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Hugo Weaving

2011-12-12T20:26:17Z

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[[Image:HugoWeaving.jpg|right|253px|thumb|Never send a human to do a machine's job.]]
'''Hugo Weaving''' (born [[April 4]], [[1960]]) is an [[Australia]]n actor, perhaps best known for his roles as Agent Smith in ''The Matrix'' and as Elrond in ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogies of films. He gained his first experience as a voice actor in the ''Babe'' films, where he played Rex the sheepdog, the titular hero's foster father. He also played V in ''V for Vendetta'' and portrayed the Red Skull in ''[[Captain America]]: The First Avenger''.

In [[Sector Seven (game)|one universe]], he's really an undercover agent working for [[Sector Seven]], trying to hide the [[N.B.E.|N.B.E.s]] from the public and covering it up by acting in fictional movies, like that thing with the jewellery or the internet that plugs into your brain. This is all, of course, to keep you from seeing the [[Transformers (2007)|historical documentary]]. Or make you see it. Either way works.

==Voice roles==
===''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]'' (2007)===
*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]

===''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''===
*Megatron

===''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''===
*Megatron

==Fiction==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
Sector Seven agent H. Weaving convinced [[Steven Spielberg|S.S.]], [[Michael Bay|M.B.]], [[Roberto Orci|R.O.]], and [[Alex Kurtzman|A.K.]] to put him in charge of the "[[Megatron (Movie)|Megaman]] issue." {{storylink|Sector Seven|Sector Seven ARG}}

{{note|In the Sector Seven ARG (Alternate Reality Game), [[Transformers (2007)]] and all related fiction, materials, and promotional materials are actually a [[Hungry Dragon|counter-information campaign]] designed to discredit leaks and cover up the existence of N.B.E.s by presenting the facts about them as fictional events. It is suggested that [[Generation 1]] was a similar campaign.}}

==Notes==
*In a television interview on June 13th, 2007 in Australia on the Ten Network's news hour, director [[Michael Bay]] stated that Weaving had recorded his lines as Megatron in Australia while Bay directed him from the U.S. using Apple ''iChat'', and thus, he had never actually met the actor.
*In a November 2008 interview for the Sun Herald, Weaving revealed he had accepted the role of Megatron after a personal request by Bay, and he had in fact never seen ''Transformers''. He's still awesome though.{{fact}}
*During his revelation of his return to ''Transformers'' in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' on March 4, 2009, Weaving stated that he had already recorded his dialogue, once again with Bay in [[Los Angeles]] while he was in Australia. He said that during recording he had a strange conversation where Bay implied that what they were doing was supposed to be a big secret. <ref name="hugoweaving">[http://blogs.news.com.au/adelaidenow/turkeyshoot/index.php/adelaidenow/comments/weaving_confirms_megatrons_return_in_transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen AdelaideNow blog report on Weaving's return to ''Transformers''.]</ref>
*He wasn't aware until told during an interview that there was a [[Transformers 3|third movie]] in the making. [http://www.superherohype.com/news/transformersnews.php?id=9078]

==Footnotes==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0915989/ Hugo Weaving at the Internet Movie Database]

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Smith (G.I. Joe)

2011-06-19T05:07:28Z

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:''Smith is a [[human]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Targets of Opportunity Smith.jpg|right|250px|thumb|[[Hugo Weaving|Mr. Anderson...]]]]
Agent '''Smith''' is a [[Cobra Viper]], whose cover is that of a park ranger stationed at the foot of [[Mount St. Hilary]] in [[Oregon]].

==Fiction==
===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
When a [[Transformer|Cybertronian]] ship crash landed near Mount St. Hilary, [[Cobra Commander]] tasked Agent Smith and his team with retrieval of the ship's contents. {{storylink|Targets of Opportunity}}

==Notes==
* Since "Targets of Opportunity" is loaded with cultural references, Agent Smith might be named after [[wikipedia:Ranger Smith|Ranger Smith]] from ''Yogi Bear''.

==External links==
* [http://www.yojoe.com/action/86/viper.shtml Cobra Viper at YoJoe.com]

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Leonard Nimoy

2011-05-18T03:38:35Z

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[[Image:LeonardNimoy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Bilbo! ''Bilbo!'' Bilbo Baggins - bravest little hobbit of them all!]]
'''Leonard Nimoy''' (born [[March 26]], [[1931]]) is an American actor and director. He provided the voice of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

Oh, and apparently he also played [[wikipedia:Spock|an alien]] on [[wikipedia:Star Trek|some old sci-fi show]], alongside fellow ''Transformers'' voice actor [[George Takei]].

==Roles==
===''The Transformers: The Movie''===
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon''===
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]

==Notes==
*Nimoy is married to Susan Bay who is first cousin to director [[Michael Bay]], and apparently it was due to their considerable donations to [[Griffith Observatory]] that Michael was allowed to film parts of ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]'' there.<ref>According to Michael Bay on the ''Transformers'' DVD commentary.</ref>
*Nimoy guest-starred in several episodes of ''Fringe'', which was created, executive-produced and written by [[Alex Kurtzman]] and [[Roberto Orci]].
*According to Orci, he was at one point considered for the role of [[The Fallen]] in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''.<ref>[http://www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1335851&postcount=1 Roberto Orci - Leonard Nimoy, Frank Welker in the running for the role of voicing...] post on the Don Murphy Message Board</ref> Nimoy himself was waiting to be in ''Transformers'' once more since his role in [[The Transformers: The Movie| the '86 movie]]. This is what happens when you don't ask the people you're hiring if they actually ''want'' to be in the movie.
*That alien he played (over a span of 45 years)? It was the inspiration for [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].<ref>[http://rustingcarcass.yuku.com/topic/954/t/Bob-Budiansky.html Rusting Carcass interview] with [[Bob Budiansky]]</ref>
*On March 31, 2011, Entertainment Weekly's website announced that Mr. Nimoy will be the voice for Sentinel Prime in [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]! <ref>[http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/03/31/leonard-nimoy-transformers-dark-of-the-moon Entertainment Weekly announces Leonard Nimoy's Involvement]</ref>

==References==
<references />

==External Links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000559/ Leonard Nimoy at the Internet Movie Database]
*[http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Leonard_Nimoy Leonard Nimoy at Memory Alpha, the Star Trek Wiki]

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Flame (Movie)

2011-05-07T17:24:56Z

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:''The Flame is an evil power source from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] of the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].
[[Image:Lost in Space Flame.jpg|350px|right|thumb|''[[Cheap Trick|Another night slowly closes in/And I feel so lonely...]]'']]
The '''Flame''' is an energy source, a plasma-flame, of unknown origins. It has the ability to induce rage into anyone within a wide, wide radius. But not just that; If a potential victim resists the Flame's influence, it is even capable of manipulating the victim's mind and senses, creating illusions of whatever happens to be that individual's particular trigger button. All things considered, the Flame might be alive, but there's nothing to confirm that suspicion.

==Fiction==
===Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comics===
Perhaps created by the peaceful inhabitants of that world, the Flame manipulated and destroyed a planet's entire civilization, though not before some of the natives could place warning holograms around their planet to warn future visitors. [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]] ended up one such visitor an unknown time later when he was transported to the planet by the [[foldspace warhead]]'s effects.

Devastator was aware of some odd influence tuning up his need for destruction, and so could think past it in order to scan for a power source to recharge his inter-planetary thrusters and escape. Locking onto a power source, Devastator went looking for it, paying no attention to a warning hologram he encountered. In fact, he didn't pay attention to anything at all until the inexplicable appearance of his [[Decepticon]] colleagues [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]], who called him an idiot and attacked. Devastator killed them and moved on to the Flame. He realized it was the energy source that was causing his mental malfunctioning, but he didn't care. Taking from it what he needed to power up his thrusters, he left the planet. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4|Lost In Space 2: Devastator}}

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Crowbar

2011-05-02T17:58:50Z

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:''Crowbar is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DOTM_CyberverseLegion_Crowbar.jpg|thumb|300px|"I'm sorry, my wife sometimes forgets that she is ''not'' a space alien."]]

'''Crowbar''' gives this wiki a ''lot'' of openings to make references to ''The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra''.

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
* '''Crowbar''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:''
**''Number:''
**''Japanese ID number:''

: Part of the second wave of [[Cyberverse]] Legion single-pack toys, Crowbar is a [[Legends Class|Legends-scale]] figure that transforms into a car of undetermined model.

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Hover

2011-04-07T01:41:02Z

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:''Hover is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Hover-robot.jpg|right|250px|thumb|]]
'''Hover''' (ホバー ''Hobā'') is one of the many [[Autobot]]-allied Mini-Cons who assist in the search for raw [[Energon (Energon)|Energon]] deposits. He is teammates with [[Mile]] and [[Solar]].

==Toys==
===Super Link===
*'''Hover''' (Micron Booster, 2004)
**''Booster ID number:'' '''8'''

[[Image:Hover-vehicle.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Full of eels.]]

: Hover is a [[redeco]] of the [[Sea Mini-Con Team]] member [[Waterlog (Armada)|Waterlog]], transforming into a hovercraft with top-mounted pressure-launch missile. He was only available in the second [[Micron Booster]] assortment, in a blind-packed box so the buyer did not know which of the twelve Mini-Cons in the assortment he had until the box was opened.

: The same mold is used by [[Freeboot]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Micron/Hover/hover.htm More information on Hover at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Notes==
* Like most of the Micron Boosters, Hover's name is a word related to the Japanese name of the original toy; in this case, Waterlog's Japanese name "Float".

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Robo-rat

2011-04-06T20:02:39Z

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'''Robo-rats''' (possibly synonymous with [[retrorat|retrorats]] but different to [[glitch mouse|glitch mice]]) are small [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronic]] creatures resembling [[Earth]] rodents, if not ecologically than at least linguistically, insofar as one might rhetorically invoke them if an explosion were to interfere with one's probe. {{storylink|Sea Change}}

They may be inhabitants of [[Slaughter City]]. {{storylink|The Hunting Party}}

==Notes==
[[Image:TheHuntingParty Cybertronic rat.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Not to be confused with [[RAAT]].]]
* A Cybertronic rat creature appears in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel UK story]] "[[The Hunting Party]]". It is not given any designation, but since it's a rat on Cybertron, it might be a robo-rat.

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Highland

2011-04-04T02:11:28Z

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:''Agent Highland is a [[human]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] portion of the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Nefarious2 Agent Highland.jpg|thumb|right|200px|There can be only one!]]
'''Agent Highland''' is a member of the NSA. He has no hair.

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
Agent Highland was part of a team investigating the destroyed [[Kingdom Petrochemicals]] plant following a battle between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s. A technician who was scanning the inside of a tank reported movement of some kind, and alerted Highland who ordered a spotlight brought over to illuminate the interior of the tank. Before this could be done, first [[Buzzsaw (ROTF)|Buzzsaw]] then [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] burst out of the tank, sending the NSA personnel flying. In the aftermath of their departure, Highland was left wondering what had just happened. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 2|Nefarious #2}}

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MediaWiki:TFWiki.net 2011 Transformers Hall of Fame Auditions/Entries

2011-04-04T00:52:24Z

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This is the page for the '''TFWiki.net Transformers Hall of Fame Auditions''' entries. The rules are as follows:

#You must pick your top five ''Transformers'' characters, from any era. They must actually '''be''' Transformers; sorry, but no humans, non-Transformer aliens, non-Transformer robots, or anything else of the sort are being considered for the Hall of Fame. Any votes for such entities will '''not''' be tabulated. It is the sole discretion of the contest organizers to decide what does and does not count.
#Take your top five list and '''put it in alphabetical order'''. Order of preference does not matter. Feel free to denote the character's franchise of origin, although these distinctions may not figure into the final results.
#You '''cannot''' pick a specific version of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream, Dinobot, Ironhide, Ratchet, or Soundwave. They've already been inducted or soon will be!
#Only one entry per user.

Please put your characters of choice and user name below in the following manner:

*Bulkhead, Emirate Xaaron, Side Swipe, Waspinator, X-Brawn --(four tildes)

Poll entry period ends '''[[April 6]], 2011'''. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 14:44, 28 March 2011 (EDT)

==Poll entries==
* Grimlock, Hot Shot, Ravage, Shokaract, Waspinator --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 14:46, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock, Laserbeak, Omega Supreme, Springer, Waspinator --[[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 14:51, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Bludgeon, Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime, Jazz, Prowl --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 14:54, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Barricade, Devastator, Laserbeak, Ravage, Sideways --[[User:LV|LV]] 14:54, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Blitzwing, Ironfist, Straxus, Waspinator, Wreck-Gar --[[User:HunterCham|HunterCham]] 14:57, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Blaster, Nightbeat, Perceptor, Shockwave, Wheeljack --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 14:58, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Grimlock, Laserbeak, Ravage, Wreck-Gar --[[User:Wednesday|Wednesday]] 14:59, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Blackarachnia, Laserbeak, Sentinel Prime, Ultra Magnus, Wreck-Gar --[[User:Monty Prime|Monty Prime]] 15:02, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Battletrap, Jazz, Kup, Rhinox, Skywarp -- [[User:Zadok Rox|Zadok Rox]] 15:01, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock, Hot Rod, Laserbeak, Ultra Magnus, Unicron -- [[User:Thecrookedman|Thecrookedman]] 15:07, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Jazz, Ravage, Shockwave, Skywarp -- [[User:Riddlerj|Riddlerj]] 15:07, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Buzzsaw, Megatron (BW), Ravage, Sideways, Waspinator --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 15:09, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Rampage (Beast Wars), Strika, Tarantulas, The Fallen, Waspinator -- [[User:Darth Shadow 91|Darth Shadow]] 19:19, 28, March 2011 (EDT)
* Chromedome, Midnight Express, Override (Cybertron), Star Saber (Victory), Ultra Magnus (RiD) --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 15:11, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Bruticus, Dirge, Grimlock, Rhinox, Tracks -- [[User:Lumpy|Lumpy]] 15:11, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock, Lugnut, Sentinel Prime, Sky-Byte, Waspinator --[[User:Dan|Dan]] 15:14, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Jazz, Nightbeat, Shockwave, Skids, Springer -- [[User:Danja|Danja]] 15:15, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock, Nightbeat, Prowl, Rhinox, Shockwave --[[User:Nu-Priest|Nu-Priest]] 15:21, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock, Hot Rod, Nightbeat, Scorponok, Shockwave - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 15:22, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Blackarachnia, Jetstorm (BM), Rampage (BW), Tarantulas, Waspinator [[User:Interrobang|--Interrobang]] 15:27, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Blaster, Grimlock, Rhinox, Scorponok, Tarantulas [[User:Chip|Chip]] 15:31, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Grimlock, Jazz, Shockwave, Waspinator --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 15:32, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Bulkhead (Animated/Prime), Lugnut (Animated/G1), Megatron (Beast Wars), Nightbeat (G1), Waspinator (Beast Wars) --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 15:49, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Bludgeon, Grimlock, Hot Rod/Rodimus, Jazz --[[User:Trixter|Trixter]] 15:59, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Hot Rod (G1), Kup, Slog, Tarantulas -- [[User:Semysane|Semysane]] 16:02, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Hot Rod/imus, Jazz, Prowl, Sideways, Wheeljack -- [[User:TCBot|TCBot]] 16:05, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Bulkhead, Rhinox, Shockwave, Sky-Byte --[[User:Abates|abates]] 16:10, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] --[[User:G1MarvelBlaster|G1MarvelBlaster]] 16:28, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Grimlock, Jazz, Optimus Primal, Ravage -- [[User:SFH|SFH]] 16:37, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Lugnut, Rotorstorm, Signal Lancer, Sixshot, Waspinator --[[User:Apoc|Apoc]] 16:48, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Ironfist, Kup, Scorponok (G1), Sunstreaker, Swindle -- [[User:Cattleprod|Cattleprod]] 16:52, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Devastator, Grimlock, Omega Supreme, Primus, Shockwave -- [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 16:54, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Barricade, Flamewar, Prowl, Swindle, Wildrider -- [[User:Nitrostreak|Nitrostreak]] 16:56, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Barricade, Impactor, Rattrap, Tarantulas, Waspinator [[User:Hooper X|-hx]] 17:03, 28 March 2011 (EDT) (can I vote AGAINST Shockwave?)
* Barricade, Inferno (BW), Shockwave, Tarantulas, Waspinator --[[User:Gizen|Gizen]] 17:26, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Blackarachnia, Grimlock, Perceptor, Shockwave --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 18:10, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock, Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime, Rattrap, Shockwave, Waspinator --[[User:NicholasPrime|NicholasPrime]] 18:15, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Bulkhead, Grimlock, Shockwave, Waspinator --[[User:Bobpiecheese|Bobpiecheese]] 18:33, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Galvatron, Ravage, Shockwave, Silverbolt (BW), Sky-Byte --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] 18:54, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Barricade (Movie), Blitzwing (Animated), Devastator (G1 or Movie), Magnaboss, Shockwave (Any)[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 23:21, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Hot Rod(G1), Jazz (Animated),Omega Supreme (WFC),Springer (G1), Ultra Magnus (G1) --FranciscanAutobot - 0:20, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Alpha Trion, Grimlock, Ratbat, Ravage, Waspinator - [[User:MaliciousHero|MaliciousHero]] 23:53, 28 March 2011 (EDT)
* Blitzwing, Shockwave, Sideways, Swindle, Waspinator ~Gearshift (logged out)
* Blackarachnia, Jazz, Sentinel Prime (Animated), Tarantulas, Waspinator -- [[User:Karhukjnsi|Karhukjnsi]] 05:48, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock, Jazz, Scorponok, Shrapnel, Waspinator [[User:Blackjack|Blackjack]] 06:18, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Blades, Gears, Punch/Counterpunch, Smokescreen (G1), Swerve [[User:Antimatter|Antimatter]] 06:29, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock, Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime, Jazz, Laserbeak, Skywarp - [[User:Poweredconvoy|Poweredconvoy]] 07:14, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Hot Spot, Mindwipe, Searchlight, Silverbolt, Quickmix, Windcharger - [[User:Ironhold|Ironhold]] 09:49, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Bulkhead (Animated/Prime), Ravage, Scrounge, Swindle, Waspinator --[[User:Awa64|Awa64]] 11:49, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Astrotrain, Devastator (G1), Jazz, Ultra Magnus (RID), Wheeljack (G1) [[Special:Contributions/68.147.45.66|68.147.45.66]] 11:57, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Jazz, Magmatron, Prowl, Swindle (Animated), Waspinator - [[User:Timmyformers0001|Timmyformers0001]] 29 March 2011
* Blackarachnia (Beast Era), Cheetor (Beast Era), Ginrai, Megatron (Beast Era), Optimus Primal. -- [[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 13:06, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Bulkhead(Animated), Optimus Primal, Shockwave, Swindle, Waspinator (BW) --[[User:Sunjumper|Sunjumper]] 13:41, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Blackarachnia (Beast Era), Jetstorm (Beast Machines), Rampage (ROTF), Tarantulas (Beast Era), Waspinator (Beast Era) -- [[User:MadmanFoidart|MadmanFoidart]] 13:47, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock (G1), Jazz(G1), Shockwave(G1), Ultra Magnus (G1), Wheeljack (G1).--[[User:Primo|Primo]] 15:25, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Grimlock (G1), Megatron (BW), Ravage, Waspinator -- [[User:Shellspark|Shellspark]] 16:03, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Cheetor, Jetstorm (BM), Prowl, Shockwave, Waspinator --[[User:LioRC|LioRC]] 16:29, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Hot Rod/Rodimus, Ironfist, Powerdasher(s), Sari Sumdac, Waspinator --JediFlaherty
* Grimlock, Hot Rod/Rodimus, Prowl, Ultra Magnus, Waspinator --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 23:01, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
* Blackarachnia, Grimlock, Hot Shot, Vector Prime, Waspinator -- [[User:Fortress Minimus|Fortress Minimus]] 09:16, 30 March 2011 (EDT)
* Jazz, Sideswipe, Skywarp, Sunstreaker, Thundercracker -- [[User:musicalrose911|musicalrose911]] 10:14, 31 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Blackarachnia, Optimus Primal, Ravage, Waspinator --[[User:JW|JW]] 11:17, 30 March 2011 (EDT)
* Bulkhead, Grimlock, Hot Rod/Rodimus, Prowl, Waspinator --[[User:Secretcode|Secretcode]] 12:29, 30 March 2011 (EDT)
*Arcee (G1), Elita One (G1), Prowl, Sideburn (Robots in Disguiuse), Swindle--[[User:TFGirlMary|TFGirlMary]] 13:46, 30 March 2011 (EDT)
*[[Grimlock]], [[Rampage (BW)]], [[Sari Sumdac]],[[ Tarantulas]], [[Waspinator]]--[[User:DinoFreakUSA|DinoFreakUSA]] 16:30, 30 March 2011 (EDT)
* Cheetor(BW), Megatron (BW), Optimus Primal, Rattrap, and Waspinator [[User:Optimalgirl|Optimalgirl]] 17:46, 30 March 2011 (EDT)
* Jazz(G1), Jetfire(G1), Prowl(G1), Rampage(BW),Ultra Magnus(RID). [[User:Astrotrain85|Astrotrain85]] 20:57, 30 March 2011 (EDT)
* Bulkhead (Prime), Inferno (G1), Sideswipe (G1), Sky-Byte (RID), Straxus (G1) --[[User:NCZ|NCZ]] 20:26, 30 March 2011 (EDT)
* Impactor, Jhiaxus, Liege Maximo, Scrounge, Straxus --[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 23:23, 30 March 2011 (EDT)
* Ratbat, Ravage, Straxus, Swindle, Waspinator - [[User:Strangefour|Strangefour]] 00:48, 31 March 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock, Omega Supreme, Quickstrike (BW), Ravage, Waspinator --H. Jameel al Khafiz [[Special:Contributions/216.151.95.152|216.151.95.152]] 08:20, 31 March 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock, Jazz, Prowl, Rattrap, Ultra Magnus --[[User:MrBlud|MrBlud]] 16:07, 31 March 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Blackout, Grimlock, Ravage, Wreck-Gar --[[User:Deceptinerd|Deceptinerd]] 31 March 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock, Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime, Ironfist, Ravage, Waspinator --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 22:07, 31 March 2011 (EDT)
* Hot Rod, Kup, Rattrap, Shockwave, Unicron --[[User:Anguirus|Anguirus]] 00:38, 1 April 2011 (EDT)
* Elita One, Galvatron, Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime, Shokaract, Ultra Magnus [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 07:12, 1 April 2011 (EDT)
* Prowl, Ravage, Shockwave, Sunstreaker--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 12:21, 1 April 2011 (EDT)
*Jazz, Rattrap, Sixshot, Tarantulas, Ultra Magnus --[[User:Russellestate|Russellestate]] 14:18, 1 April 2011 (EDT)
* Omega Supreme, Overlord, Ratbat, Sideways, Sky-Byte - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 19:12, 1 April 2011 (EDT)
* Blitzwing, Blurr, Dirge, Inferno (BW), Wheeljack --WeaselManEatsPie
* Fortress Maximus (G1), Megatron (BW), Nightbeat (G1), Ratbat (G1), Waspinator (BW) --[[User:Thundershot|Thundershot]] 12:00 2, April 2011 (EDT)
* [[Astrotrain]], [[Blitzwing]], [[Erector]], [[Shockwave]], [[Soundwave]] -- [[User:Waverider|Waverider]] 12:09, 2, April 2011 (EDT)
* [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Black]][[Blackarachnia (Animated)|arachnia]], [[Rattrap]], [[The Fallen]], [[Unicron]], [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] - [[User:Queso|¡Usa El Queso!]] 4:10 PM, 2 April 2011 A.D.
* [[Arcee (G1)]], [[Blurr (G1)]], [[Hot Rod (G1)]], [[Jazz (G1)]], [[Wreck-Gar (G1)]] --[[User:Metroplex|Metroplex]] 17:16, 2 April 2011 (EDT)
* Grimlock (G1), Jazz (G1), Shockwave (G1), Waspinator (BW), Wreck-Gar (G1) --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 22:26, 2 April 2011 (EDT)
* Blackarachnia, Blitzwing, Lugnut, Swindle, Waspinator -- [[User:Professor Icepick|Professor Icepick]] 22:28, 2 April 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Blackarachnia, Bludgeon, Thundercracker, Waspinator -- [[User:Boy Blunderous|Boy Blunderous]] 10:09 PM, April 2nd 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Blurr, Prowl, Sunstreaker, Waspinator -- [[User:ACIDSTORM92|ACIDSTORM92]] 05:14, 3 April 2011 (EDT)
* Blaster, Blitzwing, Kup, Skullgrin, Ultra Magnus --[[User:Starscream0625|Starscream0625]] 10:14, 3 April 2011 (EDT)
* Bludgeon, Doublecross, Galvatron, Grimlock, Snapdragon --[[User:johnthedragon|johnthedragon]] 11:35, 3 April 2011
* Alan, Big Daddy, Erector, Impactor, Straxus --[[User:locustreign|locustreign]] 21:15, 3 April 2011
* Bludgeon, Carnivac, Erector, Impactor, Thunderwing --[[User:BigPete|BigPete]] 22:21, 3 April 2011
* Apeface, Erector, Magnaboss, Perceptor, Trypticon [[User:Guskd|Guskd]] 16:59, 3 April 2011 (EDT)
* Erector, Grandus, Thunderwing, Ultra Magnus, Wheeljack [[User:Gen. Magnus|Gen. Magnus]] 17:11, 3 April 2011
* Grimlock, Rattrap, Shockwave, Thundercracker (Action Master), Waspinator--[[User:G.B. Blackrock|G.B. Blackrock]] 17:41, 3 April 2011 (EDT)
*Omega Supreme, Primus, Rodimus Prime, Scattershot, Setinal Prime[[User: TeskotPrime]] 17:18, 3 April 2011 (EDT)
* Arcee, Black Arachnia, Botanica, Defensor, Omega Supreme [[User:Dragonspike74|Dragonspike74]] 18:35, 3 April 2011 (EDT)[[User:Dragonspike74|Dragonspike74]]
* Huffer, Lugnutz, Rattrap, Slicer, Wheeljack -- [[User:Tupka217|Tupka217]] 18:38, 3 April 2011 (EDT)
* Cheetor, Kup, Lugnut, Shockwave, Waspinator--[[User:Spin-Out|Spin-Out]] 19:05, 3 April 2011 (EDT)
* [[Jazz (G1)]], [[Omega Supreme (G1)]], [[Skywarp (G1)]], [[Trypticon (G1)]], [[Waspinator (BW)]] --[[User:TVsGrady|TVsGrady]] 20:52, 3 April 2011 (EDT)


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Con Job

2011-03-05T01:47:43Z

TVsGrady: /* Real-world references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 8
|prev=Scrapheap (episode)
|next=Convoy (episode)
|image=ConJob-getthispartystarted.jpg
|caption=Quick! They must [[A Prime Problem|have a race!]]
|title="Con Job"
|airdate=[[February 25]], [[2011]]
|written by=[[Steven Melching]]
|directed by=[[Vinton Heuck]]
|animation studio=[[Digitalscape]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}
'''Bulkhead awaits the arrival of his friend Wheeljack—what could go wrong?'''

