main concourse of the McCormick Place Convention Center.
* Chicago's abandoned Damen Avenue grain elevators, located along the Sanitary & Ship Canal, are repurposed as an industrial site in Hong Kong during the film's climactic final battle.
* The near west side's St. Boniface Church—also abandoned—makes a brief appearance as the site of Yeager's lab.
* The Uptown Theater—also abandoned (detecting a trend here?)—was another filming location.
* The scene of the Autobots gathered near some steam locomotives to hear Brains' exposition about Megatron was filmed at the Illinois Railway Museum, in the small town of Union, IL at the outer edges of Chicagoland. Several other scenes were filmed in the surrounding countryside.

==External links==
*{{w|Chicago}} at Wikipedia
*[[https://wgntv.com/news/when-its-this-cold-chicago-sets-its-train-tracks-on-fire/ WGNTV's cover on the topic]] No seriously, that is a thing.
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Chicago

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[[File:Otfcc2003-cryotekvschicago.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The huge piles of ice are pretty much par for the course. The giant blue dragon, not so much.]]
'''Chicago''' is the biggest city in the American Midwest. It's full of gangsters, burning railways, corrupt politicians, and, on occasion, robots.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''====
When the [[Teletran 3]] supercomputer went berserk and blasted random Transformers into random points in Earth's timestream, teams of Cobras and G.I. Joe troops pursued them. One such group, consisting of the [[Baroness]], [[Percy]], [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]], and [[Beachhead]], materialized in a dingy, dirty, dark city, and narrowly avoided getting run over by two cars full of mugs shooting tommy guns at each other. They'd landed in Prohibition-era Chicago! {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}}

The team soon attacked a group of gangsters who were using [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] as a truck. Freeing him, they next tracked down the gangsters' boss, the notorious [[Tommy Fingers]]. Fingers's favored watering hole was a jazz club that he owned; the next four Transformers were located in a garage out back.

Through the Baroness's efforts, the team learned that Fingers was planning a bank heist, using a dynamite-loaded truck which just happened to be the last of the missing Transformers. Unfortunately for the humans, one of the four garage-bound Transformers was [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], who was not at all mode-locked, and he quickly activated his [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]] compatriots. Optimus Prime and the humans fled from the Stunticons in a running firefight through Chicago's streets; the humans blasted down a suspension bridge along the way.

Coming up on the last Transformer, the Baroness blasted the dynamite, activated the Transformer ([[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]), and all the time-displaced combatants returned to their own time. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

====2005 IDW continuity====
A counter-[[Infiltration protocol|infiltration]] unit under Prowl's command parked their vessel, the ''[[Ark-19]]'', beneath [[Lake Michigan]], some ten miles northwest of Chicago.

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
When [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] wanted to draw out the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] for capture, he blasted a satellite out of orbit. The Mini-Con trio managed to stop the falling satellite from smashing into downtown Chicago's forest of skyscrapers a mere ten seconds before impact, then carried it away and dropped it into [[Lake Michigan]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Panini Armada issue 5}}

===Live-action film series===
====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.}}
=====''Dark of the Moon'' film=====
[[File:DarkoftheMoon-Chicago.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Bad Cryotek! Very bad Cryotek!]]
After taking [[Carly Spencer]] captive, [[Dylan Gould]] headed to Chicago. [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] also headed to Chicago to set up few of the space bridge pillars. Needing privacy to conduct their work, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] ordered a huge Decepticon invasion force take over Chicago. Several [[mothership]]s arrived to disgorge a large number of [[Orbital Assault Carrier]]s, while ground forces took to the streets. A huge portion of the city's population was slaughtered when the Decepticons sealed off the city.

[[Sam Witwicky]] headed there to rescue Carly with the help of the ex-[[NEST]] soldier [[Robert Epps]] and a few other ex-NEST comrades. After taking a look at the Decepticon-fortified Chicago, Robert Epps realized that they had no chance of surviving all that, but Sam pressed on. As Epps attempted to dissuade Sam from rescuing Carly, Sam asked what they should do, and Epps admitted that they had to give up. Soon afterward, an Orbital Assault Carrier attacked the group. Just after killing several civilians and nearly killing Sam and Epps, the fighter was shot down. Sam and Epps looks behind them to see their savior—[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], who gave his own answer to Sam's question: kill every last Decepticon. The Wreckers [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]], [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]], and [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] proceeded to execute the pilot by tearing it to pieces.

Optimus then explained why they had feigned departure; they needed to fool the world's leaders that they were gone, so they could see the truth behind the Decepticons. As the rest of the Autobots arrived on scene, Sam inquired as to how they survived, to which Roadbuster and Leadfoot explained that the Autobots hid in the boosters of their ship, the [[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]], which splashed in the Atlantic, and then they traveled to Chicago from there. Wheelie and Brains then reiterated that Autobots would never leave Earth, and Optimus announced that they needed an element of surprise, to which Sam said he knew where to look.

[[File:DOTM-SentinelandMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sentinel and his new hobo friend.]]
Asking if Bumblebee could fly the downed Orbital Assault Carrier (which he replied with a hand shrug) Bumblebee and Sam departed for Dylan Gould's penthouse suite. Inside, Carly observed an argument between Sentinel and Megatron on the other building using a telescope. Sneaking in through the balcony, Sam confronted Gould, but [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] attacked Sam as Carly appeared, then threw him over the balcony. Bumblebee's captured Orbital Assault Carrier caught Sam, who urged Carly to jump. With the boy and his girl safely secured, Bumblebee opened fire on the human collaborators, but Laserbeak sent a mini-drone dispatched by the [[United States military]] into one of the Orbital Assault Carrier's thrusters, then attacked Sam. Pinning Laserbeak above the gun turret, Sam told Bumblebee to fire, killing the aerial Decepticon before they crash-landed onto the ground. As Dylan frantically ran about the streets shouting that the Autobots were alive, Megatron ordered the Decepticon to raise the bridges into the city and find the Autobots.

Reuniting with the Autobots and ex-NEST soldiers, the group was able to use the mini-drone to warn the powers that be about Sentinel and Megatron's plan to transport Cybertron to the Sol system. Colonel [[William Lennox]] mobilized NEST for a drop into a city using wing suits. Realizing that they had to destroy the [[pillar]]s, Epps team and the Autobots head into the city, but were attacked by [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and the [[Driller]], separating Prime from his trailer carrying his weapons. Optimus agreed to take the Autobots on a diversionary attack while Epps and his team made their way to a skyscraper with the necessary height and clear line of fire, but not before [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Que]] gave them some urban combat weapons, the boom-sticks and grapple gloves. In distracting Shockwave, Wheelie and Brains became separated from the Autobots.

[[File:830px-Dotm-shockwave&driller-film-chicago.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Driller-bot is thirsty. What the hell?]]
Following this, Lennox and the NEST forces arrived in the city, but were forced to wing-suit in. As [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] lead the aerial counter-attack, the NEST soldiers abandoned the plane, gliding away until they lost the Decepticons in a tilted building. Once Epps team made their way to the right floor for the shot, the Decepticon Orbital Assault Carriers began shooting the building, causing the portion above the line of fire to begin collapsing. A Decepticon scout jumped into the building, forcing Epps to through a grenade to distract it long enough for the humans to slide down the windows, just barely falling into the floors below. One soldier was not so lucky, and the debris fell around Shockwave. Knowing that there were humans inside, Shockwave ordered the Driller to begin eating the building, causing it to collapse onto another nearby building. As the humans evacuated onto the fire-escape on the other building, Optimus Prime, having recovered his flight tech, managed to kill the Driller, saving the humans from pursuit. Furious with the death of his pet, Shockwave fired a cluster of missiles at Optimus, causing him to become tangled in some cables as the [[Wrecker]]s came to his rescue.

[[File:Dotm Starscream BOOM.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Like this is so unfamiliar to me.]]
At this point, Sentinel Prime gave the order to launch the pillars into orbit, at the same time as Wheelie and Brains discovered a downed Orbital Assault Carrier. While Epps and his team made their way through the streets, Sam and Carly continued on in another direction. To a position where Starscream spotted them. Relishing a chance to torment a long thorn in the Decepticons side, Starscream had some fun tormenting and threatening Sam. This allowed Sam a chance to use the grapple glove given to him by Que, hitting the [[Air Commander]]'s right [[sensor|optic]]. Starscream began flailing around in pain, tossing Sam through a window, which allowed him to arm a boom-stick. The commotion attracted the attention of Lennox and the NEST forces. Just as Lennox arrived, Sam managed to jump on Starscream's head and jam the boom-stick into his left eye. Now completely blind, Starscream lost whatever control he had left and began flailing about trying to get the boom-stick out. Lennox grabbed the rope Sam's glove was attached to, but was unable to cut it. they managed to hit the release mere seconds before the boom-stick went off, which killed Starscream, but nearly fell to their deaths, only just saved by Bumblebee. Once they were sure Starscream was dead, Bumblebee went ahead to the edge of the river.

[[File:Dotm-decepticoncarrier-film-city.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|''Chicago! Chicago! That explodin' town Chicago, Chicago! I will shoot it all down.'']]

By the time the two human teams reached the bridge, a SEAL team arrived, informing Lennox of inbound TOMAHAWK missiles, and the military had accessed local security cameras. What they found was not encouraging: most of the Autobots had been taken captive by Decepticons lead by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]. Realizing that the humans needed to get across the river, [[Dutch (DOTM)|Dutch]] was able to hack the bridge controls and lower the bridge. Unfortunately, the orbiting pillars reached the necessary coordinates, and the ground based pillars began opening the space bridge. While this was going on, Wheelie and Brains managed to board a Decepticon cruiser and make their way to the control center. At the holding area, Dylan Gould was shocked that the Decepticons were taking prisoners, and encouraged them to kill the Autobots. [[File:DOTMQuegetsit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|''They have the end, the end of their life I saw a man, he got shot at and died In Chicago, my home town!'']]
Soundwave happily concurred, declaring "no prisoners, only trophies". Ordering Que to his feet, the Autobot scientist was gunned down by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] while begging for mercy. Sam tried to activate a boom-stick, but it was damaged. Just as Soundwave was about to execute Bumblebee, Orbital Assault Carriers from the hijacked cruiser began crashing to the ground. The Autobots and Decepticons scrambled for cover, and Bumblebee was able to kill Soundwave in the ensuring confusion, then escape with the others. However, the cruiser carrying Wheelie and Brains crashed into the river, presumably killing the duo.

