Titan Heroes

2014-06-23T06:44:26Z

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[[File:titanheroesOP.jpg|300px|thumb|Optimus has since learned not to sign licensing contracts without reading them.]]
'''Titan Heroes''' is a cross-property brand used by [[Hasbro]] to sell 12" or larger figures that are inexpensive to produce, durable, and minimally articulated. While the implementation in other properties worked out okay, the complex nature of many character designs left the Transformers offerings looking woefully under-painted and often misproportioned. Despite pretty much everyone's first impression, these were not third party [[knockoff]]s.

They also suck. Really suck.

==''Transformers: Prime''==
The line's initial offering of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' figures first appeared at [[Toys"R"Us]] in late spring [[2013]] ($25 for 16", $10 for 12") and trickled into other stores, although the 16" variety seems to only be sold at Toys"R"Us. By the end of 2013 it was possible to buy a two-pack of the 12" versions for $9.99 at Walgreens, with a $4 off coupon... and people still felt vaguely ripped off.
===12" assortment===
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)#Merchandise|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Merchandise|Optimus Prime]]

===16" assortment===
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)#Merchandise|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Merchandise|Optimus Prime]]

==''Beast Hunters''==
For the ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' [[subline imprint]], a range of PVC 6" '''Titan Guardians''' was introduced at a $7.99 pricepoint.

*[[Bumblebee (WFC)#Merchandise|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Merchandise|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (WFC)#Merchandise|Megatron]]
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]

==''Age of Extinction''==
For the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|''Age of Extinction'' toyline]], the line returned to the 12" and 16" sizes, now titled '''Titan Heroes''' ($9.99) and '''Titan Guardians''' ($19.99) respectively.
===Titan Heroes===
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Drift (ROTF)|Autobot Drift]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]
===Titan Guardians===
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Evasion Mode design)
*[[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]]

==Exclusives==
===San Diego Comic-Con 2013===
*'''Titan Guardians action figure set'''
:A set of five 6" PVC Titan Guardian figures representing [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] characters. Includes [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]].
===''Age of Extinction''===
====Big W====
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (12", Silver Knight design, includes sword)
*[[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] (12", includes mace)
====Kmart====
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (12", Evasion Mode design, includes sword and electronics)
====Target====
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] (redeco of ''Age of Extinction'' Titan Hero Optimus Prime)

==Notes==

* The phrase "Titan Heroes" is not found on the first wave packaging. However, similar toys in other lines do use the term.
* The first wave packaging looks like a box but is actually more of a card wrapped into a box shape. It includes bio notes and tech spec numbers.
* The figures are fused together rather than held with screws, so they cannot be easily taken apart for customization or part-harvesting.

[[Category:Prime]]

Prowl (Movie)

2014-06-23T06:38:07Z

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:''Prowl is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Prowl Defiance4.jpg|thumb|Watch your back, Barricade.|275px]]
'''Prowl''' is an Autobot and apparently one of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[second-in-command|lieutenant]]s.

Whether or not he's [[Prowl (G1)|a prick]] remains to be seen.

{{quote|You turned death into a fighting chance to live!|Prowl, ripping off Dr. Bones McCoy, to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Prime]] aboard the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]''|[[The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1]]}}

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==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
On [[Unification Day]], Prowl was in the crowd gathered at [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]] when [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] announced that [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] would head the [[Science Division]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] would become commander of the [[Defense Force]]. {{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

[[File:Defiance 2 Simfur Temple investigation.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb]]
Later, Prowl had become the apparent head of the [[Security Force]], charged with sentry duties and under the authority of [[Lord High Protector|High Protector]] [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. After a surprise attack by [[Ejoornian|unknown alien hostiles]], he and [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] checked up on the [[AllSpark]], which was under guard by [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]]. The attack pattern indicated that the aliens were trying to breach the [[Simfur]] [[Simfur Temple|temple]], leading Prowl to conclude that they were after the Cube. Following Protector Megatron's declaration of war against the aliens, Prowl and his team were not incorporated into the main army with the [[Defense Force]], but continued their assigned sentry duties. [[Science Division]] leader [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] asked for Prowl's feelings on the matter, and then asked if the two would do him a favor. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}} As it turned out, Optimus' request was to break into Megatron's private quarters, a task they complied with uneasily. Inside, they discovered [[The Fallen|a relic]] Optimus' team had uncovered earlier. However, when [[Skyblast (Movie)|Skyblast]] contacted him and reported that Megatron was returning, Prowl hurried everyone out. Megatron dispatched a confused Prowl to arrest Optimus for treason. Optimus was quite angry, but complied with the order. Heading through the ruins of [[Metrotitan (ROTF)|Metrotitan]], Optimus realized that something was wrong when they were going down a road that [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]] said was under reconstruction. Prowl agreed to Optimus' request to stop, but [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and his group ambushed them, with orders to kill them all. Prowl was injured in the attack and required repairs by Ratchet, and the team evacuated to [[Burthov]]. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}}

Now, Prowl may be a stickler for the rules, but when your boss tries to kill you, it's time to find a new line of work. Prowl went underground with Optimus (or Optimus [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] as he was now being referred to), becoming his lieutenant. He and Optimus were observing sites for a new, more secure base when Jazz contacted him, saying that [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] wanted to speak with Prime. Prowl agreed to bring him back to base. Later, after discovering that Megatron was building [[Nemesis (ROTF)|a ship]], Prowl theorized that there might be something wrong with the planet, and Ironhide mentioned [[Ark (Movie)|a ship]] they could repair for themselves if that was true. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}} Prowl later watched as the Decepticons launched their ship, then participated in a mission to bring [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s new invention, the "torch", to the temple in Simfur. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}

[[File:Prowl-movie-reignofstarscream.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|He'll prick your finger, at the very least.]]
Prowl was aboard the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'' when the vessel was being readied to launch and intercept the AllSpark and Megatron. While Optimus felt guilt over his decision to send the AllSpark into space, which would ultimately doom [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Prowl said that the act changed the Autobots' situation from certain death to a fighting chance. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

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==Merchandise==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Prowl''' (2007)

: A 25-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Prowl "transforms" into a black and white police car that vaguely resembles a Nissan Z. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (film)|Movie]] [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] and [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]].

: As "Energon Wars" is rather loose with continuity, this card might actually represent [[Prowl (G1)|''Generation 1'' Prowl]].

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===One Step Changers===
[[File:http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/7/3/8/6/3/1step-Prowl-bot_1403379406.jpg]]

Prowl can change from a fighting autobot into a police car In just one step!

==Notes==
* Prowl was originally intended to be in [[Transformers (film)|the live action movie]] as part of the Autobots' original line up,<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors Club Magazine]], June 2007</ref> but the writers liked the idea of [[Barricade (Movie)|an evil police car]] so much that Prowl was cut.<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showthread.php?t=4045&page=89 Robert Orci at the Movie forum]</ref> <s>Better luck [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|next time]]</s> <s>[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Third time's the charm]]</s> [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Fourth time's the...uh....something...]]
* Movie Prowl seems to have damn near exactly the same roles that his [[Prowl (G1)|G1 counterpart]] had, both pre-war and post-war.

==References==
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[[Category:Comic-only Transformers]]
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]

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