==Synopsis==
With their chores done, [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] is looking forward to "dune bashing" with [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]], but he'd rather check out the monster truck rally in [[Jasper|town]]. Their plans are interrupted when [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] receives a signal from a starship headed for [[Earth]]. [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] wonders if it might be a [[Decepticon]] trap, but Bulkhead identifies the incoming [[Autobot]] as his old friend and [[Wrecker]] pal, [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]]. [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus]] sends landing coordinates for Wheeljack's landing the next day, and Bulkhead is excited to see his old friend.

On the [[Nemesis (Prime)|Decepticon ship]], [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] has monitored the conversation and it gives [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] the chance he needs. He orders [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] to prepare for a mission.

The kids are excited to be getting to meet a new Autobot. Ratchet has problems getting the [[ground bridge]] working, due to the damage sustained during the [[Scraplet]] infestation. Their instruments pick up Decepticon signals closing on [[Wheeljack's ship]]. Indeed, the [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] manage to shoot down the ship, but Wheeljack emerges from the wreckage and starts smashing the tar out of them. Ratchet finally gets the ground bridge operational, and Bulkhead, Arcee and [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] storm through to find Wheeljack finishing off the last of the 'cons. Bulkhead greets his old friend with a massive bear hug, and the four Autobots return to base. Wheeljack hits it off with Miko right away, and checks in with Optimus. Ratchet's not as enthusiastic as the others with Bulkhead's friend, as he senses impending destruction.

Starscream discusses their success in getting a spy into the Autobot base as he and Soundwave pay a visit to their prisoner — the real Wheeljack. Now he's inside the Autobot base, Makeshift will be able to activate the ground bridge and reveal the base's location so Starscream can send the troops in. Wheeljack mocks Starscream, who's prevented from killing the prisoner by Soundwave since Wheeljack may yet be of use.

The Autobots and kids celebrate Wheeljack's arrival, Miko by breaking out her electric guitar and Bulkhead and "Wheeljack" by engaging in some [[Cybertronian_sport#Lobbing| Lobbing]]. After some encouragement by Miko, [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]] busts some dance moves by doing The Robot, and Bumblebee joins in. Makeshift takes some time to fish for info on the ground bridge from Ratchet, who says it's in the middle of defragging and can't be used for a few hours.

Starscream wonders why Makeshift is taking so long to get the ground bridge activated, since he won't be able to keep the Autobots fooled for long.

Bulkhead tells the kids about a battle he and Wheeljack took part in, and Makeshift barely covers for his lack of knowledge. Bulkhead observes that his old friend seems different, but Makeshift writes this off as jet lag, and asks Miko to show him around the base. However Bulkhead's suspicions have been raised, and Arcee's suggestions don't allay them.

On the Decepticon ship, Wheeljack manages to kill his guard and get free from his bonds.

[[Image:ConJob-Makeshifthostage.jpg|right|thumb|300px|They're not dolls, they're action figures!]]

Miko wanders the base with Makeshift, and the 'con manages to get the location of the Autobot base out of her. Miko promises to show him the way out, and they return to the control center, where Bulkhead asks his "friend" to tell the story of the [[Battle of Darkmount Pass]]. Makeshift tells the story, but manages to get one crucial detail wrong — Bulkhead wasn't part of the battle. Realizing he's been made, Makeshift takes Miko as a hostage.

Starscream and Soundwave hang out on top of the Decepticon ship with a bunch of Vehicons, waiting for Makeshift to open the ground bridge. They're confronted by Wheeljack, who fights his way through a bunch of Vehicons and pounces on Starscream. As more 'cons rush towards Wheeljack, the ground bridge activates, courtesy of Makeshift. Makeshift's ready to enter the ground bridge at the Autobot end, when Wheeljack comes flying through it and lands on him. Ratchet shuts down the ground bridge before any Decepticons come through. The two Wheeljacks draw their swords and fight at length while the Autobots fail to keep track of who's who. Wheeljack, of course, triumphs.

Starscream is pleased when the ground bridge opens again and orders the Vehicons through, however it's only been reopened so Bulkhead can throw Makeshift through. The 'con lands on Starscream, who asks if Makeshift has obtained the location of the Autobot base. Makeshift's in the process of telling him when Starscream realizes that the grenade Makeshift is wearing has been primed and is about to explode, and he and Soundwave retreat as Makeshift explodes, taking a number of Vehicons with him.

The Autobots have another party, to Ratchet's pain. Bulkhead suggests they pick out a vehicle mode for Wheeljack, but Wheeljack says he's not staying now that his ship's fixed. The next morning, he offers to take Bulkhead with him, but Bulkhead's too attached to Earth and Miko to leave. Miko snaps a picture of the two Autobots with her cell phone before Wheeljack leaves.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (1)
* [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] (3)
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] (4)
* [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (5)
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] (8)
* [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] (9)

|c2=
* [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] (10)
* [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] (11)
* [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] (12)
* [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] (13)

|c3=
* [[Miko Nakadai]] (2)
* [[Jack Darby]] (6)
* [[Raf Esquivel]] (7)

}}

==Quotes==
"Do you not see that you are vastly outnumbered?" 
"I see fellas who might vastly enjoy watching me pound some dents into you."
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Wheeljack'''

"I'm still picking shrapnel out of my backside!"
 "I'm not surprised, given the size of your backside."
:—'''Bulkhead''' reminisces, '''Arcee''' zings.

"If anything happens to my favourite Wrecker, I'm coming after you!"
:—'''Wheeljack''' tells Miko to take good care of his best bud for him.

==Notes==
===Animation or technical errors===
* When the camera angle moves to show Optimus saying that he knows Wheeljack by reputation only, the shadow of Miko's heel looks lightly separated from it, as if her leg were hovering over Bulkhead's armour plate.

===Continuity errors===
* When the alarm goes off, the monitor shows five bogies (Vehicons) approaching Wheeljack's ship. But in the next scene, when Wheeljack's ship is being attacked, there are six Vehicons.

===Continuity notes===
* The Autobots refer to their base as "[[Autobot Outpost Omega One]]."
* Ratchet mentions that the equipment's been kind of buggy since "[[Scrapheap (episode)|the infestation]]."

===Transformers references===
* Wheeljack and Bulkhead are former members of the [[Wrecker]]s. This is the team's first mention in a TV series.
* Wheeljack had fought in [[Darkmount]] near the [[smelting pool|smelting pit]]s.
* This is not [[A Prime Problem|the first time]] an Autobot had to fight a Decepticon doppelganger in order to prove that he's the real deal. In fact, the reveal came from a "personality change" in both cases.

===Foreign dubbing===

===Real-world references===
* Wheeljack's ship crashlands near a [[Egypt|trio of pyramids]].
* Raf and Bumblebee perform a dance called "The Robot", a street dance style popularized by the Jackson Five.
* Bumblebee can briefly be seen dancing like John Travolta in ''Saturday Night Fever''.

===Trivia===
* Just like with [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]], Wheeljack's robot mode clearly has Earth vehicle kibble, even though it's stated that he doesn't yet have a local [[alternate mode|altmode]].
*This is the third time [[Makeshift (Prime)|a character]] has been introduced only to be [[Cliffjumper (Prime)|killed]] [[Skyquake (Prime)|off]] before the episode's over. Wheeljack's currently the only Cybertronian who is not part of the main cast to survive his own debut episode.
* Starscream once again attempts to kill a prisoner (Wheeljack) the moment they insinuate he isn't in charge. Only this time, he is stopped by Soundwave.
* This is the first episode where Starscream uses one of the missiles attached to his forearms.
* Bulkhead mentions that Wheeljack has a public service record. Presumably, this is true for all Autobots in the military.
* While [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] has been the first character shown with a hand held gun, Wheeljack is the first one shown with a pair of hand held melee weapons (in this case, two swords).
* Wheeljack beats up Starscream to the point where he [[humanization|coughs up Energon]]. ''Hard core!''

==Home video releases==

==External links==

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Con Job

2011-03-05T01:46:50Z

TVsGrady: /* Real-world references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 8
|prev=Scrapheap (episode)
|next=Convoy (episode)
|image=ConJob-getthispartystarted.jpg
|caption=Quick! They must [[A Prime Problem|have a race!]]
|title="Con Job"
|airdate=[[February 25]], [[2011]]
|written by=[[Steven Melching]]
|directed by=[[Vinton Heuck]]
|animation studio=[[Digitalscape]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}
'''Bulkhead awaits the arrival of his friend Wheeljack—what could go wrong?'''

==Synopsis==
With their chores done, [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] is looking forward to "dune bashing" with [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]], but he'd rather check out the monster truck rally in [[Jasper|town]]. Their plans are interrupted when [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] receives a signal from a starship headed for [[Earth]]. [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] wonders if it might be a [[Decepticon]] trap, but Bulkhead identifies the incoming [[Autobot]] as his old friend and [[Wrecker]] pal, [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]]. [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus]] sends landing coordinates for Wheeljack's landing the next day, and Bulkhead is excited to see his old friend.

On the [[Nemesis (Prime)|Decepticon ship]], [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] has monitored the conversation and it gives [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] the chance he needs. He orders [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] to prepare for a mission.

The kids are excited to be getting to meet a new Autobot. Ratchet has problems getting the [[ground bridge]] working, due to the damage sustained during the [[Scraplet]] infestation. Their instruments pick up Decepticon signals closing on [[Wheeljack's ship]]. Indeed, the [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] manage to shoot down the ship, but Wheeljack emerges from the wreckage and starts smashing the tar out of them. Ratchet finally gets the ground bridge operational, and Bulkhead, Arcee and [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] storm through to find Wheeljack finishing off the last of the 'cons. Bulkhead greets his old friend with a massive bear hug, and the four Autobots return to base. Wheeljack hits it off with Miko right away, and checks in with Optimus. Ratchet's not as enthusiastic as the others with Bulkhead's friend, as he senses impending destruction.

Starscream discusses their success in getting a spy into the Autobot base as he and Soundwave pay a visit to their prisoner — the real Wheeljack. Now he's inside the Autobot base, Makeshift will be able to activate the ground bridge and reveal the base's location so Starscream can send the troops in. Wheeljack mocks Starscream, who's prevented from killing the prisoner by Soundwave since Wheeljack may yet be of use.

The Autobots and kids celebrate Wheeljack's arrival, Miko by breaking out her electric guitar and Bulkhead and "Wheeljack" by engaging in some [[Cybertronian_sport#Lobbing| Lobbing]]. After some encouragement by Miko, [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]] busts some dance moves by doing The Robot, and Bumblebee joins in. Makeshift takes some time to fish for info on the ground bridge from Ratchet, who says it's in the middle of defragging and can't be used for a few hours.

Starscream wonders why Makeshift is taking so long to get the ground bridge activated, since he won't be able to keep the Autobots fooled for long.

Bulkhead tells the kids about a battle he and Wheeljack took part in, and Makeshift barely covers for his lack of knowledge. Bulkhead observes that his old friend seems different, but Makeshift writes this off as jet lag, and asks Miko to show him around the base. However Bulkhead's suspicions have been raised, and Arcee's suggestions don't allay them.

On the Decepticon ship, Wheeljack manages to kill his guard and get free from his bonds.

[[Image:ConJob-Makeshifthostage.jpg|right|thumb|300px|They're not dolls, they're action figures!]]

Miko wanders the base with Makeshift, and the 'con manages to get the location of the Autobot base out of her. Miko promises to show him the way out, and they return to the control center, where Bulkhead asks his "friend" to tell the story of the [[Battle of Darkmount Pass]]. Makeshift tells the story, but manages to get one crucial detail wrong — Bulkhead wasn't part of the battle. Realizing he's been made, Makeshift takes Miko as a hostage.

Starscream and Soundwave hang out on top of the Decepticon ship with a bunch of Vehicons, waiting for Makeshift to open the ground bridge. They're confronted by Wheeljack, who fights his way through a bunch of Vehicons and pounces on Starscream. As more 'cons rush towards Wheeljack, the ground bridge activates, courtesy of Makeshift. Makeshift's ready to enter the ground bridge at the Autobot end, when Wheeljack comes flying through it and lands on him. Ratchet shuts down the ground bridge before any Decepticons come through. The two Wheeljacks draw their swords and fight at length while the Autobots fail to keep track of who's who. Wheeljack, of course, triumphs.

Starscream is pleased when the ground bridge opens again and orders the Vehicons through, however it's only been reopened so Bulkhead can throw Makeshift through. The 'con lands on Starscream, who asks if Makeshift has obtained the location of the Autobot base. Makeshift's in the process of telling him when Starscream realizes that the grenade Makeshift is wearing has been primed and is about to explode, and he and Soundwave retreat as Makeshift explodes, taking a number of Vehicons with him.

The Autobots have another party, to Ratchet's pain. Bulkhead suggests they pick out a vehicle mode for Wheeljack, but Wheeljack says he's not staying now that his ship's fixed. The next morning, he offers to take Bulkhead with him, but Bulkhead's too attached to Earth and Miko to leave. Miko snaps a picture of the two Autobots with her cell phone before Wheeljack leaves.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (1)
* [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] (3)
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] (4)
* [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (5)
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] (8)
* [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] (9)

|c2=
* [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] (10)
* [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] (11)
* [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] (12)
* [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] (13)

|c3=
* [[Miko Nakadai]] (2)
* [[Jack Darby]] (6)
* [[Raf Esquivel]] (7)

}}

==Quotes==
"Do you not see that you are vastly outnumbered?" 
"I see fellas who might vastly enjoy watching me pound some dents into you."
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Wheeljack'''

"I'm still picking shrapnel out of my backside!"
 "I'm not surprised, given the size of your backside."
:—'''Bulkhead''' reminisces, '''Arcee''' zings.

"If anything happens to my favourite Wrecker, I'm coming after you!"
:—'''Wheeljack''' tells Miko to take good care of his best bud for him.

==Notes==
===Animation or technical errors===
* When the camera angle moves to show Optimus saying that he knows Wheeljack by reputation only, the shadow of Miko's heel looks lightly separated from it, as if her leg were hovering over Bulkhead's armour plate.

===Continuity errors===
* When the alarm goes off, the monitor shows five bogies (Vehicons) approaching Wheeljack's ship. But in the next scene, when Wheeljack's ship is being attacked, there are six Vehicons.

===Continuity notes===
* The Autobots refer to their base as "[[Autobot Outpost Omega One]]."
* Ratchet mentions that the equipment's been kind of buggy since "[[Scrapheap (episode)|the infestation]]."

===Transformers references===
* Wheeljack and Bulkhead are former members of the [[Wrecker]]s. This is the team's first mention in a TV series.
* Wheeljack had fought in [[Darkmount]] near the [[smelting pool|smelting pit]]s.
* This is not [[A Prime Problem|the first time]] an Autobot had to fight a Decepticon doppelganger in order to prove that he's the real deal. In fact, the reveal came from a "personality change" in both cases.

===Foreign dubbing===

===Real-world references===
* Wheeljack's ship crashlands near a [[Egypt|trio of pyramids]].
* Raf and Bumblebee perform a dance called "The Robot", a street dance style popularized by the Jackson Five.
* Bumblebee can briefly be seen dancing like John Travolta in ''Saturday Nigh Fever''.

===Trivia===
* Just like with [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]], Wheeljack's robot mode clearly has Earth vehicle kibble, even though it's stated that he doesn't yet have a local [[alternate mode|altmode]].
*This is the third time [[Makeshift (Prime)|a character]] has been introduced only to be [[Cliffjumper (Prime)|killed]] [[Skyquake (Prime)|off]] before the episode's over. Wheeljack's currently the only Cybertronian who is not part of the main cast to survive his own debut episode.
* Starscream once again attempts to kill a prisoner (Wheeljack) the moment they insinuate he isn't in charge. Only this time, he is stopped by Soundwave.
* This is the first episode where Starscream uses one of the missiles attached to his forearms.
* Bulkhead mentions that Wheeljack has a public service record. Presumably, this is true for all Autobots in the military.
* While [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] has been the first character shown with a hand held gun, Wheeljack is the first one shown with a pair of hand held melee weapons (in this case, two swords).
* Wheeljack beats up Starscream to the point where he [[humanization|coughs up Energon]]. ''Hard core!''

==Home video releases==

==External links==

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Tyrese Gibson

2011-03-02T04:54:46Z

TVsGrady: /* External links */ added blog

[[Image:Tyrese.jpg|right|200px|thumb|BLING IT!]]
'''Tyrese Gibson''' (born [[December 30]], [[1978]]) is an American singer and actor who "brings it". He's way more excited about Transformers than you. 4real, baaaaaaybeeeeeeeee!

==Roles==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
* Technical Sergeant [[Robert Epps]]

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
* Master Sergeant Robert Epps

===''Dark of the Moon''===
* Master Sergeant Robert Epps

==Convention appearances==
* [[BotCon 2007]] (He and fellow castmate [[Rachael Taylor]] were there for a charity screening next door<ref>[http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?epi-content=NEWS_VIEW_POPUP_TYPE&newsId=20070501005912&ndmHsc=v2*A1175425200000*B1178059402000*DgroupByDate*J2*L1*N1000837*Ztransformers&newsLang=en&beanID=202776713&viewID=news_view_popup (subscription required). Business Wire. 2007-05-01]</ref>, so they made a brief appearance before the BotCon screening of the movie, but in that short amount of time he did, in fact, bring it.)
* Gibson was scheduled to appear at a panel during [[BotCon 2009]]'s Saturday activities, but couldn't make it due to illness for which he was hospitalized. Gibson managed to make it for Saturday night's [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] Party night while under medication. Appropriately, he turned up riding inside [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. A consequence of this was [[Hasbro]]'s Saturday product preview panel was longer than usual so that Gibson could appear on Hasbro's Sunday panel.

==Notes==
*Gibson has a tattoo on his right arm that incorporates the [[Autobot]] [[insignia]].[http://www.mediatakeout.com/2008/26001-oh_snap_have_yall_seen_actor_tyreses_new_tattoo__its_pretty_cool.html]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0879085/ Tyrese Gibson at the Internet Movie Database]
* [http://twitter.com/Tyrese Tyrese Gibson's super-frenetic Twitter feed]
* [http://tyresesworld.blogspot.com/ Tyrese Gibson's blog]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gibson, Tyrese}}
[[Category:On-camera actors]]
[[Category:Convention guests]]
[[Category:DreamWorks]]

Grit

2011-02-28T05:25:55Z

TVsGrady: /* Generation 1 */ added caption

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the Decepticon Micromaster|his Japanese Autobot counterpart|Grit (ROC)}}

:''Grit is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Grit-G1-Boxart.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Every morning, I get up and eat a big bowl of myselves.]]

'''Grit''' only believes two things are inevitable: the destruction of all things physical, and the permanence of the Decepticon Empire. While he loves construction as much as his teammates on the [[Constructor Squad]], what he truly works toward is building that empire.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #3</ref>

His [[combiner]] partner is [[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]].

::''French-Canadian name'': '''Gravier'''

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{{-}}
==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1-ROC-toy Grit.jpg|right|thumb|300px|True Me]]
* '''Constructor Squad''' (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)

: Grit transforms into a wheeled truck that is intended to be the front half of a purple backhoe truck, which he forms with his combiner partner [[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]]. Possessing molded-in rear windows, he is one of the few Combiner Micromasters that forms a convincing vehicle on his own, looking like a sort of armored truck. He can, of course, be connected to any other [[Micromaster Combiner]] or [[Micromaster Combiner Transport|Combiner Transport]] to make a new vehicle.

: Grit was only available in a six-pack with his squad mates Knockout, [[Excavator (G1)|Excavator]], [[Hammer (G1)|Hammer]], [[Sledge (G1)|Sledge]] and [[Stonecruncher (G1)|Stonecruncher]].

: This toy was sold without changes in Japan as the [[Autobot]] [[Grit (ROC)|Grit]]. This mold was also used to make [[Pipeline]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Grit/grit.htm More information on Grit at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
* In [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' encyclopedia, Grit is depicted flipped left-to-right. (His combiner pin is on the wrong side.)

==Footnotes==
<references />

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]

Trasformer

2011-02-21T22:02:44Z

TVsGrady: /* Others */ added caption

{{picsneeded|logo, box design something.}}
'''''Trasformer''''' {{sic}} was a unique international release of [[TakaraTomy|Takara's]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change|MicroChange]]'' lines by an Italian company named [[GiG]] that was launched in [[1984]]. The toys are infamous for featuring several characteristics of Hasbro's ''Transformers'' versions of those toys, even though GiG initially only had a license from Takara for importing their ''Diaclone'' versions.

==History==
In [[1983]], GiG had acquired the license for selling imported Diaclone and MicroChange toys on the Italian market from Takara. Initially, GiG simply released the toys under the name ''Diaclone'', such as the Dia-Battles combiner, the Dia-Train or the Power Bases playsets.

However, when [[Hasbro]] had launched their ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' version of the line with considerable success the following year, GiG quickly realized the potential. Since GiG didn't want to pay for a second license, they came up with quite an original concept: As they couldn't directly mimick Hasbro's ''Transformers'' toys, they would now release the ''Diaclone'' toys in color schemes based on the Hasbro versions, even using the same sticker sheets as the Hasbro toys, omitting the pilots (in most cases, anyway) and renaming the line into ''Trasformer'', with the ''Diaclone'' "Car Robos" (the Autobot Cars) being called "Auto Robots". The packaging, however, was still more or less based on Takara's ''Diaclone'' packaging, and the toys featured no bios or any kind of fiction that would identify them as Hasbro's Transformers characters. The ''Trasformer'' line also included the ''Diaclone'' [[Jet-helicopter Decepticon|jet-helicopter]] [[Triple Changer]], which was never released as part of the ''Transformers'' line. On the other hand, GiG also undertook some bizarre [[For safety reasons|safety modifications]], replacing the toys' regular missiles with all-new missiles that featured ridiculously oversized rubber tips. Interestingly enough, GiG also released their version of the [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] mold as part of the ''Trasformer'' line, even though toy wasn't licensed from Takara, but another company named ToyBox.

Obviously, Hasbro weren't too happy about this and thus quickly pressured GiG into acquiring a proper license. In [[1985]], GiG then abandoned the ''Trasformer'' line and instead re-released the toys in actual ''Transformers'' packaging, albeit keeping a small remainder of the old ''Trasformer'' logo in addition to the larger ''Transformers'' logo (the small ''Trasformer'' logo would finally be dropped for good starting with the Pretenders toys from 1988). Still, GiG would keep their ties with Takara, which allowed them to release toys as part of the Transformers line which Hasbro would never release (such as a [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] giftset or [[Galaxy Shuttle]]).

==Toys==
===Auto Robot===
[[Image:Topolino Datsun Fairlady Z.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Shiny!]]
[[Image:Camion_Convoy.jpg|right|150px|thumb|It only exists when no one's looking.]]
*No 1 Countach LP 500S (Pre-[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]])
*No 2 Super Countach LP 500s (Pre-[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]])
*No 3 Fuoristrada J59 (Pre-[[Hound (G1)|Hound]])
*No 4 Ligier JS11 F-1 (Pre-[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]])
*No 5 Fairlady Z 280Z (Pre-[[Bluestreak]])
*No 6 Fairlady Z Police Car (Pre-[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]])
*No 7 Porsche 935 Turbo (Pre-[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]])
*No 8 Fairlady Z Racing Type (Pre-[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]])
*No 9 Ambulance (Pre-[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]])
*No 10 Lancia Stratos Turbo (Pre-[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]])
*No 11 4WD Hilux (Pre-[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]])
*No 12 Honda City Turbo (Pre-[[Skids (G1)|Skids]])
*No 13 Corvette Stingray (Pre-[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], or Pre-[[Road Rage]])
*No 14 New Countach LP500S Police Car (Pre-[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], or Pre-[[Clamp Down]])
*No 15 4WD Hilux Autogru (Pre-[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]])
*No 16 Cherry Vanette (Pre-[[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]])
*No 30 Camion Pompieri (Pre-[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]])
*No 31 Camion Gru (Pre-[[Grapple]])
*No 50 Camion Convoy Portauto (Pre-[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]])
*Camion Convoy (Pre-[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]])
{{--}}

===Dinosaur Robots===
*1 Tyrannosaurus (Pre-[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]])
*2 Triceratops (Pre-[[Slag (G1)|Slag]])
*3 Brontosaurus (Pre-[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]])
*4 Stegosaurus (Pre-[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]])
*5 Pteranodon (Pre-[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] NEVER SEEN!)