[[File:DOTMScrapper.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|''On State Street, that late street, I just want to say They blow up things they don't blow up on Broadway'']]
Meeting up with some army troopers, Lennox and Epps's teams took positions for a strike on the Decepticons, who were investigating Soundwave's last stand. As Lennox's team parachuted in, Barricade was reprimanding the protoforms for allowing the Autobots to escape when snipers began firing at the Decepticons optics. Momentarily blinded, the several demolitions teams were able to attach explosives to the Decepticons feet, crippling Barricade and several protoforms enough for the humans to kill them. As the Decepticons returned fire, Lennox and his men parachuted onto Shockwave, with one trooper seriously damaging the large Decepticon, while Epps team opened fire on full auto, seriously disorienting Shockwave. With this, the Autobots arrived and attacked. Despite the promising opening, sheer firepower was on the Decepticons side, keeping the Autobots and NEST from reaching the pillars. Declaring that Earth was theirs, Sentinel Prime fully activated the space bridge, and Cybertron began appearing in orbit. Just then, Optimus Prime, freed from the cables, arrived and quite literally tore through every Decepticon standing between him and Sentinel. Finally reaching Shockwave, Optimus punched out half of his chest, then tore his eye out through his head. Firing Shockwave's cannon at the control pillar, Optimus brought down a small part of the building, interrupting the transport and leaving Cybertron in half.

[[File:Autobots vs Sentinel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Um, Sentinel? We're over here!" "You sure you want him to remember us? My ass feels pretty kicked."]]
Optimus then demanded that Sentinel confront him, and a furious Sentinel was only too willing to oblige. Using his [[Primax Blade]] to descend the building, Sentinel was dumbfounded that Optimus still sided with the humans, but Optimus countered that Sentinel was the one who taught him freedom was the right of all sentient beings. Drawing a [[Dual Energon Swords|sword]] and [[Energon-axe]], Optimus engaged Sentinel, who vowed to reactivate the pillar, while Sam went off to try and reach it first. With the tide turning, the Autobots, NEST, and the military pushed forward. When Optimus started to get the upper hand over Sentinel, the elder Prime called in the Orbital Assault Carriers to attack Optimus. ''All'' the Orbital Assault Carriers. NEST was able to make contact with the remote guided TOMAHAWK missiles, which were five minutes out. With the Orbital Assault Carriers attacking Optimus, the Wreckers attacking the incoming ground Decepticons, and the rest of the Autobots engaging Sentinel, no Decepticons were left to reactivate the pillar, which fell to a cowering Dylan Gould. With the Orbital Assault Carriers on the verge of overwhelming Optimus, NEST was able to guide the missiles to the fighters, downing them.

As Sam made his way to the pillar, he encountered Gould, who tried to stop him at gunpoint. Sam tried to reason with the human agent, but Gould said there only one future for him. As some papers obstructed his vision, Sam attacked, but Gould was still able to reactivate the pillar. Megatron, allowing his [[Lensmeter Decepticon]]s to repair him, rested easily as Carly approached the [[Lord High Protector]]. Carly then pointed out that while the Decepticons were conquering Earth, their leader would not be Megatron, but Sentinel Prime. Megatron was within a hair of killing her when he realized she was ''right''. Meanwhile, Sentinel, under fire from more or less ''everything'' at this point, realized that he was losing and fled with Optimus hot on his heels. At the same time, Gould overpowered Sam, knocking him out cold. Optimus caught up with Sentinel at a bridge and the two fought once again. However, when Sentinel severed Optimus's right arm and knocked him to the ground, it came apparent that Optimus was not stronger then his mentor. Lamenting over how the [[Dynasty of Primes]] had been gods on Cybertron, Sentinel declared that on Earth, there could only be one.

[[File:DOTM space bridge collapse.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.55]]
Just as Sentinel was about to deliver the killing blow, an infuriated Megatron came in firing—at Sentinel, letting loose several thousand years of parental issues out. Sam quickly reappeared, and promptly killed Gould with the pillar itself. The Autobots overwhelmed the last Decepticon, and Ratchet and Bumblebee destroyed the pillar. The effects were instantaneous: not only were the remaining Decepticon ships pulled out of Chicago and into the collapsing space bridge, but the space bridge's collapse destroyed Cybertron in the process. Seeing the plan had failed, Megatron slyly proposed a truce with Optimus, his only stipulation remaining [[Decepticon leader]]. Megatron was confident Optimus would accept; they had fought for so long, who was Optimus Prime without Megatron? Optimus declared that he would find out. Picking up his discarded axe, Optimus jammed the weapon into Megatron's head, then tore it off, killing Megatron. The badly wounded Sentinel pleaded for mercy, explaining that all he wanted was to save the Cybertronian race, which was why he betrayed his former pupil. Optimus claimed it was never about betraying Optimus; by allying with Megatron and planning to enslave humanity, Sentinel had betrayed himself. With bitter regret, Optimus Prime raised Megatron's fusion shotgun and executed Sentinel Prime.

[[File:DOTM Autobots NEST victorious.jpg|thumb|280px]]
With the battle over, Sam and Carly reunited, and with Cybertron lost, the Autobots accepted that Earth was now their home. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

=====''Age of Extinction'' film=====
Chicago proved to be the final tipping point in an already strained relationship between humans and Cybertronians. The United States government officially terminated all joint Autobot-human operations, replacing them with [[Harold Attinger]]'s [[Cemetery Wind]], a [[CIA]] unit tasked with hunting down the surviving Decepticons, whilst the Autobots were granted asylum on Earth. In reality, and under the White House's nose, Cemetery Wind hunted Autobot and Decepticon alike, holding both factions responsible for the loss of life in Chicago, forcing the Autobots underground. During the subsequent cleanup and rebuilding effort, Chicago proved to be a lucrative opportunity to salvage discarded alien technology, and several world governments and independent corporations began reverse-engineering Cybertronian tech.

Five years after the battle, Chicago had returned to its former glory, with a refurbished skyline. Perhaps as a result of easy access to Cybertronian artifacts and [[Living metal|transformium]], [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated]] built its American division in the city. They were eventually visited by [[Cade Yeager]] and the surviving Autobots, who had hijacked a KSI drone and traced it back to its company of origin. Optimus Prime, angered by the mutilation of his former comrades, ordered an assault on the company, but his team voluntarily fell back after a confrontation with [[Joshua Joyce]], and left the city.

After Prime was captured by [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] the bounty hunter met up with [[James Savoy]] to hand over the [[Seed]]. Needless to say, the presence of a giant alien spaceship caused mass hysteria in the streets and the military scrambled fighters to intercept but were ensured that the ship was not there to cause any harm by Harold Attinger. The Autobots later infiltrated Lockdown's ship to rescue Prime and the following battle slightly spilled over into the city's airspace. The ship later left - but without a section which set off in another direction.
{{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}
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=====''The Last Knight'' film=====
[[Izabella]] was orphaned during the battle of Chicago, as her parents were killed by Decepticons while she was away from home. By the time Cemetery Wind was exposed and replaced by the [[Transformers Reaction Force]], much of Chicago was still uninhabitable.

Under more government-organised work, the TRF proved to be a liability in the fight against [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]]. When Cade talked some sense into them, revealing that the real reason humanity turned on the Autobots after Chicago was because they simply gave up on them, the TRF realigned themselves as allies of the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

====''Dark of the Moon'' Annual====
[[NEST Satellite Orion]] detected the highest [[energon]] reading in Chicago, suggesting that the Decepticons were using the tall buildings as an interstellar transmission site. {{storylink|Transformers Dark of the Moon Annual 2012}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Tyran 609.23-PX Kappa]], Megatron also seized Chicago with the aid of collaborationist humans to set up the space bridge technology to bring Cybertron into Earth orbit. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====''Studio Series'' toy bios====
[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] participated in an areal assault on the Autobots during the battle of Chicago.

==Video games==
===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:ChicagosSteakhouse.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
A demolished Chicago is used as an arena on [[New Quintessa]]. Keep an eye out for [[Chicagos Steakhouse]]! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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==Notes==
* Out here in the real world, Chicago has twice played host to the official Transformers convention, as [[OTFCC 2003]] and [[OTFCC 2004]] both occurred there.
* Chicago also hosts the annual Wizard World Chicago convention, which frequently features a Hasbro Transformers display booth similar to what's seen at [[BotCon]].
* The package and bio for Thundercracker's ''[[Studio Series]]'' toy marks him as being from ''Dark of the Moon'', ostensibly as one of the numerous Decepticons who space-bridged in from the Moon and participated in the battle of Chicago.