===Tripla Trasformazione===
*Aereo A Tripla Trasformazione (Pre-[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], or Pre-[[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharge]])
*Elicottero A Tripla Transformazione (jet/helicopter Triple Changer; [[Jet-helicopter Decepticon|never released as a Transformer]])

===Scatter===
*Aragon (Pre-[[Powerdasher]] car)
*Zetar (Pre-[[Powerdasher]] drill)
*Cromar (Pre-[[Powerdasher]] jet)

===Destroy Car===
*[unnamed] (Diaclone Change Attacker "Oneboxcar Vanette"; never released as a Transformer)
*[unnamed] (Diaclone Change Attacker "Starion Turbo 2000"; never released as a Transformer)
*[unnamed] (Diaclone Change Attacker "Lamborghini Cheetah"; never released as a Transformer)

===Others===
[[Image:1985_Topolino_Walther_P-38_UNCLE.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.]]
*MC-13 Walther P-38 (Pre-[[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]])
*Megarobot multi-azione (Pre-[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]])
{{--}}

==Notes==
* "Ligier JS11 F-1", the ''Trasformer'' version of [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], sports "Ligier" decals on the sides of the vehicle mode rather than the standard "Citanes" logos found on the ''Diaclone'' and ''Transformers'' versions. Two known variants exist, with either "Ligier" stickers covering the original tampographed "Citanes" logos, or tampographed "Ligier" logos.
* Although "Camion Convoy", the ''Trasformer'' version of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]], is shown in catalogs, no packaged sample has surfaced thus far, hence making it impossible to tell whether the toy has actually ever been released or not.
* There was a white police version of pre-[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] released at the beginning of the line but it may never have made it to mass production and only three samples have been known to exist. The spoiler and the chrome intake were painted white and the Japanese stickers removed; the spoiler sticker read "Polis Countach". This could possibly be one of the rarest of the "pre-Transformers".

==External links==
*[http://www.nijirain.com/Lady-ToysDIA.htm Overview of pre-''Trasformer'' Diaclone releases by GiG]
*[http://digilander.libero.it/tfitalia/toys/trasformer/index.htm Catalog images of GiG's ''Trasformer'' toys]
*[http://www.reocities.com/futuristgroup/vitaly.html Information on Italian Transformers and Pre-Transformers toys]
*[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/eurous/gig_template.html GiG article at TF-1.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsc-AWO1ZsM Trasformer commercial featuring the over-sized missiles]

[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]

Imprisoned Inferno

2011-02-20T02:49:12Z

TVsGrady: /* Synopsis */

{{episode|
|series=Energon
|ep=29
|prev=Protection
|next=Jungle Planet (episode)
|title="Improsoned Inferno" "Imprisoned Inferno"
|japanese=囚われのインフェルノ
|romaji=Toraware no Inferno
|translation=
|image=ImprisonedInferno choked.jpg
|caption=
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Akira Okeya]]
|director=[[Kei'ichirō Kawaguchi]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.|Actas]], [[Studio A-CAT]] (3D)
|airdate=[[July 23|23 July]] [[2004]] (Japanese) [[October 15]], 2004 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''Ambushed and alone, Inferno is taken to his limits and beyond by Megatron.'''

==Synopsis==
On [[Iron Planet]], [[Shockblast]], chained up and guarded by the stoic and silent [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]], is bored. He entertains himself by verbally harassing his guard. His taunts fall on deaf ears; finally Inferno stands, walks off, and nails a distant peak with one shot from his weapon, to Shockblast's puzzlement.

[[Image:E29 mirangaiilands.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Like some [[Furmanism|vast, predatory bird]] casting its shadow over the land...]]

[[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] delights over one of his new planets, and laments [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]'s fall. On the temperate surface of the planet, [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]], [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]], and [[Misha Miramond|Misha]] land the ''[[Miranda II]]'' in a lake. The planet's atmosphere is identical to [[Earth]], to Misha's relief. She wonders if it's inhabited.

Inferno calls in a report to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s team on the ''Miranda II'', though he has little to tell them; he expects [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] to be along soon. Suddenly, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] radios Shockblast, taunting him for his betrayal.

Megatron expects Shockblast will come crawling back soon enough... and indeed, he radios a moment later, begging to be freed and promising loyalty. Megatron agrees. Inferno doesn't seem to notice.

Rodimus observes space debris from [[Unicron]] flying into the [[Rift (Energon)|void]]. Elsewhere, on a planet, the two-member search team of [[Autobot]]s drive around and conclude that it's deserted. [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] isn't happy about searching planet after planet, but [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] reminds him that that's what their orders are. Suddenly, they see a flash of light. Somewhere in space, Rodimus speaks to all Autobot warriors, telling them to use his flag as a beacon-guide if they've lost their way.

On Iron Planet, Inferno comes under heavy attack from Megatron's squad.

Misha observes a giant dragon fly, which freaks out Kicker. Kicker explains to Ironhide that the planet's so nutrient-rich that it's driving the eco-system to extremes. [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] reports that Inferno is under attack, and the Autobots prepare to move out. Ironhide is depressed, wondering if Scorponok will be there.

Inferno has retreated into a crevasse, defending himself from there. Megatron approaches the chained Shockblast; [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] advises not releasing him, advice that Megatron agrees with. He threatens to "rewire" Shockblast. Desperate, Shockblast pleads for release, saying he'll capture an Autobot as proof of his loyalty. Inferno is still in the crevasse, waiting.

In space, [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]], and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] fight their way through the debris-filled void. Through the void, they see Rodimus's glowing Autobot [[insignia]]-beacon, a sign of hope.

Shockblast is free; Mirage thinks it's a mistake. Inferno comes under attack from the sky, as Shockblast dives on him, firing. Starscream joins him.

Shockblast tries to flush out Inferno, but the Autobot just waits patiently, gun aimed. But Starscream gets behind him before he can fire.

Scorponok flies through the void with a horde of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]], as Rodimus observes.

[[Image:Energon InfernoImprisoned torture.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Such excellent animation... something's wrong.]]

The Autobots arrive and locate Inferno. Below, Megatron chews out Shockblast and sends him to join the others above in battling the Autobots, before interrogating his captive. Above, the [[Decepticon]]s hold the Autobots at a standstill.

Megatron tortures Inferno, demanding to know where the [[energon (fuel)|energon]] is. When Inferno refuses, he stabs him with his sword and threatens to turn him into a Decepticon.

Scorponok and his [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s arrive; Ironhide holds him off while Prime goes after Inferno, only to run into Mirage. Megatron forces an energy ball into Inferno's wound, saying that soon he'll be a Decepticon.

Ironhide confronts Scorponok over his changed allegiance. Scorponok simply states that his only master is Megatron.

Under torture, Inferno flashes back to the beauty of Earth, and refuses to yield. Hot Shot and Rodimus arrive and finally make it into the crevasse. Surrounded, Megatron retreats. Inferno lies damaged and inert. The Decepticons transform and fly/drive off into the sky. Ironhide is still angry over Scorponok's betrayal.

The Autobots fly Inferno away. Weak, Inferno asks about Kicker's status... and, unseen by all, his Autobot symbol morphs into a Decepticon one.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (2)
* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (4)
* [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (9)
* [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] (10)
* [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] (11)
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (15)
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (16)
* [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Dagger]] (17)
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (18)
* [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (19)
* [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (20)

|c2=
* [[Shockblast]] (1)
* [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (7)
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (8)
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] (12)
* [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (13)
* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] (14)
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (21)

|c3=
* [[Kicker Jones]] (5)
* [[Misha Miramond]] (6)

|c4=
* [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] (3)
* [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon drones]] (22)
}}

==Quotes==
"I'm bored out of my mainframe here. What's wrong? Your batteries go dead? You're a regular riot, soldier boy! HEY! Mr. Happy! Would ya lighten up a little? Teh! You can ''guard'' me without being a ''jerk'', y'know."
:—The captive '''Shockblast''' taunts Inferno.

"Shockblast! Exactly what part of that order don't you understand? Starscream, Demolishor, Snow Cat and Mirage rank ''above'' you. And I expect you to follow ''their'' orders, soldier!"
:—'''Megatron''' lets Shockblast know exactly where he stands.

"Hey! You're Shockblast!" 
"That's right... boss." 
"Huh? Boss?!" 
"That's right. At least, that's what Megatron tells me." 
"Oh. In that case, I want you to destroy Optimus!" 
"HUH?!" 
"Huh—uh—I mean, if—that's okay with ''you''."
:—'''Demolishor''' and '''Shockblast'''

==Notes==
===Lost in translation===
The only changes in the dub are a few trivial items—which is quite surprising considering that there's a ''typo in the title''. [[Scorpinok|Again.]]

* Kicker kicks Ironhide after they land the ''Miranda II'' on the first planet. In ''Super Link'', it's because Ironhide had said the air was great and refreshing, and Kicker says he couldn't possibly know that. The dub changes it to Kicker staking his claim that ''he'' was the one to tell Misha that the air was safe.
* Kicker's original claim about the ecosystem is more about the planet's instinct to support life, rather than its nutrient-rich ecosystem.
* Megatron originally threatens to ''reformat'' Shockblast (rather than "rewire" him), a bit more serious-sounding considering what's happened to Demolishor, Starscream and Scorponok.
* In the dub, Inferno asks for an update on Kicker as he's carried away from Iron Planet. In ''Super Link'', he asks if they're going to where Kicker is, so he can heal on a peaceful planet.
* Absurdly triumphant background music plays over this same scene in the dub; ''Super Link'' has silence instead, more befitting the somber mood as the gravely damaged Inferno is carried off.

===Pain count===
* "Uh?": 17
* Stock footage: 3
* Let's do it: 2
* You got it: 1
* You're kidding me: 1

===Animation and technical errors===
[[Image:Improsonedinferno.jpg|thumb|For God's ''sake''.]]
* This episode was originally titled "Improsoned Inferno". The episode's title was corrected for the ''Transformers: Energon - Ultimate Collection'' DVD release.
* The ''red'' energon sun somehow casts normal yellow/white light onto Iron Planet. The [[Jungle Planet (episode)|next episode]] would show that the planet has a yellow-tinted atmosphere. That still doesn't work with a red light source... but points for trying!
* The neck segment of Misha's space suit is missing in one shot.
* Cliffjumper and Downshift have their names reversed. It won't be the last time. (They're not named in ''Super Link''.)
* Rodimus's magic beacon-projecting flag ''flaps in the vacuum of space''.
* [[Rift (Energon)|The rift]]—referred to here as "the [[void]]"—is so badly animated and edited that it's impossible to tell what or where it is. No establishing shots make clear where it sits in relationship to anything else in the show, and it's shown differently than in previous episodes. A casual viewer would have ''no clue'' where Hot Shot's team is or what they're doing.
* Likewise, the idea is that Rodimus shines his beacon at the rift's exit, giving both Hot Shot's team (who are lost in the rift) and the search party (who are on the other side of the rift, still in normal space) a sign post to follow. The animation makes this a bit difficult to figure out, the editing makes it worse, and the dialog in both versions doesn't help much.

===Continuity errors===
* So... Rodimus and Optimus entered the rift ''after'' Hot Shot, Prowl and Landmine were sucked in, as happened in "[[Ripped Up Space]]". They made it all the way through, had a whole series of adventures and battles on Iron Planet, and meanwhile... Hot Shot's team ''still'' hasn't gotten through the rift? What've they been ''doing'' in there?

===Trivia===
* During the torture scene, Megatron and Inferno are both animated in traditional cel format, allowing them to emote beyond the level of "[[Dull surprise|mouth open/mouth closed]]". It is ''glorious!''
* Unicron is apparently missing in action—there's no trace of him—but the dialog only vaguely hints at this mystery, when Rodimus says something vague about debris from Unicron.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 008 ([[Interchannel]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]])

[[Category:Energon episodes]]

Animation error/gallery

2011-02-17T03:42:59Z

TVsGrady:

{{suite}}
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Here are some pictures of animation errors.

[[Image:Optimus_prime_nomouthplate.jpg|thumb|center|225px|The Epic "Missing Piece Optimus Prime" {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}]]

<center><gallery>
Image:TeenyCliff.jpg|Too toy-accurate. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|MTMTE, pt1}}
Image:Reflector in red.jpg|There is only one [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in this scene. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|MTMTE, pt2}}
Image:Weirdstreak.jpg|"Autobots, transform and ro—wait, who are you?" {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|MTMTE, pt2}}
Image:Autobot Soundwave.jpg|Giving [[Soundwave (G1)|him]] lots of energon pizza makes him change his faction. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|MTMTE, pt3}}
Image:MTMtE Part3 Dullsurprise.jpg|Reaction to Prowl's door fusing with Mirage's head? [[Dull surprise]]! {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|MTMtE, pt3}}
Image:TransporttoOblivion colourchanging Ed.jpg|Didn't the same thing happen to [[Michael Jackson]]? {{storylink|Transport to Oblivion}}
Image:DivideandConquer Factoryguardworkers.jpg|It's an army of Witwickys! {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}
Image:DivideandConquer slopedPrime.jpg|The newly redesigned 1987 Optimus Prime! {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}
Image:Bluestreakpotatovehicle.jpg|[[Autotot]] Blue Spud {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}
Image:Ironhideinblack.jpg|So that's the reason why [[Ironhide (Movie)|he]]'s black. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}
Image:FireintheSky Gears AninconvienientTruth.jpg|"Hey, check out the poster I found to cover the broken screen!" {{storylink|Fire in the Sky}}
Image:SOSDinobots bluePrime.jpg|Prime's got the blues. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}}
Image:Wheresmyface.jpg|What's with the blank expression, Prowl? {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 3}}
Image:Tinybluestreak.jpg|[[Bluestreak]] will show [[Ironhide (G1)|Those]] [[Ratchet (G1)|Guys]] a thing or two when he grows up. {{storylink|City of Steel}}
Image:Ladybreakeandfatjazzr.jpg|Trailbreaker slims down while Jazz packs on the pounds. {{storylink|The Immobilizer}}
Image:Traitorlotsostarscreams.jpg|If one Starscream isn't bad enough... {{storylink|Traitor}}
Image:Transfixatron.jpg| {{storylink|The Autobot Run}}
Image:Autobotrungreenteletraan.jpg|Chip Chase always did have the luck of the Irish. {{storylink|The Autobot Run}}
Image:Optimus prime doppelgaenger.jpg|Washington, we've got [[A Prime Problem]] {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}}
Image:Deceptacon.jpg|Because poor literacy is KEWL! {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court|A Deceptacon Raider in King Arthur's Court}}
Image:G1-Cartoon-SeaChange-Rumble-Tree.jpg| {{storylink|Sea Change}}

Image:Powerglide Astoria w.jpg|Powerglide dresses his imaginary girlfriend. {{storylink|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide}}
Image:HoistGoesHollywood No Faceplate Error.jpg| {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}
Image:Ratchet weirdhead.PNG|[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]'s new "stealth helmet". {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}
Image:Huge Ironhide and Small Ratchet.jpg|Father-Son Day at Autobot HQ raised some awkward questions. {{storylink|Masquerade}}
Image:TFTM Sunstreaker hereandthere.jpg|[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]'s awesomeness is too much for only one Sunstreaker to contain. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
Image:Intro3 4 with error.jpg|The error you've seen over and over—about [[The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 3|33]] [[The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 4|times]].
Image:Decepticons_w_galvatron.jpg|Hurray, you're going to go rescue [[Galvatron (G1)|me]] from [[Thrull]]! {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1|FFoD, pt1}}
Image:Bigrumle.jpg|And this is why you shouldn't feed your cassettes steroids. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2|FFoD, pt2}}
Image:Combaticons_bruticus.jpg|Maybe [[Turbo_Master|he]]'s just a palette swap. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3|FFoD, pt3}}
Image:Aerilabotindecepticons.jpg|[[Fireflight (G1)|He]] turned to the "Darkside" [[War Dawn|eventually]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3|FFoD, pt3}}
Image:FFOD4 mass mistakes.JPG|[[Blast Off (G1)|Blast-Off]] and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] politely ignore the mass of miscolored freaks behind them. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFoD, pt4}}
Image:FFODHaul.jpg|Meet [[Long Haul (G1)|Long]] [[U-Haul Robot|U-Haul]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFoD, pt4}}
Image:Fakebroadside KillingJar.jpg|Cyclonus should've checked his 1986 [[catalog]], or he'd never have fallen for this one. {{storylink|The Killing Jar}}
Image:Blaster Sideways Door.jpg|Well, it can be done by [[retool]]ing. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}
Image:G1 StarscreamsGhost BackwardsKup.jpg|All [[Kup (G1)|my]] gears malfunction, except for the reverse gear. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}
Image:Supriseparty_2rodimuses.jpg|Every fan's second-worst nightmare. {{storylink|Surprise Party}}
Image:Carnage_C-minor_Magnus_Broadside.JPG|[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] got dressed in the dark and put the wrong [[character model]] on. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}
Image:Hotspot_defensor.jpg|Tiny Spot? {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}
Image:Bigmagnus_tinyconst.jpg|Magnus, quit playing with your doll—er, action figures! {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}
Image:DeceptiBrawn1.jpg|They offered [[Bonecrusher (G1)|me]] a better retirement pension. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}
Image:soundwaveautobotgalvy.jpg|Why does [[Soundwave (G1)|he]] keep on turning into an [[Autobot]]? {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}
Image:CarnageMiniBlaster.jpg|[[Masterpiece]] [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] vs. [[Smallest Transforming Transformers|Smallest Transformers]] [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}
Image:Windcharger-COTP01.jpg|Yo, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]! [[Windcharger (G1)|I]] just got better! {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}
Image:Retcon.jpg| {{storylink|Dark Awakening}} {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}
Image:G1_returnofOptimusPrime_Swindle.jpg|"Doctor, will [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] be [[B.O.T. (episode)|all right]]?" {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}
Image:Bumblebee and Goldbug.jpg|[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]]—who is the real one? {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
</gallery></center>

==''Beast Wars'' cartoon==
<center><gallery>
Image:ChainofCommand Waspinator and Error-saur.jpg|{{storylink|Chain of Command}}
Image:FallenComrades Scorponok error.jpg|{{storylink|Fallen Comrades}}
Image:Possession oddball Primal head.jpg|WhY mY hEaD hUrTs{{storylink|Possession}}
Image:CodeofHero wrong Rattrap.jpg|Rattrap forgot to wear his transmetal jacket at Dinobot's funeral {{storylink|Code of Hero}}
Image:Transmutate Rampage missing kibble.jpg|Tada! No more kibble! {{Storylink|Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate}}
Image:ProvingGrounds Rhinox clippingerror.jpg|{{storylink|Proving Grounds}}
</gallery></center>

[[Category: Media]]

Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger

2011-02-17T00:08:45Z

TVsGrady: /* Trivia */ added caption

{{episode
|series=Headmasters
|ep=14
|image=Marsexplode1.jpg
|caption=Fort Max binary bonds with Evel Knievel.
|title="Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger"
|japanese=火星爆破!!危うしマキシマス
|romaji=Kasei Bakuha!! Ayaushi Maximus
|production code=
|production company=[[TakaraTomy|Takara]], [[Toei]]
|airdate=[[October 9]], [[1987]]
|writer=[[Toyohiro Ando]]
|director=[[Jōhei Matsūra]]
|animation studio=Toei
|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}
'''The Autobots attempt to stop a Decepticon plot to destroy the entire planet Mars.'''

:''[[Omni Productions]] dub name:'' "'''Mars Explodes! Watch Out, Fortress Maximus!'''"
:''Latin American dub name:'' "'''Marte Explota !Cuidado, Fortress Maximus!'''"

==Synopsis==
[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] unveils his latest plan to the gathered [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]; by planting a series of [[plasma energy]] bombs beneath the surface of Mars, and then triggering key explosions at the north and south poles, they can create a chain reaction that will destroy the planet, releasing more plasma energy for their devilish purposes.

As coincidence would have it, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and the [[Trainbot|Trainbots]] are currently conducting a geological survey on Mars when unusual seismic activity on the planet attracts their attention. Separating to investigate, Daniel, Wheelie and [[Shōki]] watch as [[Hun-Gurrr]] and [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]] emerge from a smoking crater, and they immediately radio a report to [[Athenia]] for help. The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] depart for Mars in [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] - [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]], however, is still concerned with the mysterious Decepticon activity on planet [[Zarak (planet)|Zarak]].

On [[Earth]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] orders the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] to join the fight on Mars, but as they depart, they are intercepted by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and [[Sixshot]]. Although [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] comes to their aid, they are not able to make it to Mars.

Back on Mars, the Headmasters arrive in the midst of a firefight between the Trainbots and [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. As the battle rages, Wheelie and Daniel are captured by the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and taken to the Decepticons' base in the tunnels beneath the planet's surface. There, once they are imprisoned behind energy bars, they learn of the villains' intent for Mars. Daniel has an emergency beacon hidden in the Autobot symbol on his [[exosuit]], and to hide its activation, he and Wheelie stage a fight between themselves - much to the amusement of the Terrorcons - that allows Wheelie to grab it and alert Spike. The Headmasters rescue the two youths, and Fortress arrives as they attempt to force the bombing co-ordinates from the Decepticon Headmasters. They apparently succeed when [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] is able to trick [[Skullcruncher]] into becoming hypnotised by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], but the co-ordinates that he gives the Headmasters turn out to be a trap - jumping into the crater that they pinpoint, the four Autobots are trapped into a series of explosive energy coils. Chromedome calls out to Fortress to use the [[Master Sword]], but the commander is not mentally and physically prepared for the task, and the sword will not draw. As the explosions wrack the Headmasters below, a scream from Chromedome galvanizes Fortress, bringing the energies of his mind and body into harmony, and the Master Sword is unsheathed. However, as Fortress leaps from Battleship Maximus to initiate his transformation into [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], the Decepticon Headmasters launch a plasma energy bomb directly at him. A huge explosion follows, with the power of the Master Sword and the power of the plasma energy cancelling each other out. Drained of all his power, Fortress plummets back to the surface of Mars as the Headmasters watch in horror...!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Kaen]] (8)
* [[Seizan]] (9)
* [[Getsuei]] (10)
* [[Suiken]] (11)
* [[Yukikaze (Headmasters)|Yukikaze]] (12)
* [[Shōki]] (14)
* [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] (15)
* [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (19)
* [[Brainstorm]] (20)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (21)
* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] (22)
* [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (23)
* [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (24)
* [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (25)
* [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (26)
* [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]] (27)
* [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)|Lightspeed]] (28)
* [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]] (29)
* [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]] (30)
* [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]] (31)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (32)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (34)
* [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] (45)

|c2=
* [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]] (1)
* [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] (2)
* [[Weirdwolf]] (3)
* [[Skullcruncher]] (4)
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (5)
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (6)
* [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] (7)
* [[Hun-Gurrr]] (17)
* [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]] (18)
* [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] (33)
* [[Sixshot]] (35)
* [[Headstrong]] (36)
* [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] (37)
* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (38)
* [[Tantrum]] (39)
* [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] (40)
* [[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]] (41)
* [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] (42)
* [[Blot (G1)|Blot]] (43)
* [[Predaking]] (44)

|c3=
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (13)
* [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (16)
* [[Carly|Carly Witwicky]] (46)
}}

==Notes==
===Animation or technical errors===
*When Hun-Gurrr first leaves the crater on Mars, he is colored like Sinnertwin.
*When the Technobots are shot down by Trypticon, Strafe's head is red instead of white.
*Trypticon's black armor is colored purple after he initially collides with Metroplex.
*The Predaking transformation sequence has a number of coloring mistakes, as does the Autobot Headmasters "Head On" sequence immediately after.
*In the English dub, the opening narration helpfully explains that Mars is the fourth largest planet in the solar system, and is more than 50% bigger than Earth. This is stupid.

===Transformers references===
*Plasma energy, and Scorponok's plan for it, was introduced in "[[The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts]]".
*The mysterious Decepticon activity on planet Zarak was introduced back in "[[The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok]]". This plot thread culminates in the [[Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears|second installment]] of this two-parter.
*This episode marks the final appearance of Jazz.

===Trivia===
[[Image:GalvyChallenger.gif|thumb|right|200px|Battling Seizure Robots!]]
*Beginning with this episode and continuing throughout the series, the [[title sequence]] is modified as part of a tie-in promotion with the interactive [[Video Challenger]] light gun system. Henceforth, most of the Decepticons flicker white, essentially emitting a visual signal which could be picked up by the light gun that denoted them as targets to be fired on. The more Decepticons the kid with the gun shot, the more points they got!
*The Decepticon Headmasters defy animé tradition in the final moments of the episode by interrupting Fortress' Head-On transformation sequence by ''shooting a goddamn bomb in his face''. This is both underhanded and hilarious.
*On the Latin American dub, Soundblaster is called "'''Sanders'''"

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote|omni}}
;Laserdisc
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1996 — ''Transformers: The Headmasters'' Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2002 — ''Transformers: The Headmasters'' — DVD Box ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — The Takara Collection Vol 1 — ''Transformers: Headmasters'' ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Takara Collection (Metrodome) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers: Headmasters'' ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers: Japan Generation 1'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment)

[[Category:The Headmasters episodes]]

Transformers timeline

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[[Image:Dool logo.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13500000000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A [[wikipedia:Last_Thursdayism|Thursday]].

{{note|The above point contradicts the later account of God's creation of the universe. The later account is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later apparently [[Retcon|retconned]], replaced with the version of the story noted here. This version appeared in scientific literature and may be assumed to take precedence in [[canon]].}}

===4004 BCE===
*God creates the universe in six literal days starting [[October 23]].<ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants.</ref> On the seventh day, he takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry and Helal Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] - Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company Hasbro Industries.

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* Robotman, the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March - The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April - The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in the [[Tonka]] ''[[Tonka GoBots|GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 - ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January - The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: MicroChange'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* Unknown date - A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the Tokyo Toy Show.
* Late 1983 - Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February - [[Hasbro Bradley]] unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March - [http://web.archive.org/web/20080225185312/http://www.electric-escape.net/node/590 ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring - The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] - [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] - The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring - ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] - "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* Unknown date - the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* [[October 6]] - The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* [[September 20]] - The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* December - ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December - The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date - Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] - Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April - [[Scramble City]], the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] - ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[Redeco|redecoed]] [[Mini Vehicle|Mini Vehicles]] made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] - ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] - ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February- ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] - The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] - The [[Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July - The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] - The [[Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August - Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China. <ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] - ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it is not actually called "Matrix Forever".

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July - [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) - The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) - The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11|September 11th]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] - The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[Generation 1 (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[Knockoff|knockoffs]] were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]][[August 6|-6]] - [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]][[July 14|-14]] - [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]][[July 20|-20]] - [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly-formed [[3H Enterprises]].
* The target audience of the original cartoon reaches college age.

===1998===
* [[April 10]] - The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]][[June 20|-20]] - [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer - Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[July 16]][[July 18|-18]] - At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* Everyone hates ''[[Beast Machines (franchise)|Beast Machines]]''.
* [[July 28]][[July 30|-30]] - [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[February 19]] - ''[[Beast Machines (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]][[July 15|-15]] - [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] - [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] - The [[Robots in Disguise (cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] - ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee. <ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]][[July 28|-28]] - [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] - [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (2007)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as ''Generation 1''. Really.
* [[July 25]][[July 27|-27]] - [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Binaltech]]/[[Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]][[June 20|-20]] - Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] - [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (2007)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie.
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] - [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] - [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche.
* [[April 18]] - Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, Dreamworks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still totally be ''Generation 1'', honest.
* [[May 19]] - [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license. There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* [[September 22]][[September 25|-25]] - [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] - [[Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] - ''[[Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[April 19]] - Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (2007)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] - [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at San Diego Comic-Con as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] - The first ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] - [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] - ''[[Escalation (IDW)|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* Takara settles the ''[[Michael Bay]] is raping my childhood'' debate by ''[[Kiss Players (franchise)|actually raping your childhood]]''. Realizing that Michael Bay only touched your childhood in the swimsuit area, you apologize.

===[[2007]]===
* June - The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a guess as to the reaction. G'wan.

* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] - [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.

* [[July 2]] - US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (2007)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made $8.8 million USD.

* [[July 3]] - The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Transformers ruined forever.

* [[July 4]] - Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that Hollywood movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.

* [[July 25]] - As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.

* [[July 28]] - A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained).

* [[October 16]] - ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.

* November 3 - a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan. <ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>

* [[December 26]] - ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on the [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] - ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
* [[April 24]][[April 27|-27]] - [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June - ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] - Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly-released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] - [[BotCon 2009]] is held - again - at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] - ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, ruining Transformers forever by raking in '''enormous''' profits.
* [[October 1]] - Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref>

==2010s==
===2010===
* [[June 22]] - ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS. ''[[Exodus: The Official History of the War for Cybertron]]'' is released, ruining ''Transformers'' forever on continuity.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] - [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[November 26]] - The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[The Hub]].

===2011===
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] - [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 1]] - ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' is currently scheduled to ruin Transformers forever by opening on this date.

==References==
<references />

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Tyrese Gibson

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[[Image:Tyrese.jpg|right|200px|thumb|BLING IT!]]
'''Tyrese Gibson''' (born [[December 30]], [[1978]]) is an American singer and actor who "brings it". He's way more excited about Transformers than you. 4real, baaaaaaybeeeeeeeee!

==Roles==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
* Technical Sergeant [[Robert Epps]]

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
* Master Sergeant Robert Epps

===''Dark of the Moon''===
* Master Sergeant Robert Epps

==Convention appearances==
* [[BotCon 2007]] (He and fellow castmate [[Rachael Taylor]] were there for a charity screening next door<ref>[http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?epi-content=NEWS_VIEW_POPUP_TYPE&newsId=20070501005912&ndmHsc=v2*A1175425200000*B1178059402000*DgroupByDate*J2*L1*N1000837*Ztransformers&newsLang=en&beanID=202776713&viewID=news_view_popup (subscription required). Business Wire. 2007-05-01]</ref>, so they made a brief appearance before the BotCon screening of the movie, but in that short amount of time he did, in fact, bring it.)
* Gibson was scheduled to appear at a panel during [[BotCon 2009]]'s Saturday activities, but couldn't make it due to illness for which he was hospitalized. Gibson managed to make it for Saturday night's [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] Party night while under medication. Appropriately, he turned up riding inside [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. A consequence of this was [[Hasbro]]'s Saturday product preview panel was longer than usual so that Gibson could appear on Hasbro's Sunday panel.

==Notes==
*Gibson has a tattoo on his right arm that incorporates the [[Autobot]] [[insignia]].[http://www.mediatakeout.com/2008/26001-oh_snap_have_yall_seen_actor_tyreses_new_tattoo__its_pretty_cool.html]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0879085/ Tyrese Gibson at the Internet Movie Database]
* [http://twitter.com/Tyrese Tyrese Gibson's super-frenetic Twitter feed]

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Bobby Bolivia

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: ''Bobby Bolivia is a [[human]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Movie Bobby Bolivia.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Like the country, but without the runs.]]
'''Robert "Bobby" Bolivia''' owns and operates [[Bolivia's Finest Quality Used Cars and Petting Zoo]]. A car salesman of the tackily dressed, Hawaiian-shirts-'n'-sporty-hat-preferring, always smiling, overly friendly, back-slapping, smooth-talking, horsehockey-spewing variety, he claims that a driver doesn't choose the car, it's the car that chooses its driver.

Though sometimes a [[Bumblebee (Movie)|car]] picks a [[Sam Witwicky|driver]] with a [[Ron Witwicky|cheapass father]]. There are also times where a car picks a driver and takes rejection very poorly.

His favorite cars are the kinds that come from Alabama. He's also not afraid to sell cars that mysteriously appear on his lot, despite not possessing the proper legal paperwork and records of the vehicle being sold.

[[Bobby Bolivia's mammy|Bobby's mammy]] lives in sight of his car dealership, and apparently he has wronged her in some way. Their relationship is summarized by her flipping him off and him wishing he had a rock to "bust her head with".

{{quote|Let me tell you somethin', son: A driver don't pick the car, nuh-uh...the car picks the driver. It's a mystical bond between man and machine.|Bobby Bolivia to Sam Witwicky|[[Transformers (2007)|''Transformers'']]}}

==Fiction==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
:''Actor:'' [[Bernie Mac]] (English), [[Chafūrin]] (Japanese dub voice)

[[Image:Movie Bobby Bolivia yourefamily.jpg|left|200px|thumb|You're like family at Bobby B's... but we've seen how Bobby and family act towards each other... hm.]]
When Sam's father promises to buy him his first car, he takes him to Bobby Bolivia (much to Sam's chagrin). After telling his mechanic [[Manny (Movie)|Manny]] to remove the [[Clown|heat-stroke-afflicted clown]] from the sidewalk because he's scarin' "white folk", Bobby feeds the father/son pair his "mystical bond" line and takes them on a tour of the lot.

Bobby agrees to sell Sam a mysterious "custom faded paint" Camaro he's never seen on his lot before for $4000, a thousand less than his made-up-on-the-spot asking price... but only after the windows of every other car on the lot are mysteriously shattered by a high-pitched noise. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers}}
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===''Transformers: The Movie Storybook''===
[[Image:Storybook Bobby Bolivia yourefamily.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"I do feel like we're family. After all, Buster has a shirt just like that!"]]
Bobby wears pink. He still hugs customers. His mother's never going to be a grandmammy, is she? {{storylink|Transformers: The Movie Storybook|Transformers: The Movie Storybook}}

==Games==
===''Transformers The Game'' (console)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Andrew Kishino]]

After Bumblebee beats the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] to Bolivia's car lot, Sam and his father arrive to buy a new car. Bobby tries to sell them an old blue beater, but the tires mysteriously pop and deflate. Sam chooses the alien robot in disguise, and Dad begins negotiations.

Later, while leading [[Sector Seven]] from the Autobots, [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] destroys the fuel pumps at Bobby Bolivia's car lot, causing an explosion which obliterates most of the lot. Here's hoping Bobby wasn't in there at the time. {{storylink|Transformers The Game|Transformers The Game}}

{{note|Bobby is never actually seen in the game, only heard.}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Bolivia-comicsadaptation.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Semi-classic haircut.]]
* According to an article on [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121138?imw=Y#12 Edmunds.com], all three 1976 Camaros used in the film were purchased for under $6000 individually, with one of them costing even less than $2000. That one didn't run.
* In the [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Movie Adaptation|comics adaptation of the movie]], Bobby is 'fro-tastic tall guy who bears no resemblance to Bernie Mac. This was due to the fact IDW was not (and still is not) allowed to use the likeness of several actors playing the secondary characters.
* Buying your first car at Bobby's car lot makes you family. He insists on being called "Uncle Bobby B". Considering the way his family treats one another, this is scary.
* "Bobby Bolivia" is certainly a reference to Willem Defoe's character in David Lynch's film "Wild At Heart", Bobby Peru.

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The Official How to Draw Transformers

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[[Image:Blachtonrne howtodrawtf 1.jpg|thumb|250px|''Take on me...'']]

'''The Official How to Draw Transformers''' was published by [[Blackthorne Publishing]] in 1987.

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*[[The Official How to Draw Transformers issue 1|#1]]
*[[The Official How to Draw Transformers issue 2|#2]]
*[[The Official How to Draw Transformers issue 3|#3]]
*[[The Official How to Draw Transformers issue 4|#4]]
*[[The Official How to Draw Transformers issue 5|#5]]
*[[The Official How to Draw Transformers issue 6|#6]]
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Transformers timeline

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[[Image:Dool logo.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13500000000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed. A [[wikipedia:Last_Thursdayism|Thursday]].

{{note|The above point contradicts the later account of God's creation of the universe. The later account is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later apparently [[Retcon|retconned]], replaced with the version of the story noted here. This version appeared in scientific literature and may be assumed to take precedence in [[canon]].}}

===4004 BCE===
*God creates the universe in six literal days starting [[October 23]].<ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants.</ref> On the seventh day, he takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry and Helal Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] - Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company Hasbro Industries.

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* Robotman, the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March - The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April - The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in the [[Tonka]] ''[[Tonka GoBots|GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 - ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January - The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: MicroChange'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* Unknown date - A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the Tokyo Toy Show.
* Late 1983 - Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February - [[Hasbro Bradley]] unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March - [http://web.archive.org/web/20080225185312/http://www.electric-escape.net/node/590 ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring - The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] - [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] - The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring - ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] - "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* Unknown date - the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* [[October 6]] - The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* [[September 20]] - The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* December - ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December - The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date - Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] - Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April - [[Scramble City]], the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] - ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[Redeco|redecoed]] [[Mini Vehicle|Mini Vehicles]] made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] - ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] - ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February- ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] - The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] - The [[Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July - The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] - The [[Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August - Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China. <ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] - ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it is not actually called "Matrix Forever".

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July - [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) - The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) - The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11|September 11th]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] - The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[Generation 1 (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[Knockoff|knockoffs]] were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]][[August 6|-6]] - [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]][[July 14|-14]] - [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]][[July 20|-20]] - [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly-formed [[3H Enterprises]].
* The target audience of the original cartoon reaches college age.

===1998===
* [[April 10]] - The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]][[June 20|-20]] - [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer - Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[July 16]][[July 18|-18]] - At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* Everyone hates ''[[Beast Machines (franchise)|Beast Machines]]''.
* [[July 28]][[July 30|-30]] - [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Transformers 2000]]," but they hate ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[February 19]] - ''[[Beast Machines (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]][[July 15|-15]] - [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] - [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] - The [[Robots in Disguise (cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] - ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee. <ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]][[July 28|-28]] - [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] - [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (2007)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as ''Generation 1''. Really.
* [[July 25]][[July 27|-27]] - [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Binaltech]]/[[Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]][[June 20|-20]] - Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] - [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (2007)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie.
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] - [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] - [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche.
* [[April 18]] - Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, Dreamworks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still totally be ''Generation 1'', honest.
* [[May 19]] - [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license. There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* [[September 22]][[September 25|-25]] - [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] - [[Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] - ''[[Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[April 19]] - Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (2007)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] - [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at San Diego Comic-Con as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] - The first ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] - [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] - ''[[Escalation (IDW)|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* Takara settles the ''[[Michael Bay]] is raping my childhood'' debate by ''[[Kiss Players (franchise)|actually raping your childhood]]''. Realizing that Michael Bay only touched your childhood in the swimsuit area, you apologize.

===[[2007]]===
* June - The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a guess as to the reaction. G'wan.

* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] - [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.

* [[July 2]] - US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (2007)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made $8.8 million USD.

* [[July 3]] - The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Transformers ruined forever.

* [[July 4]] - Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that Hollywood movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.

* [[July 25]] - As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.

* [[July 28]] - A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained).

* [[October 16]] - ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.

* November 3 - a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan. <ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>

* [[December 26]] - ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on the [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] - ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
* [[April 24]][[April 27|-27]] - [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June - ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] - Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly-released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] - [[BotCon 2009]] is held - again - at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] - ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, ruining Transformers forever by raking in '''enormous''' profits.
* [[October 1]] - Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref>

==2010s==
===2010===
* [[June 22]] - ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS. ''[[Exodus: The Official History of the War for Cybertron]]'' is released, ruining ''Transformers'' forever on continuity.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] - [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[November 26]] - ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' is scheduled to premiere on [[The Hub]] on this date.

===2011===
* [[July 1]] - ''[[The Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: The Dark of the Moon]]'' is currently scheduled to ruin Transformers forever by opening on this date.

==References==
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Huffer (G1)

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:''Huffer is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Hufferg1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Here I am, brain the size of a planet, and they want me fight a war on some backwater redneck dirt planet. You call that job satisfaction? 'Cause I don't."]]
To say that '''Huffer''' is cranky is an understatement. Huffer's the poster boy for whiny pessimism. He complains and grumbles his way through every day, especially since he's been shipwrecked on Earth. If he thought his existence was unbearable before, it's intolerable now, and he'll certainly let you know. There is no light in his dark hours... which is all the time.

Despite what a joy he is to be around, he's very effective at his job. A construction engineer, he can whip up anything of any complexity. Unfortunately, he'll be kicking and screaming the whole way.

{{bigquote|Oh, I say we leave right now and forget about traipsing after the stupid Decepticons.|Huffer's first line|"[[The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers]]"}}

:''Japanese name:'' '''Drag''' (do-ra-ggu, ドラッグ)
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Fortyogó''' ("Ebullier")
:''Greek name:'' '''Gigantas''' (Γίγαντας)
:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Grognon''' (Grouch)
:''Russian name:'' '''Nitik''' (Нытик, Whiner)
:''Portuguese name (Brazil comics):'' '''Rabugento''' (Grumpy)
:''Italian name:'' '''Turbo'''
:''Portuguese name (Portugal comics):'' '''Valentão'''
:''Chinese name:'' '''鲁莽'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
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[[Image:Huffermarvel1.jpg|left|100px|thumb|AAAH! MONSTER!]]
Among several selected by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] to clear a path for their planet, [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], through an asteroid field, Huffer lay dormant on [[Earth]] after a Decepticon attack which forced both sides to crash land. Four million years later, he and the others were awoken, and Huffer was rebuilt to transform into an Earth-style truck cab. He immediately wanted to go home. Sadly, his solicited assessment of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'''s condition was bleak, and he feared he'd be "stranded on this scrapball forever." {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

[[Image:Ironhidehufferlaststand.jpg|right|200px|thumb|KILL ALL HUMANS!]]
Their new human comrade, [[Sparkplug Witwicky]], was captured by the Decepticons to convert Earth fuel into something Transformers could use, but after he was rescued, it was learned that Sparkplug had given the Decepticons what they had wanted. Before further explanation could be made, Huffer demanded the "traitor" be punished. While Huffer and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] bickered, Sparkplug made his shortlived escape; [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] tried to stop him with a wall of flame, but the aged human suffered a heart attack. {{storylink|The Last Stand}}

''Huffer was one of the Autobots who "fell before the might" of [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] during a surprise attack on the ''Ark'' by Megatron and his Decepticons. After Megatron and Optimus Prime accidentally awakened the ''Ark'''s central computer system, [[Auntie]], Huffer—as well as nearly everyone else on board—was suddenly magnetically sealed to its walls. After some teamwork, everyone was set free, and the Decepticons were ejected from the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Raiders of the Last Ark}}''

Huffer caught Optimus Prime's attention to relay a message for [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. In the memory banks of the ''Ark'''s computers, Ratchet had discovered evidence of a battle between [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] in the [[Savage Land]] four million years ago. However, with Autobot fuel reserves being so low, Optimus determined that the fates of Shockwave and the Dinobots mattered little at that moment. No, that wouldn't come back to bite him ''at all''.

Low on fuel, the Autobots used the [[Tubes of Transference]] to donate what energy the group had to its five mightiest warriors. Huffer was one of the five selected for this "last stand," and though he suffered a strafing from [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], he survived through the bitter end to victory. ...for five seconds, before [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] arrived and blew them all away. Thanks, Optimus. Thanks a lot. {{storylink|The Last Stand}}

Afterwards, Huffer's body spent a while strung up from the ''Ark'''s ceiling. Typical. {{storylink|The New Order}}

[[Image:Hufferbomberbill.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Complaining is Job One.]]
After Ratchet retook the ''Ark'' and repaired everyone, Huffer complained of being homesick for his homeworld of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and was obsessed with returning home to the point of distraction from his real duties. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], giving a tour to the [[human]] industrialist [[G.B. Blackrock]], was annoyed to find Huffer not rebuilding their communication center's [[ultra-frequency monitoring]], but tinkering instead with the [[transdimensional radiowave scrambler]] in hopes of contacting Cybertron. Prowl thought getting him out of the ''Ark'' would do him some good, so he sent Huffer on a mission to disrupt a Decepticon operation. En route, Huffer met with a trucker, [[Bomber Bill]], who was also homesick, due to the Decepticons nabbing his truck. The Decepticons, ironically, were up to building a transdimensional radiowave scrambler of their own, and Huffer was forced to choose between destroying the communications device, thus severing contact with his homeworld, or allowing the Decepticons to contact their brethren on Cybertron, ensuring enemy reinforcements would spill over onto Earth and thus spelling certain doom. Huffer ultimately made the right choice, but he hated it. Loudly. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

Using an eavesdropping system Huffer and Blackrock had set up previously, the Autobots were able to overhear Shockwave's plans to drop the captured head of their leader, Optimus Prime, in a nearby swamp. Huffer was charged with towing Prime's body to the location. However, the head was actually a decoy head, which, when attached to the body, caused it to go on a murderous rampage. And then the Decepticons showed up! It took entirely too long for the real head to show up, allowing Prime to save from certain doom the few who remained functional. {{storylink|Prime Time!}}

''During the Dinobot Hunt, Huffer was sent with [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Bluestreak]] to Doonstown to capture the berserk [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. What they found instead was Grimlock and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] locked in battle. Bluestreak was deactivated before the team could react, and when Huffer tried to wrangle the two crazed Dinobots, he was caught between them and rendered non-functional too. Just for trying to help, sheesh! {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}}''

Huffer was not seen in action for some time after this, until he was shown among the Earth-bound Autobots who witnessed the battle between [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] for Autobot leadership on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

====Classics====
Fifteen years after the Autobot/Decepticon war ended on [[Klo]], Huffer was part of Grimlock's crew on the ''[[Graviton (Classics)|Graviton]]''. His attitude towards Earth had not improved with age. While pursuing [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bug Bite]]'s Decepticons, ultimately finding them back on Earth, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] ordered Huffer to stay onboard the ''Graviton'' and keep an eye on both [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bug Bite]]'s ship (with orders to blow it out of the sky if it moved) and on [[Tyrannitron]] (with orders to keep him from "eating something important") while the rest of the Autobots went planetside. Just great. A brilliant engineer having to sit and petsit [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]'s gun. {{storylink|Games of Deception}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[John Stephenson]] (English), [[Yū Shimaka|Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japan)

[[Image:MTMTE2 Brawn saves Huffer.jpg|right|200px|thumb]]
Huffer was part of the original crew of [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]-based Autobots who crashed on Earth four million years ago. In 1984, he awoke and was reformatted into a mini semi truck cab. An engineer and not a warrior, Huffer loathed combat and hated being stationed on Earth, as he longed to return to Cybertron. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] would often have to motivate Huffer, reminding him to remain courageous in the long fight. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} During one of the first engagements on Earth, in which the Autobots attempted to stop the Decepticons from attacking an off-shore oil rig, Huffer was trapped in the debris. [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] came to his rescue, cutting Huffer loose from the wreckage.

[[Image:Hufferg1animated.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Great choice in cheerleaders, Prime.]]
Huffer was also part of the disasterous attempt to stop the Decepticons from raiding [[Sherman Dam]], and was on the mission to the [[Ruby Crystal Mines of Burma]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}} Damaged in a fall from the top of the mines, Optimus Prime was encouraged by Huffer, [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] as he painfully tried to transform back into robot mode. Huffer and the rest of the Autobots later rolled out in a last-ditch attempt to prevent the Decepticons launching [[Victory (G1)|their new space cruiser]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

[[Image:DivideandConquer shutupHuffer.jpg|right|230px|thumb]]
After Optimus Prime was severely damaged in a Decepticon attack, Huffer didn't rate their leader's chances very highly. [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] damaged Prime further, and it turned out that the replacement part they needed was on Cybertron, prompting yet another pessimistic comment from Huffer, which was stifled by [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. He got his chance to complete the sentiment later, when they discovered that the full Decepticon force was about to attack, and Prime was still down. [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]'s subsequent show of determination inspired Huffer, and he led the other Autobots in defending the base, decking [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] with a single punch. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}

When Optimus Prime authorized [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] to build robot dinosaurs, Huffer insisted that this was a waste of time. After the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] were completed and unveiled, Huffer remarked, "Dino''bots''? I thought you were supposed to make Dino''saurs''!" and laughed. This was followed by an awkward silence. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}} Despite the problems they had with the first three, Huffer took part in the building of two more — [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}

[[Image:CountdowntoExtinction Huffer.jpg|thumb|left|200px|"I come in peace!"]]
After Spike repelled a Decepticon attack on Autobot Headquarters by dousing the invaders in fire-retardant foam, Huffer and Brawn were stuck mopping up the mess. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 1}} The volcano in which Headquarters rested became active as a result of Cybertron being brought into Earth's orbit, and Huffer, [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] and Ratchet were expelled from it in a fiery eruption. They were saved by the timely intervention of [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]], who caught them on his jet mode. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 2}} Following Cybertron's departure, Huffer took part in cleanup efforts, but wasn't too busy that he couldn't razz Gears. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction}}

[[Image:HeavyMetalWar Huffer towing Prime's trailer.jpg|thumb|right|280px]]
Like the rest of the Autobots, Huffer turned out to watch Optimus fight Megatron. After Prime's shock loss and with their leader struggling to transform, Huffer was helpful enough to tow Prime's trailer back to the base. Prime told Huffer that he was a true friend. But then, Prime considers all the Autobots his friends, so that might not have been saying much. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}} Huffer rolled out a couple more times — to save some gold miners, and to thwart Megatron's [[Solar Needle]] plan. {{storylink|Changing Gears}} During the first attempt to demonstrate the [[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer|Immobilizer]], he hit the deck with the rest of the Autobots when Ironhide started shooting wildly at Hound's holographic Laserbeak. {{storylink|The Immobilizer}}

[[Image:AutobotRun Brawn picks up Huffer.jpg|thumb|left|230px]]
Later, Huffer denounced [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Chip Chase|Chip]]'s idea for the Autobots to participate in a charity race and stayed at the base with Wheeljack, Ratchet, and Brawn. His bad feelings turned out to be well founded when Megatron used the [[Transfixatron]] to lock the Autobots in [[Alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Huffer's dour attitude was so annoying that Brawn nearly bear-hugged him to death. He still took part in the rescue mission to save the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|The Autobot Run}}

Huffer was one of the Autobots confronted with the conundrum that they had two Optimus Primes. After a series of tests, the Autobots were no closer to working out which was the real Prime, and at any rate had more urgent problems, as they'd detected strange energy readings from a crevice. During a battle with the Decepticons at the crevice, one of the Primes destroyed [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], and Huffer pronounced him the real deal. As Optimus led them towards the crevice, they encountered Windcharger, who had discovered it was full of deadly [[korlonium crystal]]s. That and his disregard for Spike's safety betrayed the false Prime, and the Autobots blasted him. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}}

[[Image:DinobotIsland1 Huffer taunts Dinobots.jpg|thumb|right|260px|"Now remember, kids -- If at first you don't succeed...I ''told'' you so."]]
After Bumblebee returned to Autobot HQ with Powerguide from a [[Dinobot Island (G1)|newly discovered island]], Huffer was among the Autobots who listened to his report. A debate ensued about the abilities of the Dinobots versus real dinosaurs. Huffer taunted Wheeljack when the Autobot scientist claimed that the Dinobots had been practicing their powers, declaring them complete dino-klutzes. The Dinotbots immediately demonstrated their attempt at “finesse” and proved Huffer right. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}}

Later, Huffer wondered why Spike was still interested in dinosaurs after his numerous near-death experiences on Dinobot Island, when Teletraan-1 sounded an alarm. Huffer complained that the alarm must mean bad news. He went with the team to investigate a time disturbance in the nearby city and was proven right.

[[Image:DinobotIsland2 Huffer carrying mammoth.jpg|thumb|left|200px|He is stronger than Pudzian...]]
Huffer and Optimus Prime were the first on the scene and discovered that city traffic was clogged for an unknown reason. Hound detected Bumblebee’s signal under a pile of rubble, and Huffer hurriedly moved in to clear the rubble away. He had to duck out of the way of flying debris when Sideswipe used his pile driver hands to speed up the job. When confronted by the time-displaced barbarians riding woolly mammoths, Huffer wondered if they were new Earth forms the Autobots hadn’t seen yet.