===Chicago in ''Dark of the Moon''===
* Chicago filming for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' commenced July 10, 2010 and continued through August 19.
[[File:Dotm Protoform.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Not such a Magnificent Mile for Que.]]
[[File:DOTM Autobots NEST victorious.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Prime now gets a sign that reads ''Dunmurderin'''.]]
[[File:DOTM NEST HQ.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|The fictional universe of ''Transformers'' includes giant talking alien space robots and, far less credibly, a repeal of DC's building height restrictions.]]
* Many Chicago landmarks "appear as themselves" during ''Dark of the Moon''. Virtually every landmark on the downtown skyline is visible at some point. Buildings of significance in the film include:
** [[Trump Tower]]: the recently completed glass tower is where Dylan has his apartment.
** {{w|35 East Wacker}} (aka the Jewelers Building): the cupola'd building where Sentinel sets up the control pillar. It is directly across the Chicago River from the Trump Tower, accurately portrayed when Carly observes Megatron and Sentinel. Megatron is also shown sitting at its real-world base after (presumably) getting thrown off by Sentinel.
** McCormick Place Busway: the sunken street in Grant Park is where Sam and Epps enter the city amid the fleeing population.
** {{w|Navy Pier}}: prominently visible as the helicopters approach the city.
** {{w|Aon Center (Chicago)|Aon Center}}: the vertically-striped white building prominently visible during the [[wingsuit]]ers' descent.
** The {{w|Chicago River}}: much of the action centers around the river and its movable bridges; the carrier ship crashes there.
** {{w|Willis Tower}} (previously Sears Tower): used by Lennox's wingsuit team for cover.
** {{w|Tribune Tower}}: the Gothic-styled building whose crest is crumbled by the crashing troop carrier ship. Also used as a launch pad for Decepticons who attack the wingsuit team, and later as a base for Lennox's sniper team.
** {{w|Wrigley Building}}: visible in various shots; most notably, the prisoner sequence occurs on Michigan Avenue in front of it.
** {{w|La Salle Street Bridge|LaSalle Street Bridge}}: scene of Optimus and Sentinel's final fight.
[[File:DOTM-Mexicanstandoff.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Silly robots! The {{w|Lower West Side, Chicago#Pilsen|Mexican neighborhoods}} are like 2 miles west.]]
* Several additional filming locations in Chicago were repurposed as other sites, mostly set in [[Washington, D.C.]]:
** The abandoned south side Rosenwald Apartment Building appears as part of [[Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant|Chernobyl]], as Optimus arrives and the soldiers disembark, and where [[Alexi Voskhod]] meets his end shortly afterwards.
** The {{w|Old Chicago Main Post Office|Old Main Post Office}} is repurposed as NEST Headquarters in Washington D.C., with a digitally added helipad and smokestacks. The building's east loading docks appears several times, most notably when Sentinel announces his betrayal.
** North Garland Court, an alleyway between Wabash and Michigan Avenues, is used as the Washington D.C. street where Sam and Carly live.
** A section of {{w|Indiana State Road 912|Highway 912}} (Cline Avenue, closed since 2009) near Gary in northwest Indiana fills in for the D.C. Parkway. A highway sign added by the filmmakers contains signage for exits to I-88 westbound (about twenty miles north and west) and Business Route 20/State Street (two hours west in Rockford, IL!)
** The Mexican standoff occurs on S. Indiana Avenue, in front of the McCormick Place Convention Center's westernmost building. A star-shaped auto parts store sign, digitally inserted in to the scene, is actually located a couple of blocks west on State Street.
[[File:Dotm-driller-film-hudsontower.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Michael Bay decides that we are now in a post-post-9/11 world.]]
[[File:DOTM-Wreckers-Prime-Cables.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Optimus Prime was captured by the Chinese.]]
* Various discontinuities occur within the landscape of downtown Chicago during ''Dark of the Moon''. While not errors per se—such geographic splicing is common within films, and they do not affect the internal storyline—they are still of note:
** Most significantly, the movie's most prominent set piece—the skyscraper that gets shot in half and partially collapsed by the Driller, with our heroes still inside it—is not an actual building in Chicago. In a couple of shots, it is shown to be sited near the Chicago River just north of the NBC Tower, but the actual location is a parking lot.
** Detroit's abandoned {{w|Packard plant}} is digitally spliced into Chicago's landscape, south of downtown, as the backdrop as Epps and Sam argue, come under attack, and are reunited with the Autobots.
** The wingsuit team launches from the Willis Tower, on the west end of downtown. Successive shots show them passing the Aon Center (a good mile or more east), then City Hall (in the ''center'' of downtown) heading south, then back to the Aon Center, then north and west to Michigan Avenue.
** The abandoned {{w|Michigan Central Station}} in [[Detroit]] makes its second live-action appearance, this time as a Chicago building, where Prime and company retreat after the Driller's attack on the driving Autobots.
** Carly states that the control pillar is in the southeast cupola; it's actually in the northeast cupola.
** [[Robert Epps|Epps]] can somehow see the Driller plowing through LaSalle Street from the fictional tower, through over a mile of cityscape.
** After escaping from the fictional tower (north of the river), Sam and company are in a Lower Wacker Drive alley south of the river. A whole segment will subsequently focus on how they are trapped north of the river.
** Epps and company then duck into an abandoned church: City Methodist, located in Gary, Indiana.
** Sam encounters and kills [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] in a parking lot whose real-world location is, again, south of the river (Wabash at Lake). (The adjacent garage was demolished in 2012.)
** To attack [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], Lennox and his team run into the Tribune Tower, but then jump out of the Trump Tower.
** The under-construction building where Optimus Prime (using his jetpack) gets entangled in cables is the {{w|China Central Television Headquarters}} in [[Beijing]], [[China]]. Construction for the CCTV building was finished in 2008, long before ''Dark of the Moon'' was even ''conceived''.

===Chicago in ''Age of Extinction''===
* Many of the downtown Chicago landmarks seen in ''Dark of the Moon'' re-appear in the sequel. In particular, the Tribune Tower has its crest destroyed ''again'', while the Willis (née Sears) Tower is once again the focal point of some aerial acrobatics.
* The offices of KSI are portrayed by the main concourse of the McCormick Place Convention Center.
* Chicago's abandoned Damen Avenue grain elevators, located along the Sanitary & Ship Canal, are repurposed as an industrial site in Hong Kong during the film's climactic final battle.
* The near west side's St. Boniface Church—also abandoned—makes a brief appearance as the site of Yeager's lab.
* The Uptown Theater—also abandoned (detecting a trend here?)—was another filming location.
* The scene of the Autobots gathered near some steam locomotives to hear Brains' exposition about Megatron was filmed at the Illinois Railway Museum, in the small town of Union, IL at the outer edges of Chicagoland. Several other scenes were filmed in the surrounding countryside.

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

[[Category:Armada cities]]
[[Category:Age of Extinction cities]]
[[Category:Cities in the United States]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon cities]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cities]]
[[Category:The Last Knight cities]]

Sqweeks

2020-10-20T01:52:14Z

Supacool9: /* The Last Knight */

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Sqweeks is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TLKSqweeksPackageArt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Scooter (GoBots)|"Leader-1! Scooter calling Leader-1!"]]]]

[[Izabella]] found '''Sqweeks''' in the ruins of [[Chicago]], and immediately took in the little [[Autobot]] as a new friend and travelling companion. Badly damaged, unable to [[Transformation|transform]], and prone to falling apart, Sqweeks' damaged vocal processor limits him to a single word, which he uses to its fullest.

Sqweeks isn't the biggest or toughest Autobot around — and in fact most other Autobots find him either ugly, annoying, or both — but what he lacks in size and bulk he makes up for in pluck, determination, devotion to his friends... and a massive, fortification-leveling blaster.

{{quote|Chihuahua!|Sqweeks|''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''}}

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{Voiceactor|[[Reno Wilson]] (English)|[[Luiz Sérgio Vieira]] (Portuguese)}}
Sqweeks was hiding out in the ruins of [[Chicago]] with his best buddies Izabella and [[Canopy]] and had mostly lost his ability to speak. In the [[Transformers Reaction Force|TRF]] attack that killed Canopy, Sqweeks was damaged, losing his right arm and his ability to transform. Nonetheless, he utilized an [[AT-AT|old maneuver]] to destroy two TRF walker drones when Izzy and some kids came under attack. He then bore witness to [[Cade Yeager]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s sudden appearance. He and Izabella rode all the way back to Cade's junkyard by clinging to the bottom of [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]]'s vehicle mode. When they arrived at the [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrap yard]] and Hound transformed, he was flung to the ground and managed to get to cover without being noticed. He and Izzy then witnessed Cade's confrontation with the massive [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]]. After Izabella bargained for an extended stay, she outfitted him with a small [[Decepticon]] arm to replace his lost one. The first thing he did with it was flick away [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] after the small bot called him ugly.

Unfortunately, the next day, The Decepticons and the TRF discovered the Autobots' refuge. He and Izzy fled with the others to a nearby town, though [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] wanted to leave him behind, saying he could take care of himself. Before a trap could be sprung on the Decepticons, Sqweeks made the mistake of blowing his cover right in front of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself. He was dangled by his head by Megatron, and attempted to escape termination by showing the Decepticon emblem on his new arm, but the Decepticon leader only felt disgust for the small bot. Izabella then angrily ran out to face Megatron herself to protect him, and he was quickly dropped when the Decepticons noticed Cade. After [[Cogman]] appeared and took Cade and Bumblebee with him to [[United Kingdom|England]], Sqweeks went back to the junkyard with Izzy under [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s temporary leadership.