Optimus ordered the Autobots to stop the random destruction caused by the mammoths and Huffer responded by wrestling one into submission, while declaring himself one of the strongest Autobots. He, Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, Hound and Ironhide herded the mammoths into Prime’s trailer, and then into the closing time portal. When the portal closed, Huffer breathed a sigh of relief, remarking that he thought they’d never leave. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

[[Image:Microbots Huffer charges.jpg|thumb|right|260px]]
The Autobots went to South America and were confronted by Megatron rendered ultra-powerful by the [[Heart of Cybertron]]. Huffer desperately tried to charge Megatron in a moment of uncharacteristic optimism, only to be blasted. He and the other Autobots limped back to Headquarters. {{storylink|Microbots}}

Huffer took part in the [[Autobot Day]] parade and was in the Mayor's office when Megatron's faked video was played, incriminating the Autobots in energy theft. The Autobots were subsequently found guilty by a court of law, and Huffer found himself sitting between [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] and [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] on a spacecraft headed away from Earth. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} When Ironhide started complaining about their situation, Huffer joined gamely in. Unfortunately, though Prime did agree he'd made a mistake, they were unable to change their flight plan, as the ship was locked on course for the Sun. It took Cosmos and the use of [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field to get them back to Earth. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[Image:MakeHoistHuffer.jpg|thumb|left|230px]]
When Megatron used the [[Voltronic Galaxer]] to block radio signals worldwide, Huffer was among the Autobots who rolled out to help the humans. {{storylink|Blaster Blues}} He also took part in sting operations in [[New York City]] in an attempt to catch car thieves. He and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] observed that [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] seemed to prefer the company of humans. Later, Hoist was driving Huffer when they encountered a traffic jam and helped clear it. Huffer also fought Decepticon drones downtown alongside Ironhide and Windcharger, and was part of the assault on the Decepticons' drone manufacturing facility. {{storylink|Make Tracks}}

After a number of the Autobots and Decepticons were lost in a space bridge incident, Huffer watched [[Chip Chase]] unsuccessfully try to use [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]] to locate them. {{storylink|Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play}} He was part of an equally unsuccessful mission to try to fight the [[Insecticon clone]] army. While he was being repaired, Cosmos, Bumblebee and Spike were bringing [[robotic insecticide]] back from [[Floron III]]. Unfortunately, they also brought back [[Morphobot]]s, and Huffer was on the mission to rescue Cosmos from under the alien vegetation, though as usual, he didn't do much other than complain. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[Image:QuestforSurvival Grapple repairs Huffer.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
When Megatron sent [[Kremzeek]] to the Autobot base, [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] discovered that an insulating compound would protect the Autobots. However, by this point, Huffer had already fallen victim to the little electronic pest. {{storylink|Kremzeek!}} After Tracks and Bumblebee were kidnapped by big game hunter [[Lord Chumley]], Huffer was one of the Autobots who scoured the city for them. Prime's call to return to Headquarters came just in time for him to avoid unsuspectingly being trapped himself. {{storylink|Prime Target}} Huffer didn't provide any input when the Autobots came up with a plan to disguise themselves as [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s in order to uncover Megatron's latest plan, though he ended up having to go pull their fat out of the fryer when they were inevitably discovered. {{storylink|Masquerade}}

The last time anyone saw him alive was when he was helping [[Bluestreak]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] build a roadblock when a [[Hot Rod (G1)|Sunday driver]] plowed through and ruined all of their hard work. Bluestreak and Huffer were not shown making it back to [[Autobot City]] in time when the Decepticons [[Battle of Autobot City|attacked]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} Huffer was killed during the subsequent battle, and his remains were placed aboard an interstellar [[Autobot Mausoleum]], where they were later found by [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]. Shortly afterward, due to a [[Quintesson]] plot, what was left of Huffer was plunged into a red sun with the rest of the mausoleum. {{storylink|Dark Awakening}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Huffer was a part of the crew aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' when it crashed into [[Earth]] four million years ago while clearing an asteroid in the path of Cybertron.

He was one of many Transformers captured and reprogrammed by arms dealer [[Lazarus|Adam "Lazarus" Rook]] for lease to terrorist organizations and shady governments requiring brutal military might. Fortunately, Autobots under the command of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] repaired and re-reprogrammed Huffer and the remaining captive Autobots. Immediately, they were put to work on fighting Megatron's metallic virus, which had spread deep into [[Canada|Canadian]] territory. Huffer was seen to be very gung-ho about starting the blasting process when Wheeljack cautioned the group that the anti-virus required converting their own internal energy, and he needed complete commitment from them if his plan was to succeed. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5}}

Soon, the Canadian military arrived. Unfortunately, due to the recent attacks by both enslaved Autobots and Decepticons under the command of Rook, the Canadians attempted to stop the Autobots doing what they perceived to be an attack on their soil. When Wheeljack tried to explain what they were doing (in a rather aggressive manner), the Canadians soldiers panicked and fired upon the Autobots. Huffer was blasted by a tank shell while trying to aid the fallen Wheeljack. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6}}

Huffer was one of the Autobots who accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Alaska]] to investigate a mysterious summons from a crashed Autobot ship. Ambushed by Decepticons, the tide of the battle turned against the Autobots, then back when Optimus overcame Megatron. Then things turned stranger by the emergence of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] from the Autobot ship, who declared the Cybertronian civil war over. The sudden appearance of Shockwave and his troops from Cybertron threw everyone for a loop, especially Megatron, who ended up under Shockwave's heel. In the ensuing battle between the Autobots and Shockwave's group, Huffer was shot and set ablaze. Ratchet came to his rescue. {{storylink|New World Order|War and Peace #1}}

Huffer was with Prime's group when he and most of the Autobots surrendered to Ultra Magnus and returned to Cybertron under lock and key as war criminals. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden|War and Peace #2}} He joined up with the insurgency groups under [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], who then united under Optimus Prime's leadership. During the assault on Shockwave's stronghold in [[Iacon (city-state)|Iacon]], Huffer found himself directly in the path of Decepticon missiles. Prime shouted for him to get down. The Autobot leader took a missile to the torso that was intended for Huffer, causing him pain and damage that later contributed to his defeat at the hands of Shockwave. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|War and Peace #5}} With some help from Ultra Magnus and Grimlock, Prime finally overthrew Shockwave. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|War and Peace #6}}

After the revolution, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] conceived of a new Autobot City constructed on Earth as their new base of operations. He requisitioned the reluctant Huffer to leave his Beloved Cybertron™ to contribute his construction engineering skills to the city's design. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

===IDW ''Hearts of Steel'' continuity===
Huffer was among the Autobots who ended up on Earth in the distant past, where they took on spiky organic modes and battled the Decepticons until an ice age threatened to destroy both factions. In order to continue their war at a later date, the Autobots went underground and powered down for a few million years. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 1}} When [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] was reactivated in the mid-19th century and learned about Decepticon activity, he woke several other Autobots up as well, including Huffer. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2}}

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:SpotlightBlaster GetawayKupHufferBroadside.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Huffer is such a downer that even Kup and Broadside shut up.]]
Huffer was one of the manual laborers seen disputing the Senate's attempts to automate their trade with drones. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2}} Unlike many workers, Huffer did not join up with the Decepticon movement, but instead would eventually side with the Autobots.

After the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]], Huffer was one of many Autobots engaged in trench warfare over what remained of their destabilized home planet. He was with [[Getaway]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] awaiting a broadcast from [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] when the Decepticons made their big push against the Autobots. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

Many years later, after the Decepticons' galaxy-wide assault on Autobot interests, Huffer found himself stationed on [[Earth]]. He told [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] to shush during one of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s speeches. {{storylink|A Rude Awakening}} A few days later, Magnus requisitioned some energon from Huffer. {{storylink|Enemies of the System}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Huffer toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Oh, they gave me a mouthplate. I don't have a mouthplate.]]
* '''Huffer''' (Mini Vehicle, 1984/1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''14'''

:Huffer was part of the original 1984 assortment of Autobot [[Mini Vehicle]]s. His mold was originally used for the ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]'' series of toys as an "American" truck. The ''Microchange'' toyline was meant to depict robots that transformed into toy cars, which accounts for the somewhat cartoonish proportions of Huffer's vehicle mode. In 1985, Huffer's rooftop [[Insignia|faction symbol]] decal was replaced by a [[rubsign]].

: This mold was used to make [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]]; for the [[Hasbro]] line it was extensively [[Retool|retooled]], while in Mexico and some European markets, it was straight-[[redeco]]ed.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Huffer/huffer.htm More information on Mini Vehicle Huffer at TFU.info]''

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*'''Minibot Team''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TFC-12'''

: Huffer was reissued in a "[[Transformers Collection]]" six-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]]. There are no notable differences between the original and the reissue versions.

: This entire set was redecoed to make the "[[G1 GoBots]]" set; Huffer was used to make [[Road Ranger]].

===Timelines===
[[Image:Botcon Huffer toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hey kids, it's me! Timmy the Tow Truck! Hyuck hyuck! Wuh-oh, looks like somebody's feeling a little grumpy today!]]
*'''Huffer''' (Scout, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Crane boom/rifle, Earth-type Cyber Key

: Sold together in a bag with [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and their instructions and bio cards, Huffer is a ''Classics''-themed [[BotCon 2007]] attendee [[exclusive]]. An orange and blue [[redeco]] of the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Armorhide (Cybertron)|Armorhide]] toy, Huffer transforms into a first-generation Volvo FH Globetrotter semi tractor-trailer cab with the badges and serial numbers filed off, and with a hook-crane attachment on the fifth wheel. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into the back of his cab flips his grill down, exposing a rack of eight (non-firing) missiles. This feature is also available in his robot mode. Huffer can store a Cyber Planet Key using tabs on his hook-crane/rifle, and came with a silver-bordered, translucent orange [[Earth]] Key.

: This mold was also used to make the [[Movie (toyline)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BCHuffer/huffer.htm More information on BotCon Huffer at TFU.info]''

===Merchandise===
{{anchor|TakaraDecoy}}
* '''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)

: In Japan, a red rubber mini-figure of "Drag" was available in part of a [[Decoy|massive multi-pack of similar mini-figurines]]. The number etched into his back is the sum total of his [[tech spec]] ratings, as these figurines were used as game pieces for a variety of ''Transformers'' board games in which this number had some meaning to how the game was played or something. Huffer mixes the [[character model|cartoon model]] with elements from the original toy (most notably tires on his shoulders and claws instead of hands).

{{anchor|HasbroDecoy}}
*'''Huffer''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': '''27'''

: The [[Hasbro]] [[Decoy]] release of the Huffer game piece is almost identical to the Japanese version, except the number on his back is 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]].

{{-}}

==Notes==
*The bio card for [[Fun Publications]]' [[BotCon 2007]] exclusive toy lists the name as "Huffer®". Unfortunately, Hasbro hadn't actually attempted at the time to register the name, which technically made the claim illegal. SHAME ON YOU, FunPub. Obviously Hasbro [[Huffer (PCC)|''has'' rectified this]].
* A strange variation on Huffer's [[character model]] features a semi-circular hood behind his head instead of the normal rectangular shape. It appeared in Huffer's ''[[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Transformers Universe]]'' bio entry, and in the comic story "[[Totaled!]]".

==External links==
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Huffer Huffer's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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[[Category:Engineers]]
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category:Mini Vehicles]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]

Double Jeopardy (episode)

2010-10-24T03:08:29Z

TVsGrady: /* Notes */

{{episode|
|series=BWtoon
|ep=8
|series2=BWJtoon
|ep2=8
|next2=The Probe
|image=TerrorsaurcagedRT.jpg
|caption="It's not a Penis Mightier, Mr. Connery! There's no such thing!"
|title="Double Jeopardy"
|production company=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|airdate=[[October 7]], 1996
|written by=[[Jesse Winfield]]
|directed by=[[Mark Schiemann]]
|animation studio=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|continuity= [[Beast Wars continuity]]
|packaged with=[[Wolfang (Predacon)#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Wolfang]]
}}

'''After a series of failed missions, Rattrap's loyalty is brought into question.'''

:''French title:'' '''Agent Double''' ("Double Agent")
:''French-Canadian title:'' '''Double Danger'''
:''Japanese title:'' クモ女のキック (''Kumo Onna no Kick'', "Kick of the Spider Woman")
:''Latin-American title:'' '''Riesgo Doble'''
:''Italian title:'' '''Doppia condanna''' ("Double sentence")
:''Brazilian title:'' '''Perigo Duplo''' ("Double Jeopardy")

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Tarantulusdesignsba.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Aw, hell. Let's go nuts. Swords for $48,000!"]]
Dinobot and Primal explore one of the planet's frozen regions looking to retrieve the latest stasis pod. They find the pod overhead, hanging over the edge of a cliff, and protected by the three [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] goons. While Terrorsaur and Scorponok bomb the [[Maximal]] duo, Waspinator grabs the pod to lift it back to the [[Darksyde|Predacon base]]. Primal sees the theft and flies after the bug, but is brought down by a shot in the back from Terrorsaur. With Primal downed, the Predacons scamper away.

At the Maximal base, Primal laments regarding the frequency of the Maximals being ambushed. Primal calls Rattrap into a private meeting, making it clear he suspects Rattrap has been feeding information to the Maximals' enemies. Rattrap denies this, and Cheetor and Rhinox can't believe it. As a test of loyalty, Rattrap is sent on a mission into one of the [[Sector 12|more dangerous sectors]].

[[Image:BAintroduction.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"The day is mine! I'll take Famous Titties for $400!"]]
At the Predacon base, Tarantulas reveals the new Predacon made from the captured Maximal protoform: Blackarachnia. Afterwards, they use their radio to eavesdrop on Rattrap's radio reports on how Rattrap's mission is going. Hearing that the rodent is by himself, Terrorsaur is sent to destroy Rattrap.

Terrorsaur and Rattrap battle, and with Rattrap unable to hit his target, Terrorsaur is able to stand over his enemy, his gun right in Rattrap's face. Desperate for his own survival, Rattrap bargains his own loyalty to Terrorsaur and the Predacons, while the rest of the Maximals listen, astonished by the change.

[[Image:Rattrappredicon.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Mister Reynolds has apparently changed his name to 'Turd Ferguson.'" "Yeah, that's right. Turd Ferguson. It's a funny name."]]
Back at the Predacon base, Terrorsaur introduces his new underling and, with said underling's aid, overthrows Megatron (who is placed into the Predacon brig). Because he still can't be trusted, Rattrap is also imprisoned. The two captives are placed in cages and suspended over a flow of lava. Of course, Megatron has anticipated his own imprisonment and escapes with a few simple computer commands. Once Megatron is out of sight, Rattrap picks the lock on his own cage and jumps over the lava to freedom (barely).

Sneaking through the base, Rattrap follows another, actual rat. He passes by a Predacon computer console and discovers it contains a Maximal computer chip, explaining how they were able to listen to Maximal radio frequencies and anticipate the Maximals' movement. After removing the chip, he continues his sneaking, but activates a security alarm and is caught in a security web. He escapes, but Tarantulas follows Rattrap back to the suspended cages, compromising Rattrap's operation, or so he would be, were it not for Rattrap silencing the arachnid with a gun shot.

[[Image:Double Jeopardy Rattrap point.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"You'll rue the day you crossed me, Trebek!"]]
The Maximals begin an attack on the Pred base to retrieve Rattrap. With the other Predacons looking to him for leadership, Terrorsaur panics – even more so when Megatron pops up right next to him, free from his cage. But he deigns to <strike>give Terrorsaur rope to hang himself</strike> follow Terrorsaur's leadership as the Predacons counter-attack. Rattrap is freed to help in the defense, and on Terrorsaur's order, he opens fire on Optimus, scoring a direct hit on his former leader. After the two armies bounce off each other a bit, Megatron gives Rattrap the opportunity to destroy Dinobot, but Rattrap declines and shoots Terrorsaur instead, giving Dinobot the time to free himself by kicking out some of Megatron's teeth. The Maximals take Rattrap and retreat. With Terrorsaur's command shown to be a total frak-up, Megatron effortlessly resumes command of his forces and rubs in the defeat.

Back in the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', Optimus explains to his friends that the entire betrayal was a charade – a ploy to let Rattrap into the Predacon base and find out how the Predacons have been listening to the Maximals' radio communications.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s |c1=
*[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] (1)
*[[Optimus Primal]] (2)
*[[Rattrap]] (3)
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (7)
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (8)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]|c2=
*[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] (4)
*[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (5)
*[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] (6)
*[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] (9)
*[[Tarantulas]] (10)
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (11)
}}

==Quotes==
"They're trapped! The pod is my trophy!"
:—'''Terrorsaur'''—shortly before looking up to see Waspinator flying off with the pod.

"Oh, be still my spinnerets."
:—'''Tarantulas''' after creating Blackarachnia.

"Will you still defend your friend, or will you see him for what he is? A traitor!" 
"You're a fine one to talk."
:—'''Dinobot''' gets burned by '''Rhinox'''.

"A wise tyrant always designs his prisons for his own personal escape." 
:—'''Megatron''' after getting out of his cage.

"So, the juicy rat has been running his maze."
:—'''Tarantulas''' being creepy, as usual.

"And thus ends the glorious reign of Terrorsaur. A lost battle, a missing Blackarachnia, AND WHO KNOWS WHAT DAMAGE caused by the Maximal spy!"
:—'''Megatron''' exposing Terrorsaur's blundering leadership abilities.

==Notes==
*This is the (not entirely auspicious) debut of Blackarachnia. After being introduced by Tarantulas, she transforms into robot mode, then spends a few minutes posing, preening, and doing karate moves in the background while Megatron talks. Later in the episode she kicks Cheetor around (and admittedly, is a badass about it), then goes missing for no clear reason.
[[Image:DoubleJeopardy Blackarachnia protoform.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"SUCK IT, TREBEK!"]]
*Blackarachnia's protoform doesn't resemble those seen later in the series, instead using a modified form of the model used for pre-reformatting Megatron in "[[Beast Wars (Part 1)]]", but with Blackarachnia's head. The same model shows up with a different head as a [[:Image:Agendapt1 generic Predacons.jpg|generic Predacon]] in "[[The Agenda (Part 1)]]".
*Throughout Terrorsaur's big speech to gain leadership, Rattrap is making gestures in the background to punctuate his remarks.
*While sneaking through the Predacons' ventilation duct, Rattrap encounters a small rat, which seems to acknowledge his presence with a nod. Later on, Rattrap inadvertently saves the same rat from being eaten by accidentally walking into Tarantulas' web and triggering his alarm.
*The Maximal chip is labeled in [[Cybertronix]]. It says "caution very hot".
*Other [[Silverbolt (BW)|Maximals]] or [[Dinobot (BW)|Predacons]] who changed allegiances either previous to this episode or afterward signified the switch by changing their [[Activation Code]]. Rattrap doesn't follow suit. He simply changes the Maximal symbol on his arm to a Predacon symbol. Perhaps this should have been Terrorsaur's first tip that Rattrap wasn't truly defecting.
*There was really no need to keep the plan from the other Maximals (none of them had any contact with the Predacons until ''after'' Rattrap recovered the chip) nor did it seem like there was any particular need to keep the deception going well into the battle in order to extract him from Predacon territory.
*When Rattrap blasts Tarantulas for discovering his escape, Tarantulas is shown to have ball joints. It even matches his toy – score one for toy accuracy!
*When Terrorsaur laughs in beast mode, his eyebrows seem to bounce up and down, moving in unison with his beak. This may be a CGI error or an awkward decision on the animators' part to make him emote.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1998 — ''Beast Wars'' — Beasties Escape ([[Alliance Atlantis|Alliance Video]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1998 — ''Robots-Bêtes'' — L'Évasion (Alliance Video) — French audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Lonely Warrior Tigatron ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1998 — ''Beast Wars'' / ''Robots-Bêtes'' Three pack (Alliance Video) — Available in English or French audio. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2001 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Beginning: Vol. 2 ([[Universal]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Volume 3 ([[Rhino Entertainment|Rhinomation]])
;Laserdisc
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Maximal Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — English and Japanese audio.
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — DVD Box (Pioneer LDC) — English and Japanese audio. 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Volume 2 ([[Rhino Entertainment|Rhinomation]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2003 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete First Season (Rhinomation) 
[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 2005 — ''Beast Wars'' — Classic Episodes: Volume 2 — The Saga Continues! ([[Alliance Atlantis]]) — English and French audio. 
[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 2005 — ''Beast Wars'' — The Complete First Season (Alliance Atlantis) — English and French audio. 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2006 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment)

[[Category:Beast Wars episodes]]
[[category:Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]
[[Category:Pack-in material]]

Earl

2010-10-17T18:38:10Z

TVsGrady: added caption

:''Earl is a human from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:Gone but Not Forgotten! Francine and Earl.jpg|200px|right|thumb|I'm just tryin' to be a better person. My name is Earl.]]
'''Earl''' is the husband of [[Francine]]. He approves of tasty clams.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
On a drive through [[Florida]], Earl and his wife decided to stop at the [[Conch Republic Clam Bar]] for a meal of clams. As they were enjoying their food, Earl told Francine to focus on that instead of [[Dead End (G1)|cars that passed by]].

Some time later, Earl, Francine and the others at the Conch Republic Clam Bar were forced to flee when [[Megatron (G1)|a giant robot]] crashed into the bar. Earl had his priorities straight however, and made sure to take a few of those delicious clams with him. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

[[Category:Comic-only characters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category:Humans]]

Acid Bat

2010-10-17T18:36:13Z

TVsGrady: added caption

:''Acid Bats are [[drone]]s from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:The House that Wheeljack Built! Acid Bat.jpg|150px|right|thumb|We can't stop here! This is Acid Bat country!]]
'''Acid Bats''' are [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] [[drone]]s in the shape of bats that spit acid.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{earthforcefiction}}
Acid Bats were among the many defense mechanisms [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] had installed in [[Earthbase]]. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] had to get past them when the [[Autobot]]s were all locked out of their own base. He managed to dodge them for a bit, then the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] helped him out by shooting and destroying the drones. {{storylink|The House that Wheeljack Built!}}

[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]

Frankenstein's monster

2010-09-26T03:11:31Z

TVsGrady: added caption

{{Noname-nickname}}
:''Frankenstein's monster is a character in a movie from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Autobot spike - frankenstein's monster.jpg|right|270px|thumb|Fire BAD!]]
'''Frankenstein's monster''' is a fictional monster brought to life by [[Doctor Frankenstein]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Peter Cullen]] (English)

While [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] recovered from a serious operation, one that left his mind in the body of [[Autobot X]], he watched a movie on [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]]. The movie featured an inanimate being made of mis-matching parts and an evil brain. A hunched creature begged the creator of the behemoth, Dr. Frankenstein, not to reanimate the grotesque parody of life. The Doctor, however, thought that the creature would be grateful for the giant and powerful body given to him and vivified the monster. As it started to growl, the voice of the hunchback shrieked at Frankenstein that he had created a monster. {{storylink|Autobot Spike}}

The monster was one of the creatures conjured up by [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]'s dreams, and used by the [[Quintesson]]s to menace [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}}

==External link==
*[[wikipedia:Frankenstein's monster|Frankenstein's monster on Wikipedia]]

[[Category:Cartoon-only characters]]
[[Category:Earth culture]]
[[Category:External properties]]
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category:Humans]]
[[Category:Monsters]]

Beachcomber (Animated)

2010-09-22T23:51:40Z

TVsGrady: /* Animated cartoon */

{{disambig3|Beachcomber}}
:''Beachcomber is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Beachcomber-tfa-model.jpg|right|190px|thumb|"DUDE! I saw a bird. It was, like, pretty."]]
'''Beachcomber'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s the dude. And he's braindead! He also takes drugs, like [[syk]], [[simultronic]]s, [[Angolmois]], and [[crysmag]].<ref>''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]''</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===

[[Image:Beachcomber-crowd.JPG|left|thumb|150px|Dude, those colors are pretty.]]
Beachcomber was part of the crowd cheering during [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel]]'s speech.{{storylink|Decepticon Air}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Beachcomber was originally intended to debut in a scene with [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] during "[[TransWarped]]", in which he died horribly, turning gray and crumbling into dust<ref>[http://www.formspring.me/DerrickJWyatt/q/1008942236 Derrick J Wyatt responding to a question about Beachcomber on Formspring]</ref>. The scene was recorded, with Beachcomber being voiced by [[Tom Kenny]], who would provide a surfer type of voice. It was cut from the show for reasons unknown, other than being cut for time.

*[[Derrick J. Wyatt]] heavily mourns the loss of said scene, having expressed his lack of fondness for Beachcomber on several occasions. [[Jim Sorenson]] also says he's not alone in this hatred.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SentinelPrime/status/3579478369 Jim Sorenson replying to Almanac sequel questions.]</ref> Poor hippie.

*Derrick J. Wyatt has also provided some tips about how to play Beachcomber for an RP group on Twitter, suggesting he should be dumber and more stoned, also claiming that his processor should be "totally fried." Oh, Derrick.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DerrickJWyatt/status/1634860485 Derrik J. Wyatt, replying to a comment about a Beachcomber RP account.]</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category: Animated characters]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Cartoon-only characters]]

Gigant Bomb

2010-09-15T03:42:21Z

TVsGrady: /* Pack-in comic */

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{picsneeded}}
:''Gigant Bomb is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Zone (franchise)|Zone]] and then [[Robot Masters]] portions of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. Or it is the other way around, we can't really tell.''

[[Image:GigantBombCardArt.jpg|thumb|250px|Gigant Bomb the space age robot! He's at your command! Gigant Bomb the space age robot! His power is in your haaaaaaaand!]]

A colossal Decepticon from the year [[Zone (franchise)|2025]], '''Gigant Bomb''' traveled through the [[Blasty Zone]] to the year 2004. Joining with the Decepticons of that era and partnering with [[Smokesniper]] to form the super aircraft [[Gigant Sniper]], Gigant Bomb is a grave threat to the [[Autobot|Autobots]]. Luckily for them, his old enemies [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] and [[Victory Leo]] have followed him to the past!

Gigant Bomb has an internal purification plant that can rapidly absorb and utilize almost any form of energy, enhancing his offensive and defensive capabilities.

==Fiction==
===''Robot Masters''===
====Pack-in comic====
[[Image:GigantBombSmokeSniperManga1.jpg|left|thumb| We have no idea if his Gatling gun is [[Dreadwing (G2)| illin']] or not.]]