He was present when everyone noticed another moon had appeared in the sky, which was actually the recently arrived [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Sqweeks went with Izzy and the Autobots to England and somehow tagged along with Izabella in stowing away on one of the Ospreys. Cade, [[Viviane Wembly]], [[William Lennox]], and [[Santos]] finally noticed her and Izzy argued that Sqweeks should be left behind, but the plane had already taken off. He mostly stayed behind lines in the final battle until Izzy told him to go destroy a gun emplacement that was keeping the soldiers and Autobots from advancing. Using his diminutive size to sneak past the battlefield, Sqweeks reached the gun emplacement. It immediately turned to aim at him, but Sqweeks simply cursed at it before deploying an ''ungodly huge blaster'' from his new arm and blowing it to bits, earning him [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]]'s appreciation. Sqweeks helped provide cover fire before he was scooped up and carried to safety by Hot Rod as Lennox called a retreat. He was reunited with Izabella in the aftermath and watched as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] gave a speech and the Autobots returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===Gathering of the Strongest Robots DVD===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Gathering of the Strongest Robots}}}}

==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
{{anchor|TLKDeluxe}}
[[File:TLKDeluxeSqweeks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.88|"The name is Scooter... but you can call me Scoot!"]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-13'''
**''Accessories'': Large cannon arm, cargo trailer/Maintenance Bay, right arm, left and right handle bars

:Released as part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Deluxes, Sqweeks transforms from a small wheeled robot into an unlicensed approximation of a Vespa scooter with an attachable cargo [[trailer]], which also changes into his maintenance bay. Sqweeks has a pair of screen-accurate small rubber handlebar arms which can be removed and swapped for either a large multi-barreled gun arm or a disproportionately bigger robotic right arm. Though undocumented in the instructions, the said arm can also wield the gun arm as a gun via 5mm peg if you'd rather do it that way, but take note that the combination of the large cannon's rubbery plastic and its seemingly heavy weight allows it to fall off from the right arm's hand very often. His maintenance bay features an opening toolbox and articulated crane arm and rocket packs. All of Sqweeks parts can be stored inside of the toolbox when in trailer mode, except for the large gun which has to be mounted atop the trailer via a 5mm post instead. When in robot mode, his trailer can combine with him to form a super-mode of sorts which gives him shoulder-mounted (non-firing) missile packs. Due to his transformation scheme, he ends up having two additional faux handlebars in his head mode. Similar to [[Berserker#The Last Knight|Berserker]]'s arm kibble, Sqweek's vehicle mode headlight piece does not have any glue holding it in place and tends to pop out during transformation.

:In a bit of an unexpected bonus, all four handlebars are C Joint clip compatible. The tiny brake and gas handles on the rubber detachable handlebars can also easily poke through small holes found on other weapons, such as the sword hilts included on the [[Wheeljack_(Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack Prime]] deluxe mold. Together with the absurd levels of [[5 mm post]]s on Sqweeks means he can be even more ridiculously over armed than ever before.

:Take note that storing the rubbery parts such as the right arm and the handle bars into the painted toolbox for a very long time may cause some paint to chip and stick onto them.

:In Asia, Sqweeks and the rest of the Wave 2 Deluxes are later dumped at Popular Book stores in Malaysia, sold in a discounted price of RM89.90 ($21), though the price is later cut down to RM69.90 ($16) as part of the "Must Buy!" offers. TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].

{{-}}{{anchor|TinyTurboChanger}}
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Sqweeks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"I'm just glad we made it in one piece."]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''F'''

:Released as part of the 2nd wave of [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Sqweeks is a small soft-plastic figure that transforms from robot into a scooter in just a few easy steps. Unlike most Turbo Changers, Sqweeks does not have any 3mm compatible hands or shoulder articulation, and like the rest of the figures, his wheels are completely immobile.



{{-}}{{anchor|RC}}
[[File:TF-TLK-RC-Sqweeks.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Give me a hand Small Foot?"]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks RC''' (2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[November 11|11-11]]
**''Accessories'': remote control, blaster

:Sqweeks is a non-transforming, 8.5-inch remote-controlled figure, based on his appearance in the movie. His articulation is limited to shoulder swivels, with his larger Decepticon arm featuring a ratchet joint to keep it steady. Once "awoken" by titling him in the manner of a [[Furby]], Sqweeks enters his default state, in which his eyes light up blue and he can be remote-controlled to trundle about, all the while spouting sound effects and variations on "Chihuahua!" When left to idle for a few seconds, he will talk and make small movements on his own. Fitting his giant blaster onto his Decepticon arm places him in "Blaster Mode", switching his eyes to red.

:Two shoulder buttons on the remote control activate additional features. The right-hand button activates "Dance Mode", in which Sqweeks plays funky music, and spins and dances by himself, whilst the left button "fires" his blaster, playing a variety of weapon sound effects which Sqweeks will "recoil" backward in sync with. Pressing the button without the blaster attached will play clicking trigger sounds and a disappointed "Chihuahua..." Sqweeks can be put back to sleep by turning him upside-down until he lets out a sluggish "Chihuahua..." and his eyes turn off.

:Sqweeks saw pre-release on June 23 before officially hitting shelves in July, and, surprising nobody, [[shelfwarmer|shelfwarmed]] to the point of clotting store shelves, even a full year after the release of the film. RC Sqweeks also saw release in Japan on November 11.
{{-}}

[[File:Transformers-TLK-Allspark-Tech-Sqweeks.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Allspark Tech, Starter Set, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Allspark, blaster, USB cord

Allspark Tech Sqweeks is a non-transforming, electronic figure in which emits sounds when you put him an Allspark, which you can use a USB cord to recharge it, and you can put his huge blaster for him to attack.
{{toystub}}

==Merchandise==
===MetaColle===
[[File:MetaColle-TF-Sqweeks.jpg|thumb|"They're heading right towards us! I'll radio Leader-1 for help."]]
*'''Sqweeks''' (2017)
:''[[MetaColle]]'' Sqweeks is a palm-sized, non-transforming mini figure with articulation in his shoulders, waist and neck. Like all ''MetaColle'' figures, Sqweeks is partially [[die-cast]]. He is also scaled with the rest of the Deluxe-to-Leader figures.

{{-}}
===RCM Media===
[[File:TF-TLK-RCM-Media-figurine-topper-ad.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Did I say "we." I'll handle it by myself this time Small Foot."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Manufactured by RCM Media, this Sqweeks figurine topper is a smaller, non-transforming mold.

{{-}}
*'''Figurine Play Set''' (Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack, 2017)
:The Sqweeks topper is once again released as a Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack with the equally unchanged Megatron, Optimus, & Bumblebee.

{{-}}
===Cinema City===
[[File:TF-TLK-Cinema-City-Sqweeks-Topper.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"YOU! You're not the Last Engineer at all."]]
*'''Sqweeks''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Released only in Russian theaters, this Sqweeks figurine is a different mold.

{{-}}
===Prime 1 Studio===
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Canceled)
**''ID Number'': '''MMTFM-18'''

:A non-transforming but screen-accurate statue of Sqweeks is produced for the ''Museum Masterline Series''. Intended to be released in a limited number of 500 pieces, Sqweeks ended up being canceled.

{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Canceled)
**''ID Number'': N/A

:A smaller version of the Sqweeks statue is also available, but it was canceled as well.
{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Although toys depict Sqweeks as transforming into a scooter (seemingly a 1960s Vespa 150), he never transforms in the feature film, due to being damaged early in the story.
*Judging from some [[:File:TF5-CanopyConceptArt.jpg|early concept art for Canopy]], Sqweeks was apparently planned to be slightly taller and to move around with a single wheel during early development.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sqweeks''' (スクィークス ''Sukwīkusu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Xiǎolíngtōng''' (China, 小灵通, "Knowledgeable Kid")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Skryp''' (Скрип, "Creak")

==External links==
*[https://twitter.com/michaelbay/status/745834995797889024 Debut photo of Sqweeks]

[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]

Sqweeks

2020-10-20T01:50:39Z

Supacool9: /* The Last Knight */

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Sqweeks is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TLKSqweeksPackageArt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Scooter (GoBots)|"Leader-1! Scooter calling Leader-1!"]]]]

[[Izabella]] found '''Sqweeks''' in the ruins of [[Chicago]], and immediately took in the little [[Autobot]] as a new friend and travelling companion. Badly damaged, unable to [[Transformation|transform]], and prone to falling apart, Sqweeks' damaged vocal processor limits him to a single word, which he uses to its fullest.

Sqweeks isn't the biggest or toughest Autobot around — and in fact most other Autobots find him either ugly, annoying, or both — but what he lacks in size and bulk he makes up for in pluck, determination, devotion to his friends... and a massive, fortification-leveling blaster.

{{quote|Chihuahua!|Sqweeks|''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''}}

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{Voiceactor|[[Reno Wilson]] (English)|[[Luiz Sérgio Vieira]] (Portuguese)}}
Sqweeks was hiding out in the ruins of [[Chicago]] with his best buddies Izabella and [[Canopy]] and had mostly lost his ability to speak. In the [[Transformers Reaction Force|TRF]] attack that killed Canopy, Sqweeks was damaged, losing his right arm and his ability to transform. Nonetheless, he utilized an [[AT-AT|old maneuver]] to destroy two TRF walker drones when Izzy and some kids came under attack. He then bore witness to [[Cade Yeager]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s sudden appearance. He and Izabella rode all the way back to Cade's junkyard by clinging to the bottom of [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]]'s vehicle mode. When they arrived at the [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrap yard]] and Hound transformed, he was flung to the ground and managed to get to cover without being noticed. He and Izzy then witnessed Cade's confrontation with the massive [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]]. After Izabella bargained for an extended stay, she outfitted him with a small [[Decepticon]] arm to replace his lost one. The first thing he did with it was flick away [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] after the small bot called him ugly.

Unfortunately, the next day, The Decepticons and the TRF discovered the Autobots' refuge. He and Izzy fled with the others to a nearby town, though [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] wanted to leave him behind, saying he could take care of himself. Before a trap could be sprung on the Decepticons, Sqweeks made the mistake of blowing his cover right in front of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself. He was dangled by his head by Megatron, and attempted to escape termination by showing the Decepticon emblem on his new arm, but the Decepticon leader only felt disgust for the small bot. Izabella then angrily ran out to face Megatron herself to protect him, and he was quickly dropped when the Decepticons noticed Cade. After [[Cogman]] appeared and took Cade and Bumblebee with him to [[United Kingdom|England]], Sqweeks went back to the junkyard with Izzy under [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s temporary leadership.