Gigant Bomb, infused with a chunk of [[solitarium]], joins his partner Smokesniper in beating up [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] and [[Bound Rogue]]. They then clobber [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Primal]], but Star Saber and Victory Leo intervene. Combining to form [[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]], the solitarium is sliced right out of Gigant Bomb, and the two Decepticons are sent running. {{storylink|The Victory Warriors Enter!!}}
{{-}}

====Cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Toshitsugu Takashina]] (Japanese)
{{charstubfiction}}
{{storylink|Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!}}
{{storylink|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters (episode)|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters}}

====Online comic====
{{charstubfiction}}

==Toys==
===Robot Masters===
[[Image:RM Gigant Bomb toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Gigant Bomb, Gigant Bomb, Gigant Bomb, a big big love.]]
*'''Gigant Bomb''' (2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM14'''
**''Accessories'': 12 missiles, "Pulverizer"

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]] toy, Gigant Bomb transforms into a "flying wing" style stealth bomber with under-slung six-missile gatling cannon. He can also transform into a treaded "tank" mode. In jet form, he can combine with Smokesniper's jet mode to make a complete aircraft called Gigant Sniper.

: Unique to this release is the solitarium weapon "Pulverizer", a hand-held non-firing cannon. Also, this is the only time this mold was sold separately from the smaller partner unit.

: The same mold is used by [[BB]] and [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]]. The mold was also intended to be used for [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] in ''Generation 2'', but was never released. It was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] for Shattered Glass [[Darkwind (SG)|Darkwind]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/GigantBomb/gigantbomb.htm More information on Gigant Bomb at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Gigant Bomb's name is pronounced with a pair of hard G's: "gai-gant". ''Gigant'' is a German word meaning "giant" as a noun.

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese-original characters]]
[[Category:Robot Masters characters]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]
[[Category:Zone characters]]

Blitzwing Bop

2010-08-27T21:59:18Z

TVsGrady:

{{comicstory
|seriesissue=[[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]
|prev=Wings of Honor
|next=At Fight's End
|seriesissue2=[[Shattered Glass (fiction)|Shattered Glass]]
|prev2=Eye in the Sky
|next2=Transhuman
|image=Blitzwingbop.jpg
|caption=
|title="Blitzwing Bop"
|publisher=[[Fun Publications]]
|date=[[November 17]], [[2009]]
|written by=[[Trent Troop]] and [[Greg Sepelak]]
|illustrations by=[[Chad Porter]]
|cover=[[Chad Porter]]
|pagecount=35pp
|continuity=[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]
}}
'''Blitzwing inadvertently becomes a musical countdown, and not the kind that sounds like Bluestreak.'''

==Synopsis==
The media of [[Earth]] are abuzz with news of the arrival of two crews of Cybertronians, the press trying to figure out what to make of the fantastic extraterrestrial visitors, and especially the heroic deeds of the Decepticons. Beyond the planet, a single vessel catches the transmissions and diverts its course towards the blue orb.

Meanwhile on the planet's surface, a young human is speaking with a Decepticon. Making small talk as he works inside Blitzwing, Will satisfies his curiosity by asking the Triple Changer of his homeworld. Blitzwing is less than enthusiastic to relate about his war-torn home, which leaves Will somewhat nonplussed. The human's descriptions of organic life prove far more compelling to the Cybertronian, who is eager to see more. Unfortunately, Will hasn't finished his ministrations on Blitzwing's systems, and thus he holds the Decepticon back a few more moments as he completes the last connections. Closing the casing, Will reveals that he has wired his new friend for sound by integrating an [[oPod|O-Pod]] into Blitzwing's circuits. The Cybertronian is a bit bewildered by what the organics call "music" and scoffs at the device's meager storage capacity. Will initially tries to convince Blitzwing of the merits of music in promoting higher ideals, but is quickly distracted by the prospect of a ride in the Decepticon's alternate modes. The two of them exit the base to cruise for a bit.

Elsewhere, Goldbug is overseeing a project of his own. Having played off of the mentally erratic scientist Wheeljack's ego, he has convinced his fellow Autobot to construct an ambitious [[Stellar Spanner]] with the help of Sideburn. Though Wheeljack is madly certain of the accuracy of his calculations, the probability of error given to Goldbug leaves something to be desired. Suggesting that Sideburn take the first trip (in the name of science), Goldbug's scheming is outmaneuvered by the slippery Autobot's reminder that he will be needed to fix the device in the event of failure, and Sideburn's subsequent suggestion that they send a Scrounge in his stead. This makes Goldbug exceedingly nervous, as he does not wish to alert Rodimus to the Spanner's existence.

During their travels, Will and Blitzwing's discussion of Earth music is interrupted by a sudden spike on the Decepticon's scanners. A major convergence of Autobot technology is lighting up the dials, which is an oddity, considering their habit of masking their signals. Blitzwing plays to type and heads straight for it, but calls for backup at Will's insistence. The Decepticons are thin on the ground in the area due to the task of excavating Astrotrain, but thankfully, Heatwave is inbound.

Taking up positions around the Autobot build site, Will and Blitzwing spot Heatwave already observing the construction. Though the Triple Changer doesn't recognize what is being built, Heatwave quickly identifies its intent and explains to the other two. Grasping the implications of a working Stellar Spanner, Blitzwing decides he doesn't like leaving it up to chance whether Wheeljack will succeed in his project. Heatwave agrees and moves to intervene well before his fellow Decepticon manages to call in the intended backup.

{{issuestub}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Decepticon]]s|c1=
* [[Blitzwing (SG)|Blitzwing]] (2)
* [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] (6)
* [[Heatwave]] (7)
* [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] (10)
* [[Slugslinger (SG)|Slugslinger]] (18)
* [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] (19)
* [[Bombshell (SG)|Bombshell]] (20)
* [[Thunderwing (SG)|Thunderwing]] (27)
* [[Whisper (SG)|Whisper]] (28)
|h2=[[Autobot]]s|c2=
* [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]] (3)
* [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]] (4)
* [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (5)
* [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus "Prime"]] (13)
* [[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] (15)
* [[Swoop (SG)|Swoop]] (16)
* [[Star Saber (SG)|Star Saber]] (17)
* [[Brawn (SG)|Brawn]] (21)
* [[Blaster (SG)|Blaster]] (22)
* [[Ratchet (SG)|Ratchet]] (23)
* [[Beachcomber (SG)|Beachcomber]] (24)
|c3=
* [[Will Hayes|Will]] (1)
* [[Professor Arkeville]] (9)
* [[Sephie Beller|Sephie]] (11)
* [[Rick Ottman|Rick]] (12)
* [[Big Steve Ludwig (SG)|Big Steve Ludwig]] (25)
* [[Wyatt]] (26)
|c4=
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (8)
* [[Teletraan-X]] (14)
}}

==Quotes==
"So tell me about Cybertron." 
"Why?" 
"I've never been there, Blitzwing. Thought it'd be interesting." 
"Okay. Imagine a junk yard. Now make it the size of a planet, and set big patches of it on fire. I suppose that's interesting in a horrible sort of way, but there's nothing appealing about it."
:—'''Will''' finds out from '''Blitzwing''' that Cybertron is not a good tourist destination.

"If my examination of Starscream's systems is accurate, unless we can stop the subspace transmission, Blitzwing's signal will eventually cause permanent memory damage... possibly even catastrophic data corruption." 
"Whoah, that means-" 
"If it's not stopped, this 'rock and roll' assault will rapidly become... '''death metal'''."
:—'''Arkeville''' and '''Soundwave''' engage in bad puns.

"Right now, I gots two idiot humans yammerin' 'bout venting exhaust stuck in my head. They will not shut up. An' I can still bend your fenders in a knot an' stick 'em in your reactor linkage! So '''up your tube with an energon cube! Capiche?!'''"
:—'''Rodimus''' lets Blaster know who's the boss.

''Beachcomber had survived the decon bath, the optic calibration process, the hallway filled with zero-friction lubricant and three chemical explosions since breaching the outer defenses of the Decepticon base. He had been thrown about, smashed and lit on fire by four puddles of organic waste.'' 
''He was not happy.'' 
''Now, however, the enemy was out of tricks, and out of places to run.'' 
''That made him happy. Insanely happy.''
:—Beachcomber deals with getting the "Home Alone" treatment from the humans.

==Notes==
===Errors===
*Heatwave's feelings of "joy, happiness, compassion, love, and satisfaction" should probably be "joy, ''peace'', compassion, love, and satisfaction" to be a completely accurate reference to [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]].

*While Cliffjumper in-character almost calls the [[Stellar Spanner]] a [[space bridge]], at one point the narration itself also calls it a "spacebridge".

*Not an error: Soundwave mentions that Astrotrain crashed in the Arctic instead of the Antarctic, but it's Soundwave's mistake, not the story's.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64373&st=0&p=1390930#entry1390930 Trent Troop answers "Shattered Glass"-related questions]</ref>

===Transformer references===
*[[Crasher (SG)|Crasher]] is mentioned as being granted honorary [[Ottoman Confederacy|Ottoman citizenship]] after saving [[Abdul Fakkadi (SG)|President Fakkadi]].

*The Decepticons save [[Blackrock Industries|Blackrock Oil]] members from the Autobots.

*Soundwave attends a joint [[Misfits]]/[[Cold Slither]] concert, and the (opposite-themed) lyrics to a few Cold Slither songs from an album ''[[Thunder Hammer]]'' are included at the back of the story.

*Astrotrain is a [[Jetfire (G1)|shuttle that crash lands in Antarctica]].

*As noted in the [[#Errors|Errors]], the Stellar Spanner is essentially a [[redeco]]ed space bridge.

*[[Jet judo]] is a martial art done ''by'' jets instead of ''to'' jets.

*The Stellar Spanner is labeled with [[Cybertronian languages|Autobot letters]].

*One of the Autobots' schemes involves creating drone cars at a "[[Wash and Roll|Roll-N-Wash]]".

*Brawn is a practitioner of [[Tekkaido]].

*Rick's little sister fawns over [[Brad White]], the "dreamy" punk-ass counterpart to [[Rad White|some kid]].

*Sephie communicates via e-mail with someone who has the username "[[Stormbringer (disambiguation)|Stormbringer99]]".

*Will and Rick try to use on Beachcomber the same fire extinguisher trick they used on Goldbug in "[[Eye in the Sky]]". Sadly, it doesn't work nearly as well this time around.

*Soundwave mentions having gone through [[primary programming]] four million [[Units of time|stellar cycles]] ago.

*Thunderwing mentions that one of the criminals he's been chasing is a crime boss named [[Beta (SG)|Beta]].

*As noted in the Errors, when Heatwave gets sent through the Stellar Spanner, part of his trip involves the sensations of joy, happiness, compassion, love, and satisfaction, as well as a rainbow hue, no doubt coinciding with Aquarius activating the recall program that also [[Reunification|summoned the rest of the Nexus Prime gestalt to Cybertron]].

*Blaster on the Moon is a reference to the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|G1 episode]] "[[Blaster Blues]]". Or it could be a reference to his heroic counterpart's duel with Grimlock on the moon in the Marvel comics issue "[[Totaled!]]"

===Real-world references===
*The title of the story is a reference to the song "[[wikipedia:Blitzkrieg Bop|Blitzkrieg Bop]]" by the [[wikipedia:Ramones|Ramones]].

*Starscream, at some point before the story begins, fights a super-criminal known as "[[Spider-Man|Arachnolord]]".

*Congressman Shore is mentioned, a reference to Blackthorn Shore from ''[[wikipedia:The Inhumanoids|The Inhumanoids]]''.

*Will listens to [[wikipedia:The White Stripes|"The Pale Lines"]] on his [[oPod|O-Pod]].

*Ratchet thinks the lyrics to "Zydrate Anatomy" from ''[[wikipedia:Repo! The Genetic Opera|Repo! The Genetic Opera]]'' are catchy.

*Rodimus complains about being stuck listening to "Jim-Bob and Willy", a reference to obnoxious southern-US morning show deejays [[wikipedia:John Boy and Billy|John Boy and Billy]].

*Rodimus' line, "So up your tube with an energon cube!" is based on [[wikipedia:Welcome_Back, Kotter#Vincent .22Vinnie.22 Barbarino|Vinnie Barbarino]]'s famous line, "Up your nose with a rubber hose!".

*Beachcomber's dialogue in the story is full of song lyric snippets:
**"[[wikipedia:Won't Get Fooled Again|Won't Get Fooled Again]]" by [[wikipedia:The Who|The Who]]
**"[[wikipedia:Carry On Wayward Son|Carry On Wayward Son]]" by [[wikipedia:Kansas|Kansas]]
**"Transmaniacon MC" by [[wikipedia:Blue Öyster Cult|Blue Öyster Cult]]
**"[[wikipedia:Magic Carpet Ride|Magic Carpet Ride]]" by [[wikipedia:Steppenwolf|Steppenwolf]]
**"PDA" by [[wikipedia:Interpol (band)|Interpol]]
**"Fire Poem" by [[wikipedia:Arthur Brown|Arthur Brown]]
**"[[wikipedia:(Don't Fear) The Reaper|(Don't Fear) The Reaper]]" by Blue Öyster Cult
**"[[wikipedia:Another One Bites the Dust|Another One Bites the Dust]]" by [[wikipedia:Queen (band)|Queen]]
**"[[wikipedia:Helter Skelter (song)|Helter Skelter]]" by [[wikipedia:The Beatles|The Beatles]]
**"Nowhere to Run (Vapor Trail)" by [[wikipedia:The Crystal Method|The Crystal Method]]
**"[[wikipedia:One Way or Another|One Way or Another]]" by [[wikipedia:Blondie (band)|Blondie]]
**"[[wikipedia:Psycho Killer|Psycho Killer]]" by [[wikipedia:Talking Heads|Talking Heads]]
**"[[wikipedia:Ace of Spades (song)|Ace of Spades]]" by [[wikipedia:Motörhead|Motörhead]]
**"[[wikipedia:Spirit in the Sky|Spirit in the Sky]]" by [[wikipedia:Norman Greenbaum|Norman Greenbaum]]

*Aquarius leaves a message for Heatwave to "[[wikipedia:Keep on Truckin'|Keep on Truckin']]".

*The Cold Slither album liner notes at the back of the story have a number of references:
**One of the album's producers is "Synergy Music Ltd.", a reference to Synergy from ''[[wikipedia:Jem (TV series)|Jem and the Holograms]]''.
**Some of the song writer credits reference various members of [[Cobra]]: Buzzer and Torch from the [[Dreadnok]]s and [[Destro]].
**The songs "[[wikipedia:Battle Song of Liberty|Battle Song of Liberty]]" and "[[wikipedia:The Star-Spangled Banner|The Star-Spangled Banner]]" are on the album.

==External links==
*[http://www.transformersclub.com/members/fiction.cfm Transformers Collectors' Club exclusive fiction] (must be a logged-in member to access)

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Shattered Glass issues]]
[[Category:Text stories]]

Blitzwing Bop

2010-08-27T21:58:36Z

TVsGrady: /* Real-world references */

{{comicstory
|seriesissue=[[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]
|prev=Wings of Honor
|next=At Fight's End
|seriesissue2=[[Shattered Glass (fiction)|Shattered Glass]]
|prev2=Eye in the Sky
|next2=Transhuman
|image=Blitzwingbop.jpg
|caption=
|title="Blitzwing Bop"
|publisher=[[Fun Publications]]
|date=[[November 17]], [[2009]]
|written by=[[Trent Troop]] and [[Greg Sepelak]]
|illustrations by=[[Chad Porter]]
|cover=[[Chad Porter]]
|pagecount=35pp
|continuity=[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]
}}
'''Blitzwing inadvertently becomes a musical countdown, and not the kind that sounds like Bluestreak.'''

==Synopsis==
The media of [[Earth]] are abuzz with news of the arrival of two crews of Cybertronians, the press trying to figure out what to make of the fantastic extraterrestrial visitors, and especially the heroic deeds of the Decepticons. Beyond the planet, a single vessel catches the transmissions and diverts its course towards the blue orb.

Meanwhile on the planet's surface, a young human is speaking with a Decepticon. Making small talk as he works inside Blitzwing, Will satisfies his curiosity by asking the Triple Changer of his homeworld. Blitzwing is less than enthusiastic to relate about his war-torn home, which leaves Will somewhat nonplussed. The human's descriptions of organic life prove far more compelling to the Cybertronian, who is eager to see more. Unfortunately, Will hasn't finished his ministrations on Blitzwing's systems, and thus he holds the Decepticon back a few more moments as he completes the last connections. Closing the casing, Will reveals that he has wired his new friend for sound by integrating an [[oPod|O-Pod]] into Blitzwing's circuits. The Cybertronian is a bit bewildered by what the organics call "music" and scoffs at the device's meager storage capacity. Will initially tries to convince Blitzwing of the merits of music in promoting higher ideals, but is quickly distracted by the prospect of a ride in the Decepticon's alternate modes. The two of them exit the base to cruise for a bit.

Elsewhere, Goldbug is overseeing a project of his own. Having played off of the mentally erratic scientist Wheeljack's ego, he has convinced his fellow Autobot to construct an ambitious [[Stellar Spanner]] with the help of Sideburn. Though Wheeljack is madly certain of the accuracy of his calculations, the probability of error given to Goldbug leaves something to be desired. Suggesting that Sideburn take the first trip (in the name of science), Goldbug's scheming is outmaneuvered by the slippery Autobot's reminder that he will be needed to fix the device in the event of failure, and Sideburn's subsequent suggestion that they send a Scrounge in his stead. This makes Goldbug exceedingly nervous, as he does not wish to alert Rodimus to the Spanner's existence.

During their travels, Will and Blitzwing's discussion of Earth music is interrupted by a sudden spike on the Decepticon's scanners. A major convergence of Autobot technology is lighting up the dials, which is an oddity, considering their habit of masking their signals. Blitzwing plays to type and heads straight for it, but calls for backup at Will's insistence. The Decepticons are thin on the ground in the area due to the task of excavating Astrotrain, but thankfully, Heatwave is inbound.

Taking up positions around the Autobot build site, Will and Blitzwing spot Heatwave already observing the construction. Though the Triple Changer doesn't recognize what is being built, Heatwave quickly identifies its intent and explains to the other two. Grasping the implications of a working Stellar Spanner, Blitzwing decides he doesn't like leaving it up to chance whether Wheeljack will succeed in his project. Heatwave agrees and moves to intervene well before his fellow Decepticon manages to call in the intended backup.

{{issuestub}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Decepticon]]s|c1=
* [[Blitzwing (SG)|Blitzwing]] (2)
* [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] (6)
* [[Heatwave]] (7)
* [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] (10)
* [[Slugslinger (SG)|Slugslinger]] (18)
* [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] (19)
* [[Bombshell (SG)|Bombshell]] (20)
* [[Thunderwing (SG)|Thunderwing]] (27)
* [[Whisper (SG)|Whisper]] (28)
|h2=[[Autobot]]s|c2=
* [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]] (3)
* [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]] (4)
* [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (5)
* [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus "Prime"]] (13)
* [[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] (15)
* [[Swoop (SG)|Swoop]] (16)
* [[Star Saber (SG)|Star Saber]] (17)
* [[Brawn (SG)|Brawn]] (21)
* [[Blaster (SG)|Blaster]] (22)
* [[Ratchet (SG)|Ratchet]] (23)
* [[Beachcomber (SG)|Beachcomber]] (24)
|c3=
* [[Will Hayes|Will]] (1)
* [[Professor Arkeville]] (9)
* [[Sephie Beller|Sephie]] (11)
* [[Rick Ottman|Rick]] (12)
* [[Big Steve Ludwig (SG)|Big Steve Ludwig]] (25)
* [[Wyatt]] (26)
|c4=
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (8)
* [[Teletraan-X]] (14)
}}

==Quotes==
"So tell me about Cybertron." 
"Why?" 
"I've never been there, Blitzwing. Thought it'd be interesting." 
"Okay. Imagine a junk yard. Now make it the size of a planet, and set big patches of it on fire. I suppose that's interesting in a horrible sort of way, but there's nothing appealing about it."
:—'''Will''' finds out from '''Blitzwing''' that Cybertron is not a good tourist destination.

"If my examination of Starscream's systems is accurate, unless we can stop the subspace transmission, Blitzwing's signal will eventually cause permanent memory damage... possibly even catastrophic data corruption." 
"Whoah, that means-" 
"If it's not stopped, this 'rock and roll' assault will rapidly become... '''death metal'''."
:—'''Arkeville''' and '''Soundwave''' engage in bad puns.

"Right now, I gots two idiot humans yammerin' 'bout venting exhaust stuck in my head. They will not shut up. An' I can still bend your fenders in a knot an' stick 'em in your reactor linkage! So '''up your tube with an energon cube! Capiche?!'''"
:—'''Rodimus''' lets Blaster know who's the boss.

''Beachcomber had survived the decon bath, the optic calibration process, the hallway filled with zero-friction lubricant and three chemical explosions since breaching the outer defenses of the Decepticon base. He had been thrown about, smashed and lit on fire by four puddles of organic waste.'' 
''He was not happy.'' 
''Now, however, the enemy was out of tricks, and out of places to run.'' 
''That made him happy. Insanely happy.''
:—Beachcomber deals with getting the "Home Alone" treatment from the humans.

==Notes==
===Errors===
*Heatwave's feelings of "joy, happiness, compassion, love, and satisfaction" should probably be "joy, ''peace'', compassion, love, and satisfaction" to be a completely accurate reference to [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]].

*While Cliffjumper in-character almost calls the [[Stellar Spanner]] a [[space bridge]], at one point the narration itself also calls it a "spacebridge".

*Not an error: Soundwave mentions that Astrotrain crashed in the Arctic instead of the Antarctic, but it's Soundwave's mistake, not the story's.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64373&st=0&p=1390930#entry1390930 Trent Troop answers "Shattered Glass"-related questions]</ref>

===Transformer references===
*[[Crasher (SG)|Crasher]] is mentioned as being granted honorary [[Ottoman Confederacy|Ottoman citizenship]] after saving [[Abdul Fakkadi (SG)|President Fakkadi]].

*The Decepticons save [[Blackrock Industries|Blackrock Oil]] members from the Autobots.

*Soundwave attends a joint [[Misfits]]/[[Cold Slither]] concert, and the (opposite-themed) lyrics to a few Cold Slither songs from an album ''[[Thunder Hammer]]'' are included at the back of the story.

*Astrotrain is a [[Jetfire (G1)|shuttle that crash lands in Antarctica]].

*As noted in the [[#Errors|Errors]], the Stellar Spanner is essentially a [[redeco]]ed space bridge.

*[[Jet judo]] is a martial art done ''by'' jets instead of ''to'' jets.

*The Stellar Spanner is labeled with [[Cybertronian languages|Autobot letters]].

*One of the Autobots' schemes involves creating drone cars at a "[[Wash and Roll|Roll-N-Wash]]".

*Brawn is a practitioner of [[Tekkaido]].

*Rick's little sister fawns over [[Brad White]], the "dreamy" punk-ass counterpart to [[Rad White|some kid]].

*Sephie communicates via e-mail with someone who has the username "[[Stormbringer (disambiguation)|Stormbringer99]]".

*Will and Rick try to use on Beachcomber the same fire extinguisher trick they used on Goldbug in "[[Eye in the Sky]]". Sadly, it doesn't work nearly as well this time around.

*Soundwave mentions having gone through [[primary programming]] four million [[Units of time|stellar cycles]] ago.

*Thunderwing mentions that one of the criminals he's been chasing is a crime boss named [[Beta (SG)|Beta]].

*As noted in the Errors, when Heatwave gets sent through the Stellar Spanner, part of his trip involves the sensations of joy, happiness, compassion, love, and satisfaction, as well as a rainbow hue, no doubt coinciding with Aquarius activating the recall program that also [[Reunification|summoned the rest of the Nexus Prime gestalt to Cybertron]].

*Blaster on the Moon is a reference to the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|G1 episode]] "[[Blaster Blues]]". Or it could be a reference to his heroic counterpart's duel with Grimlock on the moon in the Marvel comics issue "[[Totaled!]]"

===Real-world references===
*The title of the story is a reference to the song "[[wikipedia:Blitzkrieg Bop|Blitzkrieg Bop]]" by the [[wikipedia:Ramones|Ramones]].

*Starscream, at some point before the story begins, fights a super-criminal known as "[[Spider-Man|Arachnolord]]".

*Congressman Shore is mentioned, a reference to Blackthorn Shore from ''[[wikipedia:The Inhumanoids|The Inhumanoids]]''.

*Will listens to [[wikipedia:The White Stripes|"The Pale Lines"]] on his [[oPod|O-Pod]].

*Ratchet thinks the lyrics to "Zydrate Anatomy" from ''[[wikipedia:Repo! The Genetic Opera|Repo! The Genetic Opera]]'' are catchy.

*Rodimus complains about being stuck listening to "Jim-Bob and Willy", a reference to obnoxious southern-US morning show deejays [[wikipedia:John Boy and Billy|John Boy and Billy]].

*Rodimus' line, "So up your tube with an energon cube!" is based on [[wikipedia:Welcome_Back, Kotter#Vincent .22Vinnie.22 Barbarino|Vinnie Barbarino]]'s famous line, "Up your nose with a rubber hose!".

*Beachcomber's dialogue in the story is full of song lyric snippets:
**"[[wikipedia:Won't Get Fooled Again|Won't Get Fooled Again]]" by [[wikipedia:The Who|The Who]]
**"[[wikipedia:Carry On Wayward Son|Carry On Wayward Son]]" by [[wikipedia:Kansas|Kansas]]
**"Transmaniacon MC" by [[wikipedia:Blue Öyster Cult|Blue Öyster Cult]]
**"[[wikipedia:Magic Carpet Ride|Magic Carpet Ride]]" by [[wikipedia:Steppenwolf|Steppenwolf]]
**"PDA" by [[wikipedia:Interpol (band)|Interpol]]
**"Fire Poem" by [[wikipedia:Arthur Brown|Arthur Brown]]
**"[[wikipedia:(Don't Fear) The Reaper|(Don't Fear) The Reaper]]" by Blue Öyster Cult
**"[[wikipedia:Another One Bites the Dust|Another One Bites the Dust]]" by [[wikipedia:Queen(band)|Queen]]
**"[[wikipedia:Helter Skelter (song)|Helter Skelter]]" by [[wikipedia:The Beatles|The Beatles]]
**"Nowhere to Run (Vapor Trail)" by [[wikipedia:The Crystal Method|The Crystal Method]]
**"[[wikipedia:One Way or Another|One Way or Another]]" by [[wikipedia:Blondie(band)|Blondie]]
**"[[wikipedia:Psycho Killer|Psycho Killer]]" by [[wikipedia:Talking Heads|Talking Heads]]
**"[[wikipedia:Ace of Spades (song)|Ace of Spades]]" by [[wikipedia:Motörhead|Motörhead]]
**"[[wikipedia:Spirit in the Sky|Spirit in the Sky]]" by [[wikipedia:Norman Greenbaum|Norman Greenbaum]]

*Aquarius leaves a message for Heatwave to "[[wikipedia:Keep on Truckin'|Keep on Truckin']]".

*The Cold Slither album liner notes at the back of the story have a number of references:
**One of the album's producers is "Synergy Music Ltd.", a reference to Synergy from ''[[wikipedia:Jem (TV series)|Jem and the Holograms]]''.
**Some of the song writer credits reference various members of [[Cobra]]: Buzzer and Torch from the [[Dreadnok]]s and [[Destro]].
**The songs "[[wikipedia:Battle Song of Liberty|Battle Song of Liberty]]" and "[[wikipedia:The Star-Spangled Banner|The Star-Spangled Banner]]" are on the album.

==External links==
*[http://www.transformersclub.com/members/fiction.cfm Transformers Collectors' Club exclusive fiction] (must be a logged-in member to access)

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Shattered Glass issues]]
[[Category:Text stories]]

Blitzwing Bop

2010-08-27T21:57:35Z

TVsGrady: /* Real-world references */

{{comicstory
|seriesissue=[[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]
|prev=Wings of Honor
|next=At Fight's End
|seriesissue2=[[Shattered Glass (fiction)|Shattered Glass]]
|prev2=Eye in the Sky
|next2=Transhuman
|image=Blitzwingbop.jpg
|caption=
|title="Blitzwing Bop"
|publisher=[[Fun Publications]]
|date=[[November 17]], [[2009]]
|written by=[[Trent Troop]] and [[Greg Sepelak]]
|illustrations by=[[Chad Porter]]
|cover=[[Chad Porter]]
|pagecount=35pp
|continuity=[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]
}}
'''Blitzwing inadvertently becomes a musical countdown, and not the kind that sounds like Bluestreak.'''

==Synopsis==
The media of [[Earth]] are abuzz with news of the arrival of two crews of Cybertronians, the press trying to figure out what to make of the fantastic extraterrestrial visitors, and especially the heroic deeds of the Decepticons. Beyond the planet, a single vessel catches the transmissions and diverts its course towards the blue orb.

Meanwhile on the planet's surface, a young human is speaking with a Decepticon. Making small talk as he works inside Blitzwing, Will satisfies his curiosity by asking the Triple Changer of his homeworld. Blitzwing is less than enthusiastic to relate about his war-torn home, which leaves Will somewhat nonplussed. The human's descriptions of organic life prove far more compelling to the Cybertronian, who is eager to see more. Unfortunately, Will hasn't finished his ministrations on Blitzwing's systems, and thus he holds the Decepticon back a few more moments as he completes the last connections. Closing the casing, Will reveals that he has wired his new friend for sound by integrating an [[oPod|O-Pod]] into Blitzwing's circuits. The Cybertronian is a bit bewildered by what the organics call "music" and scoffs at the device's meager storage capacity. Will initially tries to convince Blitzwing of the merits of music in promoting higher ideals, but is quickly distracted by the prospect of a ride in the Decepticon's alternate modes. The two of them exit the base to cruise for a bit.

Elsewhere, Goldbug is overseeing a project of his own. Having played off of the mentally erratic scientist Wheeljack's ego, he has convinced his fellow Autobot to construct an ambitious [[Stellar Spanner]] with the help of Sideburn. Though Wheeljack is madly certain of the accuracy of his calculations, the probability of error given to Goldbug leaves something to be desired. Suggesting that Sideburn take the first trip (in the name of science), Goldbug's scheming is outmaneuvered by the slippery Autobot's reminder that he will be needed to fix the device in the event of failure, and Sideburn's subsequent suggestion that they send a Scrounge in his stead. This makes Goldbug exceedingly nervous, as he does not wish to alert Rodimus to the Spanner's existence.

During their travels, Will and Blitzwing's discussion of Earth music is interrupted by a sudden spike on the Decepticon's scanners. A major convergence of Autobot technology is lighting up the dials, which is an oddity, considering their habit of masking their signals. Blitzwing plays to type and heads straight for it, but calls for backup at Will's insistence. The Decepticons are thin on the ground in the area due to the task of excavating Astrotrain, but thankfully, Heatwave is inbound.

Taking up positions around the Autobot build site, Will and Blitzwing spot Heatwave already observing the construction. Though the Triple Changer doesn't recognize what is being built, Heatwave quickly identifies its intent and explains to the other two. Grasping the implications of a working Stellar Spanner, Blitzwing decides he doesn't like leaving it up to chance whether Wheeljack will succeed in his project. Heatwave agrees and moves to intervene well before his fellow Decepticon manages to call in the intended backup.

{{issuestub}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Decepticon]]s|c1=
* [[Blitzwing (SG)|Blitzwing]] (2)
* [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] (6)
* [[Heatwave]] (7)
* [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] (10)
* [[Slugslinger (SG)|Slugslinger]] (18)
* [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] (19)
* [[Bombshell (SG)|Bombshell]] (20)
* [[Thunderwing (SG)|Thunderwing]] (27)
* [[Whisper (SG)|Whisper]] (28)
|h2=[[Autobot]]s|c2=
* [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]] (3)
* [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]] (4)
* [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (5)
* [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus "Prime"]] (13)
* [[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] (15)
* [[Swoop (SG)|Swoop]] (16)
* [[Star Saber (SG)|Star Saber]] (17)
* [[Brawn (SG)|Brawn]] (21)
* [[Blaster (SG)|Blaster]] (22)
* [[Ratchet (SG)|Ratchet]] (23)
* [[Beachcomber (SG)|Beachcomber]] (24)
|c3=
* [[Will Hayes|Will]] (1)
* [[Professor Arkeville]] (9)
* [[Sephie Beller|Sephie]] (11)
* [[Rick Ottman|Rick]] (12)
* [[Big Steve Ludwig (SG)|Big Steve Ludwig]] (25)
* [[Wyatt]] (26)
|c4=
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (8)
* [[Teletraan-X]] (14)
}}

==Quotes==
"So tell me about Cybertron." 
"Why?" 
"I've never been there, Blitzwing. Thought it'd be interesting." 
"Okay. Imagine a junk yard. Now make it the size of a planet, and set big patches of it on fire. I suppose that's interesting in a horrible sort of way, but there's nothing appealing about it."
:—'''Will''' finds out from '''Blitzwing''' that Cybertron is not a good tourist destination.

"If my examination of Starscream's systems is accurate, unless we can stop the subspace transmission, Blitzwing's signal will eventually cause permanent memory damage... possibly even catastrophic data corruption." 
"Whoah, that means-" 
"If it's not stopped, this 'rock and roll' assault will rapidly become... '''death metal'''."
:—'''Arkeville''' and '''Soundwave''' engage in bad puns.

"Right now, I gots two idiot humans yammerin' 'bout venting exhaust stuck in my head. They will not shut up. An' I can still bend your fenders in a knot an' stick 'em in your reactor linkage! So '''up your tube with an energon cube! Capiche?!'''"
:—'''Rodimus''' lets Blaster know who's the boss.

''Beachcomber had survived the decon bath, the optic calibration process, the hallway filled with zero-friction lubricant and three chemical explosions since breaching the outer defenses of the Decepticon base. He had been thrown about, smashed and lit on fire by four puddles of organic waste.'' 
''He was not happy.'' 
''Now, however, the enemy was out of tricks, and out of places to run.'' 
''That made him happy. Insanely happy.''
:—Beachcomber deals with getting the "Home Alone" treatment from the humans.

==Notes==
===Errors===
*Heatwave's feelings of "joy, happiness, compassion, love, and satisfaction" should probably be "joy, ''peace'', compassion, love, and satisfaction" to be a completely accurate reference to [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]].

*While Cliffjumper in-character almost calls the [[Stellar Spanner]] a [[space bridge]], at one point the narration itself also calls it a "spacebridge".

*Not an error: Soundwave mentions that Astrotrain crashed in the Arctic instead of the Antarctic, but it's Soundwave's mistake, not the story's.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64373&st=0&p=1390930#entry1390930 Trent Troop answers "Shattered Glass"-related questions]</ref>

===Transformer references===
*[[Crasher (SG)|Crasher]] is mentioned as being granted honorary [[Ottoman Confederacy|Ottoman citizenship]] after saving [[Abdul Fakkadi (SG)|President Fakkadi]].

*The Decepticons save [[Blackrock Industries|Blackrock Oil]] members from the Autobots.

*Soundwave attends a joint [[Misfits]]/[[Cold Slither]] concert, and the (opposite-themed) lyrics to a few Cold Slither songs from an album ''[[Thunder Hammer]]'' are included at the back of the story.

*Astrotrain is a [[Jetfire (G1)|shuttle that crash lands in Antarctica]].

*As noted in the [[#Errors|Errors]], the Stellar Spanner is essentially a [[redeco]]ed space bridge.

*[[Jet judo]] is a martial art done ''by'' jets instead of ''to'' jets.

*The Stellar Spanner is labeled with [[Cybertronian languages|Autobot letters]].

*One of the Autobots' schemes involves creating drone cars at a "[[Wash and Roll|Roll-N-Wash]]".

*Brawn is a practitioner of [[Tekkaido]].

*Rick's little sister fawns over [[Brad White]], the "dreamy" punk-ass counterpart to [[Rad White|some kid]].

*Sephie communicates via e-mail with someone who has the username "[[Stormbringer (disambiguation)|Stormbringer99]]".

*Will and Rick try to use on Beachcomber the same fire extinguisher trick they used on Goldbug in "[[Eye in the Sky]]". Sadly, it doesn't work nearly as well this time around.

*Soundwave mentions having gone through [[primary programming]] four million [[Units of time|stellar cycles]] ago.

*Thunderwing mentions that one of the criminals he's been chasing is a crime boss named [[Beta (SG)|Beta]].

*As noted in the Errors, when Heatwave gets sent through the Stellar Spanner, part of his trip involves the sensations of joy, happiness, compassion, love, and satisfaction, as well as a rainbow hue, no doubt coinciding with Aquarius activating the recall program that also [[Reunification|summoned the rest of the Nexus Prime gestalt to Cybertron]].

*Blaster on the Moon is a reference to the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|G1 episode]] "[[Blaster Blues]]". Or it could be a reference to his heroic counterpart's duel with Grimlock on the moon in the Marvel comics issue "[[Totaled!]]"

===Real-world references===
*The title of the story is a reference to the song "[[wikipedia:Blitzkrieg Bop|Blitzkrieg Bop]]" by the [[wikipedia:Ramones|Ramones]].

*Starscream, at some point before the story begins, fights a super-criminal known as "[[Spider-Man|Arachnolord]]".

*Congressman Shore is mentioned, a reference to Blackthorn Shore from ''[[wikipedia:The Inhumanoids|The Inhumanoids]]''.

*Will listens to [[wikipedia:The White Stripes|"The Pale Lines"]] on his [[oPod|O-Pod]].

*Ratchet thinks the lyrics to "Zydrate Anatomy" from ''[[wikipedia:Repo! The Genetic Opera|Repo! The Genetic Opera]]'' are catchy.

*Rodimus complains about being stuck listening to "Jim-Bob and Willy", a reference to obnoxious southern-US morning show deejays [[wikipedia:John Boy and Billy|John Boy and Billy]].

*Rodimus' line, "So up your tube with an energon cube!" is based on [[wikipedia:Welcome_Back, Kotter#Vincent .22Vinnie.22 Barbarino|Vinnie Barbarino]]'s famous line, "Up your nose with a rubber hose!".

*Beachcomber's dialogue in the story is full of song lyric snippets:
**"[[wikipedia:Won't Get Fooled Again|Won't Get Fooled Again]]" by [[wikipedia:The Who|The Who]]
**"[[wikipedia:Carry On Wayward Son|Carry On Wayward Son]]" by [[wikipedia:Kansas|Kansas]]
**"Transmaniacon MC" by [[wikipedia:Blue Öyster Cult|Blue Öyster Cult]]
**"[[wikipedia:Magic Carpet Ride|Magic Carpet Ride]]" by [[wikipedia:Steppenwolf|Steppenwolf]]
**"PDA" by [[wikipedia:Interpol (band)|Interpol]]
**"Fire Poem" by [[wikipedia:Arthur Brown|Arthur Brown]]
**"[[wikipedia:(Don't Fear) The Reaper|(Don't Fear) The Reaper]]" by Blue Öyster Cult
**"[[wikipedia:Another One Bites the Dust|Another One Bites the Dust]]" by [[wikipedia:Queen|Queen]]
**"[[wikipedia:Helter Skelter (song)|Helter Skelter]]" by [[wikipedia:The Beatles|The Beatles]]
**"Nowhere to Run (Vapor Trail)" by [[wikipedia:The Crystal Method|The Crystal Method]]
**"[[wikipedia:One Way or Another|One Way or Another]]" by [[wikipedia:Blondie|Blondie]]
**"[[wikipedia:Psycho Killer|Psycho Killer]]" by [[wikipedia:Talking Heads|Talking Heads]]
**"[[wikipedia:Ace of Spades (song)|Ace of Spades]]" by [[wikipedia:Motörhead|Motörhead]]
**"[[wikipedia:Spirit in the Sky|Spirit in the Sky]]" by [[wikipedia:Norman Greenbaum|Norman Greenbaum]]

*Aquarius leaves a message for Heatwave to "[[wikipedia:Keep on Truckin'|Keep on Truckin']]".

*The Cold Slither album liner notes at the back of the story have a number of references:
**One of the album's producers is "Synergy Music Ltd.", a reference to Synergy from ''[[wikipedia:Jem (TV series)|Jem and the Holograms]]''.
**Some of the song writer credits reference various members of [[Cobra]]: Buzzer and Torch from the [[Dreadnok]]s and [[Destro]].
**The songs "[[wikipedia:Battle Song of Liberty|Battle Song of Liberty]]" and "[[wikipedia:The Star-Spangled Banner|The Star-Spangled Banner]]" are on the album.

==External links==
*[http://www.transformersclub.com/members/fiction.cfm Transformers Collectors' Club exclusive fiction] (must be a logged-in member to access)

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Shattered Glass issues]]
[[Category:Text stories]]

James Remar

2010-08-18T01:59:31Z

TVsGrady: added caption

[[Image:JamesRemar.jpg|right|350px|thumb|"Just because some jerk named Cyrus wants a conclave and a truce, doesn't mean that it's a good thing. I'm sick of hearing about Cyrus."]]

'''James Remar''' (born [[December 31]], 1953) is a film and voice actor. He is probably best known for playing Dexter's father Harry Morgan on ''Dexter'', but some may recognize him as Ajax from ''The Warriors'', among many other roles.

In the realm of voice acting, he has been the evil alien Vilgax in ''Ben 10: Alien Force'' (a role he took over from [[Steve Blum]]), and Carter Hall, the Hawkman in ''Justice League Unlimited'', among others.

==Roles==
===''Transformers: Prime''===

*Unknown <ref>[http://press.discovery.com/media/ugc/press/hubacq.pdf THE HUB TAPS POPULAR TALENT FOR UPCOMING ORIGINAL SERIES, August 6, 2010]</ref>

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External link==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001664/ James Remar at IMDb]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Remar, James}}
[[category:English voice actors]]

Bumblebee Blast (Slurpee)

2010-08-16T19:56:33Z

TVsGrady:

[[Image:Rotf-slurpeecups.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Galvatron has a vision where he travels the universe, collecting instruments of power, gobbling up resources, dominating species, declaring wars, ravaging planets, and drinking from the goblet of <s>strife</s> Slurpee.]]

'''BUMBLEBEE Blast Slurpee Flavor''' will transform your mouth into refreshment mode! Bumblebee Blast is a mango passion fruit flavor of the frozen Slurpee drink, sold at [[7-Eleven]]s nationwide during June of 2009. The custom flavor was specially commissioned and christened to celebrate the then-upcoming release of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''. It came served in one of four special plastic cups, each bearing the 3D likeness of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] or [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]].

According to the manufacturers of the Slurpee brand, it is so packed with flavor, your biceps will exhaust themselves merely contemplating the effort of lugging it from the dispenser to the register.

Bumblebee Blast was sold as part of 7-Eleven's Superhero Summer, an ongoing series of movie tie-in promotions celebrating films such as ''X-Men Origins: Wolverine'' and ''Terminator Salvation''. It was replaced in July 2009 by "Liquid Ammunition", in honor of the live-action [[G.I. Joe]] movie.
{{-}}
===Related merchandise===
[[Image:Rotf-prime-mugshot.jpg|thumb|right|150px|That head would make a great coffee mug.]]

Additional Transformer-themed merchandise released alongside Bumblebee Blast includes:

* Character straws, featuring Bumblebee, Megatron, Optimus Prime and [[The Fallen]], wherein tiny plastic figurines of our heroes are clipped onto a long, thin, hollow plastic cylinder. A scoop at the bottom of the straw assists in eating Slurpees!

* A refillable 28-ounce cold beverage mug in the shape of Optimus Prime's head.

* A 12-ounce cup with removable stickers.

* A special two-disk release of ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]'', with a special "transforming" package featuring Megatron, in a similar style to the [[Target]]-exclusive transforming Optimus Prime package.

==External links==
* [http://www.zimbio.com/Transformers/articles/128/Transformers+Head+to+7+11 Additional photos] at Zimbio.com

[[Category:Licensed food]]
[[category:Revenge of the Fallen]]

Planet Cup

2010-08-04T21:47:36Z

TVsGrady: /* Heat 3 */

:''The Planet Cup is a race and a trophy in the ''[[Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Cyb_ep18_megs_cup.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"Ah, the thrill of...wait, this isn't the Stanley Cup!"]]
The '''Planet Cup''' is the biggest race on [[Velocitron]], and is second only to the [[Speedia 500]] in importance to the planet's race-centric culture. It spans four widely different courses which test all the skills and equipment of each competitor to the limit.

It is also the name of the trophy which is the prize for victory and which contains Velocitron's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. As of 2030, this prize has been held by [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] for many years.

==Overview==

The trophy is normally kept within a secure force field within a massively fortified fortress to prevent it being stolen. {{storylink|Collapse}}

The race comprises four courses:
* The first heat takes place on a fairly conventional road track.
* The second has a long stretch which is too narrow to overtake, followed by a segment with a lot of speed bumps and stairs. The final leg takes place through a series of city streets.
* Stage three is an off-road course through the [[Diablo Desert]], replete with sandstorms and quicksand pits.
* The final stage takes place on a long course, covering much of the planet's underground, and has numerous loop-de-loops which require great speed to traverse, as well as a great number of tricky 90° turns.

==Fiction==

===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

====Competitors====

In Earth year 2030, a very special Cup was staged, as the Velocitronian competitors were joined by several racers from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] who were seeking the Cyber Planet Key. In all, the initial lineup consisted of:
* From Velocitron:
** Override (previous winner, favourite to win)
** [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]]
** [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]
** [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] (seen as a strong competitor)
** [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]]
** [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]]
* From Cybertron:
** [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (dark horse, eventual victor)
** [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
** [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]]
** [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]

====Heat 1====
[[Image:Cyb ep13 race to win.jpg|right|thumb|220px|Shortly there after, it was decided using the trophey as an obstacle was a bad idea.]]
In the basic stage, Override jumped to an early lead, closely followed by Dirt Boss. Hot Shot suffered a mechanical error, and so Red Alert pulled him along in his slipstream to get up to speed. Once was was moving steadily, Hot Shot sped ahead into third place.

Meanwhile, Ransack and Crumplezone held back, intending to shoot the other racers from behind. {{storylink|Hero}} Their efforts were initially thwarted by Optimus Prime blocking their way, while Red Alert and Landmine dropped back to keep an eye on them. However, the troublesome twosome managed to jump ahead by clever use of Ransack's springs and smokescreen power.

The two then caught up to the leading three, causing Hot Shot and Dirt Boss to crash into each other. Hot Shot recovered first and quickly jumped into fourth the race, annoying Dirt Boss.

Trailing just behind Override, Ransack and Crumplezone blew up a bridge to stymie the other racers. In an impressive display of timing, Optimus Prime drove right into the hole to let Hot Shot successfully use the commander's back as a ramp onto the final stretch to take second by the use of his Cyber Key Power.

Meanwhile, Dirt Boss got around the obstacle by going off-road, allowing him to quickly catch up to Ransack and Crumplezone. He then flattened his supposed allies to take third. Landmine, Red Alert, Clocker, and Brakedown managed to take fourth through seventh, leaving Ransack and Crumplezone to limp in in 9th and 10th. {{storylink|Race}}

====Heat 2====

Hot Shot got off to an early lead, followed closely behind by Override and Dirt Boss. Clocker, Brakedown, and the rest of the Cybertronian racers conspired to keep Ransack and Crumplezone in the back; Ransack, however, exploited his small size to weave between them and pull into fourth place.

Hot Shot maintained pole position across the speed bump section, but slowed dramatically at the stairs. Override, meanwhile, transformed to robot mode and simply ran on them, taking first place. Hot Shot copied her to hold on to second, while Dirt Boss's off-road tyres allowed him to maintain a swift pace without having to transform.

The leads' respective strategies for getting ahead were all beaten by Ransack, who used his springs to simply jump ''over'' the stairs and gain a massive lead. He took advantage of this situation to mess with the directions in the city stage, sending the leaders on a wild detour while he and Crumplezone took the lead.

However, he wasn't able to misdirect those behind him, and so Landmine, Clocker, and Brakedown stayed on the correct course. Landmine spotted Hot Shot racing along on a parallel road and told him about Ransack's deception. Hot Shot told Override, out of a desire to beat her honestly; Dirt Boss also overheard and broke through the roadside wall to rejoin the race. Hot shot and Override followed him.

In the home stretch, Ransack and Crumplezone faced a loss, and so decided to collapse a tunnel right before the finish in order to take out as many of the rest of the racers as possible. Override quickly crashed in the confusion, and Hot Shot stopped to help her, which allowed Dirt Boss to speed past and claim first place. Seeing that Override was all right, Hot Shot zipped off again and finished second, with Override coming third and Brakedown fourth. Ransack and Crumplezone once again brought up the rear, coming fifth and sixth.

Meanwhile, Red Alert, Landmine, and Clocker dropped out to help with the damage caused by Crumplezone, thus failing to finish and leaving Hot Shot as the one Cybertronian competitor left.

====Heat 3====

Prior to the race, Override fitted herself with high-traction tires to keep up speed on the sand. Hot Shot practiced getting out of holes, while Ransack and Crumplezone spent most of their time spying on Override. {{storylink|Savage (episode)|Savage}}

[[Image:Cyb ep17 dirt boss peeved.jpg|left|thumb|220px|Dirt Boss: Stunt Robot]]

When the race began, Dirt Boss, being built for off-road racing, got off to an early lead. Ransack and Crumplezone quickly got caught in a sandstorm, while Hot Shot got trapped in a pit after trying to jump over it. Brakedown came to the aid of Hot Shot, tossing him a belt from his cooling system. Dirt Boss tried to destroy the two while they were distracted, but was stopped by the timely arrival of [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]. Dirt Boss himself was then distracted by Override riding past at a fast rate thanks to her new tyres.

Dirt Boss tried to fight off Override, but was stymied by the arrival of Ransack and Crumplezone. For once, the pair tried to help Dirt Boss; they accomplished this by shooting Override, but missed and hit Dirt Boss instead. At this, Dirt Boss finally snapped at his supposed allies' incompetence and opened fire on them, but ended up trapped in a sand pit, costing him the race.

Meanwhile, Hot Shot and Brakedown rejoined the race, but Brakedown started to suffer due to the loss of his cooling system. Hot Shot offered to carry Brakedown over the finish line, but Brakedown urged the younger bot to leave him and finish the race. After all, Brakedown claimed to have been in worse situations, so he'd be fine.

In the end, Override won the heat, followed by Ransack and Crumplezone. Hot Shot came in fourth and last {{storylink|Sand}}.

====Final====

Override, Crumplezone, Ransack, and Hot Shot were recognised by the trophy as having qualified for the final. Due to injuries Hot Shot sustained over the course of the race, Coby had to ride in his cockpit to make constant corrections to his circuit pathways. Meanwhile, Ransack and Crumplezone upgraded themselves with nitro boosters and a large number of new springs.

When the race began, Hot Shot and Override sped ahead, but Ransack and Crumplezone used their springs to close the gap. The two Decepticons used their new boosters to try and cross the first loop-de-loop, but ran out of nitro at the top and fell off the track, dropping out of the race. Frustrated, they attempted to just steal the trophy, but were unable to break through the force field and were then blasted away by Hot Shot and Override.

Hot Shot and Override resumed racing, Coby putting his own life in danger to keep Hot Shot running. In the final stretch, Hot Shot activated his Cyber Key Power and managed to beat Override by millimetres. Though surprised at her loss, Override congratulated Hot Shot on a well-earned victory {{storylink|Champion}}.

====Claiming the trophy====
However, there was one final piece of drama to come in the tournament. As soon as the force field dropped to allow Hot Shot to claim the trophy, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] led a force of Decepticons through a [[dimension gate]] and attempted to steal it. Optimus Prime, [[Vector Prime]], and [[Leobreaker]] arrived from [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]], and the Autobots and Decepticons engaged in a big battle for the trophy.

Override eventually managed to take it and, after the Decepticons were driven off, personally presented it to Hot Shot, who was crowned champion of Velocitron shortly thereafter.

In the aftermath, Override, impressed by the Autobots' honour and determination, asked to join their mission and was readily accepted. {{storylink|Champion}}

==Notes==
* The tournament doesn't seem to have any rules other than that whoever crosses the finish line wins. Nobody gets disqualified for shooting at the other racers, interfering with the track, or even going off course.