He was present when everyone noticed another moon had appeared in the sky, which was actually the recently arrived [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Sqweeks went with Izzy and the Autobots to England and somehow tagged along with Izabella in stowing away on one of the Ospreys. Cade, [[Viviane Wembly]], [[William Lennox]], and [[Santos]] finally noticed her and Izzy argued that Sqweeks should be left behind, but the plane had already taken off. He mostly stayed behind lines in the final battle until Izzy told him to go destroy a gun emplacement that was keeping the soldiers and Autobots from advancing. Using his diminutive size to sneak past the battlefield, Sqweeks reached the gun emplacement. It immediately turned to aim at him, but Sqweeks simply cursed at it before deploying an ''ungodly huge blaster'' from his new arm and blowing it to bits, earning him [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]]'s appreciation. Sqweeks helped provide cover fire before he was scooped up and carried to safety by Hot Rod as Lennox called a retreat. He was reunited with Izabella in the aftermath and watched as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] gave a speech and the Autobots returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===Gathering of the Strongest Robots DVD===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Gathering of the Strongest Robots}}}}

==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
{{anchor|TLKDeluxe}}
[[File:TLKDeluxeSqweeks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.88|"The name is Scooter... but you can call me Scoot!"]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-13'''
**''Accessories'': Large cannon arm, cargo trailer/Maintenance Bay, right arm, left and right handle bars

:Released as part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Deluxes, Sqweeks transforms from a small wheeled robot into an unlicensed approximation of a Vespa scooter with an attachable cargo [[trailer]], which also changes into his maintenance bay. Sqweeks has a pair of screen-accurate small rubber handlebar arms which can be removed and swapped for either a large multi-barreled gun arm or a disproportionately bigger robotic right arm. Though undocumented in the instructions, the said arm can also wield the gun arm as a gun via 5mm peg if you'd rather do it that way, but take note that the combination of the large cannon's rubbery plastic and its seemingly heavy weight allows it to fall off from the right arm's hand very often. His maintenance bay features an opening toolbox and articulated crane arm and rocket packs. All of Sqweeks parts can be stored inside of the toolbox when in trailer mode, except for the large gun which has to be mounted atop the trailer via a 5mm post instead. When in robot mode, his trailer can combine with him to form a super-mode of sorts which gives him shoulder-mounted (non-firing) missile packs. Due to his transformation scheme, he ends up having two additional faux handlebars in his head mode. Similar to [[Berserker#The Last Knight|Berserker]]'s arm kibble, Sqweek's vehicle mode headlight piece does not have any glue holding it in place and tends to pop out during transformation.

:In a bit of an unexpected bonus, all four handlebars are C Joint clip compatible. The tiny brake and gas handles on the rubber detachable handlebars can also easily poke through small holes found on other weapons, such as the sword hilts included on the [[Wheeljack_(Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack Prime]] deluxe mold. Together with the absurd levels of [[5 mm post]]s on Sqweeks means he can be even more ridiculously over armed than ever before.

:Take note that storing the rubbery parts such as the right arm and the handle bars into the painted toolbox for a very long time may cause some paint to chip and stick onto them.

:In Asia, Sqweeks and the rest of the Wave 2 Deluxes are later dumped at Popular Book stores in Malaysia, sold in a discounted price of RM89.90 ($21), though the price is later cut down to RM69.90 ($16) as part of the "Must Buy!" offers. TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].

{{-}}{{anchor|TinyTurboChanger}}
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Sqweeks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"I'm just glad we made it in one piece."]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''F'''

:Released as part of the 2nd wave of [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Sqweeks is a small soft-plastic figure that transforms from robot into a scooter in just a few easy steps. Unlike most Turbo Changers, Sqweeks does not have any 3mm compatible hands or shoulder articulation, and like the rest of the figures, his wheels are completely immobile.



{{-}}{{anchor|RC}}
[[File:TF-TLK-RC-Sqweeks.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Give me a hand Small Foot?"]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks RC''' (2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[November 11|11-11]]
**''Accessories'': remote control, blaster

:Sqweeks is a non-transforming, 8.5-inch remote-controlled figure, based on his appearance in the movie. His articulation is limited to shoulder swivels, with his larger Decepticon arm featuring a ratchet joint to keep it steady. Once "awoken" by titling him in the manner of a [[Furby]], Sqweeks enters his default state, in which his eyes light up blue and he can be remote-controlled to trundle about, all the while spouting sound effects and variations on "Chihuahua!" When left to idle for a few seconds, he will talk and make small movements on his own. Fitting his giant blaster onto his Decepticon arm places him in "Blaster Mode", switching his eyes to red.

:Two shoulder buttons on the remote control activate additional features. The right-hand button activates "Dance Mode", in which Sqweeks plays funky music, and spins and dances by himself, whilst the left button "fires" his blaster, playing a variety of weapon sound effects which Sqweeks will "recoil" backward in sync with. Pressing the button without the blaster attached will play clicking trigger sounds and a disappointed "Chihuahua..." Sqweeks can be put back to sleep by turning him upside-down until he lets out a sluggish "Chihuahua..." and his eyes turn off.

:Sqweeks saw pre-release on June 23 before officially hitting shelves in July, and, surprising nobody, [[shelfwarmer|shelfwarmed]] to the point of clotting store shelves, even a full year after the release of the film. RC Sqweeks also saw release in Japan on November 11.
{{-}}

[[File:Transformers-TLK-Allspark-Tech-Sqweeks.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Allspark Tech, Starter Set, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Allspark, blaster, USB cord

Allspark Tech Sqweeks is a non-transforming, electronic figure in which emits sounds when you put him an Allspark, which you can use a USB cord to recharge it, and you can put his huge blaster for him to attack.

==Merchandise==
===MetaColle===
[[File:MetaColle-TF-Sqweeks.jpg|thumb|"They're heading right towards us! I'll radio Leader-1 for help."]]
*'''Sqweeks''' (2017)
:''[[MetaColle]]'' Sqweeks is a palm-sized, non-transforming mini figure with articulation in his shoulders, waist and neck. Like all ''MetaColle'' figures, Sqweeks is partially [[die-cast]]. He is also scaled with the rest of the Deluxe-to-Leader figures.

{{-}}
===RCM Media===
[[File:TF-TLK-RCM-Media-figurine-topper-ad.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Did I say "we." I'll handle it by myself this time Small Foot."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Manufactured by RCM Media, this Sqweeks figurine topper is a smaller, non-transforming mold.

{{-}}
*'''Figurine Play Set''' (Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack, 2017)
:The Sqweeks topper is once again released as a Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack with the equally unchanged Megatron, Optimus, & Bumblebee.

{{-}}
===Cinema City===
[[File:TF-TLK-Cinema-City-Sqweeks-Topper.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"YOU! You're not the Last Engineer at all."]]
*'''Sqweeks''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Released only in Russian theaters, this Sqweeks figurine is a different mold.

{{-}}
===Prime 1 Studio===
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Canceled)
**''ID Number'': '''MMTFM-18'''

:A non-transforming but screen-accurate statue of Sqweeks is produced for the ''Museum Masterline Series''. Intended to be released in a limited number of 500 pieces, Sqweeks ended up being canceled.

{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Canceled)
**''ID Number'': N/A

:A smaller version of the Sqweeks statue is also available, but it was canceled as well.
{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Although toys depict Sqweeks as transforming into a scooter (seemingly a 1960s Vespa 150), he never transforms in the feature film, due to being damaged early in the story.
*Judging from some [[:File:TF5-CanopyConceptArt.jpg|early concept art for Canopy]], Sqweeks was apparently planned to be slightly taller and to move around with a single wheel during early development.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sqweeks''' (スクィークス ''Sukwīkusu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Xiǎolíngtōng''' (China, 小灵通, "Knowledgeable Kid")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Skryp''' (Скрип, "Creak")

==External links==
*[https://twitter.com/michaelbay/status/745834995797889024 Debut photo of Sqweeks]

[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]

Sqweeks

2020-10-20T01:49:07Z

Supacool9: /* Toys */

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Sqweeks is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TLKSqweeksPackageArt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Scooter (GoBots)|"Leader-1! Scooter calling Leader-1!"]]]]

[[Izabella]] found '''Sqweeks''' in the ruins of [[Chicago]], and immediately took in the little [[Autobot]] as a new friend and travelling companion. Badly damaged, unable to [[Transformation|transform]], and prone to falling apart, Sqweeks' damaged vocal processor limits him to a single word, which he uses to its fullest.

Sqweeks isn't the biggest or toughest Autobot around — and in fact most other Autobots find him either ugly, annoying, or both — but what he lacks in size and bulk he makes up for in pluck, determination, devotion to his friends... and a massive, fortification-leveling blaster.

{{quote|Chihuahua!|Sqweeks|''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''}}

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{Voiceactor|[[Reno Wilson]] (English)|[[Luiz Sérgio Vieira]] (Portuguese)}}
Sqweeks was hiding out in the ruins of [[Chicago]] with his best buddies Izabella and [[Canopy]] and had mostly lost his ability to speak. In the [[Transformers Reaction Force|TRF]] attack that killed Canopy, Sqweeks was damaged, losing his right arm and his ability to transform. Nonetheless, he utilized an [[AT-AT|old maneuver]] to destroy two TRF walker drones when Izzy and some kids came under attack. He then bore witness to [[Cade Yeager]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s sudden appearance. He and Izabella rode all the way back to Cade's junkyard by clinging to the bottom of [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]]'s vehicle mode. When they arrived at the [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrap yard]] and Hound transformed, he was flung to the ground and managed to get to cover without being noticed. He and Izzy then witnessed Cade's confrontation with the massive [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]]. After Izabella bargained for an extended stay, she outfitted him with a small [[Decepticon]] arm to replace his lost one. The first thing he did with it was flick away [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] after the small bot called him ugly.