[[Category:Cybertron]]
[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Gutt

2010-07-24T02:52:22Z

TVsGrady: added caption

:''Gutt is an [[alien]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Gutt.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He's a pigman, Jerry! A PIGMAN!!!]]

'''Gutt''' is the leader of a gang on [[Pz-Zazz]]. His main goal is to acquire a mystical [[the bird|bird statue]]. His main rivals are [[B'ghdad]]'s gang and the [[Decepticon|Robot Mob]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====Marvel Comics continuity====
Gutt was in his office when his henchman [[Louie]] reported that he was close to obtaining the bird when his group got into a firefight with [[B'ghdad]]'s gang. In the confusion some robots made off with the bird. This made Gutt angry.

Gutt somehow knew the robots would be taking the bird up to the top of the local sacred mountain and was waiting for them there. When he saw that [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] had the bird, he ordered his men to attack. His men were quickly stunned by [[Hosehead]] and [[Siren]] while Gutt himself was kneed in the gut by Miss [[Fatale]]. When Nightbeat placed the bird in its proper location, Gutt fled from the nauseating goodness that radiated out from the mountain. {{storylink|Bird of Prey!}}

==Notes==
*Gutt is based on the character Casper Gutman from ''The Maltese Falcon''. Gutman was most famously played by actor [[wikipedia:Sydney Greenstreet|Sydney Greenstreet]], whose characterization of Gutman also served as the basis of [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]'s portrayal in ''[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]''.

[[Category:Aliens]]
[[Category:Comic-only characters]]
[[Category:Gangsters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]

Discord (Armada)

2010-07-13T17:16:05Z

TVsGrady: /* Transformers Playstation 2 video game */ corrected spelling of "plateau"

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

[[Image:Discord ut.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Anybody wanna golden apple?]]
'''Discord''' is one of many power-enhancing Mini-Cons scattered across [[Earth]]. A member of the [[Purple Mini-Con Team]], when [[Powerlinx|Powerlinxed]] to a larger Transformer, Discord fires energy bolts that scramble enemy neural circuits, causing them to flail about and even attack each other.

==Games==
===''Transformers'' Playstation 2 video game===
Discord's [[Mini-Con storage panel]] was discovered in [[Alaska]], on a plateau surrounded by ravines. Following the defeat of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], he and the other Mini-Cons returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and helped form the [[Matrix Cannon]], [[Nemesis Shield]] and [[Vanguard Booster]], giving the Autobots the power needed to destroy [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Transformers (Melbourne House)|Transformers}}

==Trivia==
* Discord uses the same base model as [[Knockdown (Armada)|Knockdown]], [[Overwatch]], [[Tractor]] and [[Twister]].

==External links==
*[http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/file/transformers_a.txt Transformers (PS2) walkthrough at GameFAQs]

[[Category:Armada characters]]
[[Category:Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Video game-only characters]]

Flying mountain

2010-07-13T00:44:02Z

TVsGrady:

:''The flying mountain is a levitating chunk of rock from the [[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[Image:PowerSurge Flying mountain.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Furmanism|Hovering like a vast predatory]] [[brick]].]]
The '''flying mountain''' hovered high in the air, along with a loose collection of rock caught in whatever weird energy field kept the thing in the air. At the very top of the mountain was a cache of huge [[energon (fuel)|energon]] crystals, capable of super-charging a [[Transformer]], and which [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] believed was responsible for its airborne state.

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
The flying mountain was casually floating over a jungle, minding its own business, when [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]], out catching a snack, happened to stumble on it. After transforming to robot mode to test the energon's stability, the Predacon received a huge dose of power. Like any good devious traitor, he immediately zoomed off to overthrow [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]. Fortunately [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] had also spotted the mountain and witnessed its strange effects on Terrorsaur, and was able to run back to the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' to warn the other [[Maximal]]s.

Not long after, the effects of the super energon began to wear off, and Terrorsaur returned to the mountain to recharge. Unfortunately for him, he was tailed by [[Tarantulas]]. Also arriving at the mountain were [[Optimus Primal]] and [[Rattrap]], who aimed to destroy a potential [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] power source. Despite some interferance from Tarantulas, Rattrap was able to plant enough explosives to destroy the mountain. {{storylink|Power Surge}}

==Notes==
* Although only featured for one episode of the cartoon, the flying mountain appears repetitively throughout [[Beast Wars Pt.3: Paint with Water]], a children's coloring book.

[[Category:Beast Wars locations]]
[[Category:Earth]]
[[Category:Mountains]]

Earthhog

2010-07-10T01:45:19Z

TVsGrady: added caption

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Earthhog is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:EarthhogPoster.jpg|thumb|250px|Please tell me he wasn't created by [[wikipedia:Dave Sim|Dave Sim]].]]

'''Earthhog''' (アースホッグ ''Āsuhoggu'') is one of the [[Autobot]]-allied Beastformers fighting a war on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. His role in the Autobot Beastformer forces is a grasslands combatant. He also holds the rank of Emperor of [[Hamanan]], the country in whose inland region he was born, under King [[Slo]].

:''English name'': '''Ardent Aardvark'''

==Toys==
===Beastformers===
*'''Earthhog''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''67'''

: Earthhog is an anthropomorphic aardvark wearing high-tech orange armor. He came with his "Earth Scenery" spear. He has one of three [[rubsign]]s on his chest, revealing the elemental power of fire, water, or wood.

*'''Burst Sun Special Set''' (Multi-pack, 1987)

: The first Beastformers multipack (still using the ''Transformers'' logo and factions) contained nine normal figures, then one of two special editions of the faction leaders, either a clear-plastic version of [[Alligatron]], or [[White Leo]] with the "Burstsun" rubsign. The box contained no windows, so you didn't know which of the leaders you got until you opened it up.

: The other nine standard Beastformers in the set were [[Black Jaguar]], [[Būpink]], [[Crowmax]], [[Dog Hunter]], [[Dream-Eater]], Earthhog, [['Mingo Kid]], [[Musk-Horn]], and [[Slo]].

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Beastformers]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]

Metrodome

2010-05-19T19:41:54Z

TVsGrady: added caption

{{factions|dvd|uk}}
[[Image:Metrodome.JPG|frame|Can't we just get beyond Metrodome?]]
[[Image:Prism Leisure logo.jpg|thumb|x90px|Whoa, dude...it looks just like the "Dark Side of the Moon" album cover!]]
'''Metrodome''' is a UK-based company that produces and distributes [[home video|DVDs]] to the country, and is the current official distributor of ''Transformers'' [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1]] DVDs. Unlike [[Madman Entertainment|other]] [[Kid Rhino|distributors]], they have not secured the rights to any other Transformers series, but have distinguished themselves by being the first to release the various Japanese Generation 1 series.

Metrodome is owned by [[TV-Loonland]], who, until 2008, were the owners of [[Sunbow Productions]] and master license holder of the ''Generation 1'' television series.

'''Mini Metro''' is a subline imprint of Metrodome that deals with budget re-releases of children's TV shows.

The budget label '''Prism Leisure''' was also a sub-distributor of Metrodome's until they went into [[wikipedia:administration (law)|administration]] in June 2007.<ref>[http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUS103785+28-Mar-2008+RNS20080328 Metrodome Group PLC Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 December 2007] at Reuters.</ref>

==Releases==
Having inherited the Transformers license from previous holder [[Maverick Entertainment]], who had only managed to release the first season before losing the licence, Metrodome, in a surprising move, opted to pick up where that company had left off, saving their own first season release until after they had gotten through the other seasons.

===Generation 1===
*PPA1412 — '''''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]''''' ([[June 2]], 2003)
:The first release by Metrodome was a budget-range vanilla DVD of the Transformers movie, released through Prism Leisure.
*MTD5118 — '''''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Transformers]]'' — Season 2 Part 1''' ([[November 17]], 2003)
:Contains the episodes "[[Autobot Spike]]" through to "[[A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court]]" across three discs, plus extra features on the third disc including a blooper reel, the [[dialogue script]] to "Autobot Spike", some footage shot at [[Unofficial conventions|Auto Assembly 2003]], character profiles, a [[Titan Books|Titan]] comic strip, a fan art gallery, a promotional toy gallery and a quiz.
:Also comes packaged with exclusive postcards feauring new artwork by [[Lee Sullivan]].
*MTD???? — '''''Transformers'' — Bumper Collection Special''' ([[April 5]], 2004)
:Re-release of the first disc from the Season 2 Part 1 set. Contains the episodes "Autobot Spike" through to "[[Enter the Nightbird]]".
*MTD5150 — '''''Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 2''' ([[May 3]], 2004)
:Contains the episodes "[[The Golden Lagoon]]" through to "[[B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.]]" across three discs, plus extra features on the third disc including more character profiles and scripts, another quiz and fan art gallery, [[Transformers (PS2)|the Atari video game's]] trailer and a game called "[[Scrambled Transformers]]".
:Also comes packaged with exclusive postcards featuring new artwork by [[Andrew Wildman]], and "[[The Beast Within]]" mini-comic.
<center><gallery>
Image:Metrodome TFTheMovie DVD.jpg|'''''Transformers: The Movie'''''
Image:Metrodome G1Season2Part1 DVD.jpg|'''Season 2 Part 1'''
Image:Metrodome BumperCollection DVD.jpg|'''Bumper Collection'''
Image:Metrodome G1Season2Part2 DVD.jpg|'''Season 2 Part 2'''
</gallery></center>
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*MTD5162 — '''''Transformers'' — Season 3 and Season 4''' ([[August 30]], 2004)
:Contains the complete seasons three and four across four discs, plus extra features on the fourth disc including ''another'' quiz and fan art gallery, even more scripts, masks to print and cut out, some footage shot at Auto Assembly 2004 and exclusive interviews with Lee Sullivan, Andrew Wildman and [[Simon Furman]].
:Also comes packaged with exclusive postcards featuring new artwork by Andrew Wildman, Bill Gilson and Isabel Monstran (Age 9), as well as "[[The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences]]" mini-comic.
*MTD5168 — '''''Transformers'' — Season 1''' ([[October 11]], 2004)
:Contains the complete first season across two discs, plus a third disc full of extra features including the perennial quiz and scripts, some more character profiles, [[commercial]]s, [[Public service announcement|PSAs]], footage shot at Transformerscon 2004, a run-down of animation errors from season 2, and interviews with [[Flint Dille]], [[Earl Kress]], [[Buzz Dixon]] and [[David Wise]]
:Also comes packaged with exclusive postcards featuring new artwork by Lee Sullivan.
*MTD5169 — '''''Transformers'' — Free Collector's Tin''' (October 11, 2004)
:A huge tin box big enough to comfortably accommodate all four G1 box sets, available for a limited time with the Season 1 set (as above).
*MTD5214 — '''''Transformers: The Movie'' — Reconstructed''' ([[September 5]], 2005)
:Given that the movie had seen multiple VHS and budget DVD releases in then-recent years, Metrodome sought to produce a special version of the movie that would distinguish itself from these cheaper options. "Reconstructed" was the result, featuring a new remastered version of the film that exposed the entire visible picture from the film's negative. An assortment of extras including TV adverts, trailers and comparisons between the US and UK versions of the film could not, however, make up for the poor standards conversion, inconsistent remaster, and general pointlessness of the project.
<center><gallery>
Image:Metrodome G1Seasons3&4 DVD.jpg|'''Season 3 and Season 4'''
Image:Metrodome G1Season1 DVD.jpg|'''Season 1'''
Image:Metrodome G1Collector'sTin.jpg|'''Free Collector's Tin'''
Image:Metrodome TFTheMovie Reconstructed DVD.jpg|'''''Transformers: The Movie'' Reconstructed'''
</gallery></center>
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*MTD???? — '''''Transformers: The Movie''''' (UMD, [[September 12]], 2005)
*MTD5267 — '''''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection''' ([[September 4]], 2006)
:All four Generation 1 box sets, along with ''Transformers: The Movie'' — Reconstructed, collected together in one fourteen-disc set.
:This set also contains a free double-sided poster depicting the US and UK movie poster artwork.
*MINI4015 — '''''Transformers'' — The Classic Episodes''' ([[April 30]], 2007)
:Contains the episodes "[[More than Meets the Eye (episode)|More than Meets the Eye]]", "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]", "[[Dark Awakening]]", "[[Heavy Metal War]]", "The Golden Lagoon", "[[Call of the Primitives]]", "[[Starscream's Brigade]]" and "[[Ghost in the Machine]]". Released through the Mini Metro subline.
*MTD5296 — '''''Transformers: The Movie'' — Ultimate Edition''' ([[June 4]], 2007)
:In the same vein as [[Sony]]'s 20th Anniversary Edition of the movie, this two-disc set features a new widescreen remaster of the film. A multitude of extras include trailers, tv spots, character profiles, interviews with Flint Dille and [[Peter Cullen]] and commentary on the film by Chris McFeely. Like the other special editions of the film released around this time, the set includes "[[Scramble City]]", also with commentary from McFeely.
<center><gallery>
Image:Metrodome TFTheMovie UMD 2005.jpg|'''''Transformers: The Movie'' UMD''' (2005 release)
Image:Metrodome G1CompleteCollection DVD.jpg|'''Complete Generation One Collection'''
Image:Metrodome ClassicEpisodes DVD.jpg|'''The Classic Episodes'''
Image:Metrodome TFTheMovie UltimateEdition DVD.jpg|'''''Transformers: The Movie'' Ultimate Edition'''
</gallery></center>
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*MTD???? — '''''Transformers: The Movie''''' (Blu-ray, [[October 1]], 2007)
*MTD???? — '''''Transformers: The Movie''''' (UMD, [[December 7]], 2007)
*MTD???? — '''''Classic Transformers'' — Series One: Part One''' ([[December 26]], 2007)
:Re-release of the first disc from the Season 1 set. Contains the episodes "More than Meets the Eye" through to "S.O.S. Dinobots".
*MTD???? — '''''Classic Transformers'' — Series One: Part Two''' (December 26, 2007)
:Re-release of the second disc from the Season 1 set. Contains the episodes "[[Fire on the Mountain]]" through to "Heavy Metal War".
<center><gallery>
Image:Metrodome TFTheMovie Blu-ray.jpg|'''''Transformers: The Movie'' Blu-ray'''
Image:Metrodome TFTheMovie UMD 2007.jpg|'''''Transformers: The Movie'' UMD''' (2007 release)
Image:Metrodome G1Series1Part1 DVD.jpg|'''''Classic Transformers'' Series One: Part One'''
Image:Metrodome G1Series1Part2 DVD.jpg|'''''Classic Transformers'' Series One: Part Two'''
</gallery></center>
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*MTD5473 — '''''Transformers'' — Season One''' ([[June 15]], 2009)
*MTD5474 — '''''Transformers'' — Season Two: Part One''' (June 15, 2009)
*MTD5475 — '''''Transformers'' — Season Two: Part Two''' (June 15, 2009)
*MTD5476 — '''''Transformers'' — Season's Three & Four''' {{sic}} (June 15, 2009)
<center><gallery>
Image:Metrodome G1Season1 DVD 2009.jpg|'''Season One'''
Image:Metrodome G1Season2Part1 DVD 2009.jpg|'''Season Two: Part One'''
Image:Metrodome G1Season2Part2 DVD 2009.jpg|'''Season Two: Part Two'''
Image:Metrodome G1Seasons3&4 DVD 2009.jpg|'''Season's Three & Four'''
</gallery></center>
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===The Takara Collection===
*MTD5197 — '''The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] Collection Vol 1 — ''[[The Headmasters (cartoon)|Transformers: Headmasters]]''''' ([[September 26]], 2005)
:A four-disc box set collecting the entire ''Headmasters'' anime series. The set features the original Japanese audio track with newly-created (and inconsistent) English subtitles, with the infamous [[Omni Productions]] dub as a second option. The masters supplied to Metrodome proved slightly incomplete, however, lacking the "next episode" previews, and the few segments that come before the title cards of certain episodes. The set features audio commentaries on three episodes by UK fan [[Chris McFeely]].
*MTD5249 — '''The Takara Collection Vol 2 — ''[[Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Transformers: Super-God Masterforce]]''''' ([[May 15]], 2006)
:A five-disc box set collecting the ''Super-God Masterforce'' anime series (omitting the clip show that was broadcast as the final episode of the series in Japan). This set includes only the Japanese audio with subtitles, this time translated by [[Jordan L. Derber]]. The set again features three audio commentaries by McFeely. Cover art by [[Nick Roche]].
*MTD5262 — '''The Takara Collection Vol 3 — ''[[Victory (cartoon)|Transformers: Victory]]''''' (December 26, 2006)
:A four-disc box set collecting the entire ''Victory'' anime series. As with ''Masterforce'', the set includes only the Japanese audio, subs by Derber, and three commentaries by McFeely. Notably, the set omits the six (!) clip shows present in the original broadcast run of the series, featuring only the core 32 episodes. Cover art by Nick Roche.
*MTD???? — '''''Transformers'' — The Complete Takara Collection''' ([[September 3]], 2007)
:A collection of the three ''Headmasters'', ''Super-God Masterforce'' and ''Victory'' box sets. The final disc of the ''Victory'' set is re-authored to include the set's sole new exclusive - ''[[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Zone]]'', with a commentary by McFeely.
<center><gallery>
Image:Metrodome Headmasters DVD.jpg|'''Headmasters'''
Image:Metrodome Masterforce DVD.jpg|'''Masterforce'''
Image:Metrodome Victory DVD.jpg|'''Victory'''
Image:Metrodome Takara CompleteCollection DVD.jpg|'''Complete Collection'''
</gallery></center>
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==Notes==
*Metrodome's Generation 1 releases use the remastered production masters which originated with the [[Kid Rhino]] release of the series (and contain all the inherent errors). Additionally, they include [[Magno Sound & Video]]'s 5.1 audio (with added sound effects), but use a modified version of their 2.0 track.
*One of the sets' most distinctive extra features is a collection of [[Dialogue script|dialogue scripts]] for nearly every Generation 1 episode.
*The packaging and title menu for the third disc of the Season 2 Part 1 set both claim that it includes the dialogue scripts for "Episodes 16-17", but only the script for episode 17, "Autobot Spike", is actually included on the disc.
*in-keeping with the low production values of the disks themselves, [[Doctor Arkeville|Doctor Arkeville]]'s name is misspelled 'Dr. Octoville' throughout the Season 1 set menus.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.transformersdvd.com/ Metrodome's Transformers DVD homepage]

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[[Category:Headmasters franchise]]
[[Category:Masterforce]]
[[Category:Victory]]
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Giftset

2010-05-18T00:15:30Z

TVsGrady: /* Giftsets by country */

{{picsneeded|Examples of giftset packaging}}

A '''giftset''' is a package in which multiple Transformers [[Toy|toys]] (usually, members of the same [[combiner]] team) are sold together. Generally, the term "giftset" is ''not'' used to refer to multi-packs of toys from the smallest [[Size class|size classes]], such as [[Micromaster|Micromasters]] or [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]].

==Giftsets by country==
Japan was the only country where the [[Predacon (G1)|G1 Predacons]] were sold as a giftset, while the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] giftsets were only available in Japan and Italy. Additionally, Italy was the only place where [[Nautilator]] was included in the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] giftset.

In Greece, [[El Greco]]'s locally manufactured versions of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] and [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] were sold exclusively in giftsets.

In Japan, [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] were only available in the [[VSZ]] giftset.

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[[Category:Toys]]

Pop-Ups

2010-05-18T00:13:26Z

TVsGrady: Redirecting to Real Action Pop-Ups 3-D Transformer Trading Card

#REDIRECT [[Real Action Pop-Ups 3-D Transformer Trading Card]]

Twilight (SW)

2010-05-07T20:29:48Z

TVsGrady:

{{disambig3|Twilight}}
:''The ''Twilight'' is a starship from the ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' universe.''
[[Image:Crossovers-toy_AnakinTwilight.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not a series of books/movies about sparkling [[vampire]]s... yet still horrible.]]

The '''''Twilight''''' is a freighter vessel discovered on [[Teth]] by the [[Jedi]] [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]]. Using special technology, Skywalker modified the ship into a transforming [[Mech|battle mech]] capable of easily wiping out his enemies.

==Toys==
===''Crossovers''===
*'''Anakin Skywalker to The ''Twilight''''' (2010)
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher, lightsaber, small blaster

:The ''Twilight'' toy transforms into a robot resembling Anakin Skywalker. It comes with [[R2-D2]], who converts into the large engine pod on the left side of the starship. The figure's lightsaber doubles as a missile, which can be fired from a handheld launcher in robot mode, or from the starship's rooftop gun. The blaster at the end of the folding bottom wing can be used by Anakin as a handgun.

:Having been designed explicitly for the ''Star Wars Crossovers'' line, this mold does not feature an opening cockpit to fit a mini-figure, unlike many previous designs which were either carryovers or re-used from the ''Star Wars Transformers'' toyline.

==External links==
{{wookiee|Twilight (G9 Rigger freighter)|the Twilight}}

[[Category:Star Wars]]
[[Category:Starships]]

Patrick Dempsey

2010-05-05T16:14:48Z

TVsGrady: New page: {{picsneeded}} '''Patrick Dempsey''' is an American actor, best known for playing Dr. Derek Shepherd (a.k.a. "McDreamy") on ''Grey's Anatomy''. On May 4, 2010, it was officially c...

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'''Patrick Dempsey''' is an American actor, best known for playing Dr. Derek Shepherd (a.k.a. "McDreamy") on ''Grey's Anatomy''. On [[May 4]], [[2010]], it was officially confirmed that Dempsey has been cast in ''[[Transformers 3]]'' as [[Mikaela Banes]]' boss.

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==External links==
*[[Wikipedia:Patrick Dempsey|Patrick Dempsey]] at Wikipedia
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001131/ Patrick Dempsey] at the Internet Movie Database

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[[Category:DreamWorks]]
[[Category:On-camera actors]]

Mikeala Banes

2010-05-05T16:14:17Z

TVsGrady: Redirecting to Mikaela Banes

#REDIRECT [[Mikaela Banes]]

Talk:John Braden

2010-04-24T21:48:01Z

TVsGrady:

Okay, what the heck is going on with this article? The information added on August 3, 2009 by an anon is written in a rather poor and uncited manner. Today TVsGrady apparently didn't bother to read this article before adding a link to Braden's (uncited) Wikipedia article that contradicts several facts presented here. What do we go with? --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 15:51, 24 April 2010 (EDT)

:I happened across that Wikipedia article last night, and thought linking to it here would at least let people know there's other sources of info about Braden out there. And seeing as how I know as little as you do about which of these sources is more accurate, I really don't know what you think I ''should'' have done.--[[User:TVsGrady|TVsGrady]] 17:48, 24 April 2010 (EDT)

John Braden

2010-04-24T18:29:28Z

TVsGrady: External links

'''John Braden''' wrote the [[Kid Stuff]] storybooks ''[[Jaws of Terror]]'' and ''[[Slaves of the Insecticons]]''. He is also believed to have been the uncredited author of ''[[Storms of Destruction]]'', ''[[Satellite of Doom]]'' and ''[[When Continents Collide]]''. He also wrote numerous musicals, Down River, Silver Queen, Gulliver's Travels, Roller Derby, Etiquette, and about 90 other kids albums for Kid Stuff. Died in 1987. Born Jan. 17, 1946 in Liberty, NC. Grew up in Miami, FL. Moved to NYC in 1966. Very talented and cool musician.

==External links==
[[Wikipedia:John Braden|John Braden]] at Wikipedia

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[[Category:Writers]]

Beck

2010-04-21T00:10:48Z

TVsGrady:

{{picsneeded|Toy.}}
:''Beck is a character from the [[Go-Bots (toyline)|Go-Bots]] continuity.''

[[Image:Beck asleep.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"I'm a loser, baby, so why don't you kill me?"]]
'''Beck''' is very strong. Also: rather lazy.

==Fiction==
===Japanese ''Go-Bots'' comic===
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==Toys==
===Rescue Hero Go-Bots===
* '''Beck''' (Basic Go-Bot, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GO-05'''

: Beck is identical to the first [[Strong-Bot]] toy released in the west, transforming into a yellow bulldozer. The toy also features an action feature: push down on its windshield to make the scoop move up and down.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into [[Scrap-Bot]] and [[retool]]ed into [[Randy (Go-Bots)|Randy]].

==External links==
* [http://www.gobotsarepurelove.com/toys/beck.shtml Beck at Playskool Go-Bots are Pure Love]

[[Category:Go-Bots franchise characters]]

Space vulture

2010-04-02T03:56:10Z

TVsGrady:

:''Space vultures are [[alien]]s from the [[Blackthorne Publishing|Blackthorne]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:TFin3D2 space vultures.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hey, what's [[Rattrap]] doing here?]]
'''Space vultures''' are space-faring lizardy creatures which dwell in the [[asteroid belt]]. They are able to latch on to passing spacecraft and drain energy out through their tongues. They may be vulnerable to particle beams.

==Fiction==
===''Transformers in 3-D''===
As [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] headed through the asteroid belt towards [[Andellor]], he detected the approach of a number of space vultures. Though his passengers suggested that he fire on them, it was too late — the space vultures latched onto the [[Autobot]] and started draining his energy. Cosmos attempted to shake them, and ended up ramming nose-first into the side of a small asteroid. Being lodged in the side of the asteroid, his energy was hidden from the vultures, and he was able to fly clear of the flock. {{storylink|Transformers in 3-D issue 2|Transformers in 3-D #2}}

[[Category:Aliens]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Species]]
[[Category:Vampires]]

Medusa

2010-04-02T03:53:48Z

TVsGrady:

:''Medusa is an [[alien]] from the [[Transformers in 3-D]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tfs-in-3d-medusa.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Is she [[Golobulus]]'s long-lost sister?]]
'''Medusa''' is the female member of the [[Destructon]]s. She is armed with huge forearm-mounted spikes, the tail of her snake-like body, and devastating "Medusa Beams".

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers in 3-D''===
{{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}

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[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]