Unfortunately, the next day, The Decepticons and the TRF discovered the Autobots' refuge. He and Izzy fled with the others to a nearby town, though [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] wanted to leave him behind, saying he could take care of himself. Before a trap could be sprung on the Decepticons, Sqweeks made the mistake of blowing his cover right in front of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself. He was dangled by his head by Megatron, and attempted to escape termination by showing the Decepticon emblem on his new arm, but the Decepticon leader only felt disgust for the small bot. Izabella then angrily ran out to face Megatron herself to protect him, and he was quickly dropped when the Decepticons noticed Cade. After [[Cogman]] appeared and took Cade and Bumblebee with him to [[United Kingdom|England]], Sqweeks went back to the junkyard with Izzy under [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s temporary leadership.

He was present when everyone noticed another moon had appeared in the sky, which was actually the recently arrived [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Sqweeks went with Izzy and the Autobots to England and somehow tagged along with Izabella in stowing away on one of the Ospreys. Cade, [[Viviane Wembly]], [[William Lennox]], and [[Santos]] finally noticed her and Izzy argued that Sqweeks should be left behind, but the plane had already taken off. He mostly stayed behind lines in the final battle until Izzy told him to go destroy a gun emplacement that was keeping the soldiers and Autobots from advancing. Using his diminutive size to sneak past the battlefield, Sqweeks reached the gun emplacement. It immediately turned to aim at him, but Sqweeks simply cursed at it before deploying an ''ungodly huge blaster'' from his new arm and blowing it to bits, earning him [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]]'s appreciation. Sqweeks helped provide cover fire before he was scooped up and carried to safety by Hot Rod as Lennox called a retreat. He was reunited with Izabella in the aftermath and watched as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] gave a speech and the Autobots returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===Gathering of the Strongest Robots DVD===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Gathering of the Strongest Robots}}}}

==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
{{anchor|TLKDeluxe}}
[[File:TLKDeluxeSqweeks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.88|"The name is Scooter... but you can call me Scoot!"]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-13'''
**''Accessories'': Large cannon arm, cargo trailer/Maintenance Bay, right arm, left and right handle bars

:Released as part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Deluxes, Sqweeks transforms from a small wheeled robot into an unlicensed approximation of a Vespa scooter with an attachable cargo [[trailer]], which also changes into his maintenance bay. Sqweeks has a pair of screen-accurate small rubber handlebar arms which can be removed and swapped for either a large multi-barreled gun arm or a disproportionately bigger robotic right arm. Though undocumented in the instructions, the said arm can also wield the gun arm as a gun via 5mm peg if you'd rather do it that way, but take note that the combination of the large cannon's rubbery plastic and its seemingly heavy weight allows it to fall off from the right arm's hand very often. His maintenance bay features an opening toolbox and articulated crane arm and rocket packs. All of Sqweeks parts can be stored inside of the toolbox when in trailer mode, except for the large gun which has to be mounted atop the trailer via a 5mm post instead. When in robot mode, his trailer can combine with him to form a super-mode of sorts which gives him shoulder-mounted (non-firing) missile packs. Due to his transformation scheme, he ends up having two additional faux handlebars in his head mode. Similar to [[Berserker#The Last Knight|Berserker]]'s arm kibble, Sqweek's vehicle mode headlight piece does not have any glue holding it in place and tends to pop out during transformation.

:In a bit of an unexpected bonus, all four handlebars are C Joint clip compatible. The tiny brake and gas handles on the rubber detachable handlebars can also easily poke through small holes found on other weapons, such as the sword hilts included on the [[Wheeljack_(Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack Prime]] deluxe mold. Together with the absurd levels of [[5 mm post]]s on Sqweeks means he can be even more ridiculously over armed than ever before.

:Take note that storing the rubbery parts such as the right arm and the handle bars into the painted toolbox for a very long time may cause some paint to chip and stick onto them.

:In Asia, Sqweeks and the rest of the Wave 2 Deluxes are later dumped at Popular Book stores in Malaysia, sold in a discounted price of RM89.90 ($21), though the price is later cut down to RM69.90 ($16) as part of the "Must Buy!" offers. TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].

{{-}}{{anchor|TinyTurboChanger}}
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Sqweeks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"I'm just glad we made it in one piece."]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''F'''

:Released as part of the 2nd wave of [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Sqweeks is a small soft-plastic figure that transforms from robot into a scooter in just a few easy steps. Unlike most Turbo Changers, Sqweeks does not have any 3mm compatible hands or shoulder articulation, and like the rest of the figures, his wheels are completely immobile.



{{-}}{{anchor|RC}}
[[File:TF-TLK-RC-Sqweeks.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Give me a hand Small Foot?"]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks RC''' (2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[November 11|11-11]]
**''Accessories'': remote control, blaster

:Sqweeks is a non-transforming, 8.5-inch remote-controlled figure, based on his appearance in the movie. His articulation is limited to shoulder swivels, with his larger Decepticon arm featuring a ratchet joint to keep it steady. Once "awoken" by titling him in the manner of a [[Furby]], Sqweeks enters his default state, in which his eyes light up blue and he can be remote-controlled to trundle about, all the while spouting sound effects and variations on "Chihuahua!" When left to idle for a few seconds, he will talk and make small movements on his own. Fitting his giant blaster onto his Decepticon arm places him in "Blaster Mode", switching his eyes to red.

:Two shoulder buttons on the remote control activate additional features. The right-hand button activates "Dance Mode", in which Sqweeks plays funky music, and spins and dances by himself, whilst the left button "fires" his blaster, playing a variety of weapon sound effects which Sqweeks will "recoil" backward in sync with. Pressing the button without the blaster attached will play clicking trigger sounds and a disappointed "Chihuahua..." Sqweeks can be put back to sleep by turning him upside-down until he lets out a sluggish "Chihuahua..." and his eyes turn off.

:Sqweeks saw pre-release on June 23 before officially hitting shelves in July, and, surprising nobody, [[shelfwarmer|shelfwarmed]] to the point of clotting store shelves, even a full year after the release of the film. RC Sqweeks also saw release in Japan on November 11.
{{-}}

*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Allspark Tech, Starter Set, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Allspark, blaster, USB cord
[[File:Transformers-TLK-Allspark-Tech-Sqweeks.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Allspark Tech Sqweeks is a non-transforming, electronic figure in which emits sounds when you put him an Allspark, which you can use a USB cord to recharge it, and you can put his huge blaster for him to attack.

==Merchandise==
===MetaColle===
[[File:MetaColle-TF-Sqweeks.jpg|thumb|"They're heading right towards us! I'll radio Leader-1 for help."]]
*'''Sqweeks''' (2017)
:''[[MetaColle]]'' Sqweeks is a palm-sized, non-transforming mini figure with articulation in his shoulders, waist and neck. Like all ''MetaColle'' figures, Sqweeks is partially [[die-cast]]. He is also scaled with the rest of the Deluxe-to-Leader figures.

{{-}}
===RCM Media===
[[File:TF-TLK-RCM-Media-figurine-topper-ad.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Did I say "we." I'll handle it by myself this time Small Foot."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Manufactured by RCM Media, this Sqweeks figurine topper is a smaller, non-transforming mold.

{{-}}
*'''Figurine Play Set''' (Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack, 2017)
:The Sqweeks topper is once again released as a Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack with the equally unchanged Megatron, Optimus, & Bumblebee.

{{-}}
===Cinema City===
[[File:TF-TLK-Cinema-City-Sqweeks-Topper.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"YOU! You're not the Last Engineer at all."]]
*'''Sqweeks''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Released only in Russian theaters, this Sqweeks figurine is a different mold.

{{-}}
===Prime 1 Studio===
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Canceled)
**''ID Number'': '''MMTFM-18'''

:A non-transforming but screen-accurate statue of Sqweeks is produced for the ''Museum Masterline Series''. Intended to be released in a limited number of 500 pieces, Sqweeks ended up being canceled.

{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Canceled)
**''ID Number'': N/A

:A smaller version of the Sqweeks statue is also available, but it was canceled as well.
{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Although toys depict Sqweeks as transforming into a scooter (seemingly a 1960s Vespa 150), he never transforms in the feature film, due to being damaged early in the story.
*Judging from some [[:File:TF5-CanopyConceptArt.jpg|early concept art for Canopy]], Sqweeks was apparently planned to be slightly taller and to move around with a single wheel during early development.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sqweeks''' (スクィークス ''Sukwīkusu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Xiǎolíngtōng''' (China, 小灵通, "Knowledgeable Kid")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Skryp''' (Скрип, "Creak")

==External links==
*[https://twitter.com/michaelbay/status/745834995797889024 Debut photo of Sqweeks]

[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]

Sqweeks

2020-10-20T01:40:11Z

Supacool9: /* Toys */

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Sqweeks is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TLKSqweeksPackageArt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Scooter (GoBots)|"Leader-1! Scooter calling Leader-1!"]]]]

[[Izabella]] found '''Sqweeks''' in the ruins of [[Chicago]], and immediately took in the little [[Autobot]] as a new friend and travelling companion. Badly damaged, unable to [[Transformation|transform]], and prone to falling apart, Sqweeks' damaged vocal processor limits him to a single word, which he uses to its fullest.

Sqweeks isn't the biggest or toughest Autobot around — and in fact most other Autobots find him either ugly, annoying, or both — but what he lacks in size and bulk he makes up for in pluck, determination, devotion to his friends... and a massive, fortification-leveling blaster.

{{quote|Chihuahua!|Sqweeks|''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''}}

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{Voiceactor|[[Reno Wilson]] (English)|[[Luiz Sérgio Vieira]] (Portuguese)}}
Sqweeks was hiding out in the ruins of [[Chicago]] with his best buddies Izabella and [[Canopy]] and had mostly lost his ability to speak. In the [[Transformers Reaction Force|TRF]] attack that killed Canopy, Sqweeks was damaged, losing his right arm and his ability to transform. Nonetheless, he utilized an [[AT-AT|old maneuver]] to destroy two TRF walker drones when Izzy and some kids came under attack. He then bore witness to [[Cade Yeager]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s sudden appearance. He and Izabella rode all the way back to Cade's junkyard by clinging to the bottom of [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]]'s vehicle mode. When they arrived at the [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrap yard]] and Hound transformed, he was flung to the ground and managed to get to cover without being noticed. He and Izzy then witnessed Cade's confrontation with the massive [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]]. After Izabella bargained for an extended stay, she outfitted him with a small [[Decepticon]] arm to replace his lost one. The first thing he did with it was flick away [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] after the small bot called him ugly.

Unfortunately, the next day, The Decepticons and the TRF discovered the Autobots' refuge. He and Izzy fled with the others to a nearby town, though [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] wanted to leave him behind, saying he could take care of himself. Before a trap could be sprung on the Decepticons, Sqweeks made the mistake of blowing his cover right in front of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself. He was dangled by his head by Megatron, and attempted to escape termination by showing the Decepticon emblem on his new arm, but the Decepticon leader only felt disgust for the small bot. Izabella then angrily ran out to face Megatron herself to protect him, and he was quickly dropped when the Decepticons noticed Cade. After [[Cogman]] appeared and took Cade and Bumblebee with him to [[United Kingdom|England]], Sqweeks went back to the junkyard with Izzy under [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s temporary leadership.

He was present when everyone noticed another moon had appeared in the sky, which was actually the recently arrived [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Sqweeks went with Izzy and the Autobots to England and somehow tagged along with Izabella in stowing away on one of the Ospreys. Cade, [[Viviane Wembly]], [[William Lennox]], and [[Santos]] finally noticed her and Izzy argued that Sqweeks should be left behind, but the plane had already taken off. He mostly stayed behind lines in the final battle until Izzy told him to go destroy a gun emplacement that was keeping the soldiers and Autobots from advancing. Using his diminutive size to sneak past the battlefield, Sqweeks reached the gun emplacement. It immediately turned to aim at him, but Sqweeks simply cursed at it before deploying an ''ungodly huge blaster'' from his new arm and blowing it to bits, earning him [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]]'s appreciation. Sqweeks helped provide cover fire before he was scooped up and carried to safety by Hot Rod as Lennox called a retreat. He was reunited with Izabella in the aftermath and watched as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] gave a speech and the Autobots returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===Gathering of the Strongest Robots DVD===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Gathering of the Strongest Robots}}}}

==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
{{anchor|TLKDeluxe}}
[[File:TLKDeluxeSqweeks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.88|"The name is Scooter... but you can call me Scoot!"]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-13'''
**''Accessories'': Large cannon arm, cargo trailer/Maintenance Bay, right arm, left and right handle bars

:Released as part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Deluxes, Sqweeks transforms from a small wheeled robot into an unlicensed approximation of a Vespa scooter with an attachable cargo [[trailer]], which also changes into his maintenance bay. Sqweeks has a pair of screen-accurate small rubber handlebar arms which can be removed and swapped for either a large multi-barreled gun arm or a disproportionately bigger robotic right arm. Though undocumented in the instructions, the said arm can also wield the gun arm as a gun via 5mm peg if you'd rather do it that way, but take note that the combination of the large cannon's rubbery plastic and its seemingly heavy weight allows it to fall off from the right arm's hand very often. His maintenance bay features an opening toolbox and articulated crane arm and rocket packs. All of Sqweeks parts can be stored inside of the toolbox when in trailer mode, except for the large gun which has to be mounted atop the trailer via a 5mm post instead. When in robot mode, his trailer can combine with him to form a super-mode of sorts which gives him shoulder-mounted (non-firing) missile packs. Due to his transformation scheme, he ends up having two additional faux handlebars in his head mode. Similar to [[Berserker#The Last Knight|Berserker]]'s arm kibble, Sqweek's vehicle mode headlight piece does not have any glue holding it in place and tends to pop out during transformation.

:In a bit of an unexpected bonus, all four handlebars are C Joint clip compatible. The tiny brake and gas handles on the rubber detachable handlebars can also easily poke through small holes found on other weapons, such as the sword hilts included on the [[Wheeljack_(Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack Prime]] deluxe mold. Together with the absurd levels of [[5 mm post]]s on Sqweeks means he can be even more ridiculously over armed than ever before.

:Take note that storing the rubbery parts such as the right arm and the handle bars into the painted toolbox for a very long time may cause some paint to chip and stick onto them.

:In Asia, Sqweeks and the rest of the Wave 2 Deluxes are later dumped at Popular Book stores in Malaysia, sold in a discounted price of RM89.90 ($21), though the price is later cut down to RM69.90 ($16) as part of the "Must Buy!" offers. TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].

{{-}}{{anchor|TinyTurboChanger}}
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Sqweeks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"I'm just glad we made it in one piece."]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''F'''

:Released as part of the 2nd wave of [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Sqweeks is a small soft-plastic figure that transforms from robot into a scooter in just a few easy steps. Unlike most Turbo Changers, Sqweeks does not have any 3mm compatible hands or shoulder articulation, and like the rest of the figures, his wheels are completely immobile.



{{-}}{{anchor|RC}}
[[File:TF-TLK-RC-Sqweeks.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Give me a hand Small Foot?"]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks RC''' (2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[November 11|11-11]]
**''Accessories'': remote control, blaster

:Sqweeks is a non-transforming, 8.5-inch remote-controlled figure, based on his appearance in the movie. His articulation is limited to shoulder swivels, with his larger Decepticon arm featuring a ratchet joint to keep it steady. Once "awoken" by titling him in the manner of a [[Furby]], Sqweeks enters his default state, in which his eyes light up blue and he can be remote-controlled to trundle about, all the while spouting sound effects and variations on "Chihuahua!" When left to idle for a few seconds, he will talk and make small movements on his own. Fitting his giant blaster onto his Decepticon arm places him in "Blaster Mode", switching his eyes to red.

:Two shoulder buttons on the remote control activate additional features. The right-hand button activates "Dance Mode", in which Sqweeks plays funky music, and spins and dances by himself, whilst the left button "fires" his blaster, playing a variety of weapon sound effects which Sqweeks will "recoil" backward in sync with. Pressing the button without the blaster attached will play clicking trigger sounds and a disappointed "Chihuahua..." Sqweeks can be put back to sleep by turning him upside-down until he lets out a sluggish "Chihuahua..." and his eyes turn off.

:Sqweeks saw pre-release on June 23 before officially hitting shelves in July, and, surprising nobody, [[shelfwarmer|shelfwarmed]] to the point of clotting store shelves, even a full year after the release of the film. RC Sqweeks also saw release in Japan on November 11.
{{-}}

*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Allspark Tech,Starter Set, 2017)
[[File:Transformers-TLK-Allspark-Tech-Sqweeks.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Allspark Tech Sqweeks is a non-transforming, electronic figure in which emits sounds when you put him an Allspark, which you can use an an USB cord to recharge it,and oddly his right arm has a hand, in which you can put his huge blaster for him to attack.
{{toystub}}

==Merchandise==
===MetaColle===
[[File:MetaColle-TF-Sqweeks.jpg|thumb|"They're heading right towards us! I'll radio Leader-1 for help."]]
*'''Sqweeks''' (2017)
:''[[MetaColle]]'' Sqweeks is a palm-sized, non-transforming mini figure with articulation in his shoulders, waist and neck. Like all ''MetaColle'' figures, Sqweeks is partially [[die-cast]]. He is also scaled with the rest of the Deluxe-to-Leader figures.

{{-}}
===RCM Media===
[[File:TF-TLK-RCM-Media-figurine-topper-ad.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Did I say "we." I'll handle it by myself this time Small Foot."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Manufactured by RCM Media, this Sqweeks figurine topper is a smaller, non-transforming mold.

{{-}}
*'''Figurine Play Set''' (Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack, 2017)
:The Sqweeks topper is once again released as a Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack with the equally unchanged Megatron, Optimus, & Bumblebee.

{{-}}
===Cinema City===
[[File:TF-TLK-Cinema-City-Sqweeks-Topper.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"YOU! You're not the Last Engineer at all."]]
*'''Sqweeks''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Released only in Russian theaters, this Sqweeks figurine is a different mold.

{{-}}
===Prime 1 Studio===
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Canceled)
**''ID Number'': '''MMTFM-18'''

:A non-transforming but screen-accurate statue of Sqweeks is produced for the ''Museum Masterline Series''. Intended to be released in a limited number of 500 pieces, Sqweeks ended up being canceled.

{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Canceled)
**''ID Number'': N/A

:A smaller version of the Sqweeks statue is also available, but it was canceled as well.
{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Although toys depict Sqweeks as transforming into a scooter (seemingly a 1960s Vespa 150), he never transforms in the feature film, due to being damaged early in the story.
*Judging from some [[:File:TF5-CanopyConceptArt.jpg|early concept art for Canopy]], Sqweeks was apparently planned to be slightly taller and to move around with a single wheel during early development.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sqweeks''' (スクィークス ''Sukwīkusu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Xiǎolíngtōng''' (China, 小灵通, "Knowledgeable Kid")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Skryp''' (Скрип, "Creak")

==External links==
*[https://twitter.com/michaelbay/status/745834995797889024 Debut photo of Sqweeks]

[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]

Sqweeks

2020-10-20T01:31:46Z

Supacool9: /* Toys */

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Sqweeks is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TLKSqweeksPackageArt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Scooter (GoBots)|"Leader-1! Scooter calling Leader-1!"]]]]

[[Izabella]] found '''Sqweeks''' in the ruins of [[Chicago]], and immediately took in the little [[Autobot]] as a new friend and travelling companion. Badly damaged, unable to [[Transformation|transform]], and prone to falling apart, Sqweeks' damaged vocal processor limits him to a single word, which he uses to its fullest.

Sqweeks isn't the biggest or toughest Autobot around — and in fact most other Autobots find him either ugly, annoying, or both — but what he lacks in size and bulk he makes up for in pluck, determination, devotion to his friends... and a massive, fortification-leveling blaster.

{{quote|Chihuahua!|Sqweeks|''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''}}

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{Voiceactor|[[Reno Wilson]] (English)|[[Luiz Sérgio Vieira]] (Portuguese)}}
Sqweeks was hiding out in the ruins of [[Chicago]] with his best buddies Izabella and [[Canopy]] and had mostly lost his ability to speak. In the [[Transformers Reaction Force|TRF]] attack that killed Canopy, Sqweeks was damaged, losing his right arm and his ability to transform. Nonetheless, he utilized an [[AT-AT|old maneuver]] to destroy two TRF walker drones when Izzy and some kids came under attack. He then bore witness to [[Cade Yeager]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s sudden appearance. He and Izabella rode all the way back to Cade's junkyard by clinging to the bottom of [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]]'s vehicle mode. When they arrived at the [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrap yard]] and Hound transformed, he was flung to the ground and managed to get to cover without being noticed. He and Izzy then witnessed Cade's confrontation with the massive [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]]. After Izabella bargained for an extended stay, she outfitted him with a small [[Decepticon]] arm to replace his lost one. The first thing he did with it was flick away [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] after the small bot called him ugly.

Unfortunately, the next day, The Decepticons and the TRF discovered the Autobots' refuge. He and Izzy fled with the others to a nearby town, though [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] wanted to leave him behind, saying he could take care of himself. Before a trap could be sprung on the Decepticons, Sqweeks made the mistake of blowing his cover right in front of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself. He was dangled by his head by Megatron, and attempted to escape termination by showing the Decepticon emblem on his new arm, but the Decepticon leader only felt disgust for the small bot. Izabella then angrily ran out to face Megatron herself to protect him, and he was quickly dropped when the Decepticons noticed Cade. After [[Cogman]] appeared and took Cade and Bumblebee with him to [[United Kingdom|England]], Sqweeks went back to the junkyard with Izzy under [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s temporary leadership.

He was present when everyone noticed another moon had appeared in the sky, which was actually the recently arrived [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Sqweeks went with Izzy and the Autobots to England and somehow tagged along with Izabella in stowing away on one of the Ospreys. Cade, [[Viviane Wembly]], [[William Lennox]], and [[Santos]] finally noticed her and Izzy argued that Sqweeks should be left behind, but the plane had already taken off. He mostly stayed behind lines in the final battle until Izzy told him to go destroy a gun emplacement that was keeping the soldiers and Autobots from advancing. Using his diminutive size to sneak past the battlefield, Sqweeks reached the gun emplacement. It immediately turned to aim at him, but Sqweeks simply cursed at it before deploying an ''ungodly huge blaster'' from his new arm and blowing it to bits, earning him [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]]'s appreciation. Sqweeks helped provide cover fire before he was scooped up and carried to safety by Hot Rod as Lennox called a retreat. He was reunited with Izabella in the aftermath and watched as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] gave a speech and the Autobots returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===Gathering of the Strongest Robots DVD===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Gathering of the Strongest Robots}}}}

==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
{{anchor|TLKDeluxe}}
[[File:TLKDeluxeSqweeks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.88|"The name is Scooter... but you can call me Scoot!"]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-13'''
**''Accessories'': Large cannon arm, cargo trailer/Maintenance Bay, right arm, left and right handle bars

:Released as part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Deluxes, Sqweeks transforms from a small wheeled robot into an unlicensed approximation of a Vespa scooter with an attachable cargo [[trailer]], which also changes into his maintenance bay. Sqweeks has a pair of screen-accurate small rubber handlebar arms which can be removed and swapped for either a large multi-barreled gun arm or a disproportionately bigger robotic right arm. Though undocumented in the instructions, the said arm can also wield the gun arm as a gun via 5mm peg if you'd rather do it that way, but take note that the combination of the large cannon's rubbery plastic and its seemingly heavy weight allows it to fall off from the right arm's hand very often. His maintenance bay features an opening toolbox and articulated crane arm and rocket packs. All of Sqweeks parts can be stored inside of the toolbox when in trailer mode, except for the large gun which has to be mounted atop the trailer via a 5mm post instead. When in robot mode, his trailer can combine with him to form a super-mode of sorts which gives him shoulder mounted (non-firing) missile packs. Due to his transformation scheme, he ends up having two additional faux handlebars in his head mode. Similar to [[Berserker#The Last Knight|Berserker]]'s arm kibble, Sqweek's vehicle mode headlight piece does not have any glue holding it in place and tends to pop out during transformation.

:In a bit of an unexpected bonus, all four handlebars are C Joint clip compatible. The tiny brake and gas handles on the rubber detachable handlebars can also easily poke through small holes found on other weapons, such as the sword hilts included on the [[Wheeljack_(Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack Prime]] deluxe mold. Together with the absurd levels of [[5 mm post]]s on Sqweeks means he can be even more ridiculously over armed than ever before.

:Take note that storing the rubbery parts such as the right arm and the handle bars into the painted toolbox for a very long time may cause some paint to chip and stick onto them.

:In Asia, Sqweeks and the rest of the Wave 2 Deluxes are later dumped at Popular Book stores in Malaysia, sold in a discounted price of RM89.90 ($21), though the price is later cut down to RM69.90 ($16) as part of the "Must Buy!" offers. TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Sqweeks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"I'm just glad we made it in one piece."]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''F'''

:Released as part of the 2nd wave of [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Sqweeks is a small soft-plastic figure that transforms from robot into a scooter in just a few easy steps. Unlike most Turbo Changers, Sqweeks does not have any 3mm compatible hands or shoulder articulation, and like the rest of the figures, his wheels are completely immobile.



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[[File:TF-TLK-RC-Sqweeks.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Give me a hand Small Foot?"]]
*'''Autobot Sqweeks RC''' (2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[November 11|11-11]]
**''Accessories'': remote control, blaster

:Sqweeks is a non-transforming, 8.5-inch remote-controlled figure, based on his appearance in the movie. His articulation is limited to shoulder swivels, with his larger Decepticon arm featuring a ratchet joint to keep it steady. Once "awoken" by titling him in the manner of a [[Furby]], Sqweeks enters his default state, in which his eyes light up blue and he can be remote-controlled to trundle about, all the while spouting sound effects and variations on "Chihuahua!" When left to idle for a few seconds, he will talk and make small movements on his own. Fitting his giant blaster onto his Decepticon arm places him in "Blaster Mode", switching his eyes to red.

:Two shoulder buttons on the remote control activate additional features. The right-hand button activates "Dance Mode", in which Sqweeks plays funky music, and spins and dances by himself, whilst the left button "fires" his blaster, playing a variety of weapon sound effects which Sqweeks will "recoil" backwards in sync with. Pressing the button without the blaster attached will play clicking trigger sounds and a disappointed "Chihuahua..." Sqweeks can be put back to sleep by turning him upside-down until he lets out a sluggish "Chihuahua..." and his eyes turn off.

:Sqweeks saw pre-release on June 23 before officially hitting shelves in July, and, surprising nobody, [[shelfwarmer|shelfwarmed]] to the point of clotting store shelves, even a full year after the release of the film. RC Sqweeks also saw release in Japan on November 11.
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*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Allspark Tech,Starter Set, 2017)
[[File:Transformers-TLK-Allspark-Tech-Sqweeks.jpg|thumb|300px]]
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==Merchandise==
===MetaColle===
[[File:MetaColle-TF-Sqweeks.jpg|thumb|"They're heading right towards us! I'll radio Leader-1 for help."]]
*'''Sqweeks''' (2017)
:''[[MetaColle]]'' Sqweeks is a palm-sized, non-transforming mini figure with articulation in his shoulders, waist and neck. Like all ''MetaColle'' figures, Sqweeks is partially [[die-cast]]. He is also scaled with the rest of the Deluxe-to-Leader figures.

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===RCM Media===
[[File:TF-TLK-RCM-Media-figurine-topper-ad.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Did I say "we." I'll handle it by myself this time Small Foot."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Manufactured by RCM Media, this Sqweeks figurine topper is a smaller, non-transforming mold.

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*'''Figurine Play Set''' (Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack, 2017)
:The Sqweeks topper is once again released as a Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack with the equally unchanged Megatron, Optimus, & Bumblebee.

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===Cinema City===
[[File:TF-TLK-Cinema-City-Sqweeks-Topper.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"YOU! You're not the Last Engineer at all."]]
*'''Sqweeks''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Released only in Russian theaters, this Sqweeks figurine is a different mold.

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===Prime 1 Studio===
*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Canceled)
**''ID Number'': '''MMTFM-18'''

:A non-transforming but screen-accurate statue of Sqweeks is produced for the ''Museum Masterline Series''. Intended to be released in a limited number of 500 pieces, Sqweeks ended up being canceled.

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*'''Autobot Sqweeks''' (Canceled)
**''ID Number'': N/A

:A smaller version of the Sqweeks statue is also available, but it was canceled as well.
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==Notes==
*Although toys depict Sqweeks as transforming into a scooter (seemingly a 1960s Vespa 150), he never transforms in the feature film, due to being damaged early in the story.
*Judging from some [[:File:TF5-CanopyConceptArt.jpg|early concept art for Canopy]], Sqweeks was apparently planned to be slightly taller and to move around with a single wheel during early development.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sqweeks''' (スクィークス ''Sukwīkusu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Xiǎolíngtōng''' (China, 小灵通, "Knowledgeable Kid")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Skryp''' (Скрип, "Creak")

==External links==
*[https://twitter.com/michaelbay/status/745834995797889024 Debut photo of Sqweeks]

[